Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate which, according to statistics, affects about half of the world's men between the ages of 20 and 50. The prostate is a very important element of the male genitourinary system: it produces a substance that activates sperm and ensures their stability. With the prostate, this function is impaired, leading to various problems. Therefore, if symptoms of prostatitis are detected, treatment with folk remedies will help at home.
Symptoms of prostatitis
At the initial stage of prostatitis, the symptoms are very easy to manifest, they are:
- frequent and painful urination;
- decreased libido;
- pain in the lower abdomen or scrotum;
- burning in the perineum;
- ejaculation disorder;
- blood in the urine;
- nervousness.
If blood appears in the urine, you must immediately consult a doctor! This symptom may be due to purulent inflammation.
Most often the disease is expressed in violation of urination. With a constant daily amount of urine, trips to the toilet increase. As a rule, urination occurs in small portions, pain or difficulty in urinating may appear.
If the treatment process is not started in time, an exacerbation occurs, acute prostatitis occurs, and the following is added to the first symptoms of the disease:
- increased body temperature;
- fever and chills;
- swelling of the prostate.
With the symptoms of the chronic form of prostatitis, all of the above symptoms may be present, but their manifestation will be periodic and less bright than in the acute form. In some cases, prostatitis occurs without symptoms.
Prostatitis - causes
For various reasons, one of 4 forms of prostatitis can develop: acute, chronic bacterial or non-bacterial, prostatodynia.
The bacterial form of prostatitis occurs when infected with various infections, most often it is chlamydia, trichomoniasis or gonococcus.
Other forms of the disease can be triggered by:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- irregular sexual intercourse;
- circulatory disorders;
- hypothermia;
- nervous tension and stress;
- disruption of the endocrine system;
- avitaminosis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Now that you know what the symptoms of prostatitis in men are, the treatment of the disease can take place with an integrated approach: medications and folk remedies have a beneficial effect on restoring the functions of the male body.
If signs and symptoms of prostatitis are found, drug treatment is prescribed by a urologist after examination and diagnosis. During the exam, you can:
- history taking;
- analysis of prostatic secretion;
- urine test;
- bacteriological culture;
- cystoscopy;
- tomography;
- ultrasound;
- digital rectal palpation.
Medical treatment
Prostatitis is a disease that is quite difficult to treat. However, with conscientious observance of all the doctor's prescriptions, you can get rid of the symptoms for a long time, even for life. The doctor should prescribe a comprehensive treatment, taking into account all the characteristics of the patient's body. The main goal of treatment at the initial stage is to eliminate the cause of the disease.
Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. It is necessary to get rid of the microorganisms that caused the disease. Antibacterial therapy should be approached with all seriousness and responsibility. It must in no case be interrupted or terminated prematurely. If not all bacteria can be destroyed in one course, they will reappear, but already with immunity to the drug. At this stage, much depends on the doctor, how carefully he took the drug and in accordance with the characteristics of the disease in a particular man.
An important role is given to immunomodulators (drugs that regulate the immune system).
If the patient complains of pain, painkillers and warm baths are prescribed.
Diet
For more effective treatment, you need to make some changes in your diet. It is necessary to consume as many products as possible that improve blood circulation, increase immunity.
So, you have to eat:
- green vegetables;
- onion and garlic;
- citrus;
- rosehip;
- mustard;
- Seafood;
- fresh vegetables and fruits.
Also, foods that negatively affect the body, promote blood stasis and increase the rate of urine formation should be excluded from the diet.
It is strictly forbidden to use:
- alcoholic beverages;
- legumes;
- sorrel;
- waste;
- very spicy dishes;
- pork;
- a soda;
- muffin.
prostate massage
This seemingly unpleasant procedure for every man is a very important and indispensable part of therapy. Prostate massage allows you to:
- bring out the fiery secret;
- improve blood circulation;
- accelerate the action of antibacterial drugs;
- tone the prostate.
During the procedure, the patient can be in a knee-elbow position or on their side, bending their knees against their stomach. The index finger of a gloved hand lubricated with Vaseline is inserted into the anus. After that, the doctor looks for the prostate 3-5 cm from the anus. Then the massage itself begins, which is a gentle massage movement in different directions (up and down, the number 8, etc. ).
How painful is this procedure? Curiously, it mainly depends on the mental state of the patient. Many note that having relaxed well, they did not notice any unpleasant sensations at all. Of course, the degree of pain during massage depends on the qualifications of the doctor, the characteristics of the disease and the size of the prostate.
Physiotherapy
The main goal of physiotherapy for prostatitis is the regulation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs. This procedure can be performed using:
- electromagnetic oscillations;
- ultrasonic waves;
- hot enemas;
- laser therapy, etc.
Exercises for prostatitis
One of the reasons for the development of the disease is blood stagnation. In this case, an attack of prostatitis may occur, the symptoms of which will be a frequent urge to urinate. Let's look at a set of exercises that improve blood circulation.
- Contraction of the sphincter muscles. These reductions should be done regularly, several times a day, 30 times. Do not worry if discomfort appears - this is due to the fact that the muscles are not trained.
- Cold and hot shower. This procedure promotes blood circulation throughout the body. You can take a contrast shower both for the whole body and exclusively for the perineum. It is very important to set the water temperature correctly: do not make it too cold or too hot. The recommended intervals are half a minute of lukewarm water and a quarter of cold water for five minutes.
- Massage the perineum. It is recommended to perform the exercise lying down. You should massage the area between the anus and the scrotum, just below the pelvic bone. The massage is performed using pressure movements of medium strength. We press for 2-3 seconds and lower for the same time. Repeat for five minutes.
Treatment with folk remedies
Of course, our ancestors also faced inflammation of the prostate. Before the advent of modern medicine, they developed their own quite effective means. In case of pain in prostatitis, traditional medicine with its methods of treatment was used. Let's take a closer look at what it has to offer.
Treatment with onion seeds
Onion seeds are great for treating bacterial prostatitis. To prepare a medicinal mixture, crushed seeds should be mixed with honey in equal proportions. Take a teaspoon 3 times a day.
propolis candles
For cooking you need propolis extract and cocoa butter. For 20 g of which you need 1 g of extract. Form suppositories from the resulting mass and inject them rectally every day at bedtime for 3 months.
chamomile tea
The recipe gives a good effect in exacerbations of chronic prostatitis. Chamomile tea can be taken orally or used as an enema. To prepare, pour 100 g of boiling water 1 tablespoon of dry chamomile, leave to infuse for about an hour. After the time has elapsed, strain the solution. The resulting decoction can be drunk in the evening or used as an enema.
Attention! The temperature of the infusion for an enema should be 1-2 degrees above body temperature.
pumpkin seeds
The treatment of prostatitis with pumpkin seeds was very popular among our ancestors. The effect of this method is due to the high zinc content of the seeds. For treatment, you can use seeds both in raw form (about 30 pieces per day) and in the form of a honey mixture. To prepare it, grind the pre-roasted seeds into a powder and mix them with honey. Make balls the size of a walnut from the resulting mixture, store in the refrigerator. It is recommended to use old candied honey so that the "nuts" keep their shape better. Eat a scoop half an hour before dinner.
Chestnut shell treatment
It is generally believed that this method will allow you to quickly get rid of prostatitis. For treatment you will need a shell with needles, which must be infused and drunk as a decoction. How to prepare a decoction:
- Harvest ripe autumn chestnuts.
- Peel them off.
- Fill with boiled water overnight.
- In the morning, strain the solution and keep it in a water bath until it has evaporated by a third.
- Take 1 teaspoon before your first meal.
The duration of treatment is 60 days.
Prevention of prostatitis
As you know, the most effective way to treat diseases is to prevent their development. It is necessary to check after treatment and detection of symptoms of prostatitis, 2 months after infection. This will help prevent a possible recurrence of the disease over time.
To prevent prostatitis, observe the following preventive measures:
- Do not overcool. Do not sit on cold surfaces, use thermal underwear in winter.
- Perform regular checks (once a year) with a urologist.
- Live a regular sex life.
- Try to lead a mobile lifestyle, if possible, walk more.
- Give up bad habits and eat healthy.
Watch your health!