The prostate is one of the main organs of the male urinary system.It produces the secretion that is part of the sperm and provides conditions for the "life activity" of the sperm.Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is the most common health problem in men, especially in adulthood and old age.
Treatment methods for prostatitis are constantly being developed, and this problem has attracted the attention of the entire global medical community.Therapeutic tactics depend on the type of pathology, the cause of its occurrence, the individual characteristics of the patient's body and the degree of spread of the inflammatory process.
Special difficulties are associated with the treatment of chronic prostatitis.The frequent relapse of the disease and the low effectiveness of the therapy are due to the many causes of the pathology and many symptoms.Prostatitis may not be associated with pain and other clinical symptoms of prostatitis, and in many cases the symptoms typical of prostatitis are not associated with gland dysfunction at all.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen, as well as problems urinating, can be caused by a urinary tract infection.
The treatment of prostatitis is a task that requires an integrated and sometimes interdisciplinary approach, involving a urologist-andrologist and other specialists.And if in the case of an acute course of the disease and timely consultation with a doctor, the therapy takes several weeks, then in the case of chronic inflammation, the patient must be patient in order to not only temporarily relieve the symptoms, but to fully recover.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Timeliness.The sooner the patient consults a doctor, the greater the chance of a full recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with a complex pathogenesis, therapy can only be performed by a highly qualified doctor, based on the data of a comprehensive examination.You cannot trust clinically untested methods and the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity.Treatment should include several scientifically proven therapies to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners should be treated, as prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must treat the treatment responsibly and strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Drug treatment of prostatitis
The main way to treat prostatitis is drug therapy.The complex contains drugs with a different spectrum of action.The treatment regimen is determined individually in each case, taking into account the results of the examination and the nature of the disease.
The main components of the drug treatment complex for prostatitis are:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by culture results.The selection of a specific drug depends on the sensitivity of the microorganisms to the specific active ingredient.
Antibiotics are used to suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms in bacterial prostatitis.In case of non-infectious prostatitis, these drug groups are also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications.The duration of antibacterial therapy can be several weeks.
You can only take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the necessary dose and duration of taking the medicine.Attempts at self-medication lead to the imbalance of the microflora and the destruction of beneficial bacteria, as well as the development of resistance of pathogens to antibacterial agents.
- Anti-inflammatory therapy.It is carried out with the help of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with a short-term course of 5-7 days.These drugs can stop the inflammatory process and reduce or completely eliminate the pain caused by prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.It is prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, and relieve pain during urination.
- Other directions.Other groups of drugs can also be used to restore the flow of urine, eliminate spasms and relieve pain.
If purulent discharge accumulates in the prostate gland, surgical treatment should be performed.
Additional methods of treating prostatitis
For the effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to eliminate the congestion of the pelvic organs, restore blood circulation and improve microcirculation.For this we use:
- acupuncture;
- magnetic laser therapy;
- shock wave therapy;
- prostate massage;
- microenema with a decoction of herbs or a solution of medicinal substances;
- rectal diathermy;
- mud therapy (rectal tampon, mud panties).
These methods are particularly important in the case of chronic prostatitis, which has a recurring course.Physiotherapy combined with drug treatment helps both in the treatment of prostatitis and in eliminating the negative impact of the pathology on general health.In some cases, the help of a psychotherapist is also necessary if erectile dysfunction and other functional disorders or psychogenic complications are observed in the background of inflammation of the prostate.
Compliance with medical recommendations
The patient should actively participate in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists of following the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.This plays an important role in restoring blood circulation to the pelvic organs.Therefore, walking, swimming, regular gymnastics, yoga and other possible activities are recommended for men suffering from prostatitis.This helps improve treatment results and prevents one of the most common provocateurs of chronic prostatitis - insufficient blood supply to the prostate.
- Diet correction.You should limit the consumption of foods that contribute to the development of constipation and increase the formation of gas in the intestines.These are products made from white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc. Although changes in the diet have no real therapeutic value, they can significantly alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate gland.It is also recommended to exclude spicy, sweet foods and pickles from the menu, which change the pH of the urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sex life.If you have prostatitis, you should not practice interrupted intercourse, forced abstinence or delayed ejaculation.In the treatment of this disease, intimate contact does not play an important role, but ejaculation and the resulting increased blood circulation in the prostate gland.The only condition under which sexual life should be paused is painful ejaculation or other unpleasant sensations during arousal.
When prescribing the course, the doctor gives detailed recommendations that apply to each clinical case.You should not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if not stopped in time.