For the complex treatment of a particular disease,It is recommended to choose the time when the pathological process has just begun in the body..
Due to certain circumstances, it is not always possible to diagnose prostatitis in the initial stages of its development.
Despite the fact that inflammatory damage to the prostate is accompanied by pain, discomfort, urinary disorders and other clinical signs, many men postpone visiting the urologist with a complete examination of the body. But long-term untreated prostatitis tends to become chronic with frequent episodes of relapse.
For non-surgical correction of inflammatory changes in the prostate tissue, drug treatment regimens, hardware physiotherapy procedures, therapeutic exercises, massage and additional methods of alternative medicine are used.
drug therapy
Address the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory lesions of the prostate gland.urologist. If a man discovers the first symptoms of this disease, he is recommended to immediatelyundergo a complete examination.
In 45-50% of cases of prostatitis diagnosis, the inflammatory lesion of the prostate is infectious in nature. That is why antibacterial medications are used to influence the cause of the disease.
For the treatment of chronic or acute infectious prostatitis.It is preferable to use antibiotics from the fluoroquinolone group. This type of antibacterial agent has greater bioavailability and high penetration into prostate tissue.
The total duration of antibiotic therapy for infectious prostatitis is at least 3 months.
If antibacterial therapyDrugs from the fluoroquinolone group were ineffective; Patients are prescribed drugs from the group of lincosamides or penicillins.
In case of provocation of chlamydia disease.Antibiotics from the tetracycline group are included in complex therapy.
It is important to remember that the regimen of taking antibacterial drugs is prescribed for each man individually. A urologist must develop a treatment plan. Any attempt to independently prescribe medications and their dosages can lead to negative consequences.
rectal suppositories
Medicines made in the form of rectal suppositories (suppositories),are one of the most effective means to stopInflammatory reaction in the prostate gland.
When diagnosing an acute or chronic form of this disease, medical specialists can prescribe suchtypes of rectal suppositories:
- Suppositories containing opium alkaloid, isoquinoline derivative.. These drugs have an antispasmodic and analgesic effect. In addition, under the influence of suppositories, local blood flow in the prostate gland improves.
- Candles with bituminous ammonium sulfonate.. Ichthyol suppositories have bactericidal, analgesic and metabolic properties, so their action improves local blood flow in the prostate area.
- Candles with belladonna herb extract.. The natural extract of this plant has a pronounced analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect. In terms of the intensity of the therapeutic effect, belladonna extract is not inferior to NSAIDs.
- Derived from phenylacetic acid in the form of rectal suppositories.. In acute cases of inflammation of the prostate, men are prescribed rectal suppositories, which quickly relieve inflammation and reduce the intensity of pain.
- Suppositories based on prostate extract.. This medication option is effective for sexual disorders that arise against the background of inflammatory lesions of the prostate. In addition, these suppositories effectively cope with congestion in the gland and prevent the formation of blood clots.
- Rectal suppositories with prostate extract and solid fat.. This complex drug is effective not only against prostatitis, but also against diagnosed male infertility, decreased erectile function and prostate adenoma.
Hormonal drugs
One of the most common complications of prostatitis isdecreased erectile functionIn one Man. To restore it and normalize hormonal levels, as well as reduce the intensity of the development of the inflammatory process, men with inflammatory lesions of the prostate are often prescribed hormonal medications.
The most popular is a drug based on synthetic estrogen of a non-steroidal structure. Under the influence of this biologically active compound, the restoration processes of damaged glandular tissue are accelerated and its blood supply is improved.
Alpha blockers
Men suffering from acute or chronic prostatitis have serious problems urinating. With inflammatory damage to the prostate, the process of emptying the bladder becomes difficult, pain, pain, discomfort, an intermittent stream of urine and a frequent urge to urinate appear.
Medications from the group of alpha blockers, whichhelp eliminate muscle spasms in the pelvic area. It is thanks to the relaxation of smooth muscles that the act of urinating is normalized.
Muscle relaxants
With the development of an inflammatory process in the prostate, spasm of the pelvic floor muscles often occurs, as a result of which the outflow of prostate secretions and urine from the bladder is disturbed.
Using injectable or tablet forms of muscle relaxantshelps reduce muscle tone, reduce pain and normalize the outflow of biological fluids.
Immunostimulants
An important part of the complex treatment of prostatitis is the strengthening of the man's body's defenses, especially when it comes to infectious and inflammatory damage to the prostate tissue.
It has a powerful immunostimulating effect.complex multivitamin preparations, which contains folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, selenium and zinc.
Another common drug from the group of immunostimulants is a product based on meglumine acridone acetate. The immunostimulating effect of this drug is due to the fact that when it enters the human body, the production of interferon is accelerated, which is responsible for the body's immune defense.
Taking an immunostimulant and multivitamin complexes can not only speed up recovery from acute prostatitis, but also reduce the risk of another relapse into the chronic form of the disease.
Complex drugs
Along with the listed groups of drugs used in the treatment of inflammatory lesions of the prostate, specialists in the field of urology prescribe complex drugs that have a multifaceted effect on the male body.To the most effective drugs.include:
- Antiandrogenic agent. This medication is available in tablet form and is most often used for prophylactic purposes.
- Prepared from extract of creeping palm. Numerous clinical trials have shown that this drug effectively combats not only inflammatory lesions of the prostate, but also hyperplastic changes in prostate adenoma.
- The prostate extract product is available in the form of rectal suppositories and tablets. Its active components improve blood supply to the organ, eliminate muscle spasms and reduce the intensity of pain.
- Medication whose main active ingredient is natural algae extract. The drug effectively eliminates signs of an inflammatory reaction in the body and normalizes blood supply to the prostate.
Before using any of the listed drugs, it is recommended to consult a urologist and undergo a complete medical examination.
Physiotherapy
An effective way to combat the chronic form of prostatitis is hardware physiotherapy techniques.
If a chronic form of prostatitis is diagnosed, a man can be prescribed suchphysiotherapy methods:
- electrophoresiswith the use of medications,
- exposure to direct electrical current(galvanization),
- ultrasonic influenceusing a rectal sensor,
- magnetotherapy,
- use of high frequency currents. For this, independent devices that generate high frequency impulses are used. A direct effect is achieved on the area where the prostate gland is located by introducing a rectal emitter.
Selection of types of physiotherapeutic effects., in addition to developing an individual schedule of procedures, must be in charge of the treating urologist or physiotherapist.
Physiotherapeutic techniques mentioned.Have a minimum list of contraindications and side effects.Therefore, its use is allowed in combination with drug therapy, massage and gymnastics.
prostate massage
Manual influence on the area where the prostate gland is located helps to improve blood flow in this area, reduces the intensity of the inflammatory process, stimulates the discharge of secretions, and also normalizes metabolic processes in the organ.
Manual stimulation of the prostate.It can be performed by a specialist doctor in a doctor's office or independently.
A man can perform self-massage of the prostate at home, but before starting self-medication, it is necessary to consult with the treating urologist, master the massage technique, and also familiarize yourself with the structural features of the rectum. Inept exposure to this area can lead to traumatic damage to the mucous membrane of the rectal area.
The massage is performed through the anus area. When performing a massage, the doctor or the man himself must control the discharge of glandular secretions from the urethra. If there is no discharge of this nature, this may indicate the development of complications of prostatitis, as well as the severity of the inflammatory reaction.
The total number of prostate massage sessions is 10 to 12 procedures.
Diet therapy
A review of the diet has a beneficial effect not only on the state of the male reproductive system, but also on the entire body as a whole.
Recommended to eatthose foods that are digested quickly. The daily diet should include fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and cereals, low-fat meats and fish, and natural dairy products. Furthermore, regardless of the form of the disease, men should consume foods rich in zinc and folic acid. Both elements are the basis of men's health.
Strictly prohibitedincludes black tea and coffee, alcoholic beverages, sweet carbonated waters, mushrooms, fried and fatty foods, fast food and smoked meats, spices, sauces and spicy dishes.
All men with inflammatory lesions of the prostate. It is advisable to stop smoking completely., since the chemicals contained in tobacco smoke contribute to the narrowing of blood vessels and altered blood flow in the prostate area.
Additional treatments
An effective way to treat and prevent inflammatory lesions of the prostate is warming therapy.
to this endRegular visits to the sauna or steam bath are indicated..
It is recommended to avoid heat stress for those men who suffer from various diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver and kidneys. Also, visiting a bathhouse or sauna is strictly contraindicated in case of benign and malignant neoplasms or a severe exacerbation of the inflammatory process.
Before including these measures in the complex treatment of prostatitis,Actions must be coordinated with your doctor..
If a man has no contraindications to visiting a bathhouse, thermal procedures will have a tonic effect on his body, improve blood circulation, accelerate metabolic processes in the body and drainage of the prostate gland.
An equally popular method of treating chronic or acute prostatitis ishirudotherapy or leech treatment. The salivary fluid of leeches contains more than 100 biologically active elements that have a beneficial effect on the human body.
One of the most important components, hirudin, is anticoagulant in nature. Entering the human body, hirudin prevents the formation of blood clots and improves microcirculatory processes.
In addition to hirudin, leech saliva contains histamine-like compounds, acetylcholine, and carboxypeptidase inhibitors. Each of these components improves blood flow to the prostate gland, helping to reduce the inflammatory response.
Hirudotherapy in the complex treatment of prostatitis is contraindicated in men suffering from anemia, blood coagulation disorders, diathesis, hypotension, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes mellitus and inflammatory skin lesions.
Each leech treatment session should be performed under the close supervision of a qualified medical professional.
Treatment duration
Timing of complex drug therapy for inflammatory lesions of the prostate.They directly depend on the neglect of the pathological process, as well as the presence of complications..
If prostatitis occurs in a severe stage, it causes irreversible changes in the glandular tissue.
If the organ is significantly damaged, conservative treatment methods can lead to long-term remission, but not recovery. If you contact a specialist doctor in a timely manner, the treatment of the disease will last several months with a tendency towards complete recovery.
Unlike the chronic form of the disease,Acute prostatitis can be cured in less time..
Surgery for diagnosed prostatitis is the last resort, which aims to preserve the remaining healthy areas of glandular tissue, as well as restore the drainage function of the gland. Surgical intervention is recommended for those men who suffer from severe urinary disorders, intense pain and also present complications such as fibrosis of the glandular tissue and formation of calcifications.
With timely diagnosis and comprehensive treatment.Prostatitis is a curable disease that does not threaten a man's health or life.