Alternative medicine recipes are still actively used to treat various health problems.In the early stages of prostatitis, using home remedies is sufficient.But if the moment is missed and the problem is already aggravated by associated complications, it will be necessary to use pharmacological medications.
Classification and main symptoms
Prostatitis is the development of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland.The main source of pathology is a violation of the blood supply to the pelvic muscles and tissues or their infection.
The main symptoms that help identify the disease:
- Frequent urge to urinate.
- Cutting pain when going to the bathroom or ejaculating.
- Small purulent inclusions contained in urine.
- Erectile dysfunction (impotence).
The acute form is accompanied by signs of an inflammatory process in the body: lethargy and general weakness, hyperthermia, headaches.
The disease has a specific classification:
- Acute form of bacterial prostatitis.
- Chronic form of bacterial disease.
- Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis.
- Inflammatory prostatitis, asymptomatic.
In turn, non-bacterial damage is divided into 2 categories - inflammatory and non-inflammatory.
In the early stages of the disease, symptoms are subtle and short-lived, but if measures are not taken to treat prostatitis and prevent it, symptoms become increasingly severe, with intense pain and frequent erectile dysfunction.
You can confirm or refute suspicions about a prostate problem by contacting a doctor (urologist), who will perform a series of diagnostic tests, offer to answer several test questions, prescribe treatment if necessary, and educate on prevention methods.
Causes of the disease
The prerequisites for the development of prostatitis are different and depend on the lifestyle.Men at a young age often notice erectile dysfunction after stress, for example during a university session or problems at work.
A large percentage of patients diagnosed with prostatitis are overweight, which contributes to poor circulation in the pelvic region.There is blood stagnation, an increase in the size of the prostate gland.The declared processes, as a rule, contribute to the formation of inflammation in surrounding tissues and organs.
Last but not least is the development of prostatitis due to damage to the pelvic organs.In case of damage, a partial or complete interruption of the blood supply occurs (vascular ruptures, pinching).Insufficient level of physical activity (sedentary work of drivers, office workers) leads to blood stagnation and disruption of the organs and tissues of the pelvis.
Inflammatory processes from surrounding organs and tissues, for example, in the rectum, spread to the prostate gland.Prostatitis develops as a complication of frequent exacerbations of genitourinary infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
Home therapy
Alternative medicine has an impressive list of recipes in its arsenal.Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies should be comprehensive, since the reasons for its development are varied.The course should include soothing herbal preparations, anti-inflammatory herbal preparations and, of course, products that increase potency.
One of the most effective methods for improving blood circulation in the pelvic area is the local use of leeches, but not all patients take this measure.In the initial stages of pathology, some recipes can independently solve the male problem of prostatitis, while others play the role of an auxiliary method of treatment against the background of the main drug therapy.
Essential oils and preparations from a variety of plant materials are used as herbal medicines: hemlock, hazelnut, pear, celandine, chestnut, Kalanchoe and others.
Onion peel
A decoction of onion skins is successfully used to treat prostatitis in men.Preparation is not difficult: the raw materials must be washed, placed in a pan and filled with water.Boil for 5 minutes and leave for an hour.The resulting broth must be filtered and consumed three times a day, half a teaspoon.
Garlic
The medicine is prepared as follows:
- Peel 5 medium cloves of garlic and chop them.
- Pour the resulting pulp with boiling water (half a liter).
- Leave overnight.
- Be sure to strain the infusion before drinking.
- You should drink a quarter cup before breakfast and dinner.
This medicine takes effect after 4–5 days.In this case, the course of treatment should not be interrupted;It should last about a month.
The positive effect of garlic on prostatitis is not due to its effect on potency, but to its ability to cleanse blood vessels.It is thanks to this that blood flow to all organs and tissues of the pelvis improves.
tar
Tar collected from birch trees is known in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.For prostatitis, the substance can be used as a rectal mixture and tar water.
The rectal mixture is prepared as follows: the raw materials need to be warmed up a little and a few drops of propolis tincture added.A small amount of the resulting composition is injected into the anus at night.Treatment requires about 2 months.
To prepare tar water, you need to dissolve birch tar in water in a ratio of 1:8.This solution is brought to a boil and boiled for 5 minutes.The medicine must be infused in a tightly closed bottle in a dark place (2 days).During this time, a foam forms on the surface of the tar water, which must be removed, and the contents of the jar must be poured into another storage container.
You need to drink half a glass of water half an hour before meals.The duration of treatment is only 10 days, so it is recommended to take a break of the same duration and repeat the treatment.After that, after 20 days, drink water again for ten days.If it is necessary to return to the medication, this can only be done after one year.
Aspen Bark
Dried and shredded aspen bark should be placed in a liter pan to fill 1 third.Top up with water.In this form, the mixture is infused for 2 weeks.You need to take strained medicinal infusion of 1 tbsp.I.three times a day.As the composition is very bitter, you can try sweetening it with honey.
Honey and aloe
A mixture of honey, aloe vera and red wine is used as a remedy for prostatitis.In equal quantities, you need to take juice from aloe vera leaves and honey (for example, 500 g each) and add a bottle of dry red wine.Leave for 5 days in a dark place.The resulting medicine is taken for a month, 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.After a week, the course of treatment can be repeated.
Ginseng
Ginseng is famous for its rejuvenating properties, which affect the entire body, including the prostate.The tincture can be purchased at the pharmacy or prepared at home.For 1 part of ginseng leaves or root there are 10 parts of 50% alcohol.To treat prostatitis, you should take 20 drops once a day.But this remedy also has contraindications.It is better not to use it if you are prone to insomnia and high blood pressure.
Herbal infusions
In folk medicine, there are several very effective herbal remedies:
- The most effective herbal recipe for treating prostatitis is a collection of nettle, birch, lingonberry, horsetail, sage, cinquefoil and wormwood leaves.Plant materials should be mixed in equal amounts and boiled in water for 15 minutes.Leave for 2-3 hours.You need to drink the infusion three times a day after meals, a quarter of a glass.
- Other herbal collections are not inferior in their positive properties: birch buds, milk thistle, calamus root, celandine, mantle, chamomile, field ivy, flax seeds, wheatgrass, hawthorn berries.The method of preparation and dosage of use are similar to the first recipe.Lemon is added to the tea for flavor.
In addition to all the herbal medicines listed, prostatitis treatment at home is also carried out using special devices (massagers) with a magnetic, vibrating or electrical effect.
Pine baths
As an additional remedy for prostatitis during the main therapy, it is recommended to take pine baths.This collection for water procedures is available in pharmacies.According to the instructions on the label, it is necessary to bring a certain amount of dry raw material to a boil and place the concentrated solution in a bathtub filled with warm water.There must be enough liquid to fit in it.This procedure must be carried out every night before going to sleep until the water cools down (15 minutes).There is no need to take a cold shower: this leads to excessive hypothermia.
Exercise
Physical activity is extremely beneficial for a sedentary lifestyle.Sitting in the office for 8 hours, even in a comfortable chair, disrupts the blood supply to the pelvis, which leads to stagnation.Specially selected sets of exercises accelerate the blood and improve blood supply to tissues and organs.It should be noted that playing sports will not have a positive effect on bacterial prostatitis.
A set of special exercises has been developed to combat the problem in question:
- Squats – 100 times a day.They must be deep.If your physical fitness does not allow you to do so many repetitions, you can divide it into several approaches.The next day, out of habit, the leg muscles may hurt.At first, just do squats every other day and, over time, when your muscles become stronger, you should increase the load.
- “Scissors” sitting on the floor – 20 times.The same exercise lying face down – also 20 times.
- “Kalachik” - lying on your back, you need to pull your knees as tightly as possible to your chest and grab them with your arms.Remain in this state for 20 minutes.At the same time, swaying is allowed, which has a good effect on posture and spine.
- Self-massage of the perineum can also be classified as a physical effect on the pelvic organs.Regular massage helps eliminate congestion and improve blood circulation.
This set of exercises can not only help eliminate prostatitis, but is also a good method to prevent its development.
Conservative medication treatment
After carrying out the diagnosis and confirming the diagnosis, drug therapy is prescribed, consisting of several categories of drugs:
- Anti-bacterial.
- Muscle relaxants.
- Alpha blockers.
- Immunomodulators.
- Hormonal.
- Rectal suppositories.
Antibiotics of a certain action are prescribed, which tend to accumulate in the prostate and have an antibacterial effect on its tissues.Muscle relaxants help relax the muscles in the pelvic area, which may become tense during an exacerbation of prostatitis.
The combination of treatment with pharmacological drugs with traditional medicine recipes and an additional course of physiotherapy allows you to successfully combat prostatitis.It is strictly not recommended to delay treatment, as one of the most dangerous complications of the pathology in question is prostate cancer.
Prevention
Taking care of prevention is easy: you need to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.The main methods of preventive measures include:
- elimination of cases of hypothermia;
- sufficient physical activity - morning exercises, frequent walks;
- wear loose and not tight clothing;
- limit the consumption of spicy, fried foods and introduce foods rich in vitamins and minerals (celery, parsley and others);
- give up alcohol and smoking;
- complete rest;
- normal (regular) sex life;
- avoid cases of withdrawal;
- vitamin and mineral courses;
- maintain personal hygiene.
You can also use herbal medicines to prevent prostatitis, and herbal remedies and baths not only help cure the disease but can also prevent its development.