Treatment for cystitis in men

Such an unpleasant disease as cystitis is well known to women, but the male half of humanity, due to anatomical features, rarely encounters it. Therefore, men, having discovered signs of cystitis in themselves, often do not even know how to deal with it. The disease is diagnosed in only 1% of men.

Cystitis is an inflammatory process in the bladder, most often provoked by an infection of bacterial origin. Due to the fact that the male urethra is much longer and narrower than the female, it is quite difficult for bacteria to overcome it. Therefore, cystitis is so rare in men. Symptoms and treatment are also somewhat different from the female version of the disease.

Causes and characteristic signs of cystitis in men

As a rule, signs of cystitis are found in men over the age of 40 suffering from diseases of the urinary system. In most cases, cystitis occurs in the presence of diseases associated with the narrowing of the urethra, such as urolithiasis, prostatitis, neoplasms or inflammation in nearby organs.

Chlamydia, gonococci, mycoplasma, trichomonas, candida and other bacteria and fungi can also be pathogens. Often, infection occurs downstream if the patient has pyelonephritis or other kidney diseases.

In the acute form, cystitis manifests itself with the following symptoms: frequent false urge to urinate, pain and cramps. Chronic cystitis in men is manifested by a change in the color and consistency of urine.

Treatment program

If cystitis occurs in men, the symptoms and treatment should be monitored by a doctor. In order for the treatment to be effective, the urologist prescribes laboratory tests and carefully examines the clinical picture of the symptoms. Bacteriological and microscopic examinations of urine are carried out to identify the causative agent of infection, ultrasound of the bladder is prescribed. Treatment for cystitis, especially in men, requires an individual approach. For the treatment of cystitis in men, a program is used that includes:

• Compliance with the regimen prescribed by the doctor;
• Changes in the diet, the use of large amounts of liquid and products that have a minimal burden on the organs of the genitourinary system;
• The use of antibacterial drugs, depressing affecting the pathogen;
• Physiotherapy;
• Primary of phytotherapeutic agents - herbal teas and decoctions with anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects;
• Washing with an antiseptic solution;
• Treatment of concomitant diseases of the genitourinary system, if any, is mandatory.

For acute cystitis, treatment is successfully carried out at home with antibiotics, herbal medicine and adherence to bed, water and diet. The use of a large amount of liquid has a flushing effect on the bladder. You should also temporarily abandon sexual intercourse, since the rush of blood to the genitals helps to accelerate the spread of infection. If the disease has taken a chronic form, physiotherapeutic and antiseptic procedures are necessary. Treatment of cystitis with folk remedies is necessarily included in the treatment regimen.

In rare cases, doctors are forced to resort to surgical intervention. As a rule, it is performed endoscopically and does not require opening the abdominal cavity.

Drug treatment

If the inflammatory process is caused by an infection, it is necessary to destroy the causative agents of the disease. Rapid treatment is provided by the use of a whole range of drugs. Broad-spectrum antibiotics, both synthetic and containing plant components, are prescribed. Mostly penicillins or cephalosporins are used.

If the disease is of a viral or fungal nature, then antiviral and antifungal agents are added to the complex, respectively. When prescribing pills for cystitis in men, the urologist takes into account their compatibility and possible side effects. Drug treatment is carried out within 8-10 days. In the absence of loyalty of pathogenic microflora to antibiotics, drugs are changed to more effective ones.

Together with antibiotic therapy, pain relievers are used. These include antispasmodics such as no-shpa or spazgan. Also, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac, are used to anesthetize and inhibit the inflammatory process. If allergic reactions to drugs occur, antihistamines are prescribed. For local exposure, antiseptics are used, for example, furatsilin or silver nitrate.

In addition to synthetic or semi-synthetic antibiotics, diuretics and anti-inflammatory drugs containing natural ingredients are prescribed. These include cystone, kanefron, phytolysin.

Physiotherapy

An effective method of treatment is physiotherapy. To restore normal microflora and the functioning of the epithelium, the following are carried out:

• Exposure to ultrasound of various frequencies to suppress pathogenic microflora and inhibit the inflammatory process;
• Medicinal electrophoresis helps to relieve swelling and inflammation;
• Magnetophoresis allows you to deliver the drug directly to the urinary mucosa bladder using a magnetic field;
• Magnetotherapy is used to quickly repair damaged cells and inhibit infection-causing microorganisms.

Folk remedies for the treatment of cystitis

In addition to drug treatment, men suffering from cystitis are shown to use folk remedies. They help relieve inflammation, strengthen the protective function of the body, neutralize pathogenic microorganisms, and also enhance the effect of medicines, accelerating the healing process.

Effective diuretics include decoctions of lingonberry leaves, bear's ears, bearberry and horsetail. These herbs also help relieve spasms and inflammation. Cranberry copes well with all the symptoms of cystitis. Cranberry juice is diluted with water, a little honey is added and taken throughout the course of treatment several times a day.

To relieve acute manifestations of cystitis, local procedures with medicinal herbs are used. Baths with the addition of decoctions of chamomile and lemon balm perfectly relieve inflammation and relieve pain. You can add essential oils of plants with antiseptic properties (tea tree, garlic, sage, sandalwood, lemon) to the baths.

Diet during treatment

If cystitis is diagnosed, in men, treatment should be accompanied by certain rules of eating behavior. Fried, spicy, smoked, overly salty dishes should be excluded from the diet. During treatment, you can not drink alcoholic beverages.

It is recommended to use milk and cottage cheese. The diet should consist mainly of foods that have a pronounced diuretic effect. Also during the use of a large amount of clean drinking water, herbal and green teas, sour fruit drinks.

Prevention of cystitis

Cystitis in men is rarely diagnosed, but as a preventive measure, experts advise you to follow simple rules.

• Avoid general and local hypothermia;
• Empty the bladder regularly;
• Follow a diet, do not abuse excessively salty and spicy foods;
• Be examined by a urologist annually;
• Do not start diseases of the genitourinary system.

Why is it necessary to treat cystitis?

When cystitis occurs, men develop symptoms. And treatment should be started immediately. Cystitis is treated only under the supervision of a urologist, self-medication is unacceptable. When the first signs of the disease appear, you should consult a doctor for adequate therapy.

In the absence of proper treatment, cystitis can become chronic and cause complications. Launched cystitis can provoke inflammatory processes in the prostate gland, urethra and other organs of the male genitourinary system. It is possible to infect the kidneys along the ascending pathway. The lack of treatment of chronic cystitis can contribute to the complete loss of erectile function and infertility.