This disease is one of the most common among male pathologies that can be of a different nature (acute pathology and slow). This attack appears for a variety of reasons.
But regardless of the causes of the pathologies, the patient must undergo complex therapy to treat such a disease in order to recover from this disease without a trace.
Here, in the article, many aspects of such therapy are described in terms of how effective its application is. Questions have also been raised about new methods used by the medical profession.
How to treat acute prostatitis
This pathology is not difficult to diagnose. It has properties that are difficult to confuse: pain in the perineal region, discomfort when passing urine. Treatment of acute-type pathology includes drug therapy with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory complexes.
Ultrasound allows the size and biological condition of the prostate to be determined. In case of signs of complex and acute poisoning, the patient should be hospitalized immediately. Milder forms of acute prostatitis can be treated on an outpatient basis.
Complications sometimes occur during therapy, namely:
- chronic development of the acute stage;
- purulent prostatitis.
With proper treatment, complete recovery occurs in a relatively short period of time using timely therapy. However, growth foci of tissues that can damage the organ may remain in the gland. To determine if they are present, it can be determined by performing transrectal ultrasound.
How to treat chronic prostatitis
The pathology usually develops without pronounced symptoms, sometimes for quite a long time, years. Perhaps the appearance of such symptoms:
- the appearance of increased urine output;
- pulling pain in the lower abdominal cavity;
- dysfunction of the ejaculatory process.
Treatment of this pathology is performed with antibiotics for about 5-7 weeks. The process of complex therapy for prostatitis also includes the use of agents and anti-inflammatory agents that stimulate tissue repair processes.
Doctors at the complex also prescribe alpha-blocking drugs that reduce prostate excitement. The most popular physiotherapy methods for this disease are microwave therapy and myostimulation.
Treatment of asymptomatic chronic prostatitis
This type of pathology occurs without signs. Many experts believe that asymptomatic prostatitis does not require urgent treatment.
It is enough to perform some preventive procedures. Prevention also includes a proper diet, an active lifestyle, avoiding alcohol, and taking vitamin supplements.
Complex treatment of chronic, non-bacterial prostatitis
The therapeutic complex for the treatment of pathology uses tools and methods such as:
- antibacterial drugs;
- various types of physiotherapy seats;
- collection of herbs and various phytopreparations;
- Anti-inflammatory therapy.
The signs of pathology are very similar to the symptoms of common prostatitis, a slow form.
The most relevant types of complex treatment today
The most popular types of complex therapy for prostatitis:
- antibacterial complex;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- immune complex;
- physiotherapy classes;
- massage treatments;
- operation.
What are the individual methods?
Anti-inflammatory therapy
The complex healing course prescribes the use of various anti-inflammatory drugs.
Basically special tools, such as:
- candles with propolis (broad-spectrum drugs, suppress the inflammatory process, increase the body's immunity);
- suppositories with ichthyol (used for sluggish forms of pathology, increase blood flow and have analgesic properties).
Antibacterial therapy
Antibiotics are used with this therapy. In all cases, these pathologies are considered to be the basis of the entire course of complex therapy, especially in the case of acute prostatitis. This type of prostatitis can be completely cured by using such drugs if they are prescribed correctly. And there will be no further complications.
The most important thing in this case is the right choice of antibacterial drugs. This takes into account the sensitivity of the microorganisms to this drug, the capabilities of the drug, and its sensitivity to the patient’s body.
The safety of the drug for the patient should be paramount when prescribing the drug, especially if the drug is to be used for a long time. With obvious symptoms of an infectious lesion, a course of antibacterial drugs is prescribed. In this case, the patient's body temperature rises, and pain in the perineum occurs.
Antibacterial agents for many macrolides are particularly popular in modern medicine. These drugs have tissue penetrating properties. This ability allows them to overcome tissue barriers in the prostate gland and get directly into foci of inflammation.
Such treatment is usually performed for two weeks, no longer. At the end of the course, if there is no improvement, the use of the product should be suspended. If there is a noticeable shift towards efficacy, treatment with the prescribed medication can be continued until complete recovery has occurred.
Immunostimulatory therapy
In addition to the previously described methods of treatment, physicians are often prescribed immunostimulatory drugs, and anti-prostatitis drugs are inexpensive and effective. It should also be noted that a decrease in the body’s immunity or the protective function of individual organs quickly leads to the development of bacterial forms of prostatitis.
It is therefore unacceptable to forget about immunomodulatory agents. Such drugs are prescribed in complex therapy when various forms of pathology are detected. In most cases, drugs are prescribed that contain zinc in their chemical composition. This element can kill harmful bacteria and viruses.
Immunostimulatory herbal preparations are no less popular here. Of these, the preparation of Echinacea deserves special attention. There are treatments that are a combination of several plants.
They strengthen the body's immune power well. If the patient has a chronic type of pathology, antibacterial agents are included in the complex. Immune drugs give the best results in a relatively short time.
Moreover, they help to consolidate the results of the treatment of pathologists and prevent the relapse of the disease.
Sometimes it is more advisable to use complex preparations containing vitamins and minerals as well as herbal substances. Such funds help speed up the recovery processes of the affected organs, increase resistance to all kinds of infections.
Physiotherapy
Equally important is the application of physiological procedures in the therapy of prostatitis. Such therapy can help with complex treatment and speed up the "work" of medications, which ultimately affects the effectiveness of treatment.
The benefits of such therapy include:
- Physiotherapy improves the circulation of the lymph and blood, and this helps to quickly dissolve inflammatory infiltrates. The unhindered flow of medicines is also ensured.
- The improved metabolic process has a positive effect on prostate recovery.
- The permeability of membrane cells facilitates the entry of drugs.
The most popular physiotherapy methods are:
- Electroplating sessions (low power DC);
- Electrostimulation procedures (causing muscle contractions);
- UHF (effect of high frequency electromagnetic field);
- Microwaves (effect of ultrashort waves);
- Magnetic therapy (low frequency current with a constant magnetic field).
Prostate massage
This procedure is also a physiotherapeutic treatment for prostatitis. In this case, several types of massage are used. Experts say a regular session of prostate massage will help avoid stagnation and improve prostate secretion removal processes. This procedure is contraindicated only if:
- prostatitis is acute bacterial in nature (infection may be more widespread);
- complications associated with rectal pathologies.
The technique of performing this type of massage
Classes should only be performed by a highly qualified professional - urologist or andrologist. This requirement is necessary to avoid damage. The procedure requires a clear knowledge of the location of the prostate and the source of the defect. Massage:
- accelerates the penetration of drugs into prostate tissue;
- promotes increased blood flow;
- positively affects the glandular muscles.
Surgical intervention
Surgical treatment may be required with the development of various complications of the pathology.
An example of such a problem is the formation of abscesses and foci of purulent inflammation, which are the only way to remove them. Surgical treatment is also required when there is an urgent need to restore the ability to urinate from the urethral canal, with intense urinary retention that occurs when the urethral passage narrows.
Surgery is essential even when irreversible processes develop, such as prostate hyperplasia. In this case, the surgical method is the most effective. It reduces the size of the tumor and signs of pathology.
This method can cause side effects, although most male patients do not have particular health problems. In modern medicine, there are several types of surgical interventions, the choice of which depends on many reasons, which the doctor determines as a result of the examination.
Treatment with folk remedies
This method is worth highlighting. Scientific medicine does not consider folk remedies to be effective and correct, although some of them are quite effective and do not cause complications. For example, pathologies can be performed with the well-known parsley.
Pour in a liter of boiling water, ignite and continue to cook over low heat for one hour. You can use not only grass but also seeds. You can make a tincture from the seeds.
Just remember that prostatitis is a serious pathology. It will not disappear with a wave of a magic wand. With the disappearance of the obvious symptoms of the pathology, the process may go unnoticed by the patient, and "a nice day" suddenly occurs with an acute inflammation or other problem.
It is therefore necessary to undergo high-quality, comprehensive treatment, which includes:
- a visit to a highly qualified and experienced professional;
- the treatment prescribed by your doctor must be strictly adhered to.
Only with a complex treatment of prostatitis can you get rid of this disease completely for many years and get good health.