The prostate is an important organ that often becomes inflamed. The reason for this is an unhealthy lifestyle, infections, bacteria, lack of sex and lack of exercise. You can cope with prostatitis at home. The main thing is to choose the right treatment method and strictly follow the doctors' recommendations.
When to think about therapy
Prostatitis occurs in different types depending on the cause of the inflammatory process. When pathogenic microorganisms enter the gland tissue, a bacterial type of pathology appears, and with regular stagnation of prostate secretion, a stagnant type appears. The signs of both types are the same. They develop quite quickly and have a pronounced clinical picture.
Symptoms of the disease:
- discomfort, pain in the groin, perineum, radiating to the scrotum, lower back and lower abdomen;
- increased need to urinate;
- change in the amount of urine excreted;
- decreased potency – premature ejaculation, weak erection;
- pain during ejaculation;
- impurities of blood or pus in the seminal fluid;
- discharge from the urethra;
- intermittent stream of urine;
- pain, burning when urinating;
- General weakness;
- increased body temperature.
Important!
It is important not to ignore the first symptoms of the disease. Early treatment gives a better chance of a full recovery. If chronic prostatitis develops, therapy will be long and laborious.
Methods for treating prostatitis at home.
You can cope with prostatitis at home with the help of:
- medicines;
- traditional medicine;
- physical exercise;
- additional procedures.
Each method requires strict compliance with the doctor's recommendations and a careful approach so as not to aggravate the situation.
Prostatitis Medications Approved for Self-Use
The choice of drugs for pharmacotherapy depends on the cause of the disease. If prostatitis is bacterial in nature, then you cannot do without antibiotics and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents. In case of congestive pathology, drugs are selected aimed at combating inflammation, normalizing blood circulation and stimulating the emptying of the contents of the prostate.
The most common groups of drugs that successfully treat prostatitis:
- Antibiotics.Most often, drugs from the fluoroquinolone group are prescribed. So that the doctor can select the appropriate drug, a culture of the patient's urethra is performed in the hospital. In the laboratory, a test is performed to determine the sensitivity of the identified pathogenic microflora to various types of antibiotics, and only then a medication is prescribed;
- Alpha adrenergic blockers.They relax the smooth muscles surrounding the prostate and urethral canal, making urination easier and reducing pressure on the gland. This helps relieve pain and discomfort;
- Analgesics.During the period of exacerbation of the pathology, the patient experiences severe pain, therefore it is necessary to eliminate it to alleviate the condition.
- Muscle relaxants.Relax the muscles in the perineal area. This reduces pressure on internal organs, including the prostate;
- Hormones.Prescribed for the prevention of pathological proliferation of prostate tissue with increased production of testosterone in a man's body;
- Medicinal herbs.They are used in the initial stages of the disease or as part of complex therapy to enhance the effect of basic drugs. Products made from natural extracts, plant extracts, herbs, roots and seeds help improve blood circulation, relieve inflammation and swelling;
- Vitamin and mineral complexes.Necessary to increase the body's immunity and natural resistance.
Treatment at home with folk remedies.
Alternative medicine offers many remedies that can complement a set of medications or even replace them. The most effective ones are listed below:
- Peel and mince 6 large garlic cloves into a paste. Pour 1 liter of boiling water, cover with a lid. The container in which the medicinal infusion is prepared should be wrapped in a warm towel to maintain the temperature. It is better to cook at night. In the morning, strain the product through a sieve. Drink 100 ml twice;
- Pick up two large bunches of onion peels. Rinse it well under running water. Place in a saucepan with 1 liter of water. Boil over low heat for 5-10 minutes. After this, cover with a lid and let it cool. Discard the leaves and filter the broth so that no small particles remain. Take 1 tablespoon. l. Morning and afternoon;
- For prostatitis in the early stages, baths are useful. You need to dissolve 2 tablespoons in three liters of hot water. l. natural birch tar. Next, you should pour the water into a bucket, sit on it and steam the perineal area for 10 to 15 minutes;
- 2 tablespoons. l. Pour 0. 5 liters of boiling water over the dried fireweed plant. Cover the container with a lid and a towel. Leave to act for 2 hours. After filtration, it is necessary to take a decoction of 100 ml three times a day before meals;
Important!
Treatment of prostate inflammation is a complex task. It includes not only medication or traditional medicine, but also regular exercise, a balanced diet and self-massage.
- Crush 3 cloves of garlic with a special press. Mix with a glass of cow's milk. Boil over low heat, let sit for a couple of minutes and turn off. Once the broth has cooled, strain it. Drink 1 tbsp. l. three times a day;
- Pumpkin seeds effectively combat the manifestations of prostatitis. It is recommended to consume them raw, one meal a day. They contain a lot of zinc, which has a beneficial effect on men's health;
- Brew 1 tablespoon in a glass of boiling water. l. dried hazelnut leaves or bark. You need to infuse the decoction for 2 hours under a closed lid in a warm place. Next you have to strain it and divide it into four doses (about 50 ml each). Every day a new infusion is prepared.
If the remedies presented above did not help solve the problem, then it can be cured with drugs prepared according to the following recipes:
- Peel 0. 5 kg of garlic, cut it into several pieces and pour 0. 5 liters of high-quality vodka. Place the closed container in a cool place for 21 days. Take 25 drops of tincture with a small amount of water. This recipe helps not only to cure inflammation of the prostate, but also to cleanse the walls of blood vessels from cholesterol deposits and improve immunity;
- Pass 500 g of dried and peeled pumpkin seeds through a meat grinder. Mix the resulting mass with natural liquid honey. Form balls the size of a hazelnut and store in the refrigerator. Consume 5 to 7 pieces a day. This remedy is contraindicated for patients with diabetes;
- Chop the parsley root. 2 tablespoons. l. pour a glass of boiling water. After an hour, filter. Take 100 ml twice a day;
- To prepare an effective home remedy for prostatitis, you will need 5 medium lemons with peel, 5 large heads of garlic and a glass of honey. Grind all the ingredients in a meat grinder and mix with honey. Place in a dark place for a week. Use 1 tsp. After each meal. The course of treatment lasts until the mixture is completely finished. This recipe will help cure prostatitis and other inflammatory diseases. In addition, the product fights bacterial infections, improves immunity, eliminates tissue inflammation and improves blood supply;
- 1 tablespoon. l. Pour 800 ml of boiling water over dried wormwood leaves. Leave it on for 1 hour. The decoction is used for urethral douches and microenemas. Immediately before the procedure, the solution must be heated to a temperature of 38 to 40 degrees. You will also need a small bulb bulb or syringe. 50 ml of liquid is collected and injected with a sharp movement into the rectum and urethra. It is important to use new syringes for each procedure to avoid infection;
- To enhance the therapeutic effect of medicines, dry wormwood leaves are ground in a blender to a powder state. The raw material is eaten every morning, a pinch, washed down with warm boiled water;
- You can puree 6 to 8 cloves of garlic and place it in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour a glass of vegetable oil (sunflower or olive). Place in a cool place for 7 days. Garlic oil is stored in the refrigerator. Take it 1 tsp. with the same amount of fresh lemon juice. The course of therapy is 30 days. This remedy is effective for preventive purposes when there is a tendency for prostate secretions to stagnate.
Important!
Self-medication can aggravate the disease and cause complications. Therefore, before starting to use traditional medicine at home, it is necessary to undergo an examination and consult with a urologist.
For chronic, acute or advanced forms of prostatitis, traditional healers recommend:
- Pour 50 g of dried inflorescences of medicinal calendula into a liter of boiling water. Let it act for 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve. Heat another 3 liters of water to 38-40 degrees. Pour everything into a bowl. Bathe for 15 minutes. During the entire procedure, it is necessary to maintain the temperature of the liquid at about 40 degrees. Chamomile, St. John's wort, wormwood, pine needles and sage are also used to prepare therapeutic decoctions. Such baths have an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, increase blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- Pour 100 g of dried celandine into 1 liter of water and place over low heat for 10-15 minutes. After it has completely cooled, it is necessary to strain the solution through a cotton cloth. Add a glass of natural honey. Take 1 tablespoon. l. Morning and afternoon. Celandine helps to eliminate prostatitis and other inflammations in the body, has an antibacterial effect;
- Another method of treating prostatitis is homemade suppositories. They are prepared from 1 teaspoon. honey, raw chicken egg, 3-5 tbsp. l. flour. All ingredients should be mixed well to form a tight dough. Candles are made from it, approximately 2-3 centimeters long and the thickness of a little finger. The product is stored in the refrigerator. In the morning and evening it is necessary to insert a piece into the anus. Treatment is necessary for 30 days. After the same break, it is better to repeat the course to consolidate the result and avoid subsequent relapses;
- Fresh vegetable juices will help boost immunity and strengthen the body's ability to fight inflammation independently. The microelements found in beets, carrots, asparagus and cucumber are important for men's health. You can mix them or drink fresh single-component juice. It is necessary to consume up to 0. 5 liters per day. The treatment lasts 10 to 14 days. Beet juice must be allowed to rest before consumption so that harmful substances are released;
- Grind 1 cup of black elderberries in a meat grinder. Filter through several layers of cheesecloth and squeeze out the cake. Take 1 tablespoon of juice in the morning before breakfast. l. ;
- Pour 20 g of dried and crushed ginseng root into 200 ml of 70% medicinal alcohol. Leave for a week in a dark place. After straining, take 25 drops diluted with water once a day, preferably in the morning, as the tincture has a powerful tonic effect. Its regular use normalizes blood circulation in the pelvic organs, relieves swelling, provides a surge of strength and energy and helps to get rid of the disease forever;
- Peel 200 g of mature, fleshy aloe leaves, mix the pulp with a glass of natural honey and 200 ml of red wine. Let it rest for a week, stirring occasionally. Take 3-4 times a day, 1 tablespoon. l. for a month. Aloe in combination with honey increases the protective functions of the body, fights inflammation and swelling, and saturates the body with essential vitamins and minerals.
self-massage
One of the effective methods to treat prostatitis, especially stagnant prostatitis, is massage. It comes in two types: rectal and external. The first is done through the anus, the second, externally, in the perineal area.
In order for a man to perform such a procedure himself, he will need a special device - a rectal massager. It is inserted into the anus and the prostate is massaged with careful movements.
The devices are differentiated by the type of impact: magnetic, sending electrical impulses, vibration and laser. You can purchase them at specialized pharmacies or medical equipment stores.
Important!
The therapeutic effect of massage is achieved by improving blood circulation in the tissues, stimulating the release of prostate secretions and completely emptying the gland. The swelling gradually decreases and urination becomes painless.
The external method is not as effective because it does not directly affect the gland. But it is possible to do it yourself without any equipment. With clean hands, massage the area between the scrotum and anus using pressure movements for 5 minutes. This should be done 2-3 times a day.
Massage contraindications:
- the presence of hard stones in the prostate cavity;
- malignant neoplasms;
- stage of exacerbation of prostatitis;
- severe pain during the procedure.
Prostate massage must be performed very carefully so as not to damage the delicate tissues of the prostate with careless movements.
Physical education against inflammation of the prostate.
A set of exercises to combat prostatitis:
- Lie down on a hard surface with your back. Wrap your arms around your bent legs so that your knees are close to your head. Stay like this for 2-3 minutes. Over time, it is necessary to increase the run time to 20 minutes;
- Lie face down, with your arms extended forward and your legs straight and taut. Raise your feet off the ground as much as possible. Do 10 to 15 of these exercises. Gradually increase up to 30-50 times;
- Squats performed correctly increase blood flow in the prostate and pelvic area very well. They must be deep. You should perform 20 to 50 squats, 2-3 sets every five minutes;
- Sit on the floor, with your legs stretched and buttocks tense. When moving your legs, it is necessary to "walk" from side to side in this way;
- Standing with your hands on your belt, rotate your pelvis first in one direction and then in the other 15 times.
It is recommended to do gymnastics in the morning after waking up. During the night, prostate secretion stagnates and becomes a good breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria.
Microclysters
The procedure is carried out to ensure rapid penetration of beneficial substances into the prostate tissue. For this, doctors prescribe various medications or herbal decoctions.
Execution rules:
- Hands and utensils must be washed. It is best to boil the rubber pear for 10 minutes;
- The temperature of the solutions should be comfortable: 37-38 degrees;
- To make a microenema, you need about 50 ml of medicinal decoction;
- Before the procedure, it is necessary to cleanse the intestines with a cleansing enema;
- In the bathroom, lie on your back with your legs bent at the knees and pressed to your stomach;
- Lubricate the tip with Vaseline or vegetable oil;
- Gently insert it into the anal canal;
- Squeeze the contents of the microenema and remain in this position for 10 to 15 minutes;
- After the procedure, wash the pear and boil it.
It is important to proceed carefully so as not to damage the sphincter and rectum.
Diet nutrition as an additional way to combat prostatitis.
To fully recover from prostatitis and prevent its relapse, it is necessary to follow the principles of proper nutrition. It is recommended to exclude from the daily diet foods that contribute to obesity, fluid stagnation, constipation or gas in the intestine.
It is also important to complete the menu with vegetables, fruits and fresh products that contain a high concentration of vitamins, minerals and organic acids. This comprehensive approach will help speed recovery.
What not to eat during treatment:
- Products containing caffeine: coffee, strong tea, chocolate;
- Fatty meats: pork, lamb;
- Legumes cause increased gas formation. Because of this, the intestines compress the prostate;
- Salt. It should be limited so as not to cause swelling of the soft tissues, as it retains fluid in the body;
- Alcohol.
Important!
Another advice from doctors is to drink enough water. Dehydration leads to the fact that the secretion thickens, it becomes difficult for it to leave the prostate gland, and stagnation forms.
Relapse prevention
It is not enough to cure prostatitis. It is also necessary to prevent this disease from occurring again. Judging by medical statistics, in 60% of cases a man experiences repeated inflammation.
You can forget about prostatitis forever if you follow basic preventive measures:
- Timely detection of any disease of the body;
- Weight control. Excess body weight contributes to stagnation of prostate secretions;
- Regular and protected sexual life;
- Active recreation: walking in the fresh air, swimming in the pool, skiing, cycling;
- proper nutrition;
- Perform light exercise;
- Limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes.