Prostatitis tops the list of common men's diseases.It develops due to inflammation of the soft tissue of the prostate.This disease affects a man's health and the quality of his intimate life.There are many traditional ways of healing.But experts are constantly discovering new things in the treatment of prostatitis.Modern techniques allow you to solve the problem quickly and without consequences for health.An integrated approach is considered a prerequisite for successful treatment.
Modern methods of treating prostatitis
In most cases, prostatitis is diagnosed at a later stage, when it becomes chronic.The basis of treatment is the use of antibacterial drugs and non-steroidal drugs with analgesic effect.In complicated cases, alpha blockers are prescribed to men.
For the most effective treatment, other methods of acting on the prostate are also used.In recent years, many new things have appeared in the treatment of prostatitis.
Physiotherapeutic procedures have become in particular demand:
- radio frequency therapy;
- electrical stimulation;
- urethral balloon dilation;
- EHF therapy;
- laser treatment;
- ozone therapy.
Modern methods of treating prostatitis focus on improving blood circulation in the genital area.Thanks to this, stagnant processes that contribute to the inflammatory process in the prostate will be eliminated.
Procedures can be performed both in the hospital and on an outpatient basis.Treatment of chronic prostatitis is carried out taking into account accompanying pathologies and individual characteristics of the body.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is a procedure that involves using a powerful beam of light to heat an area on the skin's surface.Thanks to this, metabolic processes in the cells of the prostate gland improve and the regeneration of affected areas is accelerated.
The procedure is performed not only to treat prostatitis, but also for prevention purposes.
Contraindications to the procedure include:
- acute form of the disease;
- cancer formation;
- hemophilia;
- Acute pathology of the respiratory tract.
Prostate rehabilitation procedures using lasers have both negative and positive aspects.Disadvantages include a high risk of burns and disruption of testosterone production.
Advantages of the method include:
- short recovery time;
- low likelihood of complications;
- relapse prevention;
- Strengthens blood vessels in the pelvic area.
Over the age of 65, laser therapy for prostatitis is not performed.
Radiofrequency therapy
Radiofrequency heat therapy is widely used in the treatment of various diseases.In medicine, it has a second name – heat therapy.Radiofrequency energy creates heat in the deep layers of the skin.
This allows you to achieve the following effect:
- eliminates painful sensations;
- remove eye bags;
- dilation of blood vessels;
- tissue oxygenation.
When treating the prostate, radiofrequency radiation therapy is used to limit the destruction of organ tissue.It allows you to relieve the urethra from the pressure of a swollen prostate.
As a result, the man's urinary function is normalized.In 75% of cases, improvement in health is observed within 3-4 weeks of treatment.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, under the supervision of medical staff.The general course of treatment includes 3-10 visits to the physical therapy room.The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes.After the procedure, the patient is under medical supervision for at least one hour.The doctor chooses his own treatment regimen.
Electrical stimulation
During electrical stimulation, muscle contractions occur, thanks to which prostate tissue is freed from toxic substances and stagnant fluids.The purpose of the procedure is to reduce the prostate volume due to the influence of low-frequency electric current.
During treatment, a catheter equipped with electrodes will be inserted into the urethral area.At this time, the patient lies on his back with his legs bent.The doctor controlled the electric current manually, focusing on the man's health condition.
If the procedure is performed intrarectally, the rectum will first be cleaned.For malignant tumors, abscesses and acute forms of the disease, treatment is not carried out.
The results of electrical stimulation are as follows:
- eliminates painful sensations;
- normalizes blood circulation;
- enhance erection;
- restore urinary function.
Ozone therapy
One of the newest treatments for prostatitis is ozone therapy.It is a process of introducing an ozonated isotonic sodium chloride solution into the rectal opening.The optimal ozone concentration is 2.0 µg/ml.The treatment course includes from 12 to 15 procedures.
Ozone therapy is combined with antibiotics and prostate massage.When using this treatment, 93% of patients noted a significant improvement in their health.This procedure is used not only as a supplement to the main drug therapy, but also as an independent treatment.
Urethral dilation with balloon
Modern treatment of prostatitis with balloon urethral dilation helps eliminate the symptoms of the pathological process.The main advantage of the procedure is the absence of pain.In some cases, an ultrasound examination is performed during this procedure.
This procedure involves inserting an endoscope into the urethra, with an inflatable balloon at the end.With its help, the lumen of the urethra expands.
In complicated cases, this treatment is combined with stent placement.A special cylinder is placed in the urethral area, helping to prevent reverse narrowing.
What is vacuum therapy?
Prostate vacuum recovery involves the use of a special device.The disadvantages of vacuum therapy include the lack of impact on the root of the problem.The device only eliminates the symptoms of the disease.Therefore, it should be used in combination with medical treatment or surgery.
Contraindications to the procedure include:
- diabetes;
- diseases of the circulatory system;
- psychological problems;
- acute form of the disease.
Vacuum therapy aims to bring the penis into an erect state.The device used during the procedure ensures blood flow to the pelvis, which helps normalize the functioning of the prostate.
The principle of effect of vacuum therapy on the male body is as follows:
- The penis is placed into the pump's cylinder, then all the air is pumped out of the penis.
- Blood rushes to the pelvic area causing the penis to become erect.
- The compression ring is transferred to the base of the genitals.
- Air is introduced into the pump and then removed from the pump.
How does thermotherapy affect the treatment of prostatitis?
Heat therapy is considered a method that gently affects the prostate.Compared to drug treatment, it is more effective but does not lead to the same complications as surgery.Laser, microwave or radio frequency energy is used to create and maintain specific temperatures.
The procedure allows you to quickly and easily destroy pathological prostate cells.
Warming of prostate tissue can be superficial or deep.With its help, the organs of the genitourinary system are cleaned and conditions for drug treatment are improved.
The results of the treatment are as follows:
- optimize local metabolism;
- increase local immunity;
- increased arterial and capillary blood flow;
- increases cell membrane permeability.
Heat therapy belongs to the group of minimally invasive procedures with a high degree of effectiveness.It is not used as a primary treatment.Typically, heat therapy enhances the effectiveness of drug treatment.
The influencing principle depends on the temperature regime used during processing:
- At temperatures around 45°C, pathological cells are destroyed but healthy cells are not affected.
- In the temperature range from 45°C to 70°C, necrotic changes occur in the tissues of the prostate.
- When the temperature reaches 100°C, the volume of the inflamed organ decreases.
Despite the high effectiveness of the procedure, it is not performed in all cases.This is due to the high possibility of complications.
These include hematuria, bladder spasms, difficulty urinating, and pain in the urethra.This procedure is prohibited for people with blood diseases, mental disorders or wearing a pacemaker or prosthetic joint.
New medicine to treat prostatitis
The pharmaceutical market tends to be constantly updated.In recent years, many drugs have appeared to treat prostatitis.The drug is characterized by rapid penetration into prostate tissue and cumulative effect.
Treating prostatitis in men requires a lot of strength and patience.Treating the disease is much more difficult than taking timely preventive measures.There are drugs that normalize the activity of the prostate, thereby preventing the development of the inflammatory process.
It is strictly forbidden to use drugs to treat prostatitis without a doctor's prescription.
Latest news about new ways of doing things
According to the results of recent research by American scientists, it was revealed that cancer cells are able to adapt to the conditions created in the body during drug treatment.Therefore, it is very important to use new methods to fight this disease.
Prostate cancer is usually treated with a special medication.Although effective, it causes minimal harm to the healthy cells of the male reproductive system.
In addition, hormonal drugs are used:
- Anti-androgens are used to block androgens in combination with pituitary hormones.
- Gonadotropins are needed to reduce testosterone levels.
- Pituitary mimetic drugs block the production of sex hormones.
The latest experimental treatments also include viral therapy.It involves using modified viruses to eliminate cancer cells.A prominent representative of this drug is ECHO 7 Rigvir.During use, the body's immune defenses are restored.
Every year there are more and more drugs available to treat prostatitis.Before using tablets to fight diseases, you must consult a doctor and undergo a comprehensive examination of the body.Only in this case will treatment be as effective as possible.