Prostatitis in men is a disease of an infectious or bacterial nature, which can be acute or chronic.
According to statistics, this diagnosis is becoming more and more frequent.The cause may be hormonal imbalances, infections, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet or hereditary predisposition.
The disease requires long-term complex treatment, which can be carried out at home.
Is it possible to treat prostatitis at home?
After 30 years, a man may face problems in the functioning of the prostate and will need to look for ways to treat prostatitis himself.
Experts categorically do not recommend doing this, as there is a high risk of complications and worsening of the condition.
Inflammation of the prostate gland worries many representatives of the stronger sex.The lack of timely appropriate treatment not only brings discomfort to the patient, but can also cause more serious disorders.
For treatment to be successful, it is important to make the correct diagnosis as soon as possible.Traditional recipes, manual massage or material manipulations can be quite effective, but all procedures must be done with the knowledge and permission of the attending physician.
Contacting a proctologist in the acute stage will help to avoid the chronic disease.
Having decided on the diagnosis, the doctor develops a treatment regimen and discusses it with the patient.
Some manipulations are possible only under the supervision of specialists, while others can be done by the patient independently or with the help of household members.
It is important to remember that self-treatment of prostatitis at home, separately from the main conservative treatment, is extremely undesirable.Advice from friends and drug reviews on the Internet will not only not help you one hundred percent, but can also harm you.
It is important to follow the rule - first the treatment regimen is determined and only then the manipulations begin.
Some medicinal herbs can conflict with hormonal drugs, antibiotics can disrupt hormone levels or digestion, requiring a special diet.
All these subtleties can be taken into account only by the attending physician.
Random treatment and trying all known recipes can only cause harm.The result will be chronic prostatitis with possible complications: prostate adenoma or purulent abscess.
Home remedies:
How to get rid of prostatitis at home?At home, you can perform a whole series of manipulations, from taking pills and injections to water procedures and physical therapy.When starting new procedures, carefully monitor your well-being.if necessary, the attending physician will make adjustments to the treatment regimen.First aid for prostatitis is treatment with traditional medicine and exercise.
Massage
Prostate massage will help to cure prostatitis quickly.Manual massage is very effective for chronic prostatitis.
During exacerbations it is not prescribed, but in a state of remission, the sessions can be repeated.
At home, you can rub your lower back, buttocks and lower abdomen with even strokes, avoiding excessive pressure.The procedure is carried out in the morning, after bowel movements and before meals.Massage can be done in courses of 14 daily procedures, followed by a break.
Manual massage can be replaced by treating the lower part of the body with a device with a special vibrating attachment.The procedure is prohibited for kidney disease and severe skin damage (inflammation, eczema, rash).
Internal prostate massage is very effective.It should be started under the supervision of a specialist.after training, it is possible to do self-massage.
The finger is carefully inserted into the anus, the surface of the rectum is massaged with very light, non-pressing movements.If there is severe swelling and difficulty urinating, you should not do self-massage.it is better to entrust the process to a specialist.
Therapeutic exercise
One of the reasons that causes prostatitis is a sedentary lifestyle.To prevent exacerbations and improve the general condition, it is necessary to increase physical activity, avoiding overexertion.
Going to the gym and sporting events with lots of jumping and the risk of injury should be avoided.But fast-paced walks, swimming and cycling are featured.Mild forms of exercise such as qigong, tai chi or yoga are recommended for patients.
Stretching and breathing exercises, which have a great effect on the state of the cardiovascular system and pelvic organs, will help improve the condition of patients and prevent new attacks.
Your daily routine should include morning exercises and short five-minute warm-ups that relieve stress on the prostate, bowels and bladder.
A typical complex may consist of:
- pelvic rotations;
- bending forward and backward and to the sides.
- body rotations;
- gathering and spreading the legs.
- swinging the legs to the sides in different positions.
- lunges, plies and squats.
All exercises are performed at a calm pace, with controlled breathing and maximum amplitude.It is recommended to alternate movements in a standing position, sitting on a chair or an exercise ball, lying down.Each movement is performed 8-10 times in 1 or 2 approaches.
Water treatments
- General and sitting baths, contrast showers and baths can relieve the general condition of the patient.A warm bath perfectly calms, relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.Baths with decoction or alcoholic tincture of calendula, eucalyptus, sage, nettle and straw are useful.The water temperature should be comfortable.the whole body is immersed in the bath up to the region of the heart.The procedure takes 7-10 minutes, the course is designed for 5-7 night baths.
- Cool sitz baths can help relieve swelling and reduce pain.The procedure is indicated for worsening of the disease.the bath does not last more than 5 minutes to avoid hypothermia.A contrast shower is useful for improving blood flow in the pelvic area.It consists of bathing with moderately cold and warm water.It is better to do the procedure in the morning, it stimulates and strengthens the immune system.
- Patients with prostatitis are recommended to use thermal water procedures: hammam, Russian bath or sauna.
In the steam bath you should use aromatic oils or herbal teas.Aromatherapy has a positive effect on the state of the prostate gland.Try eucalyptus, clary sage, peppermint, lemon balm, lemon and basil oils.When washing, intensively rub the perineum, buttocks, thighs and lower back with a towel, stimulating blood flow to the pelvic organs.During exacerbations, bathing procedures with a broom are prohibited. - Nutrition plays a very important role in the treatment of acute or chronic prostatitis of any nature.It is important for patients to maintain a normal weight, avoiding overeating, which leads to obesity.Eliminate fried, smoked, fast food and a variety of snacks from the menu.
- For patients with prostatitis, it is important to maintain a normal micronutrient balance by enriching the diet with zinc, magnesium, iron and selenium.It is recommended that these components be contained in food and not enter the body as part of vitamin complexes.Eat beef or chicken liver, pomegranates, seafood, seaweed, eggs.The daily diet should contain at least 500 grams of fresh, cooked or boiled vegetables.Tomatoes rich in lycopene, all types of cabbage, which are a valuable source of fiber and root vegetables rich in sodium, are preferred.It is recommended to consume at least 250 grams of fresh or baked fruit daily, as well as red and black berries, which improve blood formation.
- Chronic prostatitis requires giving up bad habits.It is necessary to stop smoking completely.Nicotine and tobacco tar thin the walls of blood vessels and prevent blood supply to the pelvic organs.Alcohol promotes fluid retention in the body, which is harmful to the affected prostate.Limit it to 1 serving per week and choose natural wine.
It is worth reducing the amount of red meat, giving preference to lean poultry and fish, sea or fresh water.To improve digestion, whole grains and low-fat fermented dairy products should be included in the diet.
Treatment of prostatitis in men with folk remedies
Traditional medicine offers a wide range of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis.
The regimen may include medicated enemas and suppositories, applications and compresses, herbal decoctions, tinctures, balms, and teas.
They relieve inflammation, reduce swelling, boost the immune system and soothe, allowing the body to fight disease more effectively.
To strengthen the body and restore blood flow, freshly squeezed carrots and beets are useful.Drink 3 times a day before meals.
To calm, use herbal mixtures consisting of valerian, peppermint, lemon balm, nettle, sage, chamomile, hawthorn fruit, sea buckthorn, rose.
The raw material is brewed with boiling water, cooled, filtered and drunk like regular tea.
Homemade candles containing candied honey, potatoes, carrots or propolis will have a good emollient effect.It is rolled by hand, placed in the refrigerator and inserted into the anus before going to bed.
Before the procedure, it is recommended to do an enema with a decoction of chamomile or a solution of potassium permanganate.
Mud applications can reduce pain and swelling.Warm herbal compresses, given in courses of 10-14 procedures, have a good effect.
What to do if prostatitis does not go away?
If prostatitis attacks become more frequent and periods of remission become shorter, it makes sense to discuss the problem with your doctor.The patient will be prescribed stronger hormone therapy and in extreme cases the issue of surgery may arise.
It is indicated if:
- there is a risk of developing a malignant tumor.
- a purulent abscess appeared.
- The constant swelling compresses the urethra and bladder, preventing the normal drainage of urine.
Depending on the nature of the disease, classic excision or mild laparoscopic surgery may be prescribed.
If the suspicion of a malignant tumor is confirmed, a course of chemotherapy is prescribed after removal of the prostate.
Usually, the recovery period lasts several months and the patient's health is fully restored.
It is extremely undesirable to self-medicate for prostatitis, especially if you are not absolutely sure of your diagnosis.
For the treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland, it is necessary to clearly verify the correct diagnosis.
Treatment of prostatitis at home can be multi-component, including drug therapy, traditional recipes, massage and material stimulation.
But you should start with a visit to the doctor.
Home treatment should not be amateurish and uncontrolled.The preparation of the correct regimen should be entrusted to the attending proctologist.