How to Treat Prostate Infection With Natural Remedies? Prostatitis. Symptoms.

How to Treat Prostate Infection With Natural Remedies
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The classic symptoms of prostate infection include severe genital pains that affect the entire penis and scrotum. In this type of infection, the patient may suffer from painful urination, urgency, frequent urination, blood in the urine or strong-smelling urine due to the presence of microbes.

In prostatitis, prostate gland is increased and in turn presses the urethra and rectum, causing constipation and dysuria. Other symptoms  are: fever, chills, pain in the lower back, body pain, and painful ejaculation. From prostatitis are affected men aged 20 to 40 years.

What does the prostate gland do?

It is one of the most important organs in the reproductive system of the man because it is involved in sperm formation. This gland is responsible for maintaining of some acidity , because sperm  to survive longer in the vagina.

During ejaculation the musculature of the prostate helps the ejection of semen. An interesting fact is that prostate infection becomes cause of prostatitis, in a very small percentage of cases. Behind the infection of the prostate are often hidden complications, such as infection of the urethra or of the bladder.

What tests should I do?

• laboratory tests
• complete blood count
• urinalysis
• prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
• semen analysis
• digital rectal palpation

If the diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis is confirmed, immediately go for medical treatment. This disease can occur in acute (acute prostatitis) or chronic form. Chronic prostate infection rarely causes prostatitis. It is less common. The symptoms of chronic prostatitis are similar to those in prostatitis,( in a milder version), but in contrast, are more resistant and with longer duration.

Prostatitis is associated with the amount of zinc in the body. If you have a high level of zinc in the cells, then you are prone to it. It can be provoked by foods rich in this substance or a certain way of life, where we have retention of zinc in the body.

The best therapy for prostatitis is prevention. The most important thing is diet. Avoid foods that are high in zinc.

Foods to avoid

These are foods and drinks that irritate the bladder:

• coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, spices and citrus juices, nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, brain, liver, kidney, wheat germ
• avoid cigarettes and alcohol
•  drink at least 8 glasses of water a day

If the infection continues or complications occur, immediately consult a doctor!Increase your intake of copper. This is a wonderful anti-inflammatory remedy. You can take it as a dietary supplement or to eat foods which containing it (pumpkin, asparagus, wholemeal bread). Copper will reduce the amount of zinc in the body and the system will cope with the enlarged prostate alone.

Prostate cancer. Symptoms.

Symptoms of prostate cancer can be mistaken for those of prostatitis. These may include flu-like symptoms, blood in urine or semen, painful ejaculation, persistent pain in the lower back, pelvis, or lower in the upper thighs.

Treatment of prostatitis with natural remedies and herbs

This treatment arouses great interest. Natural treatment is simple, no side effects, it is not expensive as compared with the drugs provided by traditional medicine.

Herbs can effectively deal with all the problems associated with prostatitis: unbearable pain and irritation, burning during urination, impotence or lack of erection. One of the best herbs for prostate cure are those that have natural anti-inflammatory properties and in addition, they strengthen the immune system.

They act as improve the performance of individual organs, glands and systems, including the prostate.

 

Echinacea

It stimulates the immune system and treat urinary tract infections.

Cranberry juice

Cranberry Juice cure prostate by changing the pH of the urine. It is used in the treatment of both sexes.

Brewed coffee

It is a good alternative to the Mongols diuretic (causing urination) drugs, alleviating symptoms of urinary retention.

Nettle

It is a great herb for urinary tract, protecting us from infections, cleaning urethra. Currently under debate is treating prostatic hypertrophy with it.

Selenium

It can be taken as a dietary supplement or with foods that containing it. There is an evidence that it reduces the risk of cancer.

Garlic

It is the best natural antibiotic that protects us against infections and destroys free radicals. Great remedy for infections of the urinary tract and for healthy prostate.

 

Pumpkin seed

In pumpkin seeds are containing 45% linoleic acid and fitosterin. It is an ideal tool for diseases of the bladder, prostate, and against heart attack. The large amount of vitamin E and selenium have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in the body.

Useful links:

Urology Forum – here.

Prostate Cancer Treatment – here.

A set of exercises in chronic prostatitis – here.

American Urological Association – here.