Prophylaxis | Pain in the prostate

Prophylaxis

There are no preventive measures against the actual causes of prostate pain. It is sometimes pointed out that a reduced stress level and an associated reduced tension of the pelvic floor can at least positively influence the development of a pelvic pain syndrome. Also a rather far-eastern influenced diet with many phytoestrogens should prevent the development of prostate diseases.

However, it is questionable whether this effect justifies the side effects of these phytoestrogens or whether they can be proven at all. For all of the above-mentioned clinical pictures, early medical clarification or, in the case of prostate cancer, participation in the preventive medical checkup is important. Only in this way can an acute inflammation be adequately treated with antibiotics at an early stage, a prostate hyperplasia be treated or a possible tumor be removed.

Therapy

The treatment of pain in the prostate depends mainly on the underlying cause. General measures can include above all the reduction of stress, malnutrition, sedentary activities or mechanical stress and other stimuli. Good sexual hygiene can also improve the symptoms.

For example, regular ejaculation can contribute to an improvement in pain through improved drainage of prostate secretions. A massage of the prostate can also be beneficial. Common over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol can help relieve the pain itself.

However, these should only be taken after clarifying the causes and in consultation with the doctor. As these drugs have an additional decongestant and anti-inflammatory effect, they help with several mechanisms of action in parallel. Other antiphlogistic preparations can also be taken as a supplement.In the case of acute inflammation, antibiotic treatment is the primary treatment, while in the case of benign prostatic hyperplasia, drug therapy or surgery is the primary treatment.

Especially in the case of pelvic pain syndrome, psychotherapeutic or pain therapy can also be helpful; especially to break the vicious circle of pain, fear of pain, and tension. Light sports, autogenic training and other self-administered methods of muscle relaxation can also be used well. Often, analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory substances are used for pain in the prostate.

The painkillers used include ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid, diclofenac and indometacin. Depending on the dosage recommended by the doctor, these can be purchased free of charge from the pharmacy or, in the case of higher doses, on prescription. In addition, muscle-relaxing drugs can be used, for example with the active ingredient baclofen.

This relieves spasmodic tension and muscle hardening in the pelvic area and thus reduces the pain of the prostate. However, both groups of substances should only be regarded as supportive, as they only relieve the symptoms but do not eliminate their cause. Depending on the underlying disease, the doctor will initiate a targeted therapy.