What are the treatments for prostatitis? Can it heal itself?

Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases in men. It affects men more than other serious diseases. If it is not treated in time, it will easily develop into prostate cancer and take the patient's life. What are the treatments for prostatitis? Can it heal itself?

How to treat prostatitis?

There are four conventional methods for treating prostatitis: drug therapy, Western drug therapy mainly plays an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial role, while Chinese medicine plays a role in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Physical therapy, such as hot water bath, microwave, laser, direct current drug delivery, magnetic acupuncture, ultrasound, mechanical vibration, etc. Tube flushing method, after the drug is poured into the tube, it is inserted into the body to flush the prostate. Diet therapy, drink less alcohol, do not eat spicy food, avoid sitting for a long time, do not have sex too early, and do not masturbate.

Self-treatment for prostatitis?

Although prostatitis is easy to treat, it is extremely difficult to cure and the condition is prone to recurrence. It is recommended that patients do not go to the pharmacy to buy medicine on their own, because some medicines can only relieve certain symptoms in the short term, and long-term use will have side effects on the human body. Self-care methods include: eating less spicy food, avoiding overwork, exercising appropriately, keeping warm, and having a moderate sex life.

What medicine should I take for prostatitis?

After suffering from prostatitis, the cause should be identified first, and then treatment should be carried out. According to the test results and the nature of prostatitis, sensitive drugs should be selected, sufficient dosage, and treatment should be carried out according to the course of treatment. The three most commonly used drugs are antibiotics (fluoroquinolone drugs such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and lomefloxacin, etc.), α-receptor blockers (terazosin, alfuzosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin and naftopidil, etc.) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Other drugs (plant preparations, M-receptor blockers, antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs) also have varying degrees of efficacy in relieving symptoms.

Will prostatitis heal itself?

Not only will it not heal itself, but prostatitis is also a relatively difficult disease to cure. The course of treatment is relatively long, generally taking about 20-40 days, or even longer, to control symptoms and cure the disease. For example, antibiotic treatment should last at least 4-6 weeks. The course of α-receptor blockers should be at least 12 weeks.