Prostatitis: symptoms and treatment at home

Today, there are many diseases that can affect men. But the strong half too often tries to keep quiet about their illnesses and in most cases lets them go.

Prostatitis is one of those problems that require urgent intervention, competent consultation and timely initiation of treatment. Otherwise, it can bring 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 reasons that can lead to illness, let’s try to highlight the main ones:

1. Violation of blood circulation, as a result of which there is an enlargement of the prostate. But a sedentary lifestyle, including problems with excess weight, can lead to circulatory disorders;
2. An infectious lesion that can result from diseases such as urethritis or gonorrhea. In rare cases, even sore throat, tuberculosis or flu can lead to prostate;
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 violation of blood circulation, and already, as a result, the disease itself develops;
5. Regular hypothermia, chronic diseases associated with the genitourinary system of the body, hormonal imbalance or irregular urination;
6. If a man leads a sedentary lifestyle, practically does not take any physical activity, then it affects the work of the cardiovascular, endocrine and also nervous system. As a result of this phenomenon, blood circulation to the pelvic organs slows down, and the growth of pathogenic bacteria increases;

7. Secondary infection can lead to infections found in the urethra or rectum;
8. A 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. Often, prostatitis can be provoked by past venereal diseases or urological infections.

Types and symptoms of prostatitis in men

In total, there are 4 main types of prostatitis in men:

• acute form- is quite rare. The cause of this type is 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 noted fever, acute 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 now proceeds more slowly;
• chronic form- accompanied by painful sensations for several months, but when you pass tests, the pathogenic form does not occur;
• asymptomatic form- practically no signs, but is determined as a result of examination by a doctor.

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

1. Sharp pain in the lower abdomen. They can appear both during urination and be permanent;
2. Pain in the perineum;
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 the signs listed in themselves, then you should immediately seek help from a specialist.

The thing is that the sooner the correct diagnosis is made, the sooner treatment will begin and the disease itself will proceed much more easily.

Diagnosis of the disease is made in several stages:

• the specialist should analyze the patient's main complaints and carefully study the symptoms;
• if prostatitis does not have an acute form, then an analysis of prostate secretion should be performed. Otherwise, it is impossible to do so, 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. Almost 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 at the urologist. Everyone else has 100% confidence in their impeccable health.

Home treatment of prostatitis

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

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

Treatment of any form of the disease is not complete without drug therapy. It is very common for specialists to prescribe antibiotics, which causes disapproval from the patient. Why is this phenomenon observed?

And the fact is that many are simply afraid of the consequences that can be caused by these drugs. So it is, but you have to remember that prostatitis is an inflammatory process, the causes of which, in another way, sometimes, it is simply impossible to destroy.

Therefore, it is undesirable to reject them. Important It is important here that a specialist should prescribe this or that medicine, having previously studied the test results and the form of the disease.

Until the results of the study are ready, treatment is based on taking anti-inflammatory, analgesic or other medications.

Remember that during the course of antibiotics, it is advisable to take probiotics. So you can warn yourself 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 herb and infusion should complement a comprehensive treatment and not be its basis. The most popular recipes for treatment are:

1. To prepare the next infusion, you will need herbs: parsley, juniper, fennel, licorice and chamomile. Take them in equal proportions and fill with ½ liters of boiled water. Allow the soup to soak for a few hours, then take half a glass twice daily before meals. Add a little honey if desired;
2. Take the following herbs in equal proportions: nettle, yarrow, fennel (fruit), ponytail. Pour boiling water over them, let soak for 3 hours and then take half a glass twice a day;
3. Pumpkin seeds. Twist half a kilo of fresh pumpkin seeds, peeled in a meat grinder. Then combine them with 200 grams of honey. Mix everything thoroughly and roll into balls. Their size should not exceed the 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 treating prostatitis with folk remedies

• Testimony of a 46-year-old man: "It happened that two years ago I was diagnosed with this unpleasant disease. The pain that sometimes accompanied it was unbearable. In addition to the course of medication, I was advised to simultaneously be treated with traditional medicine. The treatment lasted about"One month. Fortunately, for two years there is no sign of prostate return. "
• Assessment of a man, 35 years old: "I have a chronic stage of prostatitis. Among the folk remedies I believe in pumpkin seeds and nettle infusion. Treatment requires patience, but the result is quite effective. "

How to treat chronic prostatitis

It should be remembered that absolutely any treatment should be comprehensive. And in no case should you interrupt it at first relief.

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

Sometimes for chronic prostatitis, thermotherapy is prescribed. During the procedure, the prostate gland heats up to 45 degrees.

Also, an important role in this form is assigned to massage procedures, which are known as one of the most effective methods.

Exacerbation of chronic prostatitis: signs of what to do

The following signs will indicate a worsening of the chronic form of prostatitis:

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

In addition to the main symptoms, you may also notice increased nervousness and deteriorating well-being. If you have a worsening of your prostate, you should take the following steps immediately:

1. Seek the advice of a specialist. 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 a healthy diet. Eliminate fried foods, salty fruits, alcoholic, sour and coffee or strong tea from your diet. Give priority to protein foods and vitamins;
3. Temporarily restrict sexual intercourse. This should be done so as not to worsen the course of the disease;
4. Exercise to help improve blood circulation in your body.

The answer to the question

What can happen if the prostatitis is left untreated?

Ignoring the treatment of prostatitis can lead to more serious problems. Initially, it will take a chronic form, 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 may be extracts of St. John's wort, licorice, echinacea. You can also buy candles that contain one of these plants.

Is it necessary to massage the rectum prostate in a chronic form?

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

Preventive measures

If you already have a chronic form of prostatitis, then all prevention should aim not to provoke its worsening.

This is why you should try to abandon the following actions or reduce them to a minimum:

1. Alcoholic drink. Of course, this is not talking about the need to completely exclude them from your diet. If you drink a little red wine, it will not harm you, but it does not mean that you should 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 leads to vasospasm, and, therefore, affects blood circulation even more seriously;
3. Start leading an active lifestyle;
4. Stressful situation. Try not to dwell on problems for a long time and do not "save" 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 car, make sure the place is hot;
6. Keep in mind that vigorous 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 bath, especially recommended before sex;
9. Try to create a sex life, avoid incomplete relationships;
10. Try to eat properly, cut down on all kinds of pickled foods, including ketchup, mayonnaise, etc.

In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that any treatment for prostatitis should be systematic and start only after the recommendations of a specialist. Do not let its flow take its course, given the serious consequences it can have.