Calculous prostatitis in men is a disease of the prostate gland caused by various causes. This pathology is treated on an outpatient basis with the help of medicines, physiotherapy and folk remedies. You can drink vitamin complexes and compounds that strengthen the immune system. Treatment should be comprehensive. When the first symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor. The sooner this pathology is detected, the sooner recovery will come.
Calculous prostatitis in men: what is it
Calculous prostatitis is a complication of chronic inflammation of the prostate gland, which consists in the formation of stones (stones) in the excretory ducts of the prostate gland. The peak of this pathology falls at the age of 30-39 years. This is associated with an increase in cases of chronic prostatitis, which develops against the background of sexually transmitted diseases.
In men aged 40-59 years, the appearance of this pathology can be associated with prostate adenoma (growth of prostate gland tissue), and in people over 60 years old, with the disappearance of sexual function. Depending on the cause of formation, stones are true (primary) or false (secondary). The primary ones are formed in the ducts of the gland and the secondary ones pass to the prostate from the upper urinary tract (kidneys, bladder and urethra) if the patient has urolithiasis.
Calculous prostatitis is caused by inflammation in the prostate gland. Violation of the emptying of the prostate glands occurs due to irregularity or lack of sexual intercourse, as well as a sedentary lifestyle. Against the background of an infection, stones are formed in a person, because of this, the secret in the prostate stagnates.
In addition, the development of this disease leads to an abnormal flow of a small amount of urine from the urethra into the ducts of the prostate gland during urination. Because of this, the salts in the urine crystallize, thicken and turn into stones. Prostate stones are chemically the same as bladder stones:
- oxalate (appears due to the formation of oxalic acid salts);
- phosphate (formed against the background of a violation of the synthesis of phosphoric acid);
- urates (uric acid salts are formed).
Symptoms and main types
The main symptom of calculous prostatitis is pain. It has a dull and painful character and is located in the perineum, scrotum, above the pubis, in the sacrum and coccyx. The pain syndrome is aggravated by acts of defecation (faecal excretion), sexual intercourse, physical activity and prolonged standing on a hard surface, as well as long walking.
Patients complain of frequent urination or complete retention of urine. Impurities of blood (hematuria) or hemospermia (the appearance of blood plasma in the seminal fluid) are found in urea. People suffering from this disease are characterized by:
- decreased libido (sexual activity);
- weak erection;
- violations of ejaculation (discharge of seminal fluid during sexual intercourse);
- painful discharge.
In the absence of therapy, patients may develop complications in the form of:
- kidney disease;
- cystitis (inflammation of the urinary tract);
- infertility;
- abscess;
- urinary retention.
Treatment
Calculous prostatitis in men is treated with antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, vitamins are actively used in therapy to strengthen immunity, anti-inflammatory drugs, prebiotics (after taking a course of antibiotics) and other drugs. Sometimes surgery is used to remove the stones. This method is indicated when drug therapy does not give positive results for a long time.
Of the physiotherapeutic methods used:
- magnetotherapy (exposure to a magnetic field);
- laser treatment (stone removal);
- electrophoresis (use of current);
- EHF-therapy (radiation with low frequencies).
With calculous prostatitis, prostate massage is strictly prohibited. The most effective method is crushing stones with a laser. In a few sessions, the stones can be removed naturally. Sometimes the doctor prescribes exercise therapy (physiotherapy exercises) in the form of gymnastics, exercises to reduce and relax the anal muscles.
Therapy with folk remedies
Folk remedies can reduce the severity of symptoms. They can be used as an addition to the basic therapy. Self-medication is not recommended, it is better to consult a doctor before using this or that composition.
The most effective folk remedies are presented below.
sage
Sage has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, and also improves digestion.
Preparation and application:
- Pour 500 ml of boiling water over the sage and the cooling herb, leave for 2 hours.
- Strain the medicine and drink 1/2 cup before meals 3-4 times a day.
Collection of plants
Required:
- mint;
- wise;
- plantain;
- calamus;
- blackberry;
- chamomile;
- nettles
How to prepare and take:
- Mix all the ingredients, pour boiling water and leave for 2 hours.
- Take 70 ml 3 times a day.
hawthorn
Hawthorn has a positive effect on the walls of blood vessels and has anti-inflammatory and choleretic properties.
Recipe:
- 3 art. l. plants pour 3 cups of boiling water.
- Insist 3-4 hours.
- Drink the medicine three times a day for 1 glass.
pink
With the help of rose you can strengthen the immune system. A decoction of it should not be drunk by people who have high acidity.
Preparation and application:
- 4 tablespoons. l. rose roots pour 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil and keep on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Cold, strain.
- Take 250 ml three times a day for 30 days.
Mint
With the help of mint, you can relieve spasms, eliminate inflammation and relax the body. It is allowed to make tea from this plant and cinnamon. To prepare it you need:
- Take 1 tbsp. l. mint and honey, a stick of cinnamon and 700 ml of water.
- Pour boiling water over the cinnamon and mint and leave for 20 minutes.
- Add honey there.
It is better to drink the medicine after eating 1 glass.
Parsley
It is recommended to take an infusion of parsley. To prepare it you need:
- Pour 1 tbsp. 1 glass of boiling water.
- Insist overnight.
This medicine should be drunk after drainage 50 ml per day.
Parsley can be combined with honey and lemon juice. To do this, squeeze the juice from the greens and mix with the rest of the ingredients. The medicine should be taken after a meal.
seeds
A decoction of the green seeds can be used for calculous prostatitis. For this you need:
- 1 spoonful of ground seeds is added to 400 ml of boiling water.
- Let it cook for 8 hours.
- Take during the day 200 ml.
Honey with walnuts
In addition to herbs, honey is actively used in combination with nuts. Preliminary nuts should be crushed and mixed with the bee product.
You should take the medicine for 1 month, 1 tablespoon. l. in one day.
horse chestnut
Horse chestnut helps strengthen the immune system. To prepare an infusion from it, you need:
- 3 art. l. shell powder pour 3 cups of boiling water and leave for 5 hours.
- Then strain this medicine and put it on fire.
How to use: 50 ml 2-3 times a day.
You can make a decoction of horse chestnut with chamomile.
aspen bark
A popular remedy is aspen bark, which relieves inflammation. For this you need:
- 100 g of bark pour 1 liter of boiling water.
- Boil for 15 minutes on low heat.
- Filter.
- Drink 1 glass 30 minutes before meals for 2 months.