Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate which, according to statistics, affects about half of men in the world between the ages of 20 and 50. The prostate is a very important element in the male genitourinary system: it produces a substance that activates spermatozoa and ensures their stability. In the case of the prostate, this function is disturbed, which leads to various problems. Therefore, if symptoms of prostatitis are found, treatment with folk remedies will help at home.
Symptoms of prostatitis
In the initial stage of prostatitis, the symptoms manifest themselves very easily, and they are:
- frequent and painful urination;
- decreased libido;
- pain in the lower abdomen or scrotum;
- burning in the perineum;
- ejaculation disorder;
- blood in the urine;
- nervousness.
If blood appears in the urine, consult a doctor immediately! This symptom can be a consequence of purulent inflammation.
Most often, the disease is expressed by a violation of urination. With a constant daily amount of urine, trips to the toilet increase. As a rule, urination occurs in small portions, pain or difficulty with urination may occur.
If the treatment process is not started on time, it worsens, acute prostatitis occurs, and the following are added to the first symptoms of the disease:
- increase in body temperature;
- fever and chills;
- prostate swelling.
Along with the symptoms of the chronic form of prostatitis, all the above symptoms may be present, but their manifestation will be periodic and not as bright as in the acute form. In some cases, prostatitis occurs without symptoms.
Prostatitis - causes
For various reasons, one of 4 forms of prostatitis can develop: acute, chronic bacterial or non-bacterial, prostatodynia.
The bacterial form of prostatitis occurs when it is infected with various infections, most often it is chlamydia, trichomoniasis or gonococcus.
Other forms of the disease can be caused by:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- improper sexual intercourse;
- circulatory disorders;
- hypothermia;
- nervous tension and stress;
- endocrine system disorder;
- avitaminosis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Now you know what are the symptoms of prostatitis in men, the treatment of the disease can be carried out with an integrated approach: both drugs and folk remedies have a beneficial effect on restoring the functions of the male body.
If signs and symptoms of prostatitis are found, drug treatment is prescribed by a urologist after examination and diagnosis. During the review, you can:
- collection of anamnesis;
- prostate secretion analysis;
- urine test;
- bacteriological culture;
- cystoscopy;
- tomography;
- ultrasound;
- digital rectal palpation.
Treatment
Prostatitis is a disease that is quite difficult to treat. However, with conscientious adherence to all medical prescriptions, you can get rid of symptoms for a long time or even for life. The doctor must prescribe a comprehensive treatment, taking into account all the characteristics of the patient's body. The main goal of treatment in the initial phase is to eliminate the cause of the disease.
Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. It is necessary to get rid of the microorganisms that caused the disease. Antibacterial therapy must be approached with all seriousness and responsibility. Under no circumstances may it be interrupted or terminated prematurely. If all bacteria cannot be destroyed in one course, they will appear again, but already with immunity to the drug. At this stage, a lot depends on the doctor, how carefully and in accordance with the characteristics of the disease in a particular man he picked up the medicine.
Immunomodulators (drugs that regulate the immune system) play an important role.
If the patient complains of pain, painkillers and warm baths are prescribed.
Diet
For more effective treatment, you need to make some changes in your diet. It is necessary to consume as many products as possible that improve blood circulation and boost immunity.
So you should eat:
- desires;
- onion and garlic;
- citrus fruits;
- pomegranate;
- mustard;
- sea food;
- fresh vegetables and fruits.
In addition, food that negatively affects the body, promotes blood stagnation and increases the rate of urine production should be excluded from the diet.
It is strictly forbidden to use:
- alcoholic beverages;
- legumes;
- sorrel;
- offal;
- very spicy dishes;
- pork;
- soda;
- muffin.
Prostate massage
This apparently unpleasant procedure for every man is a very important and indispensable element of therapy. Prostate massage allows you to:
- squeeze out the inflamed secret;
- improve blood circulation;
- accelerate the action of antibacterial drugs;
- tones the prostate.
During the procedure, the patient can be in the knee and elbow position or on the side, bending the knees towards the abdomen. The index finger of a gloved hand lubricated with petroleum jelly is inserted into the anus. After that, the doctor feels the prostate 3-5 cm from the anus. Then the massage itself begins, which is gentle massage movements in different directions (up-down, number 8, etc. ).
How painful is this procedure? Strangely, it mostly depends on the mental state of the patient. Many note that after having a good rest, they did not notice any unpleasant sensations at all. Of course, the degree of pain during the massage is influenced by the qualifications of the doctor, the characteristics of the disease and the size of the prostate.
Physiotherapy
The main goal of physiotherapy for prostatitis is the regulation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs. This procedure can be performed using:
- electromagnetic oscillations;
- ultrasonic waves;
- warm enema;
- laser therapy etc.
Exercises for prostatitis
One of the reasons for the development of the disease is blood stagnation. In this case, an attack of prostatitis may occur, the symptoms of which will be a frequent urge to urinate. Let's look at a set of exercises that improve blood circulation.
- Contraction of the sphincter muscle. Such reductions should be done regularly, several times a day, 30 times. Don't worry if you feel discomfort - it's due to not exercising your muscles.
- Cold and hot shower. This procedure stimulates blood flow throughout the body. You can take a contrast shower both for the whole body and exclusively for the perineum. It is very important to set the water temperature correctly: do not make it too cold or too hot. The recommended intervals are half a minute of hot water and a quarter of cold water for five minutes.
- Massaging the perineum. It is recommended to perform the exercise lying down. It is necessary to massage the area between the anus and the scrotum, just below the pelvic bone. The massage is performed with medium pressure movements. Press for 2-3 seconds and release for the same amount of time. Repeat for five minutes.
Treatment with folk remedies
Of course, our ancestors also faced inflammation of the prostate. Before the advent of modern medicine, they developed their own, quite effective means. In the case of prostatitis pain, traditional medicine with its treatment methods was used. Let's take a closer look at what it offers.
Treatment with onion seeds
Onion seeds are excellent for treating bacterial prostatitis. To prepare the medicinal mixture, crushed seeds must be mixed with honey in equal proportions. Take a teaspoon 3 times a day.
propolis candles
For cooking you need propolis extract and cocoa butter. For 20 g of which you need 1 g of extract. Form suppositories from the resulting mass and inject them rectally every day before going to bed for 3 months.
Chamomile tea
The recipe gives a good effect in exacerbations of chronic prostatitis. Chamomile infusion can be taken orally or used as an enema. To prepare, pour 100 g of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dry chamomile, let it stand for about an hour. After the time is up, strain the solution. The obtained decoction can be drunk at night or used as an enema.
Attention! The temperature of the infusion for the enema should be 1-2 degrees higher than the body temperature.
Pumpkin seeds
Treatment of prostatitis with pumpkin seeds was quite popular among our ancestors. The effect of this method is due to the high content of zinc in the seeds. For treatment, you can use seeds both in raw form (about 30 pieces per day) and in the form of a mixture of honey. To prepare it, grind the pre-roasted seeds into a powder and mix with honey. Make balls the size of walnuts from the resulting mixture, store them in the refrigerator. It is recommended to use old, candied honey so that the "nuts" keep their shape better. Eat one ball half an hour before dinner.
Chestnut shell treatment
It is popularly believed that this method will allow you to quickly get rid of prostatitis. For treatment, you will need a shell with needles, which must be boiled and drunk as a decoction. How to prepare the decoction:
- Pick ripe autumn chestnuts.
- Take them off.
- Fill with boiled water overnight.
- In the morning, strain the solution and keep it in a water bath until it evaporates by a third.
- Take 1 teaspoon before the first meal.
The course of treatment is 60 days.
Prevention of prostatitis
As you know, the most effective way to treat diseases is to prevent their development. An examination is necessary after treatment and detection of symptoms of prostatitis, 2 months after infection. This will help to prevent a possible recurrence of the disease in time.
To prevent prostatitis, observe the following preventive measures:
- Don't get too cold. Do not sit on cold surfaces, use thermal underwear in winter.
- Regular (once a year) controls with a urologist.
- Live a regular sex life.
- Try to lead a mobile lifestyle, if possible, walk more.
- Get rid of bad habits and eat right.
Take care of your health!