The prostate is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system. It produces a secret that is part of the sperm and provides the conditions for the "vital activity" of the spermatozoa. Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered the most common male health problem, especially in adulthood and old age.
Methods of treating prostatitis are constantly being improved, the attention of the entire world medical community is riveted to 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.
Special difficulties are associated with the treatment of chronic prostatitis. Frequent recurrences of the disease and low effectiveness of treatment are due to the many causes of the pathology and the variety of symptoms. Inflammation of the prostate may not be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases the characteristic symptoms of inflammation of the prostate are not at all associated with dysfunctions of the prostate. gland. Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen due to problems with urination 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 an andrologist-urologist and other specialists. And if, with an acute course of the disease and a timely visit to the doctor, the treatment takes several weeks, then with chronic inflammation the patient should be patient in order to achieve not only temporary relief of symptoms, but recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Opportunity. The sooner the patient consults a doctor, the higher his chances of complete 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 a highly qualified doctor, based on the data of a comprehensive examination. You cannot trust methods that have not passed clinical tests, 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 infectious agents.
- The patient should be responsible for the treatment and strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Medical treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main treatment for prostatitis. Its complex includes drugs of different spectrum of action. The treatment regimen is determined individually in each individual case, taking into account the results of the examination and the nature of the disease.
The main components of the complex drug treatment of prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis, if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by the results of bakposev. The choice of a particular drug depends on tests for the sensitivity of microorganisms to a particular active substance.
Antibiotics are used to suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms in prostatitis of bacterial origin. With inflammation of the prostate gland of a non-infectious nature, these groups of drugs are 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 required dosage and duration of the drug. 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a short course of 5-7 days. These drugs can both stop the inflammatory process and relieve or completely eliminate the pain of prostatitis.
- Adrenoblockers.They are prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, relieve pain during urination.
- Other directions.Other groups of drugs can also be used to restore the flow of urine, eliminate spasms and relieve pain.
With the accumulation of purulent exudate in the prostate, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods of treatment of prostatitis
For effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to remove congestion from the pelvic organs, restore blood circulation in them and improve microcirculation. For this are used:
- 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 swabs, mud pants).
These methods are especially important in chronic prostatitis, which is characterized by a recurrent course. Physiotherapeutic direction in combination with the drug helps in the treatment of prostatitis and eliminates the negative impact of pathology on the general state of health. In some cases, the help of a psychotherapist is also needed 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
The patient should actively participate in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists in implementing the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.It plays an important role in restoring blood circulation in the pelvic organs. Therefore, men with prostatitis are recommended to walk, swim, exercise regularly, do yoga, and other feasible activities. This helps improve treatment results and acts as a prevention of one of the most common provocateurs of chronic prostatitis - insufficient blood supply to the prostate.
- Diet correction. You need to limit the consumption of foods that contribute to the development of constipation and increase gas formation in the intestines. These are products made from white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc. Although dietary changes have no real therapeutic value, they can significantly alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate gland. It is also recommended to exclude from the menu spicy, sweet foods, pickles, which change the pH of urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sex life.With prostatitis, you cannot practice coitus interruptus, forced abstinence, delayed ejaculation. In the treatment of this disease, an important role is played not by actual intimate contacts, but by ejaculation and the increase in blood circulation that it causes in the prostate. The only condition in which sex life should be interrupted is painful ejaculation or other discomfort during arousal.
When prescribing treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations relevant to a particular clinical case. You should not treat yourself: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if it is not stopped in time.