For the complex treatment of a particular disease,It is recommended to choose the moment when the pathological process is just beginning in the body.
Due to certain circumstances, it is not always possible to diagnose prostatitis in the early stages of its development.
Despite the fact that inflammatory lesions of the prostate are accompanied by pain, discomfort, impaired urination and other clinical signs, many men delay a visit to a urologist followed by 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, as well as additional methods of alternative medicine are used.
Drug therapy
Support for the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory lesions of the prostateurologist. If a man discovers the first symptoms of this disease, he is advised toundergo a complete examination.
In 45 to 50% of cases diagnosed with prostatitis, the inflammatory lesion of the prostate is infectious in nature. That is why antibacterial drugs are used to influence the cause of the disease.
For the treatment of chronic or acute infectious prostatitisit is better to use antibiotics from the fluoroquinolone group. This type of antibacterial agent has increased bioavailability and high penetration into prostate tissues.
The total duration of antibiotic treatment for infectious prostatitis is at least 3 months.
If antibacterial treatmentdrugs from the fluoroquinolone group proved to be ineffective, patients are prescribed drugs from the lincosamide group or penicillins.
In case of provocation of chlamydia diseaseAntibiotics from the tetracycline group are included in complex therapy.
It is important to remember that the regimen of taking antibacterial drugs is prescribed to 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 manufactured in the form of rectal suppositories (suppositories),are one of the most effective ways to stopinflammatory reaction in the prostate.
When diagnosing an acute or chronic form of this disease, specialist doctors may prescribe suchtypes of rectal suppositories:
- Suppositories containing an opium alkaloid, derived from isoquinoline. These drugs have an antispasmodic and analgesic effect. In addition, under the influence of suppositories, local blood flow in the prostate improves.
- Bituminous ammonium sulfonate candles. Ichthyol suppositories have bactericidal, analgesic and metabolic properties, due to which their action improves local blood flow in the prostate region.
- 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.
- Phenylacetic acid derivative 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.
- Prostate extract suppositories. This drug option is effective for sexual disorders occurring against the background of inflammatory lesions of the prostate. In addition, these suppositories effectively treat congestion of the gland and prevent the formation of blood clots.
- Rectal suppositories with prostate extract and solid fat. This complex drug is effective not only for prostatitis, but also for diagnosed male infertility, decreased erectile function and prostate adenoma.
Hormonal drugs
One of the most common complications of prostatitis isdecreased erectile functionin a man. To restore it and normalize hormonal levels, as well as to reduce the intensity of the development of the inflammatory process, hormonal drugs are often prescribed to men with inflammatory lesions of the prostate.
The most popular is a synthetic estrogen drug of non-steroidal structure. Under the influence of this biologically active compound, the processes of restoration of damaged glandular tissue are accelerated and its blood supply is improved.
Alpha blockers
Men suffering from acute or chronic prostatitis have serious urination problems. In case of inflammatory lesions of the prostate, the process of emptying the bladder becomes difficult, pain, pain, discomfort, intermittent stream of urine and frequent urge to urinate appear.
Medicines 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 urination is normalized.
Muscle relaxers
With the development of an inflammatory process in the prostate, spasm of the pelvic floor muscles often occurs, which disrupts the outflow of prostatic secretions and urine from the bladder.
Use of muscle relaxants in injectable or tablet formhelps reduce muscle tone, reduce pain and normalize the flow of biological fluids.
Immunostimulants
An important part of the complex treatment of prostatitis is strengthening the defenses of the male body, especially when it comes to infectious and inflammatory lesions of the prostate tissue.
Have a powerful immunostimulating effectcomplex multivitamin preparations, containing folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, selenium and zinc.
Another common drug from the group of immunostimulants is a product based on meglumine acetate and acridone. The immunostimulating effect of this drug is due to the fact that when it enters the human body, the production of interferon, which is responsible for the body's immune defense, is accelerated.
Taking an immunostimulant and multivitamin complexes can not only accelerate recovery from acute prostatitis, but also reduce the risk of a new relapse into the chronic form of the disease.
Complex medications
In addition to 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 drugsinclude:
- Antiandrogenic agent. This medication is available in tablet form and is most often used for prophylactic purposes.
- A preparation based on creeping palm extract. Numerous clinical trials have proven that this drug effectively fights 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.
- A medicine whose main active ingredient is a natural extract of algae. 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
Hardware physiotherapy techniques are an effective way to combat the chronic form of prostatitis.
If a chronic form of prostatitis is diagnosed, a man may be prescribed suchphysiotherapy methods:
- electrophoresiswith the use of medications,
- exposure to direct electric current(galvanization),
- ultrasonic influenceusing a rectal sensor,
- magnetotherapy,
- use of high frequency currents. For this purpose, separate devices are used to generate high-frequency pulses. A direct effect on the area where the prostate is located is achieved by introducing a rectal transmitter.
Selection of types of physiotherapeutic effects, as well as the development of an individual schedule of procedures should be taken care of by the attending urologist or physiotherapist.
Physiotherapeutic techniques mentionedhave a minimal list of contraindications and side effects, therefore their use is allowed in combination with drug therapy, massage and gymnastics.
Prostate massage
Manual influence on the area where the prostate is located helps to improve blood flow in this area, reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process, stimulate the outflow of secretions and normalize metabolic processes in the organ.
Manual prostate stimulationcan be carried out either by a specialist doctor in a medical office or independently.
Prostate self-massage can be performed by a man at home, but before starting self-medication, it is necessary to consult with the attending urologist, master the massage technique, and also familiarize yourself with the featuresstructural structures of the rectum. Inappropriate 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. During a massage, the doctor or the man himself must monitor the flow 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 10-12 procedures.
Diet therapy
A revision 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 quickly digested. The daily diet should include fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and cereals, low-fat meat and fish, and natural dairy products. In addition, regardless of the form of the disease, a man should eat foods rich in zinc and folic acid. These two elements constitute the basis of men's health.
Strictly prohibitedincludes black tea and coffee, alcoholic beverages, sweetened carbonated waters, mushrooms, fried and fatty foods, fast food and smoked meats, spices, sauces and spicy dishes.
Any man with inflammatory lesions of the prostateIt is advisable to stop smoking completely, because the chemicals in tobacco smoke contribute to the narrowing of blood vessels and disruption of blood flow to the prostate area.
Additional treatments
Warming therapy is an effective way to treat and prevent inflammatory lesions of the prostate.
To this endregular visits to the sauna or steam bath are indicated.
It is recommended to avoid heat stress for men who suffer from 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 neoplasms or severe exacerbation of the inflammatory process.
Before including these measures in the complex treatment of prostatitis,Actions should be coordinated with your doctor.
If a man has no contraindications to visiting a bathhouse, spa procedures will have a tonic effect on his body, improve blood circulation, accelerate metabolic processes in the body and prostate drainage.
An equally popular method for treating chronic or acute prostatitis ishirudotherapy or treatment with leeches. 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, helping to reduce the inflammatory response.
Hirudotherapy in the complex treatment of prostatitis is contraindicated in men suffering from anemia, blood clotting disorders, diathesis, hypotension, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes mellitus and inflammatory skin lesions.
Each leech treatment session should be carried out under the close supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
Duration of treatment
Timing of complex drug treatment for inflammatory lesions of the prostatedirectly depend on the neglect of the pathological process, as well as the presence of complications.
If prostatitis occurs at a severe stage, it causes irreversible changes to the glandular tissue.
If the organ is significantly damaged, conservative treatment methods can lead to long-term remission, but not cure. If you contact a specialist doctor in a timely manner, treatment of the disease will take several months with a tendency to complete recovery.
Unlike the chronic form of the disease,acute prostatitis can be cured in less time.
Surgery for diagnosed prostatitis is a last resort, which aims to preserve the remaining healthy areas of glandular tissue, as well as restore the drainage function of the gland. The surgical procedure is recommended for men who suffer from severe urinary disorders, severe pain and also have complications such as fibrosis of glandular tissue and calcification formation.
With rapid diagnosis and comprehensive treatmentProstatitis is a curable disease that does not threaten a man's health or life.