The prostate gland is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system.It produces the secretion that is part of the sperm and provides conditions for the "vital activity" of the sperm.Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered the most common health problem for men, especially in adulthood and old age.
Prostatitis treatment methods are constantly improving 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 relapses of the disease and the low effectiveness of the therapy are due to many causes of the pathology and a variety of symptoms.Inflammation of the prostate gland may not be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases, the characteristic symptoms of prostate inflammation are not associated with gland dysfunction at all.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen along with problems with urination can be caused by a urinary tract infection.
Treatment of prostatitis is a task that requires an integrated and sometimes interdisciplinary approach, with the participation of the 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 will last several weeks, then with chronic inflammation the patient must be patient in order to achieve not only temporary relief of symptoms, but complete recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Duration.The sooner the patient goes to the doctor, the higher are his chances for a complete recovery and the lower is the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with a complex pathogenesis, and therapy can only be carried out by a highly qualified doctor, based on the data of a comprehensive examination.You cannot trust methods that have not been clinically tested and the advice of traditional doctors.
- Complexity.Treatment should include multiple scientifically proven therapies to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners should be treated, as prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must take the treatment responsibly and strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Drug treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main method of treating prostatitis.Its complex includes drugs with 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 drug treatment complex for prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by culture results.The choice of a specific drug depends on tests for 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 antibacterial therapy can be several weeks.
You should take antibiotics only as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the required dose and duration of taking the medicine.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 course of 5-7 days.These drugs can stop the inflammatory process and relieve or completely eliminate the pain due to prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.Prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, to 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.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate gland, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods of prostatitis treatment
For the effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs, restore blood circulation in them and improve microcirculation.For this use:
- acupuncture;
- magnetic laser therapy;
- shock wave therapy;
- prostate massage;
- microclyse with decoction of medicinal plants or solution of medicinal substances;
- rectal diathermy;
- mud therapy (rectal tampons, mud panties).
These methods are especially important for chronic prostatitis, which has a recurrent course.Physiotherapy in combination with medication 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, against the background of inflammation of the prostate gland, erectile dysfunction and other functional disorders or complications of a psychogenic nature are observed.
Compliance with medical recommendations
The patient must take an active part in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists in following the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.This plays an important role in restoring blood circulation in the pelvic organs.Therefore, walking, swimming, regular gymnastics, yoga and other possible activities are recommended for men suffering from prostatitis.This helps to improve treatment results and works as a prevention of one of the most common provocateurs 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 the formation of gas in the intestines.These are products made from white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc.Although dietary changes have no real 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 the urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.If you have prostatitis, you cannot practice interrupted coitus, forced abstinence or delayed ejaculation.In the treatment of this disease, an important role is played not by the intimate contacts themselves, but by ejaculation and consequently the increase in blood circulation in the prostate gland.The only condition in which sexual life should be interrupted 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 lead to serious complications if not stopped in time.