Prostatitis: symptoms and treatment at home

Today, there are many diseases that can strike men. But the strong half always try to keep quiet about their illness and in most cases let them drift.

Prostatitis is one of those problems that requires immediate intervention, competent consultation and timely initiation of treatment. Otherwise, it can lead to irreversible consequences that will affect the whole body.

Causes of prostatitis

The development of prostatitis begins with the fact that the infection enters the prostate, which causes metabolic disorders. There are many causes that can cause this disease, let's try to state the main ones:

1. Violation of blood circulation, as a result of which there is an enlargement of the prostate. But an inactive lifestyle, including problems with being overweight, can lead to circulatory disorders;
2. Infectious lesions that can be caused by diseases such as urethritis or gonorrhea. In rare cases, even a sore throat, tuberculosis or the flu can cause prostatitis;
3. Inflammation of the prostate can occur as a result of unprotected sexual intercourse;
4. Consequences of various injuries to the pelvic organs. Initially, there is a violation in the blood circulation, and as a result, the disease itself develops;
5. Common hypothermia, chronic diseases associated with the genitourinary system of the body, hormonal imbalances or irregular urination;
6. If a man leads an inactive lifestyle, practically does not do physical activity, then this affects the work of the cardiovascular, endocrine, and even the nervous system. As a result of this phenomenon, blood circulation in the pelvic organs becomes slow, and the growth of pathogenic bacteria increases;

7. Secondary infections can cause infections found in the urethra or in the rectum;
8. The tendency to develop prostatitis can lead to chronic constipation. Irregular bowel movements sometimes lead to prostate infections;
9. Weakened immunity, as a result of which the infection easily enters the body and takes root there;
10. Often, prostatitis can be caused by a venereal disease or a past urological infection.

Types and symptoms of prostatitis in men

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

• acute form- Quite rare. The cause of this type is an infection due to the presence of a bacterial infection. The acute form is very difficult and painful. Among the main symptoms that should be highlighted are 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 forms- Escherichia coli is the cause in most cases. The symptomatology is somewhat similar to the acute form, but now it progresses more slowly;
• chronic form- is accompanied by a painful sensation for several months, but when passing the test, the pathogenic form does not occur;
• asymptomatic form- practically has no symptoms, but is determined as a result of examination by a doctor.

Manifestations of the disease in most cases begin with the fact that one day a man has an unpleasant sensation, including:

1. Sharp pain in the lower abdomen. They can appear during urination and remain;
2. Pain in the perineum;
3. Severe pain in scrotum;
4. The duration of intercourse is significantly reduced;
5. Spontaneous erections in the morning and evening are absent.

Diagnosis of the disease

If men find one of the listed signs in themselves, then you should immediately seek help from a specialist.

The problem is that the sooner an accurate diagnosis is made, the sooner treatment will begin, and the disease itself will run more easily.

The diagnosis of this disease is made in several stages:

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

You should also pay attention to the fact that some diseases 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 statistical data, only 25% of men undergo regular checkups to a urologist. Everyone else has 100% confidence in their perfect health.

Treatment of prostatitis at home

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

But only doctors are convinced that it is one of the most effective. This massage is done in the hospital and at home. That's just for the house you need a special device.

Treatment of any form of disease is incomplete without drug therapy. It is very common for specialists to prescribe antibiotics, which cause rejection from patients. Why is this phenomenon observed?

And the fact is that many are afraid of the possible consequences of these drugs. Such is the case, but you must remember that prostatitis is an inflammatory process, the causative agent, in other ways, sometimes, impossible to destroy.

Therefore, it is undesirable to reject them. It is important here that the specialist should prescribe this or that drug, having first studied the test results and the form of his disease.

Until the results of the study are completed, treatment is based on the intake of anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics or other medications.

Do not forget that during antibiotics, it is recommended to drink probiotics. Therefore, 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 shouldn’t give them the lead role. Any ingredients and infusions should complement the comprehensive treatment, and not be the foundation. The most popular treatment recipes are:

1. To prepare the next infusion, you need herbal ingredients: parsley, juniper, fennel, licorice and chamomile. Take in equal parts and fill with ½ liters of boiled water. Let the broth soak for a few hours, then drink half a glass twice a day before meals. Add a little honey if desired;
2. Take the following ingredients in equal parts: nettle, yarrow, fennel (fruit), horsetail. Pour boiling water over them, let them soak for 3 hours, and then drink half a glass twice a day;
3. Pumpkin seeds. Turn half a kilo of fresh pumpkin seeds and peel in a meat grinder. Then combine with 200 grams of honey. Mix everything until well blended and roll into balls. Its size should not exceed hazelnuts. It is better to keep balls like that in the refrigerator. But you should eat it half an hour before meals, no more than twice a day.

Reviews on the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies

• Testimony of a 46-year-old man: "Coincidentally two years ago I was diagnosed with this unpleasant disease. The pain that accompanies it is sometimes unbearable. In addition to medications, I was also advised to be treated simultaneously with traditional medicine. The treatmentlasted about a month. Fortunately, for two years there were no signs of a return of prostatitis. "
• Comment of a man, 35 years: "I suffer from a degree of chronic prostatitis. Among the folk remedies I trust pumpkin seeds and nettle infusions. Treatment requires patience, but the results are quite effective. "

How to treat chronic prostatitis

It should be remembered that any treatment must be thorough. And don't ever bother him on first aid.

In addition to prescribed medications, physiotherapy procedures and physiotherapy exercises should also remain mandatory. Treatment appointments should always be made individually, taking into account the results of tests and examinations by specialists.

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 given to the massage procedure, which is recognized as one of the most effective methods.

Exacerbation of chronic prostatitis: signs of what to do

The following signs will indicate an increased form of chronic prostatitis:

1. Urination becomes frequent and is accompanied by sharp pain. In addition, there is a false urge to go to the toilet, and pain is sometimes persistent 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 an increase in anxiety and a decline in well -being. If you have worsening prostatitis, you should immediately take the following actions:

1. Seek expert advice. This must be done when at least one of the above symptoms appears. During the visit, you will pass all the necessary tests, based on the correct method of treatment;
2. Eat healthy food. Eliminate fried, salty foods, alcohol, sour fruits, and strong coffee or tea from your diet. Give priority to protein foods and vitamins;
3. Limit sexual intercourse temporarily. This must be done so as not to aggravate the disease;
4. Exercise to help improve blood circulation in your body.

Question answers

What can happen if prostatitis is not treated?

Ignoring prostatitis treatment can cause the most serious problems. Initially, it will get a chronic form, and only then can it cause diseases such as cystitis, prostate adenoma, vesiculitis or pyelonephritis. The most devastating consequences are impotence and complete infertility.

Is prostatitis treated with herbs?

Such treatment is not excluded. The best helper here is St. John’s wort extract. John's, licorice, echinacea. You can also buy candles that contain one of these ingredients.

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

As practice shows, most clinics abroad have abandoned such procedures, preferring physiotherapy. This massage can cause discomfort, but the downside is that it can only work with the lower part of the prostate. But, nevertheless, more and more specialists are using this method of treatment.

Preventive measures

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

That’s why try leaving the following actions or minimizing them:

1. Alcoholic beverages. Of course, this does not discuss the need to completely exclude it from your diet. If you drink a little red wine, it doesn’t harm you, but this doesn’t mean you should drink it in a bottle;
2. Smoking tobacco. The problem is that due to lack of blood supply, the prostate gland often suffers from oxygen starvation. Tobacco smoke leads to vasospasm, and, therefore, more seriously affects blood circulation;
3. Start living an active lifestyle;
4. Depressed situation. Try not to think about the problem for a long time and don’t "keep" unnecessary temples 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 seats are heated;
6. Keep in mind that regular physical activity cannot be detrimental from an inactive 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 a contrast bath, strongly encouraged before intercourse;
9. Try to have a sex life, avoid incomplete sex;
10. Try to eat right, cut out all kinds of pickled foods, including ketchup, mayonnaise, and so on.

In conclusion, I would like to state that any treatment for prostatitis should be systemic and begin only after expert recommendation. Don’t let his path go smoothly, given the serious consequences he can bear.