Inflammation of the prostate gland is called prostatitis in medicine. The cause is usually a violation of blood microcirculation in the pelvic area. The development of such a disease with an infectious process in the tissues of the prostate is not excluded. The disease not only worsens the quality of life of a man, but also leads to serious complications in the reproductive system. The chronization of the pathology is also an unpleasant consequence. Treating prostatitis at home with natural remedies is a treatment option for men.
What is prostatitis
The disease is the inflammation of the prostate gland as a result of negative internal or external factors. The bacterial form of prostatitis is more common. It is caused by pathogenic bacteria, which from the rectum, bladder and urethra enter the prostate gland. The disease by the nature of the course is acute and chronic. The latter form has less pronounced symptoms.
A sedentary lifestyle that causes congestion in the pelvic area is also considered a possible cause of prostatitis.
Regardless of the etiology of the disease, it is characterized by the following symptoms:
- fatigue, depression, lethargy;
- increased need to urinate at night;
- accelerated ejaculation;
- discomfort and pain in the scrotum, groin, lower abdomen and lower back;
- burning sensation in the perineum;
- the appearance in the urine of floating clots - "threads", and sometimes - blood or pus;
- feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
Prostatitis treatment
If you find signs of prostate disease, you should contact a urologist. Self-medication in this case is unacceptable. Appropriate therapy will be only after the diagnosis made by the doctor.
The treatment of various forms of prostatitis has its own schemes and methods:
- Bacterial. In the fight against this form, antibacterial drugs from the group of penicillins, macrolides and fluoroquinolones are used. To relieve inflammation, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used. Alpha-blockers help to reduce bladder tone and sedatives to improve psychological state.
- stalled. It can be treated with pumpkin seeds, parsley, and black elderberry.
- Chronic. Here it is important to avoid aggravating factors, such as hypothermia, constipation, premature emptying of the bladder. Medicines are used the same as in the acute form: antibiotics, NSAIDs, antidepressants.
These are classic treatment regimens for various forms of prostatitis. Regardless of the nature of the course of the disease, doctors use several traditional methods to treat impotence.
The list of such methods includes:
- Diet. It aims to discharge the intestines. To do this, you must give up junk food. Instead, the diet includes a lot of vegetables, fruits, herbs, cereals, and lean meats and fish.
- Massage. It is done through the urethra or anus. The goal is to increase blood flow to the prostate.
- Surgery. This method of treatment is considered radical, therefore it is carried out for serious indications.
- Gymnastics. It aims to eliminate congestion in the pelvic area. Squats and walking in place are considered effective, but there are other effective exercises. In this context, you should stop smoking and alcohol.
Home Treatment
The peculiarity of home treatment is that it will only be effective at an early stage. Forms of the disease with frequent complications or relapses require a more serious approach with medications. An effective home treatment for prostatitis is based on herbal medicine, proper nutrition, exercise, and a healthy prostate massage.
Certain methods are chosen depending on the form of pathology:
- Judging by the reviews, it is possible to eliminate the symptoms of acute prostatitis faster. This form of the disease lasts for 1-2 months. Treatment can last up to six months. Sit-in baths help improve blood circulation. Juice therapy will be effective against the acute form. The patient is advised to drink beet juice (settled), cucumbers, carrots and asparagus. Herbal teas with calendula, horsetail, yarrow, nettle and other medicinal herbs will also be helpful. If the disease is caused by bacteria, the patient cannot avoid taking antibiotics. Alternative methods are used in the context of the main treatment.
- The chronic form takes much longer to heal. This is due to the frequent relapses of the disease. Decoctions of fresh or dried herbs and plants can cope with the problem. The chronic form of prostatitis requires a change in diet. Bee pollen helps increase weakened immunity and replenishes lack of vitamins. It is important to include more berries in the diet, such as:
- cherry;
- lingonberry;
- blackberry;
- currant;
- strawberries;
- blueberries;
- cherry.
Medications
Effective home treatment of prostatitis is carried out not only with the help of alternative methods. The patient can take medication on an outpatient basis. The approach to treatment is complex, so the doctor prescribes several drugs at once.
Depending on the etiology of the disease and symptoms, the following categories of drugs are used:
- Antibacterial. The first patients are prescribed fluoroquinol. Second-line antibiotics are tetracyclines, macrolides, and penicillins. Contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- allergy to drug components;
- pathology of the hematopoietic system;
- liver or kidney failure.
- Alpha Blockers. Essential for relaxing the smooth muscles of the urethra and bladder neck. As a result of taking such funds, headache, dry mouth, weakness, skin rashes are possible. Contraindications:
- orthostatic hypotension;
- liver failure;
- individual hypersensitivity;
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Relieves pain and inflammation.
- Antispasmodic. Eliminates vascular spasms and pain associated with cider. Medications are contraindicated for:
- hypersensitivity;
- lactase deficiency;
- low cardiac output syndrome.
Banks
The use of cups for prostatitis improves blood circulation in the pelvic area. This normalizes the work of the organs located in it. The banks are placed on the outer edge of the sacrum at the level of 2-3 sacral vertebrae. With inflammation of the prostate, painful seals and dilated capillaries are seen in this area. Before installing the cans, you should treat the skin with alcohol.
Then, do the following:
- make several notches using a scarifier;
- put the jars for 10-15 minutes (due to vacuum, blood comes out);
- then the banks are removed and the blood is drawn with sterile cotton;
- the place of the notches is sealed with a bactericidal plaster;
- the procedure is repeated once every 2 weeks with a course of up to 3-5 sessions.
Bathrooms
Treating prostatitis with home remedies involves the use of water procedures. These are baths that improve the blood supply to the pelvic organs. They should be taken for at least 15-20 minutes. The bathrooms are sedentary, you can dive only to the level of the lower back, and not with the whole body. The best effect will be with a simple sitting in the bathroom and at the same time rubbing the pelvic area and the perineum.
Other recommendations for water procedures:
- Doctors advise adding decoctions of medicinal herbs such as chamomile, sage, dried watercress, lime to the bath;
- it is better to perform the procedure at night before going to bed;
- hypothermia should not be allowed at the end of the bath;
- For a massaging effect, direct a stream of warm water with moderate pressure from the bottom towards the perineum.
Exercises
Exercise helps clear lymphatic congestion in the pelvic area. Staying active is important, as a sedentary lifestyle is a factor that causes prostatitis. A man is advised to walk or jog regularly, if health permits. Morning exercises should be present in the daily routine. After that, you need to massage the perineum for a couple of minutes.
Among the exercises (gymnastics), the following are especially effective:
- Squats. Perform 3 sets of 50 squats about 3 times a week. There should be a 3 minute break between sets.
- Pelvic rotation. You should stand up straight, spread your feet shoulder-width apart, and place your hands on the belt. Also, in this position, it is necessary to perform circular movements with the pelvis 10 times in one / another direction.
- Walking on the buttocks. You need to sit on the floor, stretch your legs. Next, you need to move your glutes, taking several "steps" back and forth.
Massage
Professional urologists advise all men with prostatitis to massage their prostate gland. This procedure improves local blood circulation, provides stimulation of organ work, good muscle tone and discharge of secretions, and increases sexual performance.
The massage is performed in different ways: rectally or through the perineum tissue. The first method is considered more effective.
Instructions for rectal massage:
- put on medical gloves;
- lubricate the index finger with petroleum jelly or cream;
- carefully insert into the anus to a depth of 5 cm;
- for 1. 5 minutes, gently massage the prostate with light movements, pressing so that there is no sensation of pain.
Nutrition
Another important element of effective home treatment for prostatitis is nutrition. A balanced diet leads to the relief of the symptoms of the disease, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is necessary to exclude from the diet foods such as:
- strong coffee and tea;
- chocolate;
- sweet desserts;
- fatty meats and fish;
- meat offal;
- smoked, pickled, pickled and pickled snacks;
- alcohol;
- spicy vegetables like garlic, even with a couple of cloves;
- carbonated drinks;
- canned food;
- semi-finished products;
- fatty meat and vegetable broths;
- foods with flavorings, colors and preservatives.
Prostatitis requires a diet rich in zinc. Promotes normal sperm production and improves erection. Zinc can be obtained from legumes, shellfish, chicken liver, and nuts. Juice therapy is considered effective for inflammation of the prostate gland.
Other useful products for this disease include:
- fresh fruits and vegetables;
- lean meats and fish;
- fermented milk drinks;
- soy products;
- cheese;
- cottage cheese;
- buckwheat, wheat, oats;
- weak tea;
- compotes, fruit drinks.
Folk remedies
Treating the prostate with home remedies involves the use of juices, decoctions and tinctures of the seeds, roots and flowers of medicinal plants.
The application of these methods has its own peculiarities:
- by combining traditional methods with electrophoresis, the effectiveness of the therapy increases;
- for the preparation of alcoholic tincture, it is recommended to use plant stems, leaves and flowers, it is better to prepare the root part with boiling water;
- When choosing ingredients, you must strictly follow the instructions, and when taking, observe the dosage.
Tinctures
These home remedies for treating prostatitis are an alcoholic beverage that is made by infusing fruits, seeds, spices, medicinal and aromatic herbs in alcohol or vodka. In other words, it is a plant extract. Tinctures are used both internally and externally. The advantage of tinctures is that alcohol is good for extracting medicinal substances from the plant, which guarantees its long-term preservation and provides medicinal properties.
Tinctures can be prepared for future use and used for 2-3 years.
The following recipes are considered effective for prostatitis:
- Kalagan tincture (Potentilla). Take 50 g of the plant, dry it, pour a bottle of vodka, add 1. 5 tsp. licorice. 4-5 coffee beans should be added for flavor. Pour the contents into a glass container, send it to a dark place for 1 month. At the end of this period, strain the product through cheesecloth. Make a reception for 1 tablespoon. l. diary.
- Propolis tincture. Place the grated propolis on a glass plate. Pour the product with alcohol in a 1: 2 ratio. Then remove the container for 1 week in a dry, shady place. Stir the tincture every 3 days. Strain the finished product through double-fold cheesecloth. Take 30-40 drops of tincture per 0. 5 cups of warm milk a day. To enhance the effect, also inject a mixture of a couple of drops of propolis and slightly warmed tar into the anus every day.
- Aloe tincture. Take 500 g of the leaves of this plant, chop finely. Then add 500 ml of semi-sweet or fortified wine and 500 ml of liquid honey. Mix the ingredients vigorously, send them to the refrigerator for a week. Then strain and consume 3 times a day before meals, taking 1 tsp.
Broths
Decoctions are easier to prepare. They are aqueous extracts of parts of a plant with a coarser structure. These include leaves, wood, roots, tubers. They require a longer heat treatment.
The following decoctions are considered effective against prostatitis:
- Of birch leaves. You need to take 2 tablespoons. l. raw, dry or fresh, grind it. The vegetable part is poured with 2 liters of boiling water. The agent should then be left for about 1 hour to infuse. Strain the broth before taking it, drink it throughout the day.
- Onion skins. It is required to remove the dry husk of 5-7 onions. It is poured with 700 ml of liquid, brought to a boil, boiled for about 5 minutes. The product should be infused within 2-3 hours. Before use, the broth must be filtered. Drink this volume of liquid throughout the day.
- Fennel. Take 1 tsp. dill seeds, sea buckthorn bark, lemon balm, horsetail and 3 tsp. juniper and steel. Boil the herb mixture for a few minutes after boiling, let it steep for a couple of hours. Take 100 ml a day. Repeat the procedure 3 times.
Pumpkin seeds
The unique composition of pumpkin seeds can provide the male body with the zinc it needs. You need to eat at least 30 pieces daily. It is better to do this before eating. This amount of seeds contains the daily requirement of zinc.
There is another way to use this product:
- peel 0. 5 kg of pumpkin seeds;
- turn them with a meat grinder;
- add about 200 g of honey, stir;
- shape mixture into walnut-sized balls;
- send to the refrigerator shelf;
- eat a "sweet" 30 minutes before meals.
Absinthe treatment
The wormwood plant is capable of eliminating pyogenic infections and, in general, fighting inflammatory diseases. Its effectiveness is due to its bitter taste. The entire course of treatment requires approximately 100 g of the herb. Raw materials should be rubbed with hands, and then sifted through a strainer. The entire part is used to prepare a decoction in order to douche. The absinthe that has passed through the holes in the strainer is brought dry inside.
Herb ingestion is independent of food intake. During treatment, it is important to observe the regularity of admission. You cannot lose them even at night.
The use scheme for dry crushed wormwood is as follows:
- The first 3 days with a frequency of 2 to 2, 5 hours, swallow a pinch of dry raw material, moistening with saliva and drinking water.
- For the next 4 days, use the herb only 5-6 times during the day.
- Perform a microenema every day at night. For 1 liter of boiling water, you need to take 1 tsp. dry wormwood. The rinsing agent is then filtered and 100 ml poured in for the procedure. At night, half the specified volume is injected into the anus. The second part is used for the urethra. To do this, the edges of the urethra are pressed against the tip of a small syringe. Also, its content is injected sharply. Douching is repeated throughout the week.
Refreshment
Regular sodium bicarbonate can have complex effects on the prostate gland. When used externally, it eliminates inflammation and harmful bacteria, promotes the restoration of damaged tissues, eliminates pain, itching and burning.
There are 2 main ways to use baking soda for prostatitis:
- Trays. Take 1 teaspoon per 2 liters of warm boiled water. iodine and 1 tbsp. l. soda. Stir to dissolve the ingredients. Pour the solution into a container, sit down and wait about half an hour. Improvement is observed after the third session.
- Enemas. Before the procedure, do the usual enema with chamomile decoction. Next, in 250 ml of water you need to dissolve 2 tbsp. l. soda. The temperature of the liquid should be close to the temperature of the human body. Using a syringe, it is necessary to inject the solution into the anus. The frequency of the enema is 2 times a week.
Poplar bark
The composition of poplar bark includes glycosides, essential oil, organic acids, tannins, carotene, flavonoids. These substances contribute to the good elimination of sweat, improving urination. With prostatitis, aspen bark can kill microbes, remove bile, and eliminate inflammation. Contraindications to its use are problems with feces and sensitivity to the composition.
Poplar bark can be used in the following ways:
- Broth. Take the dry bark in the amount of 100 g. Pour 1 liter of boiled water into a container with it. Simmer the mixture over low heat for a quarter of an hour. For the reception before each meal, you need to use 250 ml of broth.
- Tincture. Take dishes with a volume of more than 1 liter, put 200-250 g of dry raw materials there. Then add 0. 5 liters of vodka or alcohol there. The infusion should last 14 days. For admission, use 20 drops of the drug. They are consumed three times a day before meals.
- Extract. This aspen bark product must be purchased from a pharmacy. It helps to strengthen the immune system, which is also beneficial for the prostate gland. You need to drink 15 drops before a meal.
Bee Products
Among natural antibiotics, propolis is considered effective. Relieves inflammation, eliminates pain.
At home, the candles are formed from propolis, which is injected into the rectum every day for a month. It is allowed to repeat the course after 8 weeks.
Inside the propolis tincture take 40 drops, in 1 glass of water. This procedure is repeated for 1. 5 months.
Rapid treatment of prostatitis at home
Several alternative treatments for prostatitis help to clear it more quickly. These are not separate methods, but a combination of several at once.
The quick cure scheme includes:
- Prostate massage. It must be done daily. The index finger inserted into the anus is massaged into the prostate gland.
- Nutrition. A man should eat more seafood, nuts, legumes, chicken liver. You need to eat 30 pumpkin seeds a day.
- Warm bath. To take it, you need to use herbal decoctions with pharmacy chamomile. After an acute period, a low pressure contrast shower is recommended.
- Sports. The daily regimen of the day should include active walking. Several times a week it is necessary to do a complex of 100-150 squats in 3-4 approaches.