The prostate is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system. It produces a secret that is part of the sperm and provides conditions for the "life 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.
Methods for the treatment of prostatitis are constantly being improved, the attention of the entire world medical community is focused on this problem. 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. The frequent recurrences of the disease and the low effectiveness of the therapy are due to the many causes of the pathology and the variety of symptoms. Prostate inflammation 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. Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen due to problems with urination could be caused by a urinary tract infection.
The treatment of prostatitis is a task that requires a comprehensive and sometimes interdisciplinary approach, with the participation of an andrologist-urologist and other specialists. And if, with an acute course of the disease and a timely visit to the doctor, therapy takes several weeks, with chronic inflammation, the patient needs to be patient to obtain not only temporary relief from symptoms, but a complete recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Punctuality. The sooner the patient sees a doctor, the greater the chances of a complete recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism. Prostatitis is a disease with complex pathogenesis, and therapy can only be performed by a highly qualified physician, based on the data of a comprehensive examination. You cannot trust methods that have not passed clinical trials and the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity. Treatment must include several scientifically proven therapies to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners must be treated, as prostatitis is usually caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must be responsible for the treatment and strictly follow all the recommendations of the treating physician.
Medical treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main treatment for prostatitis. Its complex includes drugs of different action spectra. 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 complex drug treatment of prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis, if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by the results of bakposev. The choice of a particular 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. With prostate inflammation of a non-infectious nature, these groups of drugs are also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications. The duration of antibiotic therapy may be several weeks.
Antibiotics should only be taken as directed by your doctor. Only he can determine the required dosage and duration of the drug. Attempts at self-medication will lead to an imbalance in the 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 course of 5-7 days. These medications can stop the inflammatory process and relieve or completely eliminate the pain of prostatitis.
- Adrenoblockers.They are prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, relieve pain when urinating.
- Other directions.Other groups of drugs may also be used to restore urine flow, eliminate spasms, and relieve pain.
With the accumulation of purulent exudate in the prostate, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods of treating prostatitis
For an effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to eliminate congestion in Organs pelvic organs, restore blood circulation to them and improve microcirculation. For this are used:
- acupuncture;
- magnetic laser therapy;
- shock wave therapy;
- prostate massage;
- microclysters with decoctions of medicinal herbs or solutions of medicinal substances;
- rectal diathermy;
- mud therapy (rectal swabs, mud panties).
These methods are especially important in chronic prostatitis, which is characterized by a recurrent course. Physiotherapeutic guidance in combination with medication helps in the treatment of prostatitis and in eliminating the negative impact of the pathology on the general state of 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.
Implementation of medical recommendations
The patient should actively participate in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists of implementing the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.It plays an important role in restoring blood circulation in Organs pelvic organs. Therefore, men suffering from prostatitis are recommended to walk, swim, do regular exercise, yoga and other viable activities. This helps improve treatment outcomes and works to prevent one of the most common triggers of chronic prostatitis - insufficient blood supply to the prostate.
- diet correction. You should limit the consumption of foods that contribute to the development of constipation and increase the formation of gases in the intestines. These are products made from white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc. While dietary changes have no real therapeutic value, they can significantly alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate. It is also recommended to exclude from the menu spicy foods, sweets, pickles, which alter the pH of the urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sex life.With prostatitis, you cannot practice coitus interruptus, forced abstinence, delayed ejaculation. In the treatment of this disease, an important role is played not by real intimate contacts, but by ejaculation and the increase in blood circulation caused by it in the prostate. The only condition under which sexual life should be stopped is painful ejaculation or other discomfort during arousal.
When prescribing a course of treatment, the physician provides detailed recommendations that are relevant to a specific clinical case. You should not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if not stopped in time.