Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland (prostate). The prostate gland is an auxiliary part of the male reproductive organs. It is tucked neatly around the neck of the bladder, just below the body of that organ; the urethra, or urinary tube, passes through the prostate. Due to its location around the urethra, the prostate gland, when enlarged, blocks the flow of urine to a greater or lesser extent.
Prostate enlargement is quite common in men over the age of 35. A large number of men over the age of 50 have more or less pronounced ulceration of the part of the gland adjacent to the urethra. Many of the diseases of older men are actually only a consequence of diseases of the genitourinary system, the main one of which is inflammation of the prostate gland.
More prone to prostate enlargement are obese men with a large belly and men who lead a sedentary lifestyle, as they both disrupt blood circulation in the pelvic region; as a result, a pool of blood forms, which can cause an enlarged prostate.
As the gland enlarges, the amount of urine retained increases, which poisons the body over time.
Prostatitis occurs due to the introduction of an infection, most often from the urethra when it is inflamed, in particular with gonorrhea, urethritis, less often as a complication of common infections (tonsillitis, flu, tuberculosis). Predisposing factors - local hypothermia, especially sitting on damp ground, sexual dysfunction - sexual excesses, sedentary lifestyle. Since the patient, as a rule, pays little attention to these aspects of life, the disease progresses.
A satisfactory treatment of prostatitis is not yet known. Operations to remove the gland or part of it, injections to reduce the gland in many cases are unsatisfactory. It is necessary to eliminate the cause and, first of all, to change the lifestyle itself.
With all the skill of the surgeon, the operation is a slight relief. It does not rule out the causes of the disease, it does not restore health. Once enlarged, the prostate tends to enlarge again. Overeating, nervous arousal, overwork at work, sexual excesses, etc. contribute to its rapid increase. Tea, coffee, tobacco, alcohol and other stimulants have the same effect.
Acute and chronic prostatitis, symptoms
Symptoms of acute prostatitis, fever, frequent urination with pain, burning of the perineum, weakening of the pressure of the urine stream, pain in the rectum during defecation. At the stage of purulent inflammation, spontaneous opening of the abscess and the outflow of pus from the urethra or rectum are possible. The treatment is carried out by a doctor. In some cases, surgery is required. Untimely access to a doctor can lead to serious consequences: the spread of infection to surrounding organs and tissues, the occurrence of sepsis (blood poisoning), the transition of the disease to a chronic form, which can cause significant dysfunction of the genital organs - impotence, infertility.
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by a long course with periods of exacerbation and apparent recovery; manifested by burning in the urethra, perineum, poor discharge from the urethra at the end of the act of urination or defecation, increased fatigue, irritability. Avoid spicy foods and alcoholic drinks. During an exacerbation of prostatitis, sexual activity is excluded.
Regular bowel movements need to be monitored.
Physical activity is recommended for people who work primarily in a sitting position, including walking, playing sports - running, swimming, tennis, etc.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies is in no way inferior to modern medicine and can significantly improve the patient's condition. Below are the folk remedies available for the treatment of prostatitis, as well as folk methods and tips.
- Treatment of prostatitis with a red root decoction. 25 gr. crushed root pour 1 liter. boiling water, insist 1 hour in a thermos and drink as tea 3 times a day before meals, 1/3 cup. It can be consumed with honey and milk. This tea is the best in traditional prostatitis medicine. In addition, tea helps the body cope with many infectious diseases (ARVI, flu, sinusitis, etc. ) and simply tastes pleasant.
- Treatment with tincture (balm) from the red root. 50 g of dry raw materials insist on 450 ml of vodka at 30-40 degrees for 7-10 days in a dark place at room temperature. Then strain the tincture and the balm is ready for use, drink from 0, 5 tsp. up to 3 teaspoons 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals, to be added to a glass of herbal or green tea, in the evening 3 hours before bedtime. The course of treatment is from 1 to 3 months, after a 1-month break, the course can be repeated. It is recommended to conduct 2 to 4 courses per year.
- Prostatitis treatment with asparagus juice. Juice can be drunk as much as you drink it with pleasure, without forcing yourself. As a general rule, you need to drink at least 600ml per day for noticeable results.
- Treatment with your own urine. In the initial stage of the disease, when the prostate enlarges, compresses the ureter and prevents the outflow of urine, it may be recommended to take 0. 25 liters of urine in the morning. Then at the usual time there should be breakfast, but less abundant than before. Continue the treatment for at least one month.
- Treatment of chronic prostatitis with propolis. To prepare a propolis extract, 40 g of propolis must be evaporated in 200 ml of alcohol 969. Then take 0, 1 g of propolis extract and 2 g of cocoa butter. From this mixture, prepare suppositories that need to be injected into the rectum 1 time per day in the evening. The course of treatment is 2-3 times for 30 days with breaks of 1-2 months.
- A decoction of goose cinquefoil herb in milk. Considered a strong diuretic; require nephritis, urolithiasis, cystitis, prostatitis.
- parsley, seeds
- The seeds are ground into a powder. Pour four teaspoons of powder with 1 cup of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes, cool, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 4-6 times a day.
- Cold brewed infusion Soak a teaspoon of seeds in 1 glass of water for 8 hours. Drink 1/4 cup 4 times a day. Take with inflammation of the prostate gland.
- Fasting treatment
- With obesity and prostate enlargement, fasting is recommended. But fasting only provides temporary relief if no lifestyle changes are made. A short fast is certainly not enough to significantly reduce the size of the prostate. During fasting, urination is facilitated and some discomfort is removed.
- In the early stage of prostatitis, a day or two of fasting is usually enough to restore normal urine flow. This procedure can be repeated from time to time as needed. If the lifestyle remains the same, fasting brings little relief.
- Recipes from Vanga's dictionary
- "Finely grind the charcoal from the burnt lime, brew it like coffee and drink it for 7 days in a row. "
- Potentilla erectus tincture - 10 ml, cinchona complex tincture - 10 ml, soapwort tincture - 10 ml, mistletoe tincture - 20 ml. Take with an increase in the size of the prostate, 30 - 50 drops 3 times a day.
The constant use of animal proteins overloads the kidneys and other excretory organs, causing less and less uric acid to be expelled from the body and, consequently, more absorption by the muscles. This condition is one of the causes of prostate disease. In this case, asparagus juice helps well along with carrot, beet and cucumber juices.
How can you reduce the risk of prostatitis?
The risk of prostatitis can be reduced with the help of burdock root by including it in the diet. Prostatitis - no matter if acute or chronic - can drastically reduce any man's quality of life. However, the risk of disease can be reduced. To do this, include burdock root in your diet. Contains essential oils, vitamins, inulin, tannins, proteins, fatty acids and more than a dozen different trace elements. A plant with such a set is able to fight many ailments, including prostatitis.
To maximize the benefits, the root must be properly harvested. This should be done in the fall away from busy highways, landfills, railways. The underground part must be excavated, washed and, wrapped in a plastic bag, placed in the refrigerator. There it can be stored for a long time. The application is not difficult: the root should be grated and added to first, second or salads.