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

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 the development of the disease are:
- violation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- penetration of infection into the prostate gland;
- injuries of the external genitalia and pelvic organs;
- increased load on the muscles of the perineum;
- irregular sex life;
- urination delay;
- hormonal malfunctions;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- obesity;
- frequent hypothermia;
- bad habits;
- improper nutrition;
- reduction of immunity;
- the presence of foci of chronic infection in the body;
- constant stress, nervous overstrain;
- excessive sexual activity, interrupted sexual acts;
- inflammatory diseases of the urinary and digestive system;
- chronic constipation;
- SPPP.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The acute form of the disease begins to manifest itself clinically with a sharp increase in body temperature.The patient has chills, general weakness, pain in the muscles, joints, and lower back.
In the crotch, there is an uncharacteristic feeling of warmth and discomfort.It is possible to form a slight swelling due to an increase in the size of the prostate.The patient has constant urge to urinate, muddy urine.
When touching the perineum at the site of inflammation, pain occurs, which intensify when pressed on the prostate.As inflammation progresses, new symptoms appear.
A man feels pain in the external genital organs and lower back.Pain can be given to other parts of the body.The night diuresis becomes more frequent, during urination, the patient feels a burning sensation.
Signs of intoxication of the body are observed.In particularly severe cases, sepsis may begin.Such a condition requires immediate hospitalization and urgent treatment.
Chronic prostatitis in most cases proceeds asymptomatic.With exacerbations of the disease, symptoms such as pathological discharge from the urethra, the presence of blood in the seed fluid, and soreness during ejaculation is possible.
In addition, the appearance of aching pains in the area between the scrotum and the anus is possible.With prolonged prostatitis and lack of treatment, erectile dysfunction may develop.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The main methods of diagnosing the disease are:
- Assembly of the history, a patient survey (doctors are interested in when the symptoms such as rapid urination, lower back pain, perineum, what diseases were transferred in the past, whether there were surgery on the genitourinary organs and so on);
- Analysis of the reproductive function (whether the patient has morning and night erections, what is the average duration of sexual intercourse, whether there have been violations of the erection, pain during ejaculation, and so on);
- inspection of the genitals - determination of the correctness of their development, the presence of pathological discharge from the urethra, signs of inflammation;
- Palmo rectal examination - the doctor determines the degree of soreness and consistency of the prostate;
- An ultrasound of the prostate using a special sensor, which is introduced through the anus in the rectum of the patient is one of the most informative diagnostic methods, with which you can get the image of the prostate and clearly see all pathological changes;
- urine analysis (general, glass samples);
- blood test (general) - reveal signs of the inflammatory process in the body;
- taking the secret of the prostate, followed by its study under a microscope, confirms the inflammation of the prostate and reveal a violation of its function;
- taking a smear from the urethra, followed by microscopic examination - determine the composition of discharge from the urethra;
- The bacterial of the secret of the prostate and the urological smear on 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;
- PCR diagnostics-is carried out to identify STD;
- Prostate biopsy, followed by a study of the taken biological material under a microscope - is carried out to exclude prostate cancer.
Treatment of prostatitis
The bacterial form of the disease is treated with antibiotics.The patient is prescribed shock doses of antibacterial drugs.In acute prostatitis, treatment begins until the results of the tests begin, since urgent measures must be taken.
In the chronic form of the disease, the results of the tests are awaited, and on their basis the attending physician prescribes complex therapy.In addition to antibiotics, the reception of the NSAIDs for removing pain and inflammation is shown.
With non -bacterial chronic prostatitis, supportive treatment is indicated.The patient is prescribed immunomodulators that are strengthening drugs to stimulate immunity.Physiotherapy (ultrasound, electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, laser therapy and a number of other methods) showed good results in prostatitis treatment.
The above methods of treatment will only give a temporary result if a man does not radically change his lifestyle.It is necessary to normalize the mode of work and rest, get rid of bad habits, start eating right, play sports.It is very important to establish a regular sex life to avoid stagnation of the secret of the prostate.
Folk remedies for prostatitis
Prostatitis can be cured at home, for this there are many time -tested recipes of traditional medicine.This disease should be at the initial or chronic stage, with severe prostatitis without drug drugs or even surgical intervention, you can not do.
Folk remedies for prostatitis increase the body's resistance and relieve pain, they are allowed to combine with traditional methods of treatment.
With 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 and very affordable folk remedy for the treatment of this disease.Since these seeds contain a lot of zinc, which is necessary 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 for the body.
- aspen bark;
- celandine.Cleans the body from polyps, cysts, other neoplasms;
- chestnut.Improves blood circulation and outflow of blood from the prostate gland, enhances the production of testosterone, relieves inflammatory processes;
- Pine needles.Enhances inflammation and pain, soothes;
- burdock root.Contains a huge amount of trace elements useful for the human body, tannins, essential oils, protein, fatty acids, vitamins;
- honey.Establishes urination, relieves pain;
- hazel (bark, 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 for urination as an antiseptic and analgesic agent.
Method of preparation
- Take one tablespoon of leaves (or bark) of the bream and brew it in a glass of boiling water.Close tightly with a lid and wait half an hour.After strain and take 1/4 cup 4 times a day.
- With prostatitis, in addition to the bark of hazel, aspen bark also helps.Take it in an amount of 100 grams, grind a little and put it in a half-liter jar.Pour 200 grams of vodka on top, while the bark should be completely poured.Close the jar with a lid and put in a dark place for 2 weeks.After this period, strain the infusion.The infusion is drunk 3 times a day, diluting 20 drops of a quarter of a glass of liquid.Take it before meals.With daily use of this volume of infusion of aspen bark, it will be enough for 2-2.5 months.
- For the manufacture of rectal honey candles, you need to take 1 tsp.honey, 3 tbsp.flour, 1 egg.All components are mixed, candles form.
- Pine needles are used to prepare relaxing baths; for this, a concentrated infusion of pine needles is poured into a warm bath.In this case, the amount of water should cover the whole body.The duration of the reception is 20 minutes.
- Horse chestnut can be accepted as part of other fees or independently.To prepare a decoction, it is necessary to take the peel of two fruits and place in 500 ml of boiling water.Boil the potion for 2 hours, remove from heat, cover with a lid, leave to infuse.You can also add a few colors of chamomile pharmacy when cooking.
Method of application
To cure prostatitis yourself, you need to have a great desire and willpower.Any tool should be accepted systematically for a long time, often the treatment course lasts at least three weeks.Treatment at home always lasts longer than in a hospital, since soft action products are used for therapy.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies should be accompanied by moderate physical exertion.Gymnastics are shown: squats, lifting the legs, as well as long walks in the fresh air.Simple exercises prevent stagnation in the pelvic organs.
Prevention of prostatitis
The main measures of the prevention of the disease are:
- rejection of random sexual activity;
- Regular sex with a constant partner;
- the use of barrier contraception means during intercourse;
- compliance with intimate hygiene rules;
- rejection of a sedentary lifestyle - physical education, walks in the fresh air;
- avoidance of 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;
- avoidance of injuries and bruises of the genitals;
- rejection of uncontrolled administration of drugs;
- rejection of bad habits;
- hardening of the body, strengthening immunity;
- prevention of frequent long -term overexcels without ejaculation;
- regular sanitation of foci of chronic infection in the body;
- weight control, preventing the development of obesity;
- If the first suspicious symptoms appear, immediate seeing a doctor - this will reveal prostatitis at an early stage, which will greatly facilitate subsequent treatment and help to avoid the development of complications.