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

Prostatitis is an inflammatory process localized in the prostate gland.This pathology is quite common and is often diagnosed during reproductive age.The prostate (another name for the prostate gland) is located under the bladder and partially covers the urethra.Therefore, even a small dysfunction of this organ causes disturbances in the activity 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 only 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 disruption of the blood microcirculation in the prostate gland and nearby organs, which causes the enlargement of the organ.A violation can occur in 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 gland against the background of a sore throat or flu - in this case, the inflammatory process in question stands out as a complication.
3. Regular damage to the pelvic organs.For this reason, prostatitis develops in drivers - they constantly get stress on the perineum, the prostate gland experiences tremors and tremors.
4. Entry of bacteria through body fluids.Every human body has colonies of bacteria living in the intestines and urethra.Under normal conditions, they are completely harmless and cause pathogenic and inflammatory processes only under favorable conditions (weakened immunity, long-term drugs, chronic diseases, human immunodeficiency virus).These bacteria can enter the prostate gland through blood or lymph.

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

• Constant hypothermia - this is the peculiarities of working conditions or ignoring the rules of wearing clothes at certain times of the year;
• Disorders in the functioning of the endocrine system - excessive or insufficient production of male hormones, diabetes mellitus;
• Very active sex life, as well as for a prolonged period - the prostate gland is exhausted;
• Cases of development of prostatitis against the background of any chronic diseases - untreated bronchitis, caries, cystitis and urological infections are officially registered.

Symptoms of the inflammatory process

Andrologists distinguish the main and indirect signs of an inflammatory process developing in the prostate gland.The main symptoms are clearly expressed:

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

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

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

• ejaculation is very fast - the time of sexual intercourse is reduced;
• erection can be quite long at night;
• decreased libido - partial or complete;
• "Flakes" or white "strings" appear in the urine.

ATTENTION: These indirect signs indicate the beginning of the development of the inflammatory process in question - it is very treatable and comes without complications.

Prostatitis is classified into acute and chronic forms, each with its own symptoms.

Acute form of prostatitis

Acute prostatitis always begins suddenly and manifests itself:

• increased temperature;
• lingering pain in the perineum;
• Cleanliness calls to go to the toilet;
• When the bladder feels full, it passes very little urine.

Please remember: Urinary retention is the most dangerous condition in the acute form of inflammation of the prostate gland.In this case, the person will experience a strong desire to go to the toilet, but the urine will not be released until a strong flow.Acute urinary retention is accompanied by severe pain in the anatomical location of the bladder, a feeling of pressure - patients describe the state of "bladder explosion".The situation requires urgent medical care, which consists in using a catheter - it is inserted into the urethra and bladder to "push apart" the swollen gland.After the catheter reaches the bladder, the flow of urine begins, and the patient immediately feels relief, his condition returns to normal for a short time.

Chronic form of prostatitis

This type of pathology in question is practically asymptomatic - sometimes a person experiences a short-term pain in the perineum (similar to a lombago), notes during sexual intercourse - or lengthens or shortens.In addition, the patient becomes irritable, sleeps at night, the flow of urine may be weak (this is due to the narrowing of the urethra), and there may be white clots in the urine.

Pay attention: the chronic form of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland can be ignored by the patient.The fact is that at a young age, an acute prostatitis occurs with mild symptoms, and if a young man is addicted to drinking alcohol or is very enthusiastic about his work, he does not take time to pay attention to changes in urine or periodic pains in the perineum.Symptoms of acute prostatitis will disappear over time, but this does not mean that the disease has retreated - it just became chronic.

Treatment methods for prostatitis

Treatment of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland should be carried out only under the supervision of an andrologist.It is not only a self-diagnosis of prostatitis (often its symptoms are the same as prostate cancer), but also reveals the real reason for its occurrence.In general, several different therapy methods can be used to treat prostate inflammation.

Drug treatment

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

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

In case of hormonal disorders, a person should undergo a course of hormonal therapy.

Please remember: Treatment with drugs is very variable, so it must be chosen on an individual basis - in this case, self-medication is strictly prohibited.

Physiotherapy

Treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland should be carried out thoroughly.Against the background of the use of drugs, it will be effective to carry out certain physical procedures:

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

Traditional medicine

ATTENTION: Prescriptions from the category of traditional medicine should not be the only method of treatment - they can only accelerate the therapeutic process and increase the effect of taking drugs and performing physical procedures.

The most effective and safe methods of traditional treatment include:

1. Eating pumpkin seeds.It contains zinc, which is an essential element for men's health. It is necessary for prostatitis to eat 30 minutes before 30 minutes for 30 minutes before eating.
2. Pumpkin honey balls.Peel 100 grams of raw pumpkin seeds, mix them in a meat grinder (or a blender, but not into fine crumbs) and 200 grams of honey.Roll the resulting mass into small balls and store in the refrigerator.You need to eat 1-2 balls before meals (30 minutes before) - you do not need to chew it, it is better to dissolve it slowly.Treatment with this prescription continues until the symptoms of prostatitis disappear.
3. Decoction of hazelnut leaves.You can leave Hazel yourself, or you can buy dry raw materials in a pharmacy;For one tablespoon of the source material, there is a glass of boiling water.Verdict, brewed for 20 minutes as regular tea, filtered and taken 50 ml at least 4 times a day.ATTENTION: Hazelnut bark is also sold in pharmacies - it can be used in the treatment of prostatitis and according to the same recipe.But remember that for the peel, the brewing time is doubled.
4. Parsley juice.Prepare it from the green leaves of the plant and take 1 dessert spoon 3 times a day with food.
5. Decoction of parsley seeds.You need 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).You should take decoction in the amount of 1 tablespoon every day in the morning and in the evening.

In any case, regardless of how safe the removal is, you should consult your doctor first.For example, a person, in addition to prostatitis, cholelithiasis, then the use of pumpkin seeds is strictly prohibited for him - any recipe is made on a strictly individual basis.

Diet and lifestyle

In order to get the best result during the therapeutic measures related to prostatitis, you need to follow a certain diet.Fatty meat, smoked and very salty foods, baked goods and chocolate are likely to eliminate bugs from the diet.The menu may include fish and seafood, milk and its derivatives, and steamed vegetables.It is very useful for prostatitis to consume freshly prepared juices from vegetables and fruits - it will help to strengthen and restore the immune system.

During therapy, you should eliminate alcohol and lead an active lifestyle - at least, do morning exercises, walk more and get rid of extra pounds.

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 difficult consequences is male infertility and the loss of erectile function that often occurs with chronic prostatitis.