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 faster 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 (calculi) in the excretory ducts of the prostate gland. The peak of this pathology comes in 30-39 years. This is associated with an increase in cases of chronic prostatitis, which develops against the background of sexually transmitted diseases.
The appearance of this pathology in men aged 40-59 may be associated with prostate adenoma (prostate glandular tissue growth), 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 is formed in the ducts of the gland, and the secondary is transferred 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 prostate gland emptying occurs due to irregularity or lack of sexual intercourse, as well as a sedentary lifestyle. Against the background of infection, stones are formed in a person, due to this, the secretion in the prostate stagnates.
In addition, the development of this disease causes a pathological reflux of a small amount of urine from the urethra during the excretion of urine into the duct of the prostate gland. Due to this, the salts in the urine crystallize, thicken and turn into stones. Prostate calculi are chemically the same as bladder stones:
- oxalate (appears due to the formation of oxalic acid salts);
- Phosphate (formed against the background of violation of phosphoric acid synthesis);
- Urate (the salts of uric acid are formed).
Main symptoms and 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, scrotum and tailbone. The pain syndrome is aggravated by defecation (faecal release), sexual intercourse, physical activity and prolonged sitting on a hard surface, as well as prolonged walking.
Patients complain of frequent urination or complete retention of urine. Blood impurities (hematuria) or hemospermia (appearance of blood plasma in seminal fluid) can be found in the urine. People suffering from this disease are characterized by:
- decreased libido (sexual activity);
- weak erection;
- Ejaculation disorder (discharge of sexual fluid during sexual intercourse);
- Painful ejaculation.
In the absence of therapy, patients may develop complications:
- kidney disease;
- cystitis (inflammation of the urinary tract);
- infertility;
- abscess;
- Urinary retention.
treatment
Calculous prostatitis in men is treated with antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, vitamins are actively used in therapy to strengthen immunity, anti-inflammatory drugs, prebiotics (after a course of antibiotics) and other drugs. Sometimes surgery is used to remove stones. This method is indicated when drug therapy does not give positive results for a long time.
From the used physiotherapeutic methods:
- magnetotherapy (impact of magnetic field);
- laser treatment (removal of stones);
- electrophoresis (use of electricity);
- EHF-therapy (radiation with low frequency).
Prostate massage is strictly prohibited during calculous prostatitis. The most effective method is the crushing of stones with a laser. Stones can be removed naturally in several sessions. 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 adjunct to the main 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 use:
- Pour 500 ml of boiling water over the sage and the cooling herb, leave for 2 hours.
- Strain the remedy and drink 1/2 cup before meals 3-4 times a day.
A collection of herbs
Required:
- mint
- the wise
- the planet
- Calamus;
- bear berries;
- Chamomile
- nettle
How to prepare and receive:
- 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. Pour 3 cups of boiling water over the plants.
- Insist for 3-4 hours.
- Drink medicine 1 glass three times a day.
rose hip
With the help of rose hip, you can strengthen the immune system. People with high acidity should not drink its decoction.
Preparation and use:
- 4 s. K. L. Pour 2 cups of water on the rose roots.
- Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Cool, strain.
- Take 250 ml three times a day for 30 days.
Mint
With the help of mint, you can remove 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. K. L. Mint and honey, cinnamon stick and 700 ml of water.
- Pour boiling water over cinnamon and mint and leave for 20 minutes.
- Add honey there.
It is better to drink the medicine 1 glass after a meal.
Parsley
It is recommended to take parsley infusion. To prepare it, you need:
- Pour 1 tsp. K. 1 cup of boiling water.
- Insist overnight.
You should drink this medicine after straining 50 ml a day.
Parsley can be mixed with honey and lemon juice. To do this, squeeze the juice of the herbs and mix with the rest of the ingredients. The medicine should be taken after meals.
seed
Green seed decoction can be used in calculous prostatitis. For this you need:
- 1 ch. Pour 400 ml of boiling water over the ground seeds.
- Leave for 8 hours.
- Take 200 ml during the day.
Honey with walnuts
In addition to herbs, honey is actively used together with walnuts. Nuts should be ground and mixed with bee products beforehand.
You should be able to get 1 month, 1 s. K. L. per day
horse chestnut
Horse chestnut helps strengthen the immune system. To prepare an infusion from it, you need:
- 3 art. L. Pour shell powder with 3 cups of boiling water and leave for 5 hours.
- Then strain this medicine and put it on fire.
Method of use: 50 ml 2-3 times a day.
You can make horse chestnut decoction with chamomile.
Aspen bark
A popular remedy is aspen bark, which relieves inflammation. For this you need to:
- Pour 1 liter of boiling water on 100 g of bark.
- Boil for 15 minutes on low heat.
- filter.
- Drink 1 cup 30 minutes before meals for 2 months.