Treatment of chronic prostatitis in men at home

A man is concerned 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 choose it over their house walls.

In this article we are going to talk about howchronic prostatitisin men can be treated 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'll talk more about it. In any case, of course, it is better to consult a doctor.

If the treatment of prostatitis consists of the use of medication and therapeutic exercises, you definitely don't have to be in the hospital for that. It is not difficult to register for physiotherapy courses at the outpatient polyclinic.

Treatment for prostatitis usually takesfrom one monthtothree. At home this is a normal time, going to hospital for such a time without an urgent need is clearly annoying.

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

  1. Eat right, diet.
  2. Forget about alcohol, smoking, gambling, and other stress-related activities while being treated for prostatitis.
  3. Have sex with a partner regularly.
  4. Do not expose your prostate to any risk of injury.
  5. Don't catch a cold.
  6. Move as far as you can.

When do I need to see a doctor?

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

  • Course of intravenous antibiotics;
  • Operation (for example, with an abscess).

The need for such treatment methods arises in the event of an aggravation or extreme neglect of the disease, the risk ofcomplications.

Chronic prostatitis: treatment at home

Physiotherapy

They are carried out with the aim:

  • Removal of congestion in the prostate, better muscle contraction in the pelvic area;
  • Improve blood flow to the prostate;
  • pain relief;
  • relieves inflammation and swelling in the prostate;
  • Restoration of the natural function of the gland.

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

They are usually carried outon an outpatient basis.

Machinescan also be purchased from retailers for individual use.

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.

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

Magnetic field 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 endurance of the body, the prostate activity and improve the general condition. Therapy is carried out in the morning, the course lasts 15 times.

Electrostimulatorswith current vibrations eliminate the stagnation of the gland and continue the outflow of its secretion.

Microclysters are used to inject drugs for prostatitis into the rectum according to their purpose as indicated in the instructions.

healing,mud bathstreat prostatitis by heating problem areas, the action of beneficial substances contained in the fluid.

Physiotherapy is not used if:

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

Massage

Prostate massageis ​​a very effective component of complex prostatitis therapy. Although it cannot be called pleasant.

By direct action with a gloved finger, the doctor releases the tension in the glandular muscles and gradually relieves the edema.

As a result, the patient's pain disappears, the organ lobes become the same size and their functions are restored.

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

A competent prostate massage is only performed by aspecialistwho wears special gloves and has to 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.

In order to comply with all the rules ofsterility, manual massage is best performed on an outpatient basis or in a hospital.

In this caseIMPORTANTdoes not apply:

  • expired fat;
  • unsterile gloves.

Contraindications for massages:

  • Stage of exacerbation;
  • calcareous prostatitis (stones in the prostate).

If it is impossible to participate in outpatient, inpatient massage procedures, one should consider the following: An alternative (albeit inferior) is one of the above-mentioned physiotherapy procedures that can safely be performed at home.Self-massage for prostatitis is unacceptable!

Movement therapy

Any exercise is useful in preventing prostatitis, starting with the usual morning exercises. Special exercises have been developed especially against prostatitis.

A series of Kegel exercises

Aims tostrengthen the muscles of the perineum. Identifying them is easy: a man holds back the flow of urine while writing. The muscles (muscles of the prostate) that work in this case should be trained.

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

Str. 2.Tense the muscles, keep them tense for 4 seconds and gently relax.

Str. 3.Tense the muscles gently, like when you have 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 type of gymnastics every day while the problem of prostatitis is relevant.

drug therapy

Antibiotics

Whether it is possible to undergo antibiotic therapy at home to treat chronic prostatitis depends on the case.

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

Antibacterial drugs

Antibioticsare the main means of killing bacteria. For the treatment of chronic prostatitis in men at home, a urologist should prescribe medication to ensure that he is dealing with thebacterial form of prostatitis. Otherwise, taking antibiotics will just hurt.

  1. Usually the doctor prescribesfluoroquinolonesfor the treatment of bacterial prostatitis. They are characterized by their activity, permeability and effectiveness 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 results in antibiotics, propolis, antispasmodics, components of bovine glands and other ingredients.

The use ofsuppositoriesfor prostatitis eliminates swelling, pain and inflammation. With their help, sexual and urinal 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 throughnanotechnology. Use is simple: you need to wash the area around the navel well with soap, shave the hair there, remove the sticker and stick the plaster.

Remove and wash the adhesive area again after three days. Put on another patch after a day. The course of treatment for prostatitis is six patches,24 days. In parallel, you can drink antibiotics to increase the effect.

Traditional methods

Folk remedies for prostatitis that have been tested include:

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

bathroom, sauna

The sauna has a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate

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

You should also be careful when cooling down after a steam bath.

Finnish scientists have proven that the saunaincreases libido, that is, sexual desire.

This is how it differs from a conventional bath with a temperature of 37 degrees, which, on the contrary, reduces motility and sperm count.

Sauna has a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate, increases blood flow to the lower abdomen and improves immunity. The condition of a patient with prostatitis improves when a sauna or bath is combined withdiaphoretic teaor withapple cider vinegar.

Diet

In the diet of a patient with prostatitis, a large part is occupied by vegetables and fruits.

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

A patient with prostatitis shouldavoid the following foods:

  1. Alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks, tea.
  2. Greasy, smoked, fried foods.
  3. Semi-finished products, fast food, baked goods.
  4. legumes.
  5. canned food.

Adietis ​​not enough to recover from prostatitis. But its injury will negate other treatment costs, neutralize its effect.

If the disease persists

If chronic prostatitisdoesn't go away after home treatment, you probably aren't disciplined enough to follow your doctor's recommendations without supervision.

We have to choose the restrictions on freedom that are to be hospitalized. But if you break the regimen here too, expect complications that will definitely lead to long-term hospitalization, possibly with surgery.

Among them:

  • vesiculitis;
  • glandular abscess;
  • prostate sclerosis;
  • cysts, the result of which are prostate stones;
  • infertility.

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

Remember that the popularfolk remediesare just a complement to the methods of official medicine. Your application must also be coordinated with a therapist.