Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate gland, according to statistics, about half of men aged 20-50 in the world suffer from this disease. The prostate gland is a very important element in the male genitourinary system: it produces a substance that activates spermatozoa and ensures their stability. With the prostate gland, this function is disturbed and leads to various problems. Therefore, if symptoms of prostatitis are detected, treatment with folk remedies at home will help.
Symptoms of prostatitis
At the initial stage of prostatitis, the symptoms are very easy to manifest, they are:
- frequent and painful urination;
- decreased libido;
- pain in the lower abdomen or scrotum;
- burning in the perineum;
- violation of ejaculation;
- blood in the urine;
- nervousness.
If you see blood in the urine, you should immediately consult a doctor! This symptom may be related to purulent inflammation.
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 in urination may appear.
If the treatment process is not started on time, then exacerbation occurs, acute prostatitis occurs, and the following are added to the first symptoms of the disease:
- increase 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 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 infected with various infections, in most cases it is chlamydia, trichomoniasis or gonococcus.
Other forms of the disease can cause:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- irregular sexual intercourse;
- circulatory disorders;
- hypothermia;
- nervous tension and stress;
- disruption of the endocrine system;
- avitaminosis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Now that you know what are the symptoms of prostatitis in men, the treatment of the disease can take place with an integrated approach: both drugs and folk remedies have a beneficial effect on the restoration of the functions of the male organ.
If signs and symptoms of prostatitis are detected, drug treatment is prescribed by a urologist after examination and diagnosis. During the examination you will:
- anamnesis collection;
- analysis of prostate secretion;
- urine test;
- bacteriological culture;
- cystoscopy;
- tomography;
- ultrasound;
- digital rectal palpation.
Treatment
Prostatitis is a disease that is quite difficult to treat. However, by faithfully following all doctor's prescriptions, you can get rid of symptoms for a long time or even a lifetime. The doctor must prescribe a comprehensive treatment, taking into account all the characteristics of the patient's body. The main goal of treatment at the initial stage is to eliminate the cause of the disease.
Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. It is necessary to get rid of disease-causing microorganisms. Antibacterial treatment should be treated with all seriousness and responsibility. It cannot be stopped or stopped prematurely under any circumstances. If all the bacteria cannot be destroyed in one course, they will appear again, but with immunity to the drug. At this stage, a lot depends on the doctor, how carefully he chooses the medicine according to the characteristics of the disease in a particular person.
An important role is given to immunomodulators (drugs that regulate the immune system).
If the patient complains of pain, painkillers and hot 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 increase immunity.
So you need to eat:
- greens;
- onion and garlic;
- citrus;
- rose hips;
- mustard;
- sea products;
- fresh vegetables and fruits.
In addition, foods that have a negative effect on the body, promote blood stagnation and increase the rate of urine production should be excluded from the diet.
Use is strictly prohibited:
- alcoholic beverages;
- legumes;
- sour;
- offal;
- very spicy foods;
- pork;
- soda;
- muffin.
Prostate massage
This procedure, which seems unpleasant to every man, is a very important and indispensable element of therapy. Prostate massage allows you to:
- squeeze the inflamed secret;
- improve blood circulation;
- accelerate the effect of antibacterial drugs;
- tones the prostate.
During the procedure, the patient can be in the elbow position or on the side, bending the knees to the stomach. The index finger of a gloved hand lubricated with petroleum jelly is inserted into the anus. After that, the doctor finds the prostate gland 3-5 cm from the anus. Then the massage itself begins, it is a gentle massage movement in different directions (up and down, figure 8, etc. ).
How painful is this procedure? Ironically, it mostly depends on the mental state of the patient. Many note that after a good rest, they did not feel any unpleasant sensations. Of course, the degree of pain during massage is affected by the doctor's specialty, 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 enemas;
- 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 some 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 from not exercising the muscles.
- Cold and hot shower. This procedure promotes blood flow throughout the body. You can take a contrast shower both for the whole body and only for the perineum. It is very important to adjust the water temperature correctly: do not make it too cold or too hot. Recommended intervals are half a minute of hot water and a quarter of cold water for five 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 pelvis. Massage is performed using pressure movements of medium strength. We press for 2-3 seconds and simultaneously go down. Repeat for five minutes.
Treatment with folk remedies
Of course, our ancestors also faced inflammation of the prostate gland. Before the advent of modern medicine, they developed their own, very effective remedies. In the case of pain in prostatitis, traditional medicine was used with treatment methods. Let's take a closer look at what it has to offer.
Treatment with onion seeds
Onion seeds are great for treating bacterial prostatitis. To prepare a medicinal mixture, crushed seeds should be mixed with honey in equal proportions. Take one teaspoon 3 times a day.
propolis candles
For cooking, you need propolis extract and cocoa butter. 1 g of extract is needed for 20 g. Form suppositories from the resulting mass and inject them rectally before going to bed every day for 3 months.
Chamomile tea
The recipe has a good effect during exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. Chamomile infusion can be taken orally or used as an enema. To prepare, pour 1 tablespoon of dry chamomile into 100 g of boiling water, infuse for about an hour. After the time has passed, filter the solution. The resulting decoction can be drunk at night or used as an enema.
Attention! The infusion temperature for an enema should be 1-2 degrees higher than 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 zinc content in the seed. For treatment, you can use the seeds both in raw form (about 30 pieces per day) and in the form of honey mixture. To make it, grind the pre-roasted seeds into powder and mix it with honey. Make walnut-sized balls from the resulting mixture and store in the refrigerator. In order for the "nuts" to keep their shape better, it is recommended to use old, sugary honey. Eat one ball half an hour before meals.
Chestnut bark treatment
People believe that this method will quickly get rid of prostatitis. For treatment, you will need a bark with needles, which should be brewed and drunk as a decoction. How to make a decoction:
- Harvest ripe autumn chestnuts.
- Peel them off.
- Fill with boiled water overnight.
- In the morning, filter the solution and keep it in a water bath until a third evaporates.
- 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. After treatment and detection of symptoms of prostatitis, it is necessary to check 2 months after infection. This will help prevent possible recurrence of the disease in time.
Follow these preventive measures to prevent prostatitis:
- Do not overcool. Do not sit on cold surfaces, use thermal underwear in winter.
- Have regular (once a year) examinations with a urologist.
- Have a regular sex life.
- Try to live a mobile lifestyle, walk more if possible.
- Give up bad habits and eat right.
Take care of your health!