The prostate gland is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system.It produces a secretion that is part of the sperm and provides the conditions for the "life activity" of the sperm.Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered to be the most common health problem in men, especially in adulthood and old age.
Treatment methods for prostatitis are constantly being improved, 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.
Certain difficulties are associated with the treatment of chronic prostatitis.The frequent recurrence of the disease and the low effectiveness of therapy are due to many pathological causes and various 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 at all associated with gland dysfunction.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen along with 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 urologists-andrologists and other specialists.And if in the case of an acute disease and timely consultation with a doctor, therapy will take several weeks, then with chronic inflammation the patient needs to be patient in order to achieve not only temporary relief of symptoms, but complete recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Punctuality.The sooner the patient sees a doctor, the higher the chance of a full recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with a complex pathogenesis, and therapy can only be carried out by highly qualified doctors, based on comprehensive examination data.You cannot trust methods that have not been clinically tested, and the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity.Treatment should include a variety of 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 follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Drug treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main method of treating prostatitis.The complex includes drugs of different spectrum of action.The treatment regimen is determined individually in each individual case, taking into account the examination results and the nature of the disease.
The main components of the drug treatment complex for prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agent.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 the test for the sensitivity of microorganisms to a specific active ingredient.
Antibiotics are used that block the activity of pathogenic microorganisms in prostatitis of bacterial origin.For non-infectious inflammation of the prostate, this group of drugs is 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 necessary dosage and duration of taking the medicine.Attempts to self-medicate 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 course of 5-7 days.These drugs can stop the inflammatory process and reduce or completely eliminate the pain caused by prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.Prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, relieving pain when urinating.
- Another direction.Other groups of drugs can also be used to restore the outflow of urine, relieve spasms, and relieve pain.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate gland, surgical treatment is indicated.
Additional methods to treat prostatitis
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 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 underwear).
This method is especially important for chronic prostatitis, which has a recurring course.Physiotherapeutic directions in combination with drugs help in the treatment of prostatitis and in eliminating the negative effects of pathology on general health.In some cases, the help of a psychotherapist is also required 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
Patients should take an active part 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 in the pelvic organs.Therefore, men suffering from prostatitis are recommended to walk, swim, regular gymnastics, yoga and other feasible activities.This helps improve treatment results and serves 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 changes in diet have no real therapeutic value, they can significantly reduce the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate gland.It is also recommended to exclude from the menu spicy, sweet, and citrus foods, which change the pH of urine and can increase the manifestation of dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.If you have prostatitis, you should not practice interrupted intercourse, forced abstinence, or delayed ejaculation.In the treatment of this disease, an important role is played not by intimate contact itself, but by ejaculation and increased blood circulation in the prostate gland.The only situation in which sexual life should be paused is painful ejaculation or other unpleasant sensations during stimulation.
When prescribing a course of treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations relevant to the 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.