The prostate gland is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system.It produces the secretion that is part of the sperm and provides conditions for the "life activity" of the sperm.Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered the most common health problem for men, especially in adulthood and old age.
Treatment methods for prostatitis are constantly improving, and this problem has attracted the attention of the entire world medical community.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.The frequent relapses of the disease and the low effectiveness of treatment are due to many causes of pathology and a variety of symptoms.Inflammation of the prostate gland may not be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases, the symptoms that characterize prostate inflammation are not related to gland dysfunction at all.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen along with problems urinating can be caused by a UTI.
The treatment of prostatitis is a task that requires a comprehensive and sometimes multidisciplinary approach, with the participation of a urologist-andrologist and other specialists.And if in the case of an acute course of the disease and timely consultation with a doctor, the treatment will last several weeks, then with chronic inflammation the patient must be patient in order to achieve not only temporary relief of symptoms, but full recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Timeliness.The sooner a patient sees a doctor, the higher his chances of a full recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with a complex pathogenesis, and treatment can be carried out only by a highly qualified doctor, based on the data of a comprehensive examination.You cannot trust methods that have not been clinically tested and the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity.Treatment should include multiple scientifically proven treatments to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners should be treated, as prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must take the treatment responsibly and strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Pharmaceutical treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main method of treating 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 drug treatment complex for prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by culture results.The choice of a specific drug depends on tests for the sensitivity of microorganisms to a specific active substance.
Antibiotics are used that suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms in prostatitis of bacterial origin.For non-infectious inflammation of the prostate, these groups of drugs are also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications.The duration of antibacterial treatment can be several weeks.
You should only take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the required dose and duration of taking the medicine.Attempts to self-medicate will lead to an imbalance of the microflora and the death of beneficial bacteria, as well as the development of resistance to antibacterial agents in pathogens.
- Anti-inflammatory treatment.It is carried out with the help of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a short-term course of 5-7 days.These drugs can stop the inflammatory process and relieve or completely eliminate the pain due to prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.It is prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, to relieve pain during urination.
- Other directions.Other drug groups can also be used to restore urine flow, eliminate spasms, and relieve pain.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate gland, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods of treatment of prostatitis
For the effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs, restore blood circulation in them and improve microcirculation.For this we use:
- acupuncture?
- magnetic laser therapy;
- shock wave therapy;
- prostate massage;
- microenemas with decoctions of medicinal herbs or solutions of medicinal substances.
- rectal diathermy;
- mud therapy (rectal tampons, mud therapy).
These methods are especially important for chronic prostatitis, which has a recurrent course.Physiotherapy in combination with medication helps both to treat prostatitis and to eliminate the negative effects of the pathology on general health.In some cases, the help of a psychotherapist is also necessary if, in the context of inflammation of the prostate gland, erectile dysfunction and other functional disorders or complications of a psychogenic nature are observed.
Compliance with medical recommendations
The patient should actively participate in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists in following the recommendations below.
- Normalization of physical activity.This plays an important role in restoring blood circulation to the pelvic organs.Hence, walking, swimming, regular exercise, yoga and other feasible activities are recommended for men suffering from prostatitis.This helps improve treatment results and acts as a prevention of one of the most common causes of chronic prostatitis - insufficient blood supply to the prostate gland.
- Diet correction.You should limit the consumption of foods that contribute to the development of constipation and increase the formation of gases in the intestines.These are white flour products, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc.Although dietary changes have no real therapeutic value, they can significantly relieve the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate gland.It is also recommended to exclude from the menu spicy, sweet and pickled foods, which change the pH of the urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sex life.If you have prostatitis, you cannot practice intermittent intercourse, forced abstinence or delayed ejaculation.In the treatment of this disease, an important role is played not by intimate contacts themselves, but by ejaculation and the subsequent increased blood circulation in the prostate gland.The only condition under which sexual life should be stopped is painful ejaculation or other unpleasant sensations during arousal.
When prescribing a course of treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations related to an individual clinical case.You should not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if not stopped in time.