Prostatitis is characterized by an acute or chronic inflammatory process of the glandular tissues. The disorders occur against the background of stagnation and microtrauma, infectious lesion and penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the urethral canal.
The treatment of prostatitis in men at home is carried out strictly under the supervision of the attending physician. Therapy for chronic inflammation can take several months, during which a man attends physiotherapy sessions in hospitals, takes medication prescribed by a urologist.
The patient's independent efforts and desire to get rid of the disease play an important role in recovery. After the end of the course of therapy at home, prevention of the disease is performed to prevent its recurrence.
Principles of home treatment for prostate inflammation
To deal with prostatitis, a complex course of therapy is prescribed, including: taking medication, undergoing physiotherapy and attending exercise. During treatment, the urologist adjusts medication.
The period of therapy varies from a few weeks to 2-3 months. During all this time, the man will not be able to stay in the hospital. Hospitalization is required only in acute and infectious prostatitis. Most of the time, the patient will be on an outpatient basis, where the fight against inflammation will continue.
Basic urological guidelines and limitations have been developed:
- Home diagnosis is not possible. To differentiate the disorders, you will need to pass several clinical and biochemical tests. The symptoms of prostatitis, adenoma and several diseases of the genitourinary system are of a general nature, which does not allow to determine the pathology without a thorough examination of the body.
- Complete treatment and prevention of prostatitis at home will be prescribed by a urologist. The doctor will choose the most effective drugs, taking into account the contraindications and the presence of allergic reactions. The doctor determines how prostatitis can be cured at home. One will need to visit a urologist at least once a week during the entire course of therapy.
- The treatment of acute and infectious prostatitis begins with the obligatory hospitalization of the patient. At home, therapy begins only after the exacerbation is removed.
- Self-medication for chronic prostatitis is ineffective and even dangerous. Patients, as statistics show, often simply eliminate the pain syndrome by taking antispasmodics and analgesics. But the absence of symptoms does not mean that the disease has passed. The inflammation continues and becomes chronic. Lateral abacterial prostatitis, compared to acute and infectious inflammation, does not always require hospitalization. The man was described with detailed medical treatment for prostatitis at home. During the weekly examination, the urologist monitors the results of the therapy and adjusts the medication intake.
The fastest method of treatment is the traditional method with a combination of drugs, physiotherapy and other procedures. It will not be possible to give up official medicine completely.
The techniques used at home are aimed at consolidating the outcome of therapy, as well as preventing disease and preventing relapse.
Home remedies for prostatitis
Inflammation of the prostate gland is difficult to treat and is characterized by a recurrent course. After achieving a stable remission - the result of taking a course of medication, the man should maintain his health, avoiding anything that could provoke a relapse.
Treating prostatitis at home does not mean giving up the main drug. Rather, it is an ancillary measure in the fight against the disease, effective preventive care.
A man suffering from prostate dysfunction must have a good understanding of how to act in case of deterioration of health, what to avoid and vice versa, what to do to prevent primary inflammation or its recurrence.
How to relieve the pain of an attack at home
As already mentioned, a urologist treats prostatitis and he prescribes all the necessary medications and procedures. But every man should know how to provide emergency care for an attack of prostatitis: to relieve the syndrome of acute pain and improve urination.
Painkillers and rectal suppositories are used:
- Pills- You can relieve the exacerbation of prostatitis by taking a few analgesic pills. Eliminates inflammation and relieves pain syndrome nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If it is difficult to fall asleep due to discomfort, a special medicine prescribed by a specialist is added to the analgesics.
- Microclysters and suppositories- formulations based on anti-inflammatory drugs are used as first aid. Rectal suppositories, which are used at home and with urinary retention, relieve pain well.
Provide complete rest during an attack. The man should lie on the bed and try to relax.
And another caveat - taking NSAIDs relieves the symptoms of inflammation, but does not eliminate the disease itself. Often, after relief, the patient is in no hurry to see a doctor. At this point, internal disturbances become global and become chronic.
Home medicine therapy
Taking painkillers and medications is allowed only after a visit to a urologist. Long-term use of NSAIDs relieves the symptoms of the disease and complicates the differentiation of inflammation.
A course of antibiotics is prescribed for bacterial prostatitis. A combination of several drugs is often required to defeat the infection. In any case, the drugs are not administered alone. The choice of drugs is the task of the urologist. It depends on the patient how carefully he will follow the recommendations.
When taking antibiotics, it is important to complete the full course of therapy. Relief and relief of symptoms occurs in 3-4 days. Antibiotics are taken for 7-10 days, in severe conditions the period is increased to two weeks.
If you stop treating prostatitis with drugs prematurely, you can provoke the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria.
Physiotherapy at home
Modern methods of treating prostatitis exclude monotherapy. An integrated approach is used to fight the disease: they combine medication with physiotherapy and exercise therapy.
A variety of options have been developed for medical equipment for the treatment and prevention of prostatitis at home. The most popular devices have the following principle of operation:
- Magnetic therapy- a characteristic of the work, it is the use of fields with varying frequency. Magnetotherapy leads to the activation of metabolic processes, elimination of puffiness and elimination of stagnation.
- Ultrasound treatment- can reduce pain and relieve the patient's condition in the presence of dysuric disorders. Under the influence of ultrasonic waves, the tissues heat up, which leads to relaxation of muscle tone and relief of inflammation.
Physiotherapy at home with the help of medical devices is permissible only during the period of remission of the disease, provided that there are no tumor processes. If you suspect purulent and bacterial prostatitis, physiotherapy is possible only after a course of antibiotics.
Another effective way to improve gland function is by heating or heat therapy. At home for this purpose, make warm baths with the addition of herbal decoctions and sea salt.
A good preventive measure is a contrast shower. Do not use cold spring or hot water for pouring. The optimum temperature is 20-38 °.
Prostate massage at home
Good therapeutic measure for congestive prostatitis. Massage is necessary to prevent infectious inflammation. A patient diagnosed with prostatitis should see a urologist at least once every 6 months. Rectal finger massage is performed during the session.
For prophylactic purposes, the gland massage can be performed independently. To reduce the awkwardness, the procedure is performed by a woman who is a regular sexual partner.
Prostate massage - removes congestion and increases blood flow. During the massage, the woman sits next to the man and inserts her finger into the anus, palm to the pubis. Aggressive movements are excluded. Soft stroking of fabrics is allowed.
If you experience discomfort, cuts and prolonged pain after a massage, you should consult a doctor.
Using exercises
Catalyst for inflammation of the prostate - stagnation of blood and semen in the pelvic area. Men who are inactive, work in an office and are overweight are at risk of developing prostatitis.
Exercise can significantly improve your well-being. Urologists recommend choosing sports to practice without energy load on the pelvic area. Ideal for:
- Yoga.
- Qigong.
- Kegel gymnastics.
- Running and walking.
- Cycling or exercise equipment.
- Horseback riding.
Kegel gymnastics deserves special mention. In addition to the beneficial effect on prostate function, regular exercise restores potency and improves the quality of sexual life.
When exercising at home, excessive stress on the body is prohibited. You need to start with short sports activities. When the body gets used to it, the load increases.
The attending physician will give recommendations for choosing the appropriate sport together with the patient.
Optimal home treatment for prostatitis includes all of the above: medication, physical therapy, sports and prostate massage. The integrated approach accelerates the patient's recovery and helps to milk a stable remission of the disease.
Prevention of prostatitis at home
Inflammation of the prostate is characterized by a prolonged recurrent course. The most effective treatments report a high probability of recurrence of the disease. Upon completion of the course of drug therapy, the patient is given general urological recommendations designed to prevent recurrence of the disease.
Effective prevention involves following these guidelines:
- Eating habits- It is much easier to fight prostatitis if you refuse these foods that contribute to obesity and glandular dysfunction. Fatty, salty and smoked foods are forbidden. The crushed food is crushed. The diet is divided into 5-6 meals a day. Mediterranean or Japanese diet will work. During the period of exacerbation, they are fed according to the treatment table No. 5.
- Lifestyle- sports, walks in the fresh air have a beneficial effect on the emotional background of men, contribute to the normal functioning of the pelvic organs.
- Quitting bad habits- the whole course of treatment of prostatitis at home should refrain from smoking and alcohol. In exceptional cases, alcoholic beverages are allowed. If the man plans to drink, it is better to choose a safe dose of cognac or red wine.
- Regular sex life- due to sexual abstinence, congestion occurs, creating preconditions for inflammation of the prostate. During orgasm, prostate tissue is massaged naturally. For prevention, regular sexual intercourse is needed, 1-2 times a week.
Home therapies for prostatitis cannot replace the complex treatment offered by mass medicine, but are considered a good prophylactic and preventive measure.