Prostatitis: causes, symptoms, treatment with drugs and folk remedies

Prostatitis is an inflammatory process localized in the prostate.This pathology is quite common and is often diagnosed in men of reproductive age.The prostate gland (another name for the prostate gland) is located below the bladder and partially surrounds the urinary tube (urethra).Therefore, even a minor disturbance in the work of this organ leads to a disturbance in the work of the genitourinary system.

Causes of the development of prostatitis

Prostatitis is classified as an inflammatory process, but this does not mean that it is caused exclusively by pathogenic microorganisms.Doctors (andrologists deal with diseases of the male reproductive system) identify several reasons for the development of the pathology in question:

1. Blood stagnation in the pelvis.This refers to the violation of blood microcirculation in the prostate and nearby organs, which causes the organ to enlarge.Violation can occur against the background of a sedentary lifestyle, obesity (doesn't have to be critical) or in the postoperative period.
2. Infection of the genitourinary system.Most often, when examining a patient with prostatitis, doctors isolate gonococci, staphylococci, chlamydia and trichomonas.Very rarely, an infection can penetrate the prostate against the background of a sore throat or the flu - in this case, the inflammatory process in question is distinguished as a complication.
3. Regular pelvic organ injuries.For this reason, prostatitis develops in drivers - they constantly receive stress on the perineum, the prostate experiences tremors and vibrations.
4. Entry of bacteria through the body's biological fluids.Every human body has colonies of bacteria living in the intestines and urethra.Under normal conditions, they are absolutely harmless and only under favorable conditions (weakened immunity, long-term use of drugs, chronic diseases, human immunodeficiency virus) become pathogenic and cause inflammatory processes.These bacteria can enter the prostate through blood or lymph.

In addition, when diagnosing the inflammatory process in the prostate, factors that serve as provocateurs of the pathology can be taken into account:

• regular hypothermia - this may be due to special working conditions or neglect of the rules of wearing clothes in certain periods of the year;
• endocrine system disorders - excessive or insufficient production of male hormones, diagnosed diabetes mellitus;
• too active sexual life, as well as long-term abstinence - the prostate is exhausted;
• any chronic disease - cases of prostatitis development on the background of untreated bronchitis, caries, cystitis and urological infections have been officially recorded.

Symptoms of the inflammatory process

Andrologists distinguish between main and indirect signs of the development of the inflammatory process in the prostate.The main symptoms are clearly expressed:

• urination becomes more frequent, regardless of the amount of fluid consumed;
• the immediate moment of urine outflow is painful, the man feels pain and burning in the urethra;
• body temperature rises (hyperemia) to critical levels.

These symptoms are quickly joined by a burning sensation in the entire perineum and pain during bowel movements.

Indirect signs of the inflammatory process in the prostate are not so noticeable, but men should not ignore them:

• ejaculation becomes too rapid - the time of intercourse decreases;
• erection can be quite long at night;
• reduced libido - partial or complete;
• "Flakes" or white "threads" appear in the urine.

Please note: these indirect signs indicate the very beginning of the development of the inflammatory process in question - it is very curable and passes without complications.

Prostatitis is divided into acute and chronic forms, each of which has its own symptoms.

Acute form of prostatitis

Acute prostatitis always starts suddenly and is manifested by:

• increased temperature;
• prolonged pain in the perineum;
• frequent desire to go to the toilet;
• passing very little urine when the bladder is full.

Please note: the most dangerous condition in acute prostatitis is urinary retention.In this case, the man will feel a strong desire to go to the toilet, but the urine will not be released even with great straining.Acute retention of urine is accompanied by severe pain in the area of the anatomical location of the urinary bladder, a feeling of pressure - patients describe their condition as "the bladder is about to burst".The condition requires urgent medical assistance, which consists of the use of a catheter - it is inserted into the urethra and bladder, literally "breaking" the swollen gland.As soon as the catheter reaches the bladder, the outflow of urine begins and the patient immediately feels relief, his condition briefly returns to normal.

Chronic form of prostatitis

This type of pathology is practically asymptomatic - occasionally a man experiences short-term pain in the perineum (similar to lumbago), notices changes in sexual intercourse - it can be prolonged or shortened.In addition, the patient becomes irritable, sleep becomes restless at night, the stream of urine may become weak (this is due to the narrowing of the urinary canal), and white clots in the form of flakes or threads may appear in the urine in the morning.

Please note: the chronic form of the inflammatory process in the prostate can develop unnoticed by the patient.The fact is that at a young age, acute prostatitis occurs with mild symptoms, and if a young man is addicted to alcohol or is too passionate about his work, then he does not have time to pay attention to changes in urination or periodic pains in the perineum.Symptoms of acute prostatitis will disappear over time, but this does not mean that the disease has subsided - it has simply become chronic.

Methods of treatment of prostatitis

Treatment of the inflammatory process in the prostate should be carried out only under the supervision of an andrologist.He not only diagnoses prostatitis itself (often its symptoms are identical to prostate cancer), but also reveals the real cause of its occurrence.In general, several different therapeutic methods can be used to treat prostatitis.

Drug treatment

Antibacterial agents (antibiotics) can be prescribed for prostatitis, but only if pathogenic bacteria are isolated during the examination and recognized as the cause of the development of the pathology.Along with antibiotics, the patient is prescribed probiotics or prebiotics - drugs that normalize the intestinal microflora and resist the development of pathological processes in it.

If the inflammatory process started as a result of the negative influence of external factors (hypothermia, injury), then anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs will be prescribed.

In case of hormonal disorders, a man must undergo hormone therapy.

Please note: drug treatment is very variable, so it must be selected on an individual basis - self-medication in this case is strictly prohibited.

Physiotherapy

Treatment of prostate inflammation should be carried out comprehensively.And on the background of the use of drugs, it will be effective to carry out certain physical procedures:

1. Electrical stimulation accelerates metabolic processes, causes more active hormone production and restores the structure of the gland.
2. Magnetotherapy is a painless procedure that helps reduce the level of inflammation and eliminate prostate swelling.
3. Prostate massage - performed only after treatment of acute inflammation;the procedure is painful, but very effective.

Traditional medicine

Please note: prescriptions from the category of traditional medicine should not become the only way of treatment - they can only speed up the therapeutic process and improve the effect of taking drugs and performing physical procedures.

The most effective and safest methods of traditional treatment include:

1. Eat pumpkin seeds.They contain zinc, which is an essential element for men's health, so for prostatitis it is necessary to eat 30 raw seeds 30 minutes before meals for the entire duration of therapy.
2. Pumpkin honey balls.Peel 100 grams of raw pumpkin seeds, grind them in a meat grinder (or in a blender, but not into small crumbs) and mix with 200 grams of honey.Roll the obtained mass into small balls and store them in the refrigerator.Before eating (30 minutes before) you need to eat 1-2 balls - you don't have to chew it, it's better to dissolve it slowly.Treatment with this prescription continues until the symptoms of prostatitis disappear.
3. Decoction of hazel leaves.You can collect hazelnut leaves yourself or you can buy dry raw materials in a pharmacy;on a tablespoon of the original material is a glass of boiling water.The decoction is brewed like regular tea for 20 minutes, filtered and taken 50 ml at least 4 times a day.Note: hazelnut bark is also sold in pharmacies - it can also be used in the treatment of prostatitis according to the same recipe.But keep in mind that the crust doubles the cooking time.
4. Parsley juice.Prepare it from the green leaves of the plant and take 1 dessert spoon 3 times a day before meals.
5. Decoction of parsley seeds.It is necessary to take 1 tablespoon of parsley seeds, pour 400 ml of boiling water and leave for 2 hours (you can do this in a thermos).The decoction should be taken every day in the morning and in the evening in the amount of 1 tablespoon.

In any case, no matter how safe the drug seems, consult your doctor first.For example, if a man, in addition to prostatitis, has cholelithiasis, then the use of pumpkin seeds is strictly prohibited for him - each recipe is given on a strictly individual basis.

Diet and lifestyle

In order to achieve the best result during therapeutic measures related to prostatitis, you must adhere to a certain diet.Fatty meat, smoked and oversalted food, pastry and chocolate should be excluded from the diet.On the menu you can find fish and seafood, milk and its derivatives, steamed vegetables.With prostatitis, it is very useful to consume freshly prepared vegetable and fruit juices - they will help strengthen and restore the immune system.

During therapy, it is necessary to eliminate alcohol and lead an active lifestyle - at the very least, do morning exercises, walk more and get rid of excess weight.

Prostatitis is not considered a life-threatening disease for men, but ignoring its symptoms can lead to the development of serious complications.One of the most serious consequences is male infertility and loss of erectile function, which often occurs in long-term chronic prostatitis.