Prostatitis is an 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 urethra 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 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 adult men are actually only a consequence of diseases of the genitourinary system, the main of which is inflammation of the prostate gland.
Obese men with large bellies and men who lead a sedentary lifestyle are more prone to prostate enlargement, as both impair blood circulation in the pelvic area; as a result, blood stasis forms, which can cause an enlarged prostate.
As the gland increases, so does the amount of retained urine, which over time poisons the body.
Prostatitis occurs due to the entry 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 wet ground, sexual dysfunction - sexual excesses, sedentary lifestyle. Since the patient, as a rule, pays little attention to these aspects of life, the disease progresses.
There is still no known satisfactory treatment for prostatitis. 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 exclude the causes of the disease, it 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 growth. The same effect is given by tea, coffee, tobacco, alcohol and other stimulants.
Acute and chronic prostatitis, symptoms
Symptoms of acute prostatitis, fever, frequent urination with pain, burning of the perineum, weakening of the pressure of the stream of urine, 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. 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 the infection in the surrounding organs and tissues, the appearance of sepsis (blood poisoning), the transition of the disease into 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, in the perineum, scanty discharge from the urethra at the end of the act 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 work mostly in a sitting position, including walking, 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 available folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis, as well as folk methods and advice.
- Treatment of prostatitis with decoction of red root. 25 g of crushed root is poured with 1 l. 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 of traditional medicine for prostatitis. In addition, tea helps the body to cope with many infectious diseases (ARVI, flu, sinusitis, etc. ) and has a simply pleasant taste.
- Treatment with tincture (mother's milk) of red root. 50 g of dry raw materials insist on 450 ml of 30-40 degree vodka 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 to 3 tsp 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals, adding to a cup 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 1 month the course can be repeated. It is recommended to take 2 to 4 courses per year.
- Treatment of prostatitis with asparagus juice. The juice can be drunk as much as you like without forcing yourself. As a general rule, you should drink at least 600 ml per day to get noticeable results.
- Treatment with own urine. In the initial stage of the disease, when the prostate is enlarged, presses the ureter and prevents the outflow of urine, it may be recommended to take 0. 25 liters of urine in the morning. After that, at the usual time, there should be breakfast, but less abundant than before. Continue treatment for at least a month.
- Treatment of chronic prostatitis with propolis. To prepare propolis extract, 40 g of propolis are 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 to 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 gentian herb in milk. It is considered a strong diuretic; used for nephritis, urolithiasis, cystitis, prostatitis.
- parsley, seeds
- The seeds are ground into powder. Four teaspoons of the powder are poured with 1 cup of boiling water, boiled for 15 minutes, cooled, filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 4-6 times a day.
- Cold brew Soak one teaspoon of seeds in 1 cup of water for 8 hours. Drink 1/4 cup 4 times a day. Take with inflammation of the prostate gland.
- Fasting treatment
- In case of obesity and prostate enlargement, fasting is recommended. But fasting provides only temporary relief if lifestyle changes are not made. Short fasting is certainly not enough to significantly reduce the size of the prostate. Fasting facilitates urination and removes some discomfort.
- In the initial stage of prostatitis, one or two days of fasting is usually enough to restore the normal flow of urine. This procedure can be repeated from time to time if necessary. If the lifestyle remains unchanged, fasting brings little relief.
- Recipes from Vanga's dictionary
- "Coals from burnt linden trees are finely ground, brewed like coffee and drunk for 7 days in a row. "
- Potentilla erectus tincture - 10 ml, quinine complex tincture - 10 ml, soap 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, as a result of which less and less uric acid is released 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 helps well 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 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. A plant with such a set is 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, railroads. The underground part is dug up, washed and wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in the refrigerator. It can be stored there for a long time. The application is not difficult: the root must be grated and added to the first, second courses or salads.