The prostate gland is an important organ that often becomes inflamed. The reason for this is an unhealthy lifestyle, infections, bacteria, lack of sex, and lack of exercise. You can cope with prostatitis at home. The main thing is to choose the right treatment method and strictly follow the doctors’ recommendations.
When to think about therapy
Prostatitis comes in different types depending on the cause of the inflammatory process. When pathogenic microorganisms enter the gland tissue, a bacterial type of pathology appears, and with regular stagnation of prostate secretion, a stagnant type appears. The signs of both types are the same. They develop quite quickly and have a pronounced clinical picture.
Symptoms of the disease:
- discomfort, pain in the groin, perineum, radiating to the scrotum, lower back and lower abdomen;
- increased urge to urinate;
- change in the amount of urine excreted;
- impaired potency – premature ejaculation, weak erection;
- pain during ejaculation;
- impurities of blood or pus in the seminal fluid;
- discharge from the urethra;
- intermittent stream of urine;
- pain, burning during urination;
- general weakness;
- increase in body temperature.
Important!
It is important not to miss the first symptoms of the disease. Early treatment gives a better chance of a full recovery. If chronic prostatitis develops, therapy will be long and laborious.
Methods for treating prostatitis at home
You can cope with prostatitis at home with the help of:
- medicines;
- traditional medicine;
- physical exercise;
- additional procedures.
Each method requires strict adherence to the doctor’s recommendations and a careful approach so as not to aggravate the situation.
Medicines for prostatitis approved for self-use
The choice of drugs for drug therapy depends on the cause of the disease. If prostatitis is bacterial in nature, then you cannot do without broad-spectrum antibiotics and antimicrobial agents. In case of congestive pathology, medications are selected aimed at combating inflammation, normalizing blood circulation, and stimulating the emptying of the contents of the prostate gland.
The most common groups of drugs that successfully treat prostatitis:
- Antibiotics.More often drugs from the group of fluoroquinolones are prescribed. So that the doctor can select the appropriate drug, a culture is taken from the patient’s urethra in the hospital. In the laboratory, a test is carried out to determine the sensitivity of the identified pathogenic microflora to various types of antibiotics, and only then a medicine is prescribed;
- Alpha adrenergic blockers.They relax the smooth muscles around the prostate and urethral canal, making urination easier and reducing pressure on the gland. This helps relieve pain and discomfort;
- Painkillers.During the period of exacerbation of the pathology, the patient experiences severe pain, so it is necessary to eliminate it in order to alleviate the condition.
- Muscle relaxants.Relaxes the muscles in the perineal area. This reduces pressure on internal organs, including the prostate gland;
- Hormones.Prescribed for the prevention of pathological proliferation of prostate tissue with increased production of testosterone in a man’s body;
- Herbal medicines.They are used in the initial stages of the disease or as part of complex therapy to enhance the effect of basic medications. Products made from natural extracts, extracts from plants, herbs, roots, seeds help improve blood circulation, relieve inflammation and swelling;
- Vitamin and mineral complexes.Necessary for increasing immunity and the body's natural resistance.
Treatment at home with folk remedies
Alternative medicine offers many remedies that can be an addition to a set of medications or even replace them. The most effective ones are listed below:
- Peel and chop 6 large cloves of garlic to a paste. Pour 1 liter of boiling water, cover with a lid. The container in which the medicinal infusion is prepared must be wrapped in a warm towel to maintain the temperature. It's better to cook at night. In the morning, strain the product through a sieve. Drink 100 ml twice;
- Collect two large bunches of onion peels. Rinse it well under running water. Place in a saucepan with 1 liter of water. Boil over low heat for 5-10 minutes. After this, cover with a lid and let cool. Discard the husks and filter the broth so that no small particles remain. Take 1 tbsp. l. in the morning and in the evening;
- For prostatitis in the early stages, baths are useful. You need to dissolve 2 tbsp in three liters of hot water. l. natural birch tar. Next, the water should be poured into a bucket, sit on it and steam the perineal area for 10-15 minutes;
- 2 tbsp. l. Pour 0. 5 liters of boiling water over the dried fireweed plant. Cover the container with a lid and a towel. Leave for 2 hours. After filtration, you need to take a decoction of 100 ml three times a day before meals;
Important!
Treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland is a complex undertaking. It includes not only taking medications or traditional medicine, but also regular exercise, a balanced diet, and self-massage.
- Crush 3 cloves of garlic through a special press. Mix with a glass of cow's milk. Boil over low heat, hold for a couple of minutes and turn off. After the broth has cooled, filter it. Drink 1 tbsp. l. three times a day;
- Pumpkin seeds effectively fight the manifestations of prostatitis. It is recommended to eat them raw, one meal per day. They contain a lot of zinc, which has a beneficial effect on men's health;
- Brew 1 tbsp in a glass of boiling water. l. dried hazelnut leaves or bark. You need to infuse the decoction for 2 hours under a closed lid in a warm place. Next, you need to strain it and divide it into four doses (about 50 ml each). Every day a new infusion is prepared.
If the remedies presented above did not help solve the problem, then you can be cured with medications prepared according to the following recipes:
- Peel 0. 5 kg of garlic, cut into several pieces, pour in 0. 5 liters of high-quality vodka. Place the closed container in a cool place for 21 days. Take 25 drops of tincture with a small amount of water. This recipe helps not only to cure inflammation of the prostate, but also to cleanse the walls of blood vessels from cholesterol deposits and improve immunity;
- Pass 500 g of dried and peeled pumpkin seeds through a meat grinder. Mix the resulting mass with natural liquid honey. Form small hazelnut-sized balls and store in the refrigerator. Eat 5-7 pieces daily. This remedy is contraindicated for patients with diabetes;
- Chop the parsley root. 2 tbsp. l. pour a glass of boiling water. After an hour, filter. Take 100 ml twice a day;
- To prepare an effective home remedy for prostatitis, you will need 5 medium lemons with peel, 5 large heads of garlic, and a glass of honey. Grind all ingredients in a meat grinder and mix with honey. Place in a dark place for a week. Use 1 tsp. after every meal. The course of treatment lasts until the mixture is completely finished. This recipe will help cure prostatitis and other inflammatory diseases. Additionally, the product fights bacterial infection, improves immunity, eliminates swelling of tissues and improves their blood supply;
- 1 tbsp. l. Pour 800 ml of boiling water over dried wormwood leaves. Leave for 1 hour. The decoction is used for urethral douching and microenemas. Immediately before the procedure, the solution must be heated to a temperature of 38-40 degrees. You will also need a small rubber bulb or syringe. 50 ml of liquid is collected and injected with a sharp movement into the rectum and urethra. It is important to use new syringes for each procedure to avoid infection;
- To enhance the therapeutic effect of drugs, dried wormwood leaves are crushed in a blender to a powdery state. The raw material is eaten every morning, a pinch, washed down with warm boiled water;
- You can puree 6-8 cloves of garlic and place it in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour a glass of vegetable oil (sunflower or olive). Place in a cool place for 7 days. Garlic oil is stored in the refrigerator. Take it 1 tsp. with the same amount of fresh lemon juice. The course of therapy is 30 days. This remedy is effective for preventive purposes when there is a tendency to stagnation of prostate secretions.
Important!
Self-medication can aggravate the disease and cause complications. Therefore, before starting to use traditional medicine at home, you must undergo an examination and consult with a urologist.
For chronic, acute or advanced forms of prostatitis, traditional healers recommend:
- Pour 50 g of dried medicinal calendula inflorescences into a liter of boiling water. Leave for 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve. Heat another 3 liters of water to 38-40 degrees. Pour everything into a bowl. Take a bath for 15 minutes. Throughout the procedure, it is necessary to maintain the temperature of the liquid at about 40 degrees. Chamomile, St. John's wort, wormwood, pine needles, and sage are also used to prepare therapeutic decoctions. Such baths have an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect, increase blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- Pour 100 g of dried celandine into 1 liter of water and place on low heat for 10-15 minutes. After complete cooling, you need to strain the solution through a piece of cotton cloth. Add a glass of natural honey. Take 1 tbsp. l. in the morning and in the evening. Celandine helps get rid of prostatitis and other inflammations in the body, has an antibacterial effect;
- Another method of treating prostatitis is homemade suppositories. They are prepared from 1 tsp. honey, raw chicken egg, 3-5 tbsp. l. flour. All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed to form a tight dough. Candles are made from it, approximately 2-3 centimeters long and as thick as a little finger. The product is stored in the refrigerator. In the morning and evening you need to insert one piece into the anus. Treatment is required for 30 days. After the same break, it is better to repeat the course to consolidate the result and prevent subsequent relapses;
- Fresh vegetable juices will help boost immunity and strengthen the body’s ability to independently fight inflammation. Microelements found in beets, carrots, asparagus, and cucumber are important for men's health. You can mix them or drink one-component fresh juice. You need to consume up to 0. 5 liters per day. Treatment takes 10-14 days. Beetroot juice must be allowed to sit before consumption so that harmful substances are released;
- Grind 1 cup of black elderberries in a meat grinder. Filter through several layers of gauze and squeeze out the cake. Take 1 tbsp of juice in the morning before breakfast. l. ;
- Pour 20 g of dried and crushed ginseng root into 200 ml of medical 70% alcohol. Leave for a week in a dark place. After straining, take 25 drops, diluting with water once a day, preferably in the morning, as the tincture has a powerful tonic effect. Its regular use normalizes blood circulation in the pelvic organs, relieves swelling, gives a surge of strength and energy, and helps to get rid of the disease forever;
- Peel 200 g of mature fleshy aloe leaves, mix the pulp with a glass of natural honey and 200 ml of red wine. Leave for a week, stirring occasionally. Take 3-4 times a day, 1 tbsp. l. for a month. Aloe in combination with honey increases the body's protective functions, fights inflammation, swelling, and saturates the body with essential vitamins and minerals.
Self-massage
One of the effective methods of treating prostatitis, especially stagnant prostatitis, is massage. It comes in two types - rectal and external. The first is carried out through the anus, the second - externally, in the perineal area.
In order for a man to carry out such a procedure himself, he will need a special device - a rectal massager. It is inserted into the anus and the prostate gland is massaged with careful movements.
The devices differ in the type of impact - magnetic, sending electrical impulses, vibration and laser. You can purchase them at specialized pharmacies or medical equipment stores.
Important!
The therapeutic effect of massage is achieved by improving tissue blood circulation, stimulating the outflow of prostate secretions, and completely emptying the gland. The swelling gradually subsides and urination becomes painless.
The external method is not as effective because it does not directly affect the gland. But it is possible to do it yourself without any equipment. With clean hands, massage the area between the scrotum and anus using pressure movements for 5 minutes. This should be done 2-3 times a day.
Contraindications to massage:
- the presence of hard stones in the prostate cavity;
- malignant neoplasms;
- stage of exacerbation of prostatitis;
- severe pain during the procedure.
Prostate massage should be carried out very carefully so as not to damage the delicate tissues of the prostate with careless movements.
Physical education against inflammation of the prostate gland
A set of exercises to combat prostatitis:
- Lie on a hard surface with your back. Wrap your arms around your bent legs so that your knees are near your head. Stay like this for 2-3 minutes. Over time, it is necessary to increase the execution time to 20 minutes;
- Lie on your stomach, arms extended forward, legs straight and tense. Lift your feet off the floor as much as possible. Perform 10-15 such exercises. Gradually increase up to 30-50 times;
- Properly performed squats very well increase blood flow in the prostate and pelvic area. They must be deep. You need to perform from 20 to 50 squats, 2-3 approaches every five minutes;
- Sit on the floor, legs straight, buttocks tense. When moving your legs, you need to "walk" back and forth in this way;
- Standing, hands on your belt, rotate your pelvis first in one direction, then in the other 15 times.
It is recommended to perform gymnastics in the morning after waking up. During the night, the prostate secretion stagnates and becomes a good breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria.
Microclysters
The procedure is carried out to ensure rapid penetration of beneficial substances into the prostate tissue. Doctors prescribe various medications or herbal decoctions for this.
Execution rules:
- Hands and utensils must be washed. It is better to boil the rubber bulb for 10 minutes;
- The temperature of the solutions should be comfortable - 37-38 degrees;
- To carry out a microenema, about 50 ml of medicinal decoction is needed;
- Before the procedure, you need to cleanse the intestines using a cleansing enema;
- In the bath, lie on your back with your legs bent at the knees and pressed to your stomach;
- Lubricate the tip with Vaseline or vegetable oil;
- Gently insert into the anal passage;
- Squeeze out the contents of the microenema and remain in this position for 10-15 minutes;
- After the procedure, wash the pear and boil it.
It is important to proceed carefully so as not to damage the sphincter and rectum.
Dietary nutrition as an additional way to combat prostatitis
To completely recover from prostatitis and prevent its relapse, you must adhere to the principles of proper nutrition. It is recommended to exclude from the daily diet foods that contribute to obesity, fluid stagnation, constipation or gases in the intestines.
It is also important to fill the menu with fresh vegetables, fruits, and products that contain a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and organic acids. This comprehensive approach will help speed up recovery.
What not to eat during treatment:
- Caffeine-containing products - coffee, strong tea, chocolate;
- Fatty meat - pork, lamb;
- Legumes cause increased gas formation. Because of this, the intestines compress the prostate;
- Salt. It must be limited so as not to cause swelling of the soft tissues, as it retains fluid in the body;
- Alcohol.
Important!
Another piece of advice from doctors is to drink enough water. Dehydration leads to the fact that the secretion thickens, it is difficult for it to leave the prostate gland, and stagnation forms.
Prevention of relapse
It is not enough to cure prostatitis. It is also necessary to prevent such a disease from reoccurring. Judging by medical statistics, in 60% of cases a man experiences repeated inflammation.
You can forget about prostatitis forever by adhering to basic preventive measures:
- Timely detection of any diseases of the body;
- Weight control. Excess body weight contributes to stagnation of prostate secretions;
- Regular, protected sex life;
- Active recreation - walking in the fresh air, swimming in the pool, skiing, cycling;
- Proper nutrition;
- Performing light exercise;
- Limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes.