Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland (prostate). The prostate gland is an accessory part of the male reproductive organ. It is tucked neatly into the neck of the bladder, just below the body of the organ; the urethra, or urinary tube, through the prostate. Due to its location around the urethra, the prostate gland, when enlarged, restricts the flow of urine to a greater or lesser extent.
Prostate enlargement is quite common in men over the age of 35. Most men over the age of 50 have more or less noticeable ulcers on the part of the gland adjacent to the urethra. Most of the diseases of older men are actually just the result of diseases of the genitourinary system, the main one being inflammation of the prostate gland.
More prone to prostate enlargement are obese men with large bellies and men who lead an inactive lifestyle, as both disrupt blood circulation in the pelvic area; as a result, blood clots form, which can cause prostate enlargement.
As the gland enlarges, the amount of urine retained increases, which poisons the body over time.
Prostatitis occurs due to the introduction of infection, most often from the urethra when it is inflamed, especially with gonorrhea, urethritis, less often as a complication of common infections (tonsillitis, influenza, tuberculosis). Predisposing factors - local hypothermia, especially sitting on damp ground, sexual dysfunction - sexual excess, inactive lifestyle. Since the patient, as a rule, pays little attention to this aspect of life, the disease develops.
A satisfactory treatment for prostatitis is not yet known. An operation to remove the gland or part of it, an injection to reduce the gland in many cases is 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 was a little relief. It does not exclude the cause of disease, does not restore health. Once enlarged, the prostate tends to grow again. Overeating, nervous excitement, overwork at work, sexual excesses, etc. contributed 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 urine flow, pain in the rectum during defecation. In the stage of purulent inflammation, spontaneous opening of the abscess and outflow of pus from the urethra or rectum is possible. Treatment is carried out by a doctor. In some cases, surgery is required. Quick access to a doctor can lead to serious consequences - the spread of infection to the 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 clear periods of exacerbation and recovery; indicated by burning in the urethra, in the perineum, a slight discharge from the urethra at the end of urination or large bowel movement, increased fatigue, irritability. Avoid spicy food and alcoholic beverages. During the exacerbation of prostatitis, sexual activity is excluded.
It is necessary to monitor frequent bowel movements.
Physical activity is recommended for people who work mainly in a sitting position, including walking, playing sports - running, swimming, playing tennis, etc.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies is not inferior to modern medicine at all, and can significantly improve the patient's condition. Below are folk remedies available for the treatment of prostatitis, as well as folk methods and tips.
- Treatment of prostatitis with red root decoction. 25 gr. crushed roots pour 1 liter. boiling water, insist 1 hour in a thermos and drink as tea 3 times a day before meals, 1/3 cup. Can be eaten with honey and milk. This tea is the best traditional remedy for prostatitis. Also, tea helps the body cope with many infectious diseases (ARVI, influenza, sinusitis, etc. ), and it just has a pleasant taste.
- Treatment with tincture (balm) of red root. 50 g of dry raw material insist 450 ml of vodka 30-40 degrees for 7-10 days in a dark place at room temperature. Then filter the color, and the balm is ready to use, drink from 0. 5 teaspoons. up to 3 teaspoons 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals, adding a glass of herbs or green tea, in the evening 3 hours before bed. The course of treatment is from 1 to 3 months, after a break of 1 month, the course can be repeated. It is recommended to conduct from 2 to 4 courses per year.
- Treatment for prostatitis with asparagus juice. Juice can be drunk just as it is drunk with pleasure, without forcing yourself. As a general rule, you need to drink at least 600 ml a day to get noticeable results.
- Treatment with own urine. In the early stages of the disease, when the prostate enlarges, compresses the ureter and prevents the outflow of urine, it can be recommended to take 0. 25 liters of your urine in the morning. Then at the usual time there should be breakfast, but less than before. Continue treatment for at least a month.
- Treatment of chronic prostatitis with propolis. To prepare propolis extract, 40 g of propolis should be evaporated in 200 ml of 969 alcohol. Then take 0. 1 g of propolis extract and 2 g of cocoa butter. From this mixture, prepare a suppository that must be injected into the rectum 1 time a day in the evening. The course of treatment is 2-3 times for 30 days with a break of 1-2 months.
- A decoction of goose cinquefoil herbs in milk. Considered a strong diuretic; apply for 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, filter. Take 1 tablespoon 4-6 times a day.
- Infusion prepared cold Steep 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 lifestyle changes are not made. A short fast is certainly not enough to significantly reduce the size of the prostate. When fasting, urination is facilitated and some discomfort is removed.
- In the early stages 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 unchanged, fasting brings some relief.
- Recipes from Vanga's dictionary
- "Finely grind charcoal from burnt linden, brew like coffee, and drink 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 increased prostate size, 30 - 50 drops 3 times a day.
The constant consumption of animal protein burdens the kidneys and other excretory organs, resulting in less and less uric acid being removed from the body and, therefore, more of it being absorbed 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 juice.
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 - whether 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. It contains essential oils, vitamins, inulin, tannins, proteins, fatty acids and more than a dozen different trace elements. Plants with such a set are able to fight many diseases, including prostatitis.
To maximize the benefits, the root must be harvested properly. This should be done in the fall away from busy highways, landfills, trains. The underground part should be dug up, 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 the first, second or salad course.