Prostate inflammation occurs in different forms and reaches different stages. Calculous prostatitis is a type of disease characterized by the formation of stones in the prostate with subsequent harmful consequences.
What is this disease?
Calculous prostatitis refers to a fairly rare form of prostate problem. It develops against the background of chronic inflammation and other diseases. It is accompanied by worsening of visual acuity, problems with urination, pain in the perineum and lower abdomen.
There are two types of problems:
- True- stones are formed directly in the prostate and are formed from calcium salts and phosphoric acid;
- False- conglomerates enter the prostate from other organs and are obtained from urea salts.
Entities vary in size and number. Prostate stones are also classified into 2 types:
- Endogenous- obtained in chronic prostatitis, as a complication, increase the likelihood of stagnant processes;
- Exogenous- occur as a result of untreated diseases of the genitourinary system, often interfere with urinary excretion.
The main danger of chronic calculous prostatitis is the rapid deterioration of the general health of men, the development of complications, the appearance of new inflammations in other systems and organs.
Reasons
Prostate stones are created for the following reasons: stagnation of prostate secretions and penetration of urine into the organ.
The first occurrence is called:
- Acute or chronic prostatitis;
- Adenoma; Cancer.
An abnormality such as urine entering the prostate ducts is caused by the following factors:
- Regular inflammation of the urinary system;
- Genital injuries;
- Surgical intervention;
- Bladder and kidney stones;
- Catheterization of the bladder.
Predisposition to calculous disease is also due to several prerequisites:
- Neglect of regular hygienic procedures;
- Bad habits;
- Irregular intimate life, infrequent sexual contacts;
- Decreased immune system function;
- Constant exposure to stress;
- Influence of negative environmental factors;
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- Unhealthy food abuse;
- Hormonal failure;
- Exposure to chronic constipation.
Diagnosis: Symptoms and Signs in Men
Signs of calculous prostatitis are expressed in:
- Pain in the groin and lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back, pelvic area, scrotum;
- Disorder of urine excretion, accompanied by pain syndrome, frequent urges, feeling of constant fullness of the bladder;
- Presence of bloody impurities in semen or urine;
- Pain after emptying the bladder or intestines, sexual intercourse, physical activity;
- Erectile dysfunction.
In the absence of appropriate treatment, additional symptoms appear after 1-2 months:
- Increased irritability;
- Rapid fatigue;
- Sleep disorder;
- General weakness;
- Severe headaches;
- Temperature rise.
To identify calculous prostatitis, you need to see a doctor. After the initial examination and collection of anamnesis, the urologist is assigned:
- Blood and urine tests, including microflora culture;
- Monitoring of urinary excretion regime (uroflowmetry);
- Examination of prostate secretion; Prostate-specific antigen detection;
- Ultrasound diagnosis of pelvic organs and prostate;
- Test by Meares.
How to treat calculous prostatitis, what to do?
Dealing with stones requires an integrated approach. Treatment of calculous prostatitis includes taking medication, support with folk remedies. The effect on the prostate with laser and some physiotherapy techniques is also shown to be effective.
Preparations
Drugs that are the first choice in the treatment of calculous prostatitis are antibiotics. Certain medications or injections are prescribed depending on the test results.
The following categories of antibacterial drugs are most often recommended:
- Penicillins;
- Fluoroquinolones are considered the most effective. Prostate tuberculosis should be ruled out for use;
- Tetracyclines - cause side effects;
- Cephalosporins - indicated in cases where intramuscular injections are required.
In addition, the treatment regimen for calculous pathology includes biologically active additives that have a complex effect on prostate tissues, activate blood flow, enhance cell regeneration, prevent impotence and prevent complications.
Also included in the treatment regimen are:
- Pain relievers;
- Drugs that suppress inflammation and reduce swelling;
- Vitamin complexes;
- Preparations for improving blood circulation;
- Drugs that strengthen the immune system.
Is it possible to do a massage for calculous prostatitis?
Many forms of prostatitis are effectively treated by direct glandular massage, however, in the calculous form such an effect is categorically excluded. Sejama can be resorted to only after the removal of stones (and even then, only as prescribed by a doctor).
IMPORTANT:In their work, some urologists point to a direct link between prostate function and normal spinal activity. Thus, spinal massage and a special effect on biological points can be offered as an additional treatment.
The following areas of the body are kneaded during the procedure:
- Feet - venous outflow from the pelvic organs is activated and pain is reduced;
- pelvis - facilitates the processes of defecation and urination;
- Buttocks - reduces sperm congestion;
- Loins - prostate function is stabilized.
Folk remedies for calculous prostatitis: the most effective
Folk remedies also help alleviate calculous prostatitis and speed up recovery.
The following are considered very effective for stones:
- Herbal infusion.Mix a bare hernia and a black letter in equal proportions. Pour a tablespoon of collection in 0, 5 liters of boiling water. Insist until cool. Drink ½ cups 20 minutes before each main meal;
- Decoction of rosehip root. Grind the dried roots. Pour 30 g with 250 ml of clean water and cook for a minute on high heat. Leave for 2 hours and go through the gauze. Drink throughout the day, instead of regular tea;
- Parsley soup. Put 30 g of plant seeds in a pot. Pour a glass of boiling water and keep on low heat for a quarter of an hour. Allow to cool. Take a teaspoon up to 6 times a day;
- Healing Gathering.Mix sage, nettle, chamomile flowers, calamus, bearberry and plantain in equal parts. Stir and take 30 g. Pour the mixture with 0, 5 liters of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. Drink 10 ml three times a day;
- Hawthorn infusion. Put 3 tablespoons of herbal berries in a thermos. There add 3 cups of boiling water. After three hours the infusion is ready. It is recommended to drink 3 glasses of drink a day;
- Mixture of juices.Squeeze the asparagus juice to get 600 ml. This is the part that is drunk during the day. It is recommended to add beet, cucumber and carrot juices to the liquid (in any concentration that has priority according to taste);
- Cinnamon mint tea.Put a cinnamon stick and a spoonful of mint leaves in the teapot, pour seven hundred milliliters of freshly boiled water. Wait for the drink to boil, add a little honey and lime (or lemon) juice. Drink after each meal instead of tea;
- Pumpkin seeds. It is recommended to eat thirty before breakfast. It is important that the seeds are raw (not fried).
Laser
Laser therapy is a relatively new technique that treats chronic calculous prostatitis. This technology is mostly used in Israeli clinics. The method consists of introducing into the body an instrument called a microprobe-optical fiber. Due to the fineness of the beam, the stones are destroyed at the point, healthy tissues are not affected.
The concretions are crushed into smaller pieces and are gradually excreted in the form of sand from the body along with the urine. Doctors insist that this method must be combined with drug treatment.
The duration of one session is usually between ten and fifteen minutes. For complete removal and removal of prostate stones, six to ten sessions are required, depending on the severity of the pathology.
Additional Techniques
Indicated for calculous prostatitis and physiotherapy procedures. Shock wave therapy (SWT) is a technique that allows you to effectively crush stones.
The mechanism of action of shock wave therapy consists in the action of acoustic impulses that are not audible to the prostate. They are restored with the help of special equipment. The waves easily pass through healthy tissues, affecting the pathological coils.
The following manipulations are also useful for treatment:
- Ultrasound - reduces pain, suppresses inflammation;
- Magnetic therapy - removes swelling and improves blood flow;
- Treatment with low-frequency current - gives an analgesic effect, increases glandular tone, normalizes blood microcirculation;
- Hydrogen sulfide baths - indicated for significant circulatory disorders;
- Application of sludge and peat mud - promotes tissue healing.
If all else fails, an operation is assigned. In this process, part of the prostate along with the stones is removed. It refers to radical methods.
Prevention Tips
You can reduce your risk of calculous prostatitis by following these simple urologist guidelines:
- Leads a regular sex life;
- Use barrier contraceptives (in case of uncertainty regarding the partner's health);
- Avoid prolonged exposure to cold on the body;
- Exercise daily and visit the gym several times a week;
- Get rid of bad habits (if any);
- Treat any diseases in a timely manner and complete their treatment;
- Annually undergo preventive examinations by therapists and narrow specialists;
- Adjust your daily diet;
- Leave enough time for rest and proper sleep.
Prostate stones are a painful and dangerous disease that can cause serious complications. It is important to see a doctor at the first signs of inflammation and, if necessary, undergo a complete diagnosis. Strict implementation of medical recommendations by a man is a guarantee of prevention, as well as (in case of illness) of quick recovery and return to full life.