How to treat prostatitis?

Prostatitis is a dangerous and complex disease in men, quite difficult to diagnose in the early stages.It is an inflammatory process that develops in the prostate area and is accompanied by pain, problems with urination and the appearance of problems with men's health.

Prostatitis - what is it?

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, that is, the prostate gland located between the bladder and male reproductive organs and surrounding the urethra, called the urethra.The latter receives a substance through the ducts from the prostate that helps promote the normal functioning of sperm.The prostate is covered with a membrane, the basis of which is connective tissue.The prostate's network of blood vessels supplies blood to the pelvic organs, and the muscles inside the gland help retain urine and release the gland's secretions along with sperm during ejaculation.

The full development of the male prostate is completed by the age of seventeen, and after the age of sixty, all functions of the prostate decline, as a result of which its components are replaced by connective tissue.Such changes affect a man's health, causing general malaise and decreased muscle tone.However, such pathologies can appear at an earlier age.The most common cause of this condition is chronic prostatitis, which is a silent inflammatory process of the prostate.

In addition to chronic, there is another form of the disease - acute.In acute prostatitis, the infection enters through the gland's excretory ducts.

Symptoms of acute and chronic prostatitis

The most common causes of prostatitis are:

• Various types of infections come from the urethra, testicles, as well as their appendages, bladder or other inflamed organs.
• insufficient physical activity;
• weak immunity;
• the presence of chronic inflammatory processes;
• promiscuity;
• case of hypothermia;
• urinary tract damage;
• stool disorders;
• problems with blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
• hormonal imbalance;
• poor nutrition.

Chronic prostatitis can be diagnosed when the following symptoms appear:

• problems with sexual function - pain in the urethra, as well as rectum during ejaculation, weakening of erection, cases of premature ejaculation, lack of orgasm;
• dysfunction of the urinary system - pain when urinating, frequent urge to urinate, feeling of pain in the lower abdomen, feeling of incomplete emptying;
• discomfort and anxiety caused by increased attention to one's health condition.

The acute form of prostatitis is characterized by high body temperature.The process of urinating is difficult and accompanied by pain.Swelling develops in the prostate area, which can cause urinary retention.

Chronic prostatitis has a calmer course, but the possibility of its exacerbation can never be ruled out.

In addition, improper treatment of prostatitis or its absence can lead to undesirable consequences, for example:

• Severe bladder pathology requiring surgical intervention;
• the development of infertility;
• progressive cystitis;
• the development of pyelonephritis, as well as other kidney pathologies;
• Purulent inflammation requires surgical treatment;
• narrowing of the urethra.

Treatment of prostatitis: using drugs

In case of acute illness, the patient must be immediately hospitalized in the urology department.When this is not possible, treatment of prostatitis will be performed in the surgical department.

General methods of treating prostatitis in the acute stage include measures such as:

• Antibacterial therapy.
• Bed rest is mandatory.
• Treatment of prostatitis with drugs ensures normal blood circulation.This approach improves the flow of lymph, as well as venous blood from the inflamed gland and helps remove waste products from the body.
• Use pain relievers.
• Other pain relievers may be used.In addition to the fact that these drugs relieve pain, they to a certain extent help reduce the inflammatory process.Sometimes doctors prescribe rectal suppositories that contain the same substances as the pills.They enhance the effectiveness of treatment due to their local effect.
• If prostatitis is accompanied by severe intoxication, an antidote will be prescribed.

The need for surgical treatment appears in cases of complete inability to urinate on one's own or in cases of prostatic abscess.

Treatment of chronic prostatitis should be comprehensive.The main treatments are:

• Are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Taking medication promotes better lymphatic drainage and improves blood supply to the pelvic organs.
• Use immunomodulators.At the same time, the doctor may recommend treatment with drugs that help reduce swelling in the prostate area, improve blood microcirculation, and also reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming.
• To restore erection, in some cases, antidepressants and sedatives are prescribed.
• Systematic exercise will help normalize blood supply and strengthen the pelvic muscles.It is good if the set of exercises was compiled by an expert in therapeutic exercises.
• An effective way to treat chronic prostatitis is with a rectal massage procedure.Its main goal is to normalize blood supply, accelerate metabolism and eliminate blockages.But unfortunately, such a technique sometimes causes not only physical, but also psychological discomfort in representatives of the stronger sex.For this reason, they deliberately delay seeing a doctor, making the situation worse.

Prevents the development of prostatitis

Everyone knows that any disease, including prostatitis, is easier to prevent than to treat.To prevent this unpleasant disease, the following precautions must be observed:

• Prevent hypothermia.
• Maintain a light diet - limit the use of alcoholic beverages, fried foods, and canned foods.
• Prevention of prostatitis can also be called regular sexual intercourse, because one of the causes of its occurrence is sperm stagnation, as well as frequent erections without subsequent ejaculation.
• Preventing sexually transmitted diseases is also important.
• See a doctor regularly: Adult men should see a specialist every year for a health check-up.

After treatment of prostatitis, maintenance outpatient courses should be carried out every six months and a one-time course of treatment in a sanatorium.