Prostatitis- the collective name of a whole group of diseases in which acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is present. Stress, physical inactivity (sedentary work, lack of sporting activity), bacterial infections are the main causes of prostatitis, but not the only ones. An important role is played by: the psychosomatic factor and the individual predisposition, to the point that in recent years the prospect of treating prostatitis with the help of technology has been seriously considered.genetic modification(genetic editing), as indicated in the present study.
It is important to correctly determine the type of prostatitis and its cause: 90% of the success of treatment depends on this and how quickly a man will recover. Acute prostatitis requires urgent medical attention. If the disease is caused by stagnant processes in the tissues of the prostate gland (a sedentary lifestyle, irregular sex), then such prostatitis can be treated at home. However, we emphasize once again that all the activities that we will consider in this article will not replace the individually selected competent recommendations of a urologist, they can only improve the quality of life. In the medical classification there are more than 50 varieties of prostatitis: whether it is expedient to fight the disease with a course of antibiotics in case of bacterial inflammation of the prostate gland, in other cases this will lead to the fact that the man will waste time and bring the body to a state of high vulnerability to other diseases. Let's find out.
Prostatitis Symptoms
Prostatitis refers to diseases that can develop in the early stagesasymptomatically. So the man can visually notice a suspicious increase in the size of the prostate gland. The urge to urinate appears more often, while there is incomplete emptying of the bladder, pain, decreased libido. Prostatitis even changes the character: from active, cheerful and self-confident, a man turns into anxious and depressed.
It is important not to neglect the help of a urologist, competently prescribed therapy. Sometimes it is necessary to perform tests to differentiate infectious prostatitis and identify the pathogen, which can be Pseudomonas aeruginosa (E. coli and P. aeruginosa), enterococci, staphylococci (E. fecalis and S. spp), enterobacteria (Enterobacteriaceae), Candida fungus (Candida), as well as sexually transmitted infections (herpes, HPV). Soon after, it becomes clear which agent and what it means to fight. Therefore, it is recommended to start prostatitis treatment at home after the initial consultation with a urologist.
Common symptoms of prostatitis
- Enlargement of the prostate gland.
- Pain and discomfort in the prostate gland - occurs due to the compression of nerve endings by the enlarged prostate tissue.
- Problems with urination, painful urination, urinary retention with a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder - often leads to sleep disturbances, a man cannot fully relax.
- Sexual dysfunction - occurs as a result.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
Everything is the same, but the clinical picture is more pronounced:
- Severe pain in the groin and prostate - can radiate to other parts of the body, such as the lower back.
- Heat.
Acute infectious prostatitis requires urgent medical attention.Problems with urination, up to its complete cessation, lead to intoxication of the body. And such a complication as a prostate abscess requires surgery.
Causes of prostatitis
It is important to understand what causes prostatitis to determine its type and to choose the appropriate treatment. Many options:
- Bacterial infection (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, staphylococci);
- Viral infection (herpes);
- sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia, gonococci);
- Reduced testosterone levels - leads to frequent exacerbations of the disease;
- Hypodynamy (syndrome of a programmer, manager);
- Psychosomatic disorders: chronic stress, a sense of dissatisfaction, disappointment;
- The frequency of sexual intercourse - prolonged abstinence leads to stagnant processes in the tissues of the prostate.
At the same time, according to the dataNCBI, unprotected sex (not counting family life), excessive sexual activity and frequent change of partners also cause the development of prostatitis.
Acute infectious prostatitisassociated with bacterial or viral infections, sexually transmitted diseases.
Chronic prostatitis- associated with bacterial inflammation of the prostate or is the result of a long and sluggish inflammation of the tissues. Prostatitis becomes chronic, occasionally remembering itself, due to illiterate or delayed treatment.
It is important to distinguish between prostatitis andprostatic adenomasThese diseases are often confused. If the basis of prostatitis is an inflammatory process, then prostate adenoma is benign prostatic hyperplasia, which mainly leads to a violation of urination.
Treatment of prostatitis at home
Mild bacterial prostatitis is treatable with lifestyle changes. Only a urologist can select medications if needed after studying medical history and history. Today, various over-the-counter prostatitis medications are advertised as often as manicures, shampoos, and eye patches. Beware: prostatitis is still a serious disease, the formidable complication of which is prostate abscess and male infertility. If you don't know what you don't know what to treat for a long time, time can be wasted.
Prostatic massage
Typically, such a massage is performed by a urologist on an outpatient basis - a special massage technique for prostatitis is taught in medical universities and advanced training courses, so the effectiveness of this conservative method is quite high - the patient will feel better after 1 session, and the course relieves pathological symptoms.
If there is no possibility to visit a urologist, which is especially important now, during the period of isolation in quarantine, you can try to do an external prostate massage yourself, it is important to do it carefully and carefully. External prostate massage is less effective than rectal massage, however, when done correctly and regularly, it will help reduce stagnant processes in the tissues and improve blood circulation.
The massage is performed manually with soft circular movements without strong pressure. Also, you can use a special massager or roll a tennis ball for 20-30 minutes.
In order for massage at home with prostatitis to have a beneficial effect and not cause harm, it is important to know the location of the prostate gland and be sure to take this into accountcontraindications!
Prostate massage should not be performed with:
- Acute prostatitis;
- Signs of malignant processes;
- The presence of cysts and stones in the prostate gland.
In advance, you can consult a urologist.
Physiotherapy
Usually, patients with prostatitis undergo a course of special physical therapy in a medical institution on an outpatient basis, however, in the absence of other contraindications (from the musculoskeletal system, from the cardiovascular system), some exercises can be performed at home :
Squat- the most effective exercise that restores blood circulation in the pelvic organs. You can squat with weights, as well as lunges and jumps. It is not necessary to perform all 100 squats at the same time, it can be divided into 2-3 calls. Squats should be deep, feet planted firmly on the floor.
Raise your straight legs lying on your stomach(20 times).
Exercise "scissors"(legs crossed on the weight) in a sitting position, hands resting behind the back (20 times).
Walking- ordinary walk in the open air (3-5 km).
You can choose other exercises to your liking, the goal is to improve blood circulation in the lower body and not harm yourself.
Hot baths
To improve the circulation of lymph and blood, hot baths (no more than 43 ° C) are useful. Phytoremediation of medicinal herbs, which you can buy at the pharmacy, should be added 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 in a man's body to circulate better, it is recommended to periodically take warm baths. The water must not exceed 43 ° C and the duration of the session is a quarter of an hour. Instead of water, you can pour warm decoctions of medicinal herbs into the bathroom.
The use of the baths is allowed only in the absence of high body temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition should be balanced, saturated with proteins, without cholesterol. It is helpful to include a handful of pumpkin seeds, fresh berries and honey in your daily diet.
It is important to consider all of these recommendations in combination with therapy (including medications) prescribed by a doctor. For example, the standard treatment regimen for chronic bacterial prostatitis involves antibiotics, NSAIDs, and sometimes antidepressants.