For complex treatment of a specific disease,It is advisable to choose the time when the new pathological process begins in the body.
Due to certain circumstances, it is not always possible to diagnose prostatitis at the initial stages of development.
Despite the fact that inflammatory lesions of the prostate are accompanied by pain, discomfort, urinary disorders and other clinical signs, many men still delay seeing a urologist and then have them examined. Complete body examination. But long-term untreated prostatitis tends to become chronic with frequent recurrences.
For non-surgical correction of inflammatory changes in prostate tissue, drug regimens, hardware physiotherapy procedures, therapeutic exercises, massage as well as complementary methods of alternative medicineused.
Treatment with medication
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis lesionsurologist. If a man discovers the first symptoms of this disease, he should immediatelyundergo a comprehensive examination.
In 45-50% of cases of diagnosed prostatitis, inflammatory lesions of the prostate are infectious. That is why antibacterial drugs are used to target the cause of the disease.
For the treatment of chronic or acute infectious prostatitisIt is best to use fluoroquinolone antibiotics. This antibacterial agent has increased bioavailability and high penetration into prostate tissue.
The total duration of antibiotic treatment for infectious prostatitis is at least 3 months.
If treated with antibioticsfluoroquinolone drugs proved ineffective, patients were prescribed lincosamide or penicillin drugs.
In case of irritation of chlamydiaAntibiotics of the tetracycline group are included in complex therapy.
It is important to remember that the antibacterial regimen is prescribed for each man individually. The urologist should create a treatment plan. Any attempt to prescribe the drug and dosage independently can lead to negative consequences.
Rectal suppositories
The drug is prepared in the form of rectal suppositories (suppositories),is one of the most effective measures for preventioninflammatory response in the prostate.
When diagnosing an acute or chronic form of this disease, medical professionals may prescribe the samerectal suppositories:
- Suppositories contain opium alkaloid, isoquinoline derivative. These drugs have antispasmodic and analgesic effects. In addition, under the action of suppositories, local blood flow in the prostate improves.
- Candles with ammonium bitumen sulfonate. Ichthyol suppositories have bactericidal, analgesic and metabolic properties, therefore their effect helps improve local blood flow in the prostate area.
- Candles extracted from belladonna herb. Natural extracts of this plant have a pronounced analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect. In terms of intensity of therapeutic effect, belladonna extract is not inferior to NSAIDs.
- Phenylacetic acid derivative in rectal suppository form. In case of acute inflammation in the prostate, men are prescribed rectal suppositories, which quickly relieve inflammation and reduce the intensity of pain.
- Suppositories based on prostaglandin extract. This drug option is effective for sexual disorders that arise against the background of inflammatory lesions in the prostate. In addition, these suppositories effectively cope with blockages in the gland and prevent the formation of blood clots.
- Rectal suppositories with prostaglandin extract and solid fats. This complex drug is effective not only against prostatitis, but also against diagnosed male infertility, reduced erectile function and prostate adenoma.
Hormonal drugs
One of the most common complications of prostatitis isreduced erectile functionin a man. To restore and normalize hormonal levels, as well as reduce the intensity of the development of the inflammatory process, men with prostatitis lesions are often prescribed hormonal drugs.
The most popular are drugs based on synthetic estrogens with a non-steroidal structure. Under the influence of this biologically active compound, the process of recovery of damaged glandular tissue is accelerated and its blood supply improves.
Alpha blockers
Men with acute or chronic prostatitis have severe problems with urination. With inflammatory damage to the prostate, the process of emptying the bladder becomes difficult, pain and discomfort appear, urine flow is interrupted, and the urge to urinate frequently appears.
The drug belongs to the group of alpha blockers,Helps eliminate muscle spasms in the pelvic area. It is thanks to the relaxation of smooth muscles that urination is normalized.
Muscle relaxants
With the development of the inflammatory process in the prostate, spasms of the pelvic floor muscles often occur, as a result of which the outflow of prostatic secretions and urine from the bladder is interrupted.
Use injection or pill form of muscle relaxantshelps reduce muscle tone, relieve pain and normalize the flow of biological fluids.
immune stimulant
An important part of the complex treatment of prostatitis is strengthening the defenses of the man's body, especially when there is damage caused by infection and inflammation in the prostate tissue.
Has a strong immune stimulating effectComplex multivitamin preparations, contains folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, selenium and zinc.
Another popular drug in 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, the substance responsible for the body's immune defense, is accelerated.
Taking a complex of immunostimulants and multivitamins can not only speed up recovery in acute prostatitis, but also reduce the risk of other relapses in the chronic form of the disease.
Complicated medicine
Along with the listed groups of drugs used to treat inflammatory lesions of the prostate, specialists in the field of urology prescribe complex drugs that have a multifaceted effect on the male body.To use medicine most effectivelyinclude:
- Anti-androgen agent. This medication is available in pill form and is often used for prophylactic purposes.
- A preparation based on palm tree extract. Many clinical trials have proven that this drug is effective against not only inflammatory lesions in the prostate, but also hyperplastic changes in prostate adenoma.
- Prostate extract products are available in rectal suppositories and pills. Its active ingredients improve blood supply to the organ, eliminate muscle spasms and reduce pain intensity.
- The drug's main active ingredient is natural seaweed extract. The drug effectively eliminates signs of inflammatory reactions 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 comprehensive medical examination.
Physical therapy
An effective way to combat the chronic form of prostatitis is the technique of hardware physiotherapy.
If a chronic form of prostatitis is diagnosed, a man may be prescribed such medicationphysical therapy methods:
- electrophoresiswith medication use,
- exposed to direct current(electroplate),
- ultrasound influenceusing rectal sensors,
- magnetic field therapy,
- Use high frequency current. For this purpose, separate devices are used to generate high-frequency pulses. Direct impact on the area where the prostate is located is achieved by inserting a rectal emitter.
Choose from different types of physical therapy effects, as well as the preparation of an individual procedure schedule that must be performed by a urologist or physical therapist.
Physical therapy techniques are coveredhas a minimal list of contraindications and side effects, therefore their use is allowed in combination with drug treatment, massage and gymnastics.
Prostate massage
Manual impact on the area where the prostate is located helps improve blood flow in this area, reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process, stimulate secretions, as well as normalize metabolic processes in the organ.
Manual prostate stimulationcan be performed by a medical professional in a doctor's office or independently.
Men can self-massage the prostate at home, but before starting self-medication, it is necessary to consult a urologist, master the massage technique and get acquainted with the structural features of the rectum. Poor contact with this area can lead to traumatic damage to the mucous membrane of the rectal area.
Massage is performed through the anal area. When performing massage, the doctor or the patient himself must monitor the secretion of fluid from the urethra. If there is no such discharge, 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 10-12 treatments.
Diet therapy
Dietary modification has a beneficial effect not only on the condition of the male reproductive system, but also on the body as a whole.
Should eatFoods that are digested quickly. The daily diet should include fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and cereals, low-fat meat and fish as well as natural dairy products. In addition, regardless of the type of disease, men should eat foods rich in zinc and folic acid. Both of these factors are fundamental to men's health.
Prohibitedincludes black tea and coffee, alcoholic beverages, sweet carbonated drinks, mushrooms, fried and fatty foods, fast food and smoked meats, spices, sauces and spicy dishes.
Every man suffers from prostatitisYou should quit smoking completely, because the chemicals contained in cigarette smoke contribute to the narrowing of blood vessels and disruption of blood flow in the prostate area.
Additional treatments
An effective way to treat and prevent prostatitis lesions is warming therapy.
To this endRegularly visit a designated sauna or steam bath.
Heat stress should be avoided in men with various diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver and kidneys. In addition, visiting a bath or sauna is strictly contraindicated in case of benign and malignant tumors or exacerbation of the inflammatory process.
Before introducing these measures into the complex treatment of prostatitis,Actions should be coordinated with your doctor.
If a man has no contraindications to visiting the bath, then hot compresses will have the effect of nourishing the body, improving blood circulation, accelerating metabolism in the body and draining the glands. prostate.
An equally popular method of treating chronic or acute prostatitis isHirud therapy or treatment with leeches. Leech saliva contains more than 100 biologically active elements that have beneficial effects on the human body.
One of the most important ingredients, hirudin, is an anticoagulant in nature. Once in the human body, hirudin prevents the formation of blood clots and improves microcirculation.
In addition to hirudin, leech saliva also contains histamine-like compounds, acetylcholine and carboxypeptidase inhibitors. Each of these ingredients improves blood flow to the prostate, helping to reduce the inflammatory response.
Hirud therapy in the complex treatment of prostatitis is contraindicated for men with anemia, coagulation disorders, diathesis, hypotension, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes mellitus and inflammatory skin lesions.
Each leech treatment session must be performed under the close supervision of a qualified medical professional.
Treatment time
Timing of complex drug treatment for prostatitis lesionsdirectly depends on the bypass of the pathological process, as well as the presence of complications.
If prostatitis occurs in an advanced stage, it will cause irreversible changes in the glandular tissue.
If the organ is significantly damaged, conservative treatments may provide long-term remission but cannot reverse the condition. If you contact a specialist in time, treatment of the disease will take several months and there is a tendency to complete recovery.
Unlike the chronic form of the disease,Acute prostatitis can be cured in a short time.
Surgery when diagnosed with prostatitis is the last resort, which aims to preserve the remaining areas of healthy glandular tissue, as well as restore the drainage function of the gland. Surgical intervention is recommended for men with severe urinary disorders, severe pain and also complications such as fibrosis of glandular tissue and calcification formation.
With timely diagnosis and comprehensive treatmentProstatitis is a curable disease and does not threaten men's health or life.