The prostate gland is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system. It produces a secret that is part of sperm and provides the conditions for the "life activity" of spermatozoa. Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered to be the most common health problem in 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.
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 due to urinary problems can be caused by a urinary tract infection.
Treatment of prostatitis is a task that requires a comprehensive and sometimes interdisciplinary approach, with the participation of andrologists-urologists and other specialists. And if, with an acute course of the disease and a timely visit to the 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 can not trust methods that have not passed clinical trials, and the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity. Treatment should include several scientifically proven therapies to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners should be treated, as prostatitis is often caused by an infectious agent.
- The patient must be responsible for the treatment and follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Medical treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main treatment for 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 prostatitis complex drug treatment:
- Antibacterial agent.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis, if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by the results of bakposev. 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. With prostate inflammation of a non-infectious nature, this group of drugs is also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications. The duration of antibiotic therapy can be several weeks.
Antibiotics should only be taken as directed by your doctor. Only he can determine the dosage and duration of the medicine required. Attempts to self-medicate 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 drugs can stop the inflammatory process and reduce or completely eliminate the pain of prostatitis.
- Adrenoblockers.They are 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 flow of urine, relieve spasms, and relieve pain.
With the accumulation of purulent exudate in the prostate gland, surgical treatment is indicated.
Additional methods of prostatitis treatment
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 use:
- 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 rub, mud underwear).
This method is especially important in chronic prostatitis, which is characterized by a recurrent course. Physiotherapeutic directions in combination with drugs help in the treatment of prostatitis, and in eliminating the negative effects of pathology on the general state of 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.
Implementation of medical recommendations
Patients should take an active part in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists of the implementation of the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.It plays an important role in restoring blood circulation in the pelvic organs. Therefore, men suffering from prostatitis are recommended to walk, swim, do regular exercise, 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 dietary changes do not bring 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, citrus foods, which change the pH of urine and can increase the manifestation of dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.With prostatitis, you should not practice coitus interruptus, forced abstinence, delayed ejaculation. In the treatment of this disease, an important role is played not by the actual intimate relationship, but by ejaculation and the increased blood circulation caused by it in the prostate gland. The only situation in which sexual life should be paused is painful ejaculation or other discomfort during stimulation.
When prescribing a course of treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations that are relevant for a specific clinical case. You can not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if it is not stopped in time.