Prostatitis in men is an infectious or bacterial disease, which can be acute or chronic.
According to statistics, this diagnosis is being made more and more often;The cause may be hormonal imbalance, infections, a sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition or hereditary predisposition.
The disease requires long-term complex treatment, which can be carried out at home.
Is it possible to cure prostatitis at home?
After 30 years, a man may encounter problems in the functioning of the prostate and will have to look for ways to treat prostatitis on his own.
Experts categorically do not recommend doing this, as there is a high risk of complications and worsening of the situation.
Inflammation of the prostate gland worries many representatives of the stronger sex.The lack of adequate treatment in time not only brings discomfort to the patient, but can also cause more serious disorders.
For the treatment to be successful, it is important to establish the correct diagnosis as soon as possible.Traditional prescriptions, manual massage or hardware 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 phase will help avoid the transition to a chronic disease.
After deciding 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 performed by the patient independently or with the help of family members.
It is important to remember that self-treatment of prostatitis at home, apart from the main conservative treatment, is very undesirable.Advice from friends and reviews of medicines 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 hormonal levels or digestion, requiring a special diet.
All these details can be considered only by the attending physician.
Random treatment and trying all known recipes can only bring harm.The result will be chronic prostatitis with possible complications: prostate adenoma or purulent abscess.
Treatment methods at home:
How to get rid of prostatitis at home?At home, you can perform a variety 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 therapeutic regimen.First aid for prostatitis is treatment using traditional medicine and exercise.
Massage
Prostate massage will help to heal prostatitis quickly.Manual massage is very effective for chronic prostatitis.
During exacerbations it is not recommended, but in a state of remission, sessions can be resumed.
At home, you can rub the lower back, buttocks and lower abdomen with even strokes, avoiding excessive pressure.The procedure is performed 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 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, self-massage is possible.
The finger is carefully inserted into the anus, the surface of the rectum is massaged with very light movements, without pressure.If there is severe swelling and difficulty urinating, self-massage should not be done;it is better to entrust the procedure to a specialist.
Therapeutic exercises
One of the reasons that causes prostatitis is a sedentary lifestyle.To prevent deterioration and improve the general condition, it is necessary to increase physical activity, avoiding overexertion.
Going to the gym and playing sports with lots of jumping and the risk of injury should be avoided.But brisk walking, swimming and cycling are indicated.Gentle forms of exercise such as qigong, tai chi or yoga are recommended for patients.
Tightening and breathing exercises, which have a great effect on the condition 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 back and forth and sideways;
- body rotations;
- joining and spreading the legs;
- side swings of the legs 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 fitness 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 shower perfectly soothes, relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.Baths with decoctions or alcohol solutions of calendula, eucalyptus, sage, nettle and yarrow are helpful.The water temperature should be comfortable;the whole body is immersed in the bath up to the heart area.The procedure lasts 7-10 minutes, the course is designed for 5-7 baths at night.
- Cold baths can help relieve swelling and reduce pain.The procedure is indicated for aggravation of the disease;the bath lasts no more than 5 minutes to avoid hypothermia.A contrast shower is useful to improve blood flow in the pelvic area.It consists of painting with moderately cold and hot water.It is better to do the procedure in the morning, it strengthens and strengthens the immune system.
- Patients with prostatitis are recommended to use thermal water procedures: hammam, Russian bath or sauna.
In the steam room you should use aromatic oils or herbal infusions.Aromatherapy has a positive effect on the condition of the prostate gland.Try eucalyptus, clary sage, peppermint, lemon balm, lemon and basil oils.While washing, intensively rub the perineum, buttocks, thighs and lower back with a washcloth, stimulating blood flow to the pelvic organs.During outbreaks, washing procedures with a broom are prohibited. - Diet plays a very important role in the treatment of acute or chronic prostatitis of any nature.It is important that patients maintain a normal weight, avoiding overeating, which leads to obesity.Eliminate fried foods, smoked foods, fast foods and various foods from the menu.
- For patients with prostatitis, it is important to maintain a normal balance of microelements, 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, pomegranate, seafood, seaweed, eggs.The daily diet should contain at least 500 g of fresh, boiled or boiled vegetables.Lycopene-rich tomatoes, all types of cabbage, which are a valuable source of fiber, and sodium-rich root vegetables are preferred.It is recommended to consume at least 250 g of fresh or ripe fruit per day, as well as red and black berries, which improve blood formation.
- Chronic prostatitis requires giving up bad habits.It is necessary to completely stop smoking.Nicotine and tobacco tar thin the walls of blood vessels and damage the 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 priority to lean poultry and fish, sea or fresh water.To improve digestion, whole-grain cereals and low-fat fermented milk 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, strengthen the immune system and calm, 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 sage, mint, lemon balm, nettle, sage, chamomile, hawthorn fruit, sea buckthorn, rose hip.
The raw material is boiled with boiling water, cooled, filtered and drunk like ordinary tea.
Homemade candles containing candied honey, potatoes, carrots or propolis will have a good softening 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 make an enema with chamomile decoction or potassium permanganate solution.
Mud applications can reduce pain and swelling.Warm herbal compresses, which are given in courses of 10-14 procedures, have a good effect.
What should you do if prostatitis does not go away?
If the attacks of prostatitis become more and more frequent and periods of remission shorten, it makes sense to discuss the problem with your doctor.The patient will be prescribed more powerful hormonal therapy, and in extreme cases the issue of surgery may arise.
Shown if:
- there is a risk of developing a malignant tumor;
- a purulent abscess appeared;
- persistent swelling compresses the urethra and bladder, preventing normal urine drainage.
Depending on the nature of the disease, classic resection 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.
Typically, the recovery period lasts several months and the patient's health is fully restored.
It is extremely undesirable to self-medicate prostatitis, especially if you are not completely sure of your diagnosis.
To treat 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 device stimulation.
But you should start with a visit to the doctor.
Treatment at home should not be amateurish and uncontrolled;the design of the appropriate regimen should be entrusted to the treating proctologist.