Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate gland, which, according to statistics, affects about half of the world's men between the ages of 20 and 50. The prostate is a very important element of the male urinary system: it produces a substance that activates sperm and ensures their stability. In the prostate, this function is impaired, leading to various problems. Therefore, if symptoms of prostatitis are found, treatment with folk remedies at home will help.
Symptoms of prostatitis
In the initial stages of prostatitis, the symptoms manifest themselves very easily, and they are as follows:
- 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 caused by purulent inflammation.
Most often, the disease is expressed by a violation of urination. With a constant daily urine volume, trips to the toilet increase. Urination usually occurs in small amounts, and pain or difficulty urinating may occur.
If the treatment process is not started in time, there will be an aggravation, acute prostatitis will occur, and the following should be added to the first symptoms of the disease:
- rise in body temperature;
- fever and chills;
- swelling of the prostate.
With the symptoms of the chronic form of prostatitis, all of the above symptoms may be present, but their manifestation will be intermittent and not as bright as in the acute form. In some cases, prostatitis occurs without symptoms.
Prostatitis - causes
Due to various reasons, one of 4 forms of prostatitis can develop: acute, chronic bacterial or non-bacterial, prostatodynia.
The bacterial form of prostatitis is infected with various infections, most often chlamydia, trichomoniasis or gonococcus.
Other forms of the disease can also be triggered:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- irregular sexual intercourse;
- circulatory disorders;
- hypothermia;
- nervous tension and stress;
- endocrine system disorder;
- avitaminosis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Now you know what the symptoms of prostatitis in men are, the disease can be treated 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 the urologist after examination and diagnosis. During the examination you will:
- collection of anamnesis;
- analysis of prostate secretion;
- Urinalysis;
- bacteriological culture;
- cystoscopy;
- tomography;
- ultrasound;
- digital rectal palpation.
Medical treatment
Prostatitis is a rather difficult disease to treat. However, by conscientiously following all the doctor's prescriptions, you can get rid of the 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 is to eliminate the cause of the disease in the initial stage.
Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. It is necessary to get rid of disease-causing microorganisms. Antibacterial therapy should be approached with full seriousness and responsibility. Under no circumstances may it be interrupted or terminated prematurely. If all the bacteria cannot be destroyed during a course of treatment, they will appear again, but they are already immune to the drug. At this stage, a lot depends on the doctor, how carefully he took the medicine in accordance with the characteristics of the particular man's illness.
Immunomodulators (drugs that regulate the immune system) play an important role.
If the patient complains of pain, painkillers and a warm bath are prescribed.
Diet
For more effective treatment, you need to make some changes in your diet. As many products as possible should be consumed that improve blood circulation and increase immunity.
So you need to eat:
- greens;
- onion and garlic;
- citrus fruits;
- rose hips;
- mustard;
- Seafood;
- fresh vegetables and fruits.
In addition, it is necessary to exclude from the diet those foods that have a harmful effect on the body, promote blood stasis and increase the rate of urine formation.
It is strictly forbidden to use:
- alcoholic drinks;
- legumes;
- sorrel;
- offal;
- very spicy foods;
- pork;
- soda;
- muffin.
Prostate massage
This procedure, which seems unpleasant to all men, is a very important and indispensable element of therapy. Prostate massage allows you to:
- squeeze out the inflamed secret;
- improves blood circulation;
- accelerates the effect of antibacterial drugs;
- tones the prostate.
During the procedure, the patient can be in a knee-elbow position or on his side, with his knees bent to his stomach. Insert the index finger of the gloved hand smeared with Vaseline into the anus. After that, the doctor palpates the prostate gland 3-5 cm from the anus. Then the massage itself begins, which is a gentle massaging movement in different directions (up and down, figure 8, etc. ).
How painful is this procedure? Oddly enough, it mainly depends on the mental state of the patient. Many note that after being well relaxed, they did not notice any discomfort at all. Of course, the degree of pain during the massage is influenced by the doctor's qualifications, the characteristics of the disease and the size of the prostate.
Physiotherapy
The main goal of physiotherapy for prostatitis is to regulate the blood circulation of the pelvic organs. This procedure can be performed using:
- electromagnetic vibrations;
- ultrasound waves;
- warm enema;
- laser therapy etc.
Exercises for prostatitis
One of the causes 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 series of exercises that improve blood circulation.
- Contraction of the sphincter muscles. Such reductions should be done regularly, several times a day, 30 times. Don't worry if you feel discomfort - it's because you're not training your muscles.
- Cold and hot shower. This procedure promotes blood flow throughout the body. You can have a contrast shower on the whole body and only on the perineum. It is very important to set the water temperature correctly: it should not be too cold or too hot. The recommended intervals are: half a minute of warm water and a quarter of cold water for 5 minutes.
- Massage of the perineum. It is recommended to perform the exercise lying down. You should massage the area between the anus and the scrotum, just below the pelvic bone. The massage is performed with medium-strength 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 tool. In the case of prostatitis pain, traditional medicine and its treatment methods were used. Let's take a closer look at what it has to offer.
Treatment with onion seeds
Onion seeds are excellent for the treatment of bacterial prostatitis. To prepare a medicinal mixture, the crushed seeds must be mixed with honey in equal proportions. Take a teaspoon 3 times a day.
propolis candles
Propolis extract and cocoa butter are required for cooking. 20 g of this requires 1 g of extract. Make suppositories from the resulting mass and inject rectally every day before going to bed for 3 months.
chamomile tea
The recipe has a good effect when chronic prostatitis worsens. Chamomile infusion can be taken orally or as an enema. To prepare, pour 100 g of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of dry chamomile, let it brew for about an hour. After the time has passed, filter the solution. The resulting concoction can be drunk at night or used as an enema.
Attention! The temperature of the enema infusion should be 1-2 degrees higher than body temperature.
Pumpkin seeds
Treatment of prostatitis with pumpkin seeds was very popular among our ancestors. The effect of this method is due to the high zinc content of the seeds. For treatment, you can use seeds in raw form (about 30 pieces per day) and in the form of a honey mixture. To make it, grind the pre-roasted seeds into a powder and mix them with honey. Shape walnut-sized balls from the resulting mixture and store 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 peel treatment
According to popular belief, this method allows you to quickly get rid of prostatitis. For treatment, you will need a bark with needles, which must be boiled and drunk as a decoction. How to make a decoction:
- Harvesting ripe autumn chestnuts.
- Peel them off.
- Fill it with boiled water overnight.
- In the morning, filter the solution and keep it in a water bath until it evaporates by a third.
- Take 1 teaspoon before the first meal.
The duration of treatment is 60 days.
Prevention of prostatitis
As is known, the most effective way to treat diseases is to prevent them from developing. After the treatment and the symptoms of prostatitis are noticed, it should be checked 2 months after the infection. This helps to prevent the possible recurrence of the disease in time.
To prevent prostatitis, take the following preventive measures:
- Do not overcool. Do not sit on a cold surface, use thermal underwear in winter.
- Have a regular (once a year) checkup with a urologist.
- Have a regular sex life.
- Try to lead an active lifestyle, if possible, walk more.
- Give up bad habits and eat right.
Take care of your health!