Treatment of chronic prostatitis in men at home

A man is worried about chronic prostatitis

Walls are treated at home - it's hard to disagree with this idea.

Whichever advancedhospitalis, most people still need serious arguments to prefer it to their home walls.

In this article we will talk about how to treatchronic prostatitisin men at home.

Can he be cured at home?

In most cases, prostatitis can be cured at home. There are a number of exceptions that make home treatmentdangerous. We will talk about them further. In any case, to be sure, it is better to consult a doctor.

If the treatment of prostatitis consists in the use of drugs and therapeutic exercises, you definitely do not need to be in the hospital for this. It is not difficult to sign up for physiotherapy courses at the district polyclinicoutpatient.

Treatment of prostatitis usually takesfrom a monthtothree. At home, this is a normal period, a hospital for such a period without urgent need is clearly annoying.

In order not to causeexacerbation of prostatitiswith home treatment, you should:

  1. Eat right, diet.
  2. Forget about alcohol, smoking, gambling, and other stress-related activities during prostatitis treatment.
  3. Have sex with one partner regularly.
  4. Don't put your prostate at risk of injury.
  5. Don't catch cold.
  6. Move as much as possible.

When is it necessary to see a doctor?

Mandatoryhospitalizationof patients with prostatitis is carried out with the aim of:

  • course of intravenous antibiotics;
  • surgery (for example, with an abscess).

The need for such treatment methods arises in case of exacerbation or extreme neglect of the disease, the danger of gettingcomplications.

Chronic Prostatitis: Home Treatment

Physiotherapy

They are conducted with the aim of:

  • elimination of congestion in the prostate, better muscle contraction in the pelvic area;
  • improve blood flow in the prostate;
  • pain relief;
  • relieve inflammation and swelling in the prostate;
  • restoration of the natural function of the gland.

These results are achieved by using hardware procedures through the skin or mucous membranes of a patient with prostatitis.

They are usuallyoutpatient.

Apparatuscan also be purchased for individual use at retail.

Electrophoresis. The device uses the property of direct current to increase the speed and depth of penetration of drugs into the tissues of the body of a patient with prostatitis.

Ultrasound emitter. High-frequency sounds improve metabolic processes, sexual desire, relieve inflammation of the prostate, dissolve scars, promote the restoration of damaged tissues, and treat rectal injuries.

Magnetic therapy devices act on the body of a patient with prostatitis with amagnetic field. Relieve inflammation, improve blood circulation, promote tissue regeneration without side effects.

Medical lasersincrease the body's endurance, prostate activity, and improve the general condition. Therapy is carried out in the morning, the course is 15 times.

Electrostimulatorswith current vibrations eliminate the stagnation of the gland, resume the outflow of its secretion.

Microclysters are used to inject drugs for prostatitis into the rectum in accordance with their purpose, indicated in the instructions.

Healing,mud bathstreat prostatitis by warming problem areas, the action of beneficial substances contained in the liquid.

Physiotherapy is not applied when:

  • exacerbation of the disease;
  • presence of neoplasms;
  • decompensated diabetes mellitus;
  • active tuberculosis.

Massage

Prostate massageis ​​a very effective part of complex prostatitis therapy. Although you can't call it pleasant.

By direct action with a gloved finger, the doctor removes the tension of the gland muscles, gradually relieves swelling.

From this, the patient's pain disappears, the lobes of the organ acquire equal sizes, and its functions are restored.

There is an outflow of secretions and stagnant sperm with harmful microflora.

A competent prostate massage will only be performed by aspecialistwearing special gloves, who must be called at home for this.

The organ is veryfragile, if you try to perform the same actions yourself (self-massage) or with the help of an incompetent person, it can be seriously injured with the risk of blood poisoning.

To comply with all the rules ofsterilitymanual massage is best done on an outpatient basis or in a hospital.

In this caseIMPORTANTdo not apply:

  • expired grease;
  • non-sterile gloves.

Massage contraindications:

  • stage of exacerbation;
  • calculous prostatitis (stones in the prostate).

If it is impossible to attend outpatient, inpatient massage procedures, one should take into account: an alternative (albeit inferior) to it is one of the above physiotherapy procedures that can be taken safely at home.Self-massage for prostatitis is unacceptable!

exercise therapy

Any exercise is useful for the prevention of prostatitis, starting with the usual morning exercises. But special exercises have been developed specifically against prostatitis.

A set of Kegel exercises

Targetsto strengthen the muscles of the perineum. Identifying them is simple: a man holds back the stream of urine while writing. Those muscles (muscles of the prostate) that will work in this case, and must be trained.

Str. 1.Stretch and relax the prostate muscles one by one. The faster the better.

Str. 2.Tighten the muscles, keep them tense for 4 seconds, smoothly relax.

Str. 3.Smoothly tighten the muscles, as in a bowel movement. Relax.

In the first lesson, we repeat each of the exercises eight times. We repeat this cycle five times a day.

Weekly increase the number of repetitions of each exercise in the cycle by four, until we reach45 reps. We do this kind of gymnastics every day, while the problem of prostatitis is relevant.

Drug therapy

Antibiotics

Whether it is possible to undergo a course of antibiotics for the treatment of chronic prostatitis at home depends on the specific case.

Individual features of the structure of the prostate, the presence / absence of allergies in the patient, the causes of the disease, the degree of its severity play a role. The decision in this case is made by theurologist.

Antibacterial drugs

Antibioticsare the main means of killing bacteria. For the treatment of chronic prostatitis in men at home, a urologist should prescribe medications, he must make sure that he is dealing with thebacterial form of prostatitis. Otherwise, taking antibiotics will only hurt.

  1. Usually the doctor prescribesfluoroquinolonesfor the treatment of bacterial prostatitis. They are distinguished by their activity, permeability, action against many types of bacteria; when administered orally, they accumulate in the gland.
  2. Chronic prostatitisis ​​well treated with antibiotics from the tetracycline and macrolide groups.

Candles

Fillingrectal suppositoriesduring the treatment of prostatitis makes antibiotics, propolis, antispasmodics, components of cattle glands, and other components.

The use ofsuppositorieswith prostatitis eliminates swelling, pain, inflammation. With their help, sexual and urinary functions are restored, the development of vascular thrombosis is suppressed, and blood circulation is improved.

Patch

Chinese plasters act on the inflammation focus of the prostate by penetrating the drug microparticles through the skin.

This was achieved bynanotechnology. Using them is simple: you need to wash the area around the navel well with soap, shave off the hair there, remove the sticker, and glue the plaster.

After three days, remove and wash the bonding area again. After a day, stick another plaster. The course of treatment for prostatitis is six plasters,24 days. In parallel, you can drink antibiotics to enhance the effect.

Traditional methods

Tested folk remedies for prostatitis include:

  • pumpkin seeds;
  • hazel;
  • aspen;
  • chestnuts;
  • propolis;
  • parsley.

Bath, sauna

Sauna has a relaxing effect on the smooth muscle of the prostate gland

Steaming with chronic prostatitis should becareful. Overheating will lead to swelling of the prostate gland. The time spent in the steam room, heating, must be strictly regulated.

You should also be careful about chilling after a steam room.

Finnish scientists have proved that sauna increaseslibido, that is, sexual desire.

This is in contrast to a regular bath with a temperature of 37 degrees, which, on the contrary, reduces motility and sperm count.

Sauna has a relaxing effect on the smooth muscle of the prostate gland, increases blood flow in the lower abdomen, improves immunity. The condition of a patient with prostatitis improves if a sauna or a bath is combined withdiaphoretic teaor usingapple cider vinegar.

Diet

Vegetables and fruits occupy most of the diet of a patient with prostatitis.

  1. Spices- parsley, mustard, horseradish - reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery.
  2. Onions, garlic kill bacteria that cause disease; improve blood circulation, potency.
  3. Zinc, necessary for the work of the prostate, is found in seafood: shrimp, algae, crabs, fish, mussels.

A patient with prostatitis shouldavoidsuch foods:

  1. Alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks, tea.
  2. Fatty, smoked, fried foods.
  3. Convenience food, fast food, baked goods.
  4. Legumes.
  5. Canned food.

Onedietis ​​not enough to recover from prostatitis. But its violation will negate other costs of treatment, neutralize its effect.

If the disease persists

Ifchronic prostatitisdoes not go away after home treatment, chances are you are not disciplined enough to follow your doctor's recommendations without supervision.

We'll have to go for the restrictions on freedom that are supposed to be hospitalized. But if here you violate the regime, expect complications that will definitely entail prolonged hospitalization, possibly with surgery.

Among them:

  • vesiculitis;
  • gland abscess;
  • prostate sclerosis;
  • cysts, their consequence is prostate stones;
  • infertility.

Now you know how to treatchronic prostatitisat home. The main thing that is required of the patient is discipline and adherence to ALL recommendations. It is important to follow the therapy regimen, diet, and not to skip procedures

Remember that the popularfolk remediesare just an addition to the methods of official medicine, their use must also be coordinated with a therapist.