Prostatitis is called prostate inflammation.This is the most common disease of the genitourinary system in men.Most of the time, prostatitis affects patients from 30 to 50 years.The disease can occur in acute and chronic form.
The main clinical signs of prostatitis are painful and difficult to urinate, pelvis pain, the development of sexual disorders.The diagnosis is based on an anamnesis, research and examination of the patient, the clinical image of the disease and confirm with the help of additional laboratory and instrumental studies (supported urine and prostate secret, prostate gland ultrasound).
Prostatitis Classification

The following types of prostatitis are distinguished by etiology:
- not bacterial;
- Bacterial (found in most cases).
Distinguish between:
- acute prostatitis;
- Chronic prostatitis.
The causes of prostatitis
The main causes of disease development are:
- violation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- penetration of infection in the prostate gland;
- lesions of external genitalia and pelvic organs;
- Increased load in the perineum muscles;
- irregular sex life;
- delay in urination;
- hormonal malfunction;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- obesity;
- frequent hypothermia;
- bad habits;
- inadequate nutrition;
- Immunity reduction;
- the presence of chronic infection outbreaks in the body;
- constant stress, overloaded nervous;
- Excessive sexual activity, interrupted sexual acts;
- inflammatory diseases of the urinary and digestive system;
- chronic constipation;
- SPPP.
Prostatitis symptoms
The acute form of the disease begins to manifest clinically with a strong increase in body temperature.The patient has chills, general weakness, pain in the muscles, joints and lower back.
In the groin there is a sensation not characteristic of heat and discomfort.It is possible to form a slight swelling due to an increase in prostate size.The patient has a constant desire to urinate, muddy urine.
When touching the perineum at the site of inflammation, pain occurs, which intensifies when pressed in the prostate.As inflammation advances, new symptoms appear.
A man feels pain in the external genitals and in the lower back.The pain can be given to other parts of the body.Night diuresis becomes more frequent during urination, the patient feels a burning sensation.
Signs of body poisoning are observed.In particularly severe cases, sepsis can start.Such a condition requires immediate hospitalization and urgent treatment.
Chronic prostatitis, in most cases, continues asymptomatic.With exacerbations of the disease, symptoms such as pathological discharge of the urethra is possible, blood is possible in the seed and pain during ejaculation.
In addition, painful pain in the area between the scrotum and anus is possible.With prolonged prostatitis and lack of treatment, erectile dysfunction can develop.
Prostatitis diagnosis
The main methods to diagnose the disease are:
- Assembly of history, patient research (doctors are interested when symptoms such as rapid urination, lumbar pain, perineum, which were transferred in the past, if there was surgery in the genitourinary organs and so on);
- Analysis of reproductive function (if the patient has morning and night erections, what is the average duration of sexual intercourse, if there were violations of erection, pain during ejaculation and so on);
- Genital inspection - determination of the correction of their development, the presence of pathological discharge of the urethra, signs of inflammation;
- Palm Rectal Examination - The doctor determines the degree of pain and consistency of the prostate;
- A prostate ultrasound using a special sensor, which is introduced through the anus in the patient's rectum is one of the most informative diagnostic methods, with which you can get the prostate image and clearly see all pathological changes;
- Urine analysis (general, glass samples);
- Blood Exam (General) - reveal signs of the inflammatory process in the body;
- Taking the prostate secret, followed by his study under a microscope, confirms the inflammation of the prostate and reveals a violation of his function;
- Apart from a stain of the urethra, followed by microscopic examination - determine the composition of the urethra discharge;
- The bacterial of prostate secret and urological spot in nutrient media - to identify the type of pathogen of prostatitis and the degree of its sensitivity to antibiotics;
- Uroflowetry - Using a special device, determine the strength and speed of urination;
- The diagnosis of PCR-is made to identify STD;
- Prostate biopsy, followed by a study of biological material adopted under a microscope - is performed to exclude prostate cancer.
Prostatitis Treatment
The bacterial form of the disease is treated with antibiotics.The patient receives prescribed dose of shock from antibacterial drugs.In acute prostatitis, treatment begins until test results began, as urgent measures should be taken.
In the chronic form of the disease, the results of the tests are awaited and, on the basis, the assistant doctor prescribes complex therapy.In addition to antibiotics, NSAID reception is shown to remove pain and inflammation.
With non -bacterial chronic prostatitis, support treatment is indicated.The patient receives prescribed immunomodulators who are strengthening medications to stimulate immunity.Physiotherapy (ultrasound, electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, laser therapy and various other methods) showed good results in the treatment of prostatitis.
The above treatment methods will only give a temporary result if a man does not radically change his lifestyle.It is necessary to normalize the way of work and rest, get rid of bad habits, start eating correctly, playing sports.It is very important to establish a regular sex life to prevent the stagnation of the prostate secret.
Folkloric remedies for prostatitis
Prostatitis can be healed at home as there are many recipes tested by time of traditional medicine.This disease should be in the early or chronic stage, with severe prostatitis without drugs or even surgical intervention, you cannot do.
Popular remedies for prostatitis increase body resistance and relieve pain, they can combine with traditional treatment methods.
With the inflammation of the prostate in folk medicine, the following means are used:
- Pumpkin seeds.It has long been used by healers in the treatment of prostatitis.They are a good folkloric medicine and very accessible for the treatment of this disease.As these seeds contain a lot of zinc, which is needed for any man at any age, they quickly treat prostatitis.You just need to eat 30 seeds a day before meals.This is just a daily fraction of zinc to the body.
- Aspen bark;
- Celandine.Cleans the body of polyps, cysts, other neoplasms;
- brunette.It improves blood circulation and output of blood from the prostate gland, increases testosterone production, relieves inflammatory processes;
- Pinheiro needles.Improves inflammation and pain, calm down;
- Bardana root.Contains a huge amount of elements of useful strokes for the human body, tannins, essential oils, proteins, fatty acids, vitamins;
- honey.Establishes urination, relieves pain;
- Hazel (shell, leaves).Eliminates the inflammatory process in the prostate, strengthens the body as a whole;
- Sagebrush.An effective remedy for the treatment of all inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary tract;
- Pinocchio tubers.
- Hop cones.With frequent calls of urination as an anti -saptic and analgesic agent.
Preparation method
- Take a tablespoon of Bream leaves (or bark) and prepare it into a glass of boiling water.Close firmly with a lid and wait half an hour.After voltage and take 1/4 cup 4 times a day.
- With prostatitis, in addition to Hazel's bark, Aspen's bark also helps.Take it in an amount of 100 grams, move a little and place it in a half liter jar.Pour 200 grams of vodka on top while the shell should be completely spilled.Close the jar with a lid and place in a dark place for 2 weeks.After this period, strain the infusion.The infusion is drink 3 times a day, diluting 20 drops of a room of glass of liquid.Take before meals.With the daily use of this Aspen bark infusion volume, it will be sufficient for 2-2.5 months.
- For the manufacture of rectal honey candles, you need to take 1 teaspoon.Honey, 3 tablespoons.flour, 1 egg.All components are mixed, the candles form.
- Pinheiro needles are used to prepare relaxing baths;For this, a concentrated infusion of pine needles is spilled in a hot bath.In this case, the amount of water should cover the whole body.The duration of the reception is 20 minutes.
- Horse nut can be accepted as part of other rates or independently.To prepare a decoction, it is necessary to take the two -fruit shell and put it in 500 ml of boiling water.Boil the potion for 2 hours, remove from heat, cover with a lid, let it infuse.You can also add some chamomile pharmacy colors when cooking.
Application method
To heal prostatitis, you need to have a great desire and willpower.Any tool should be systematically accepted for a long time, usually the treatment course lasts at least three weeks.Home treatment always lasts longer than in a hospital, as smooth action products are used for therapy.
The treatment of prostatitis with popular medicines should be accompanied by moderate physical exertion.The gymnastics is shown: squats, lifting the legs, as well as long walks to fresh air.Simple exercises prevent stagnation in the pelvic organs.
Prostatitis prevention
The main measures of disease prevention are:
- rejection of random sexual activity;
- Regular sex with a constant partner;
- the use of barrier contraception during sexual intercourse;
- Compliance with intimate hygiene rules;
- rejection of a sedentary lifestyle - Physical Education, walks in fresh air;
- Avoid hypothermia;
- Proper nutrition is the rejection of fast food and other harmful foods, the inclusion of fresh fruits and vegetables in the daily diet, which contains vitamins and trace elements that are useful for the body;
- Avoid injuries and bruises of the genitals;
- rejection of uncontrolled drug administration;
- rejection of bad habits;
- hardening of the body, strengthening immunity;
- Prevention of frequent long -term superxcels without ejaculation;
- Regular sanitation of chronic infection outbreaks in the body;
- weight control, preventing the development of obesity;
- If the first suspicious symptoms appear, it is immediate to consult a doctor - this will reveal prostatitis at an early stage, which will greatly facilitate subsequent treatment and help to avoid the development of complications.