Prostatitis: symptoms and treatment at home

Today, there are many diseases that can affect men. But the strong half very often tries to keep silent about their illnesses and in most cases leaves them to deviate.

Prostatitis is one of those problems that require urgent intervention, competent consultation and timely treatment. Otherwise, it can lead to irreparable consequences that will affect the whole body.

Causes of prostatitis

The development of prostatitis begins with the fact that an infection enters the prostate, leading to a metabolic disorder. There are many causes that can lead to the disease, let's try to emphasize the main ones:

1. Circulatory disorders resulting in an enlarged prostate. But a sedentary lifestyle, including overweight problems, can lead to circulatory disorders;
2. An infectious lesion that can result from diseases such as urethritis or gonorrhea. In rare cases, even a sore throat, tuberculosis or the flu can lead to prostatitis;
3. Inflammation of the prostate can occur as a result of unprotected intercourse;
4. As a result of various injuries to the pelvic organs. Initially, there is a circulatory disorder and as a result the disease itself develops;
5. Regular hypothermia, chronic diseases related to the genitourinary system of the body, hormonal imbalance or irregular urination;
6. If a man leads a sedentary lifestyle, practically does not receive physical activity, it affects the work of the cardiovascular, endocrine and nervous systems. As a result of this phenomenon, the blood circulation in the pelvic organs slows down and the growth of pathogenic bacteria increases;

7. Secondary infection can lead to infections that are found in the urethra or rectum;
8. The predisposition to the development of prostatitis can cause chronic constipation. Irregular bowel movements sometimes lead to prostate infection;
9. Weak immunity, as a result of which infections easily enter the body and take root there;
10. Quite often prostatitis can be provoked by past sexually transmitted diseases or urological infections.

Types and symptoms of prostatitis in men

There are a total of 4 main types of prostatitis in men:

• acute form- is quite rare. The reason for this type is the infection as a result of the presence of a bacterial infection. The acute form is very difficult and painful. Among the main symptoms should be emphasized fever, sharp painful sensations, as well as weakness throughout the body. This stage requires immediate medical treatment, otherwise it can lead to serious complications;
• chronic bacterial form- Escherichia coli becomes its cause in most cases. The symptomatology is somewhat similar to the acute form, but is now slower;
• chronic form- accompanied by painful sensations for several months, but when passing tests the pathogenic form is not performed;
• asymptomatic form- practically no signs, but is determined as a result of examination by a doctor.

The onset of the disease in most cases begins with the fact that one day men have unpleasant sensations, including:

1. Acute pain in the lower abdomen. They can occur both during urination and be permanent;
2. Perineal pain;
3. Severe pain in the scrotum;
4. The duration of sexual intercourse is significantly reduced;
5. Spontaneous erection in the morning and at night is absent.

Diagnosis of the disease

If men find any of these signs in themselves, then you should immediately seek professional help.

The thing is that the sooner the correct diagnosis is made, the sooner treatment will begin and the disease itself will be much easier.

The diagnosis of the disease is made in several stages:

• the specialist should analyze the patient's main complaints and carefully examine the symptoms;
• if the prostatitis does not have an acute form, then an analysis of prostate secretion should be performed. Otherwise it is impossible to do this, as it will be accompanied by strong painful sensations;
• an ultrasound examination may be prescribed to confirm the analysis;
• various urine and blood tests.

You should also pay attention to the fact that there are diseases that occur in a latent form. It is almost impossible to detect a problem in time due to the lack of symptoms.

This leads to the fact that the disease becomes chronic. According to statistics, only 25% of men go for regular check-ups with a urologist. Everyone else has 100% confidence in their perfect health.

Home treatment of prostatitis

In almost all cases of prostatitis treatment, prostate massage is prescribed. This is not a very pleasant procedure and some men even find it humiliating.

But only doctors are sure that it is one of the most effective. This massage is performed both in the hospital and at home. This is only for the house you need a special device.

The treatment of any form of the disease is not complete without drug therapy. Very often specialists prescribe antibiotics, which causes disapproval on the part of the patient. Why is this phenomenon observed?

And the fact is that many are simply afraid of the consequences that may be caused by these drugs. That's right, but you have to remember that prostatitis is an inflammatory process, the causes of which, in other ways, are sometimes simply impossible to destroy.

It is therefore undesirable to refuse them. Here it is important for the specialist to prescribe this or that medicine, having previously studied the test results and the form of the disease.

Until the test results are ready, treatment is based on taking anti-inflammatory, analgesic or other drugs.

Remember that it is advisable to take probiotics during the course of antibiotics. So you can warn against dysbiosis or other negative consequences.

Treatment with folk remedies

Traditional medicine plays an important role in the treatment of prostatitis. But you should not give them the lead role. Any herbs and infusions should complement the overall treatment, not be the basis. The most popular treatment recipes are:

1. To prepare the next infusion, you will need herbs: parsley, juniper, dill, licorice and chamomile. Take them in equal proportions and pour ½ liter of boiled water. Allow the broth to infuse for a few hours, then take half a cup twice a day before meals. Add a little honey if desired;
2. Take the following herbs in equal proportions: nettle, yarrow, dill (fruit), horsetail. Fill them with boiling water, leave them to infuse for 3 hours and then take half a cup twice a day;
3. Pumpkin seeds. Turn half a kilo of fresh, peeled pumpkin seeds in a meat grinder. Then combine them with 200 grams of honey. Mix everything well and roll into balls. Their size should not exceed hazelnuts. It is better to store such balls in the refrigerator. But you should eat them half an hour before meals, no more than twice a day.

Reviews of the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies

• Feedback from a 46-year-old man: "It so happened that two years ago I was diagnosed with this nasty disease. The pain that accompanied it was sometimes unbearable. In addition to the course of medication, I was recommended concomitant treatment with traditional medicine. The treatment lasted about a month. Fortunately, for two years there have been no signs of prostatitis returning. "
• Review of a 35-year-old man: "I have a chronic stage of prostatitis. Among folk remedies, I trust pumpkin seeds and nettle infusion. Treatment requires patience, but the result is quite effective. "

How to treat chronic prostatitis

It must be remembered that absolutely every treatment must be complete. And in no case should you interrupt it at the first relief.

In addition to prescribed medications, physiotherapy procedures and physiotherapy exercises should also remain mandatory. The appointment of treatment should always be individualized, taking into account the results of tests and examination by a specialist.

Thermotherapy is sometimes prescribed for chronic prostatitis. During the procedure, the prostate gland warms up to 45 degrees.

Also, a significant role in this form is assigned to massage procedures, which are recognized as one of the most effective methods.

Exacerbation of chronic prostatitis: signs of what to do

The following signs will indicate an exacerbation of the chronic form of prostatitis:

1. Urination occurs frequently and is accompanied by sharp pain. In addition, there may be false urges to go to the toilet, and the pain sometimes continues in the lower abdomen;
2. The erection becomes very weak and over time its complete absence can be observed;
3. Lack of orgasm.

In addition to the main symptoms, you may also notice increased nervousness and deterioration in well-being. If you have an exacerbation of prostatitis, you should take the following actions immediately:

1. Seek professional advice. This should be done when at least one of the above symptoms occurs. During the visit you will pass all the necessary tests, based on which the correct treatment will be prescribed;
2. Eat healthy. Exclude from your diet fried foods, salty, alcoholic, sour fruits and strong coffee or tea. Give preference to protein foods and vitamins;
3. Temporarily limit sexual intercourse. This should be done so as not to worsen the course of the disease;
4. Exercise to improve blood circulation in your body.

Question answer

What can happen if prostatitis is not treated?

Neglecting the treatment of prostatitis can lead to the most serious problems. Initially, it will become chronic and only then can it cause diseases such as cystitis, prostate adenoma, vesiculitis or pyelonephritis. The most terrible consequence can be impotence and complete sterility.

Is prostatitis treated with herbs?

Such treatment is not excluded. The best helpers here can be extracts of St. John's wort, licorice, echinacea. You can also buy candles that contain one of these herbs.

Is it necessary to do a rectal prostate massage in a chronic form?

As practice shows, most clinics abroad have already abandoned such a procedure, preferring physiotherapy. This massage can cause some discomfort, but the disadvantage is that it can only work with the lower part of the prostate. However, many more specialists resort to this form of treatment.

Prevention measures

If you already have a chronic form of prostatitis, then all prevention should be aimed at not provoking its exacerbation.

Therefore, try to omit the following actions or minimize them:

1. Alcoholic beverages. Of course, this does not mean that you need to completely exclude them from your diet. Drinking a little red wine won't hurt you, but that doesn't mean you have to drink it in bottles;
2. Smoking. The thing is that as a result of poor blood supply, the prostate gland often experiences oxygen starvation. Tobacco smoke causes vasospasm and therefore has an even more serious effect on blood circulation;
3. Start leading an active lifestyle;
4. Stressful situations. Try not to dwell on the problems for a long time and do not "keep" an unnecessary temple in your head. Spend more time with your family, which should be the best antidepressant;
5. Try to avoid hypothermia. If you drive your own car, make sure the seat is heated;
6. Keep in mind that strenuous regular physical activity can do no less harm than a sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, everything should be in moderation;
7. Products such as pumpkin seeds, nuts, garlic, honey, prunes can be a good disease prevention;
8. Start taking a contrast shower, especially recommended before intercourse;
9. Try to establish a sex life, avoid incomplete intercourse;
10. Try to eat properly, cut all kinds of marinated foods, including ketchup, mayonnaise, etc.

In conclusion, I would like to note that any treatment for prostatitis should be systematic and begin only after the recommendations of a specialist. Do not allow her course to develop, given the serious consequences it may have.