Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland (prostate). The prostate is an auxiliary organ of the male reproductive system. It is neatly tucked around the neck of the bladder, just below the body of that organ; The urethra or urethra runs through the prostate. Due to its location around the urethra, the prostate more or less blocks the flow of urine when it enlarges.
Enlarged prostate is fairly common in men over the age of 35. A large number of men over 50 years of age 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 just a consequence of diseases of the genitourinary system, the primary inflammation of which is the prostate.
More prone to prostate enlargement are obese men with a big belly and men who lead a sedentary lifestyle, as both interfere with blood flow in the pelvic area; As a result, blood congestion forms, which can cause an enlarged prostate.
As the gland enlarges, the amount of urine retained increases, poisoning the body over time.
Prostatitis occurs due to the introduction of an 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 excesses, sedentary lifestyle. As the patient usually 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 size of the gland are unsatisfactory in many cases. It is necessary to eliminate the cause and, most importantly, to change the lifestyle itself.
With all the skill of the surgeon, the operation is a slight relief. It does not exclude the causes of the disease, does not restore health. Once enlarged, the prostate tends to enlarge again. Overeating, nervous excitement, overwork at work, sexual excesses, etc. contribute to its rapid increase. Tea, coffee, tobacco, alcohol and other stimulants have the same effect.
Prostatitis acute and chronic, symptoms
Symptoms of acute prostatitis, fever, frequent urination with pain, burning sensation in the perineum, weakening of the pressure of the stream of urine, pain in the rectum during defecation. At the stage of purulent inflammation, spontaneous opening of the abscess and outflow of pus from the urethra or rectum are possible. The treatment is carried out by a doctor. In some cases, surgery is required. An untimely visit to the 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 into a chronic form, which can lead to significant dysfunction of the genital organs - impotence, infertility.
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by a long course with periods of exacerbation and obvious recovery; manifested by burning in the urethra, in the perineum, scanty discharge from the urethra at the end of urination or defecation, increased fatigue, irritability. Avoid spicy foods and alcoholic beverages. During an exacerbation of prostatitis, sexual activity is excluded.
It is necessary to monitor regular bowel movements.
Physical activity is recommended for people who do mainly sedentary work, including walking, playing sports - running, swimming, playing 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 available folk remedies for treating prostatitis, as well as folk methods and tips.
- Treatment of prostatitis with a decoction of red root. 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. Can be consumed with honey and milk. This tea is the best of traditional medicine 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) from the red root. 50 g of dry raw materials insist 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 teaspoons2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals with 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 break of 1 month the course can be repeated. It is recommended to conduct 2 to 4 courses per year.
- Treatment of prostatitis with asparagus juice. Juice can be drunk as much as one likes to drink without forcing oneself. Typically, you need to drink at least 600ml per day to see noticeable results.
- Treatment with own urine. In the early stages of the disease, when the prostate is enlarged, compressing the ureter and preventing urine outflow, it may be advisable to drink 0. 25 liters of urine in the morning. Then there should be breakfast at the usual time, but less plentiful than before. Continue treatment for at least a month.
- Treatment of chronic prostatitis with propolis. To produce an extract from propolis, 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 suppositories that need to be injected into the rectum 1 time a day in the evening. The course of treatment is 2-3 times 30 days with breaks of 1-2 months.
- A brew of goose cinquefoil in milk. Considered a powerful diuretic; apply to nephritis, urolithiasis, cystitis, prostatitis.
- Parsley Seeds
- The seeds are ground into a powder. Four teaspoons of the powder pour 1 cup of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes, cool, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 4-6 times a day.
- Cold prepared infusion Leave a teaspoon of seeds in 1 glass of water for 8 hours. Drink 1/4 cup 4 times a day. Take for prostate inflammation.
- fasting treatment
- If you are overweight or have an enlarged prostate, fasting is recommended. But fasting provides only temporary relief unless lifestyle changes are made. A short fast is certainly not enough to significantly reduce the size of the prostate. When fasting, urination is facilitated and some ailments are eliminated.
- In the initial stages of prostatitis, a day or two of fasting is usually enough to restore normal urine flow. This process can be repeated from time to time as needed. If the lifestyle remains unchanged, fasting brings little relief.
- Recipes from the Vanga dictionary
- "Finely grind the charcoal from the burnt linden tree, brew it like coffee and drink it 7 days straight. "
- Potentilla erectus tincture - 10 ml, Cinchona complex tincture - 10 ml, Soapwort tincture - 10 ml, Mistletoe tincture - 20 ml. With enlargement of the prostate, take 30 - 50 drops 3 times a day.
The constant intake of animal protein overloads the kidneys and other excretory organs, which means that less and less uric acid is excreted from the body and accordingly more is absorbed by the muscles. This condition is one of the causes of prostate disease. In this case, asparagus juice will help along with carrot, beet and cucumber juices.
How can you reduce your risk of prostatitis?
The risk of prostatitis can be reduced with the help of burdock root, including it in the diet. Prostatitis - whether acute or chronic - can drastically reduce the quality of life of any man. However, the risk of disease can be reduced. To do this, include burdock root in your diet. It contains essential oils, vitamins, inulin, tannins, protein, 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 benefits, the root must be harvested properly. This should be done in the fall away from busy highways, landfills, and railroads. The underground part should be dug up, washed and wrapped in a plastic bag and 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 courses or salads.