In men, prostatitis is an infectious or bacterial disease that can be acute or chronic.
According to statistics, this diagnosis is being made more and more often;it can be caused by hormonal imbalance, infections, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet or hereditary predisposition.
The disease requires long-term complex treatment, which can also be carried out at home.
Is it possible to cure prostatitis at home?
After 30 years, a man may encounter problems with the functioning of the prostate and need to find a way to treat prostatitis.
Experts categorically do not recommend this, as there is a high risk of complications and deterioration of the situation.
Prostate inflammation worries many representatives of the stronger sex.The lack of timely treatment not only causes discomfort to the patient, but can also cause more serious disorders.
For successful treatment, it is important to establish the correct diagnosis as soon as possible.Traditional recipes, manual massage or hardware manipulations can be quite effective, but all procedures must be performed with the knowledge and permission of the attending physician.
Contacting a proctologist in the acute stage helps to avoid the disease becoming chronic.
After deciding on the diagnosis, the doctor develops a treatment plan and discusses it with the patient.
Some manipulations are only possible under the supervision of specialists, while others can be performed by the patient independently or with the help of household members.
It is important to note that self-treatment of prostatitis at home, separately from the main conservative treatment, is highly undesirable.Advice from friends and reviews of medicines on the Internet not only do not help one hundred percent, they can even harm.
It is important to follow the rule - first the treatment regimen is determined, and only then the manipulations begin.
Some herbs may conflict with hormonal medications, antibiotics may interfere with hormone levels or digestion, requiring a special diet.
All these subtleties can only be taken into account by the attending physician.
Random treatment and trying all known recipes can only harm you.The result will be chronic prostatitis with possible complications: prostate adenoma or purulent abscess.
Home treatment methods:
How to get rid of prostatitis at home?You can do many manipulations at home, from pills and injections to water treatment and physical therapy.When starting new procedures, carefully monitor your well-being;if necessary, the attending physician modifies the therapeutic regimen.First aid for prostatitis is the use of traditional medicine and exercise.
Massage
Prostate massage helps to quickly cure prostatitis.Manual massage is very effective for chronic prostatitis.
It is not prescribed during exacerbations, but sessions can be continued in a state of remission.
At home, you can rub the lower back, buttocks and lower abdomen with even movements, avoiding excessive pressure.The procedure is performed in the morning, after defecation and before meals.The massage can be performed in 14 procedures per day, followed by a break.
Manual massage can be replaced by treating the lower body with a device equipped with a special vibration accessory.The procedure is prohibited in case of kidney disease and severe skin damage (inflammation, eczema, rash).
Internal prostate massage is very effective.This should be started under the supervision of a professional;self-massage is possible after training.
We carefully insert the finger into the anus, massaging the surface of the anus with very light, non-pressing movements.Self-massage should not be performed in case of severe swelling and difficulty urinating;it is better to entrust the procedure to a professional.
Therapeutic practice
One of the causes of prostatitis is a sedentary lifestyle.In order to prevent exacerbations and improve the general condition, it is necessary to increase physical activity, avoiding overload.
Going to the gym and sports games with a lot of jumping and the risk of injury should be avoided.But fast-paced walks, swimming and cycling can be seen.Gentle 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, help to improve the condition of patients and prevent new attacks.
Your daily routine should include morning exercises and short five-minute warm-ups to relieve stress on your prostate, bowels, and bladder.
A typical complex may consist of:
- pool rotations;
- bending forward, backward and sideways;
- body rotations;
- bringing and spreading the legs;
- swinging the legs to the side in different positions;
- breakouts, wrinkles and squats.
All exercises are performed at a relaxed pace, with controlled breathing and maximum amplitude.It is advisable to alternate the movements while standing, sitting on a chair or fitness ball, and lying down.Each movement is performed 8-10 times in 1 or 2 approaches.
Water treatments
- General and sitz baths, contrast showers and baths can relieve the patient's general condition.A warm bath perfectly soothes, relieves pain and relaxes the muscles.Baths made with decoctions or alcoholic tinctures of calendula, eucalyptus, sage, nettle and yarrow are useful.The water temperature should be comfortable;the whole body is immersed in the bath up to the area of the heart.The procedure lasts 7-10 minutes, the course is designed for 5-7 nights of bathing.
- Cool sitz baths can help reduce swelling and reduce pain.The procedure is indicated for exacerbation of the disease;the bath lasts no more than 5 minutes to avoid hypothermia.A contrast shower is useful for improving blood flow in the pelvic area.It consists of pouring with moderately cold and warm water.It is worth doing the procedure in the morning, it invigorates and strengthens the immune system.
- Thermal water procedures are recommended for patients suffering from prostatitis: hammam, Russian bath or sauna.
You should use aromatic oils or herbal infusions in the steam bath.Aromatherapy has a positive effect on the condition of the prostate gland.Try eucalyptus, sage, peppermint, lemongrass, 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.Bathing with a broom is prohibited during exacerbations. - Diet plays a very important role in the treatment of any kind of acute or chronic prostatitis.It is important that patients maintain a normal body weight and avoid overeating, which leads to obesity.Avoid fried foods, smoked foods, fast food and various snacks from the menu.
- In patients suffering from prostatitis, it is important to maintain the normal balance of microelements, to enrich the diet with zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium.We recommend that these ingredients be included 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 include at least 500 g of fresh, steamed or boiled vegetables.We prefer lycopene-rich tomatoes, all types of cabbage, which are a valuable source of fiber, and sodium-rich root vegetables.It is advisable to consume at least 250 g of fresh or baked fruit, 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 impair 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 preference to lean poultry and fish, the sea or fresh water.To improve digestion, whole grains 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.
A regimen may include medicated enemas and suppositories, applications and poultices, herbal decoctions, tinctures, balms, and teas.
They relieve inflammation, reduce swelling, strengthen the immune system and calm the body, so the body can fight the disease more effectively.
Freshly squeezed carrots and beets are useful for strengthening the body and restoring blood flow.Drink three times a day before meals.
Use herbal mixtures of valerian, peppermint, lemongrass, nettle, sage, chamomile, hawthorn fruit, sea buckthorn, rosehip to help calm.
The raw material is boiled with boiling water, cooled, filtered and drunk like traditional tea.
Homemade candles containing candied honey, potatoes, carrots or propolis will have a good softening effect.Roll it up by hand, put it in the fridge and put it in the anus before going to bed.
Before the procedure, it is recommended to perform an enema with chamomile decoction or potassium permanganate solution.
Applying mud can reduce pain and swelling.Warm herbal poultices, given in courses of 10-14 procedures, are effective.
What to do if prostatitis does not go away?
If the attacks of prostatitis become more frequent and the periods of remission become shorter, it is worth discussing the problem with your doctor.The patient is prescribed stronger hormone therapy, and in extreme cases the question of surgery may arise.
Indicates 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 gentle laparoscopic surgery may be prescribed.
If the suspicion of a malignant tumor is confirmed, a course of chemotherapy is prescribed after the 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 prostatitis, especially if you are not sure of the diagnosis.
To treat inflammation of the prostate, it is necessary to clearly check the correct diagnosis.
Home treatment for prostatitis can be multi-component, including drug therapy, traditional recipes, massage and hardware stimulation.
But it is worth starting with a visit to the doctor.
Home treatment should not be amateurish and uncontrolled;the compilation of the correct treatment plan should be entrusted to the treating proctologist.