The prostate is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system.It produces the secretion that is part of sperm and provides the conditions necessary for the “vital activity” of sperm.Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered the most common male health problem, especially in adulthood and old age.
Methods for treating prostatitis 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.
Particular difficulties are associated with the treatment of chronic prostatitis.Frequent relapses of the disease and low effectiveness of treatment are due to numerous causes of 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 dysfunction of the gland at all.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen as well as difficulty urinating 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 a urologist-andrologist and other specialists.And if in the case of an acute course of the disease and timely consultation with a doctor, treatment takes several weeks, then in case of chronic inflammation the patient must be patient in order to achieve not only temporary relief of symptoms, but also complete recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- News.The sooner a patient sees a doctor, the higher their chances of complete recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with complex pathogenesis and treatment 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 or the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity.Treatment should include several scientifically proven therapies to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners must be treated, as prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must take treatment responsibly and strictly follow all recommendations of the attending physician.
Drug treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main method of treating prostatitis.Its complex includes drugs of different spectrums 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 complex of drug treatment of prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by the culture results.The choice of a specific drug depends on testing the sensitivity of microorganisms to a particular active substance.
Antibiotics are used to 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 treatment can last several weeks.
You should only take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the required dosage and duration of taking the medication.Attempts at self-medication will lead to an imbalance in the microflora and the death of beneficial bacteria, as well as to the development of resistance to antibacterial agents in pathogens.
- Anti-inflammatory therapy.It is carried out using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in a short course of 5 to 7 days.These drugs can both stop the inflammatory process and relieve or completely eliminate pain from prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.Prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, relieve pain during urination.
- Other directions.Other groups of drugs can also be used to restore urine flow, eliminate spasms and relieve pain.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods of treating prostatitis
For effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs, restore blood circulation there 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 pants).
These methods are especially important for chronic prostatitis, which has a recurrent course.Physiotherapeutic guidance in combination with medications helps both in the treatment of prostatitis and in the elimination of the negative effects 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 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, men suffering from prostatitis are recommended to regularly walk, swim, do gymnastics, yoga and other feasible activities.This helps improve treatment results and acts as prevention of one of the most common provocateurs of chronic prostatitis: insufficient blood supply to the prostate.
- Diet correction.You should limit your 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 real therapeutic value, they can significantly alleviate prostatitis symptoms caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate.It is also recommended to exclude from the menu spicy, sweet foods and pickles, which change the pH of urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.If you suffer from prostatitis, you cannot practice coitus interruptus, 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.The only condition under which sex life should be interrupted is painful ejaculation or other unpleasant sensations during arousal.
When prescribing treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations relevant to an individual clinical case.You should not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if it is not stopped in time.