The prostate is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system.It produces the secretion that is part of the sperm and provides the conditions for the "vital activity" of the sperm.Inflammation and swelling of the prostate are considered the most common men's health problem, especially in adulthood and old age.
Prostatitis treatment methods are constantly being improved and this problem has attracted the attention of the entire world 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.
Particularly difficult are associated with the treatment of chronic prostatitis.Frequent relapses of the disease and low effectiveness of therapy are due to many causes of pathology and a variety of symptoms.Inflammation of the prostate may not be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases, the characteristic symptoms of inflammation of the prostate are not associated with dysfunction of the gland at all.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen along with 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, with the participation of a urologist-andrologist and other specialists.And if in the case of an acute course of the disease and a timely consultation with a doctor, therapy will take several weeks, then with chronic inflammation the patient must be patient to achieve not only temporary relief of symptoms, but also complete recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Punctuality.The sooner a patient consults a doctor, the greater their chances of complete recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with a complex pathogenesis and treatment can only be carried out by a highly qualified doctor, based on the data of a comprehensive examination.You cannot rely on methods that have not been clinically tested or on the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity.Treatment should include multiple scientifically proven therapies to achieve maximum effect.
- Both members of the couple must receive treatment, since prostatitis is usually caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must take the treatment responsibly and strictly follow all the recommendations of the treating doctor.
Pharmacological treatment of prostatitis.
Drug therapy is the main method of treating prostatitis.Its complex includes drugs of different spectrum of action.The treatment regimen is determined individually in each individual case, taking into account the results of the examination and the nature of the disease.
The main components of the prostatitis drug treatment complex:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the culture results determine the presence of pathogenic microflora.The choice of a specific drug depends on testing the sensitivity of microorganisms to a particular active substance.
Antibiotics are used that suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms in prostatitis of bacterial origin.For non-infectious inflammation of the prostate, these groups of drugs are also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications.The duration of antibiotic therapy can be several weeks.
You should take antibiotics only as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the required dosage and duration of taking the drug.Attempts at self-medication will lead to an imbalance of microflora and the death of beneficial bacteria, as well as the development of resistance to antibacterial agents in pathogens.
- Anti-inflammatory therapy.It is carried out with the help of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a short-term treatment of 5 to 7 days.These medications can stop the inflammatory process and relieve or completely eliminate pain due to prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.Prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, relieve pain when urinating.
- Other addresses.Other groups of drugs can also be used to restore urine output, eliminate spasms and relieve pain.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate gland, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods for treating prostatitis.
For effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs, restore blood circulation in them and improve microcirculation.For this we use:
- acupuncture;
- magnetic laser therapy;
- shock wave therapy;
- prostate massage;
- microenemas with decoctions of medicinal herbs or solutions of medicinal substances;
- rectal diathermy;
- mud therapy (rectal tampons, mud panties).
These methods are especially important for chronic prostatitis, which has a recurring course.Physiotherapeutic direction in combination with medications helps both in the treatment of prostatitis and in eliminating the negative impact of pathology on general health.In some cases, the help of a psychotherapist is also necessary if, against the background of inflammation of the prostate, erectile dysfunction and other functional disorders or complications of a psychogenic nature are observed.
Compliance with medical recommendations.
The patient must 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 in the pelvic organs.Therefore, men suffering from prostatitis are recommended to walk, swim, do regular gymnastics, yoga and other feasible activities.This helps improve treatment results and acts as a prevention of one of the most common triggers of chronic prostatitis: insufficient blood supply to the prostate gland.
- Diet correction.You should limit the consumption of foods that contribute to the development of constipation and increase gas formation in the intestines.These are products made from white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc.Although dietary changes have no true therapeutic value, they can significantly relieve the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate gland.It is also recommended to exclude spicy, sweet and pickled foods from the menu, which change the pH of urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.If you have prostatitis you cannot practice interrupted intercourse, forced abstinence or delayed ejaculation.In the treatment of this disease, an important role is played not by intimate contacts themselves, but by ejaculation and the resulting increase in 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 a course of treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations that are relevant to an individual clinical case.You should not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can cause serious complications if it is not stopped in time.