Inflammation of the prostate- the collective name of a whole group of diseases in which there is an acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate. Stress, physical inactivity (sedentary work, lack of sports), bacterial infections are the main causes of prostatitis, but they are not the only ones. It plays an important role: the psychosomatic factor and individual predisposition, until the possibility of treating prostatitis with the help of technology has been seriously considered in recent years.genetic engineering(genetic engineering), as indicated by the current study.
It is important to determine the type and cause of prostatitis correctly - 90% of treatment success depends on how quickly a person heals. Acute prostatitis requires urgent medical attention. If the disease is caused by stagnant processes in the tissues of the prostate gland (sedentary lifestyle, irregular sex), such prostatitis can also be treated at home. However, we reiterate that any activity we examine in this article is not a substitute for the competent, individually selected recommendations of a urologist, they can only improve the quality of life. There are more than 50 types of prostatitis in the medical classification: if bacterial inflammation of the prostate gland is to be controlled with a course of antibiotics, in other cases it will lead to the man losing time and making the body more vulnerable to other diseases. Let's figure it out.
Symptoms of prostatitis
Prostatitis refers to diseases that can develop in the early stagesasymptomatically. The man then visually notices a suspicious increase in prostate size. Urinary stimuli occur more frequently, while bladder emptying, pain, decreased libido. Prostatitis even changes character - it becomes anxious and depressed from an active, cheerful and confident person.
It is important not to ignore the help of a urologist, the skillfully prescribed therapy. It is sometimes necessary to perform tests to distinguish infectious prostatitis and to identify the pathogen, which may be Pseudomonas aeruginosa (E. coli and P. aeruginosa), enterococci, staphylococci (E. fecalis and S. spp), Enterobacteriaceae (Candida germidae), Candida) and sexually transmitted infections (herpes, HPV). Immediately afterwards, it becomes clear which agent and by what means to fight. Therefore, it is recommended that home treatment of prostatitis be initiated after initial consultation with a urologist.
Common symptoms of prostatitis
- Enlargement of the prostate gland.
- Pain and discomfort in the prostate gland - occurs due to compression of nerve endings by enlarged prostate tissue.
- Urination problems, painful urination, urinary retention with a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder - often leads to sleep disturbance, one cannot fully relax.
- Sexual dysfunction - occurs as a result.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
All the same, but the clinical picture is more pronounced:
- Severe pain in the groin and prostate gland - it can radiate to other parts of the body, such as the lower back.
- Month.
Acute infectious prostatitis requires urgent medical attention.Problems with urination lead to intoxication of the body until it is completely eliminated. And a complication like a prostate abscess requires surgery.
Causes of prostatitis
It is important to understand what causes prostatitis to determine its type and select the appropriate treatment. Plenty of options:
- Bacterial infection (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, staphylococci);
- Viral infection (herpes);
- STIs, STDs (chlamydia, gonococci);
- Decreased testosterone levels - often lead to worsening of the disease;
- Hypodynamics (programmer, manager syndrome);
- Psychosomatic disorders: chronic stress, feeling dissatisfied, frustration;
- Frequency of sexual intercourse - prolonged abstinence leads to stagnant processes in the tissues of the prostate.
However, according to dataNCBI, unprotected sex (excluding family life), excessive sexual activity, and frequent partner changes all provoke the development of prostatitis.
Acute infectious prostatitisrelated to bacterial or viral infections, STIs.
Chronic prostatitis- is associated with bacterial prostatitis or is the result of prolonged slow inflammation in the tissues. Prostatitis becomes chronic, sometimes reminiscent of itself due to illiteracy or delayed treatment.
It is important to distinguish between prostatitis andprostate adenomasThese diseases are often confused. If the basis of prostatitis is an inflammatory process, then prostate adenoma is a benign prostatic hyperplasia that primarily leads to a violation of urination.
Treatment of prostatitis at home
Mild inflammatory prostatitis can be treated with a lifestyle change. If necessary, only the urologist can choose medication after studying the medical history and medical history. Today, various over-the-counter medications for prostatitis are advertised as often as manicures, shampoos, and eye patches. Be careful - prostatitis is still a serious disease with a terrible complication of prostate abscess and male infertility. If you don’t know for a long time what you can’t handle because of it, time can be wasted.
Prostate massage
Such a massage is usually performed by an urologist on an outpatient basis - the special massage technique for prostatitis is taught in medical universities and further training, so the effectiveness of this conservative method is quite high - the patient feels better after 1 session and the course relieves the symptoms.
If it is not possible to see a urologist, which is especially important now, during the period of quarantine isolation, you can also try an external prostate massage, it is important to do so carefully and cautiously. External prostate massage is less effective than rectal massage, however, performed correctly and regularly can help reduce stagnant processes in the tissues and improve blood circulation.
The massage is performed by hand in soft circular motions without strong pressure. You can also use a special massager or roll a tennis ball for 20-30 minutes.
In order for home massage of prostatitis to have a beneficial effect and not cause harm, it is important to know the location of the prostate and it is essential to take into accountcontraindications!
Prostate massage should not be performed with:
- Acute prostatitis;
- signs of malignant processes;
- Presence of cysts and stones in the prostate gland.
You can consult a urologist beforehand.
Physiotherapy
Usually, patients with prostatitis receive special physiotherapy on an outpatient basis in a health care facility, but in the absence of other contraindications (from the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system), some exercises can be performed at home:
Squat- the most effective practice that restores blood circulation to the pelvic organs. You can also squat with dumbbells, breakouts and jumps. It is not necessary to do all 100 squats at once, it can be divided into 2-3 calls. The squats should be deep, the legs firmly on the floor.
Raising straight legs while lying on your stomach(20 times).
Exercise "scissors"(crossing legs to weight) in sitting position, hands supported behind back (20 times).
Walk- casual walks in the fresh air (3-5 km).
You can choose other exercises as well, the goal is to improve blood circulation in the lower body and not cause harm to yourself.
Hot baths
Hot baths (up to 43 ° C) are useful to improve lymphatic and blood circulation. Add the herbal collections available at the pharmacy to the water. An additional relaxing effect will also have a beneficial effect on the body. Take a bath for 25 minutes.
In order for the lymph and blood to circulate better in the man’s body, it is recommended to take regular hot baths. The water temperature should not exceed 43 ° C and the duration of the session should be a quarter of an hour. Instead of water, you can pour hot herbs in the bathroom.
The use of baths is allowed only in the absence of elevated body temperature.
Nutrition
The diet should be balanced, protein-saturated, cholesterol-free. It is helpful to include a handful of pumpkin seeds, fresh berries and honey in your daily diet.
It is important to take these recommendations into account with the therapy (including medication) prescribed by your doctor. For example, the standard treatment regimen for chronic bacterial prostatitis includes antibiotics, NSAIDs, and sometimes antidepressants.