Walls are treated at home - it's hard not to agree with this idea.
Whatever advancedhospitalis, most people still need serious arguments to prefer it over their walls.
In this article, we will talk about how to treatchronic prostatitisin men at home.
Can it 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, it is definitely better to consult a doctor.
If treating prostatitis consists of the use of medications and therapeutic exercises, you definitely don’t need to be in the hospital for that. It is not difficult to apply for physiotherapy courses at the district polyclinicoutpatient.
Prostatitis treatment usually lastsfrom one monthtothree. At home, this is a normal period, the hospital obviously bothers in such a period without an urgent need.
In order not to causeworsening of prostatitiswith home treatment, you should:
- Eat right, diet.
- Forget about alcohol, smoking, gambling and other stress-related activities during prostatitis treatment.
- Have sex with one partner regularly.
- Do not put your prostate at risk of injury.
- Don't catch a cold.
- Scroll as much as possible.
When is it necessary to visit a doctor?
Mandatoryhospitalizationof patients with prostatitis is carried out with the aim of:
- course of intravenous antibiotics;
- surgery (for example, with an abscess).
Chronic prostatitis: home treatment
Physiotherapy
Implemented with the goal of:
- removal of congestion in the prostate, better muscle contraction in the pelvic area;
- improving blood flow to the prostate;
- pain relief;
- relieve inflammation and swelling of the prostate;
- restoring the natural function of the gland.
These results are achieved by using hardware procedures through the skin or mucosa of a patient with prostatitis.
They are usuallyoutpatient.
The devicecan also be purchased for individual retail 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, alleviate prostate inflammation, dissolve scars, promote the regeneration of damaged tissues and heal rectal injuries.
Magnetic therapy devices act on the body of a patient with prostatitis with amagnetic field. Alleviate inflammation, improve blood circulation, promote tissue regeneration without side effects.
Medical lasersincrease body endurance, prostate activity and improve general condition. Therapy is performed in the morning, the course is 15 times.
Electrostimulatorswith instantaneous vibrations remove stagnation of the gland, continue the outflow of its secretion.
Microclysters are used to inject prostatitis medications into the rectum according to their intended purpose.
Medicinal,mud bathstreat prostatitis by heating the problem areas, by the action of beneficial substances contained in the liquid.
Physiotherapy is not applied when:
- worsening 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 of the finger in the glove, the doctor removes the tension of the glandular muscles, gradually relieving the edema.
As a result, the patient's pain disappears, the lobes of the organs acquire equal dimensions and his functions are restored.
There is an outflow of secretions and stagnant sperm with harmful microflora.
Competent prostate massage will be performed only by aspecialistin special gloves that he must call at home.
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 adhere to all the rules ofsterility, hand massage is best done outpatient or in a hospital.
In this case,IMPORTANTdoes not apply:
- expired ointment;
- non-sterile gloves.
Contraindications to massage:
- deterioration phase;
- calculous prostatitis (stones in the prostate).
If it is impossible to attend outpatient, inpatient massage procedures, the following should be considered: an alternative to this (albeit inferior) is one of the above physiotherapy procedures that can be safely taken at home on its own.Self-massage for prostatitis is unacceptable!
exercise therapy
Any exercise is useful for preventing prostatitis, starting with the usual morning exercises. But special exercises have been developed especially against prostatitis.
Kegel Exercise Set
The goal ofis to strengthen the muscles of the perineum. Recognizing them is simple: a man holds a stream of urine as he writes. Those muscles (prostate muscles) that will work in this case and must be trained.
Стр. 1.Stretch and relax your prostate muscles one by one. The faster the better.
Стр. 2.Tighten the muscles, keep them tense for 4 seconds, relax smoothly.
Стр. 3.Slightly tighten the muscles, as during bowel movements. Relax.
In the first lesson, we repeat each exercise eight times. We repeat this cycle five times a day.
Increase the number of repetitions of each exercise in the cycle by four per week until you reach45 repetitions. We do this type of gymnastics every day, while the problem of prostatitis is relevant.
Drug Therapy
Antibiotics
Whether it is possible to take a course of antibiotics to treat chronic prostatitis at home - depends on the specific case.The roles have individual characteristics of the prostate structure, the presence / absence of allergies in the patient, the causes of the disease, the degree of its severity. 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, the urologist should prescribe medication, he must be sure that he is dealing with abacterial form of prostatitis. Otherwise, taking antibiotics will only do harm.
- Usually a doctor prescribesfluoroquinolonesto treat bacterial prostatitis. They are characterized by their activity, permeability, action against many types of bacteria; by oral administration they accumulate in the gland.
- Chronic prostatitisis well treated with antibiotics from the groups of tetracyclines and macrolides.
Candles
Fillingrectal suppositoriesduring the treatment of prostatitis creates antibiotics, propolis, antispasmodics, bovine gland ingredients and other components.
Use ofsuppositoriesin prostatitis removes edema, 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 patches act on the focus of prostate inflammation by penetrating drug microparticles through the skin.
This has been achieved bynanotechnology. Their use is simple: it is necessary to wash the area around the navel well with soap, shave the hair there, remove the sticker and stick the patch.
After three days, remove and wash the binding area again. After one day, apply another patch. The course of treatment for prostatitis is six patches,24 days. In parallel, you can take antibiotics to enhance the effect.
Traditional methods
Tested folk remedies for prostatitis include:
- pumpkin seeds;
- hazelnut;
- aspen; chestnuts;
- propolis;
- parsley.
Bath, sauna
Mating with chronic prostatitis should becautious. Overheating will lead to prostate swelling. The time spent in the steam room, heating, must be strictly regulated.
You should also be careful when cooling after a steam bath.
Finnish scientists have proven that sauna increaseslibido, ie sexual desire.
This is in contrast to the usual bath with a temperature of 37 degrees, which, on the contrary, reduces the motility and number of sperm.Sauna has a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate, increases blood flow in the lower abdomen, improves immunity. The condition of a patient with prostatitis improves if a sauna or bath is combined withdiaphoretic teaor the use ofapple cider vinegar.
Diet
Vegetables and fruits make up the majority of the diet of a patient with prostatitis.
- Spices- parsley, mustard, horseradish - reduce inflammation, speed up recovery.
- Onions, garlic kills disease-causing bacteria; improve blood circulation, potency.
- Zinc, necessary for prostate function, is found in seafood: shrimp, algae, crabs, fish, shellfish.
A patient with prostatitis shouldavoidthe following foods:
- Alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks, tea.
- Fatty, smoked, fried foods.
- Suitable food, fast food, pastries. Legumes.
- Canned food.
Onedietis not enough to recover from prostatitis. But its violation will negate other treatment costs, neutralize its effect.
If the disease continues
Ifchronic prostatitisdoes not go away after home treatment, chances are you are not disciplined enough to follow your doctor's recommendations unsupervised.
We will have to go to the restrictions of freedom that should be hospitalized. But if you violate the regime here, expect complications that will definitely involve prolonged hospitalization, possibly with surgery.
Among them:
- vesiculitis;
- gland abscess; prostate sclerosis;
- cysts, their consequence is stones in the prostate;
- 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 adhere to the therapeutic regimen, diet and not skip procedures.
Remember that the popularfolk remediesare only an adjunct to the methods of official medicine, and their use must be coordinated with the therapist.