Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate (prostate). The prostate 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 urethra, passes through the prostate. Due to its position around the urethra, the prostate, 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 next to the urethra. Many diseases of older men are actually just a consequence of diseases of the genitourinary system, the primary of which is inflammation of the prostate.
Obese men with large bellies and men who lead a sedentary lifestyle are more prone to prostate enlargement, because both disrupt blood circulation in the pelvic region; as a result, blood stagnates, which can cause prostate enlargement.
As the gland enlarges, the amount of retained urine also increases, which over time poisons the body.
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, flu, tuberculosis). Predisposing factors - local hypothermia, especially sitting on wet ground, sexual dysfunction - sexual excesses, sedentary lifestyle. Since the patient usually pays little attention to these aspects of life, the disease progresses.
A satisfactory treatment for 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 above all 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, it does not restore health. Once enlarged, the prostate tends to enlarge again. Overeating, nervous excitement, work overload, sexual excesses etc. contribute to its rapid growth. 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 urine pressure, pain in the rectum during defecation. In the stage of purulent inflammation, spontaneous opening of the abscess and discharge of pus from the urethra or rectum is possible. 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 the surrounding organs and tissues, the appearance 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 aggravation and apparent recovery; it is manifested by burning in the urethra, in the perineum, scanty discharge from the urethra at the end of the act of urination or defecation, increased fatigue, irritability. Avoid spicy food and alcoholic beverages. During the exacerbation of prostatitis, sexual activity is excluded.
It is necessary to monitor regular 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 at all inferior to modern medicine and can significantly improve the patient's condition. Below are available folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis, as well as folk methods and advice.
- Treatment of prostatitis with decoction of red root. 25 gr. of 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 each. It can be consumed with honey and milk. This tea is the best of traditional medicine for prostatitis. Also, tea helps the body to cope with many infectious diseases (ARVI, flu, sinusitis, etc. ), and it simply has a pleasant taste.
- Treatment with tincture (balm) of 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 salve is ready for use, drink from 0. 5 tsp. up to 3 teaspoons 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals, adding to a glass of herbal or green tea, in the evening 3 hours before going to bed. The course of treatment is from 1 to 3 months, after a break of one 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 it is drunk with pleasure, without forcing. As a general rule, you need to drink at least 600 ml per day to achieve visible results.
- Treatment with own urine. In the initial stage of the disease, when the prostate is enlarged, compresses the ureter and prevents the swelling of urine, it is recommended to take 0. 25 liters of urine in the morning. Then there should be breakfast at the usual time, but less abundant than before. Continue treatment for at least one 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 suppositories that must be injected into the rectum once a day in the evening. The course of treatment is 2-3 times for 30 days with breaks of 1-2 months.
- Decoction of gooseberry grass in milk. It is 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, cook for 15 minutes, cool, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 4-6 times a day.
- Cold prepared infusion Put one teaspoon of seeds in 1 glass of water for 8 hours. Drink 1/4 cup 4 times a day. To be taken with inflammation of the prostate.
- Fasting treatment
- Fasting is recommended for obesity and prostate enlargement. But fasting provides only 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 initial stage of prostatitis, one or two days of fasting is usually enough to restore normal urine flow. This process can be repeated from time to time if necessary. 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 an increase in the size of the prostate, 30 - 50 drops 3 times a day.
The constant use of animal protein overloads the kidneys and other excretory organs, resulting in less and less uric acid being excreted from the body and, consequently, more of it being absorbed by the muscles. This condition is one of the causes of prostate disease. In this case, asparagus juice along with carrot, beetroot and cucumber juices helps.
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 - regardless of whether it is 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, proteins, fatty acids and more than ten different trace elements. A plant with such a set can 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, and railways. The underground part should be dug up, washed and, wrapped in a plastic bag, placed in the refrigerator. It can be stored there for a long time. Application is not difficult: the root should be grated and added to the first, second dishes or salads.