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For the complex treatment of prostate problems, various physiotherapeutic techniques are used, the effectiveness of which is based on the effect on the prostate: ultrasound, magnetic field, light, vibration.
The devices used are constantly being improved, which opens up new application possibilities. Devices for the treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma are intended for home and professional use in medical institutions.
Is it possible to cure the prostate using the device?
Prostate diseases and problems do not occur suddenly. The disorders develop over a long period of time and then begin to manifest symptomatically. Complications arise from a number of problems and malfunctions of the genitourinary system:
- Erectile dysfunction.
- Problems with urination and bowel movements.
- pain syndrome.
- Infertility.
- Severe congestion in the pelvic area.
Drug-free treatment using physiotherapeutic techniques alone will not bring a long-term positive effect. Effective drug therapy is required to combat the disease.
On the other hand, it would hardly be possible without physiotherapeutic procedures. Congestion and accompanying disorders reduce the effectiveness of drug therapy. After the patient recovers, physiotherapy is also mandatory to prevent relapse.
Considering how much one session costs, it becomes clear why medical devices for treating prostate adenoma at home are so popular.
The main effect of the devices, regardless of their principle of operation, is associated with the stimulation of glandular tissue and blood vessels. The most modern devices are also effectively used in the treatment of chronic prostatitis and facilitate well-being even in the later stages of prostate adenoma.
Some devices are multifunctional and combine different methods of influence. It has an anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and circulation-stimulating effect.
Devices for treating prostatitis at home are effective as preventive and supportive therapy. When used regularly, it has a preventive effect on the prostate and prevents the occurrence of inflammatory processes and tissue growths (in adenomas).
What are the limitations of prostate hardware therapy?
If you look at the negative reviews about the use of home physiotherapy devices, several disadvantages and limitations can be identified. Typically, dissatisfaction is associated with the following complaints:
- The appearance of pain – hardware therapy is strictly contraindicated during periods of exacerbation of the disease. Pain syndrome is a direct consequence of non-compliance with this restriction.
- Lack of results – the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of the prostate requires complex therapy. Exercise therapy, medication and physiotherapy are combined.
If one of the components is missing, the effectiveness of the therapy is severely limited. But complex treatment of prostatitis using the device accelerates the patient's recovery from the disease by 30% and reduces the likelihood of a relapse by 40%.
Application reports help to draw conclusions about the advisability of long-term therapy. The effect becomes clear after 5-6 sessions.
Another limitation that emerges from independent research is the development of any type of cancer. Exposure to ultrasound, vibration, heat and electrical stimulation leads to accelerated growth of cancer cells.
Buying a device for prostate treatment is quite profitable. A physical therapy session at the medical center costs $3 to $10, depending on the technique. A home appliance costs between $50 and $160.
Types of prostate devices by type of effect
Hardware treatment of prostatitis is associated with different effects on the prostate and surrounding vessels and tissues. It is customary to divide the devices used into several groups according to the type of action and principle of operation.
Urological devices for the treatment and prevention of prostatitis primarily stabilize blood circulation and nutrition of the glandular tissue. During the effect on the prostate, its activity normalizes: the production of seminal fluid and the ability to absorb and process testosterone.
Devices for the treatment of prostate adenomas, on the other hand, inhibit the functions of the prostate more strongly and lead to a reduction in the size of the prostate. There are universal devices that can be used with the same effect for prostatitis and benign hyperplasia.
In addition to the classification according to the type of impact, the existing classification divides devices into two types:
- transrectally— have a special sensor for insertion into the rectum.
- minimally invasive- act through the skin of the abdominal cavity.
Another division of physiotherapy equipment is associated with its manufacturer. The consumer is offered imported devices, as well as domestic analogues. The difference is not only in the country of origin, but also in the type of exposure. So, the Israeli device for the treatment of prostatitis has a thermal effect on the prostate tissue, which is caused by a change in high-frequency waves. The household appliance is based on the use of magnetic fields in conjunction with vacuum stimulation.
To decide which device for treating the prostate is better, you need to study the principle of operation and the manufacturer's instructions regarding the healing effect. It would make sense to consult an experienced physiotherapist.
Reviews of Israeli devices show that their efficiency is not much superior to the characteristics that characterize domestic analogues. The effectiveness of therapy depends more on the correct choice of hardware treatment based on its principle of action.
Transrectal effect
Household medical devices and home prostate treatment devices are divided into transrectal and non-invasive applications.
The former are more effective in therapy. The main difference is that the devices have rectal sensors that are inserted into the rectum through the anus. The head of the device is practically in contact with the prostate.
The effectiveness of therapy depends on anatomical features. The rectal apparatus can act directly on the prostate; the intensity of the effect is not reduced by natural barriers, namely the abdominal cavity and the surrounding tissue.
Transrectal devices are not allowed to be used for the following violations:
- Hemorrhoids.
- Proctitis.
- Cracks in the anus.
- Ulcers in the rectum.
In the final stage of prostate adenoma, the insertion of a transrectal sensor will be difficult. In other cases, the use of such devices is completely justified.
Non-invasive use
The difference between this type of devices is that the sensor to influence the prostate is placed on the skin without inserting it into the rectum. The devices are aimed at patients with health restrictions: diseases and inflammation of the rectum, especially in the acute stage.
Despite their lower efficiency, non-invasive devices also show good results in the treatment of chronic prostatitis and prostate adenoma: alleviating the symptoms of the disease and relieving pain. The device is used when there are contraindications to transrectal physiotherapy techniques.
Functional principles of prostate treatment devices
There are 6 main directions or methods of influence. Devices used in urology to treat prostatitis and hyperplasia are divided into the following groups:
- Electrostimulating.
- Vibration stimulators.
- Equipment with antiparasitic effect.
- Devices that utilize changes in the frequency of a magnetic field.
- Ultrasonic.
- Laser therapy devices.
To cure chronic prostatitis, devices are used that improve blood supply and metabolism in the glandular tissue. Ultrasound, electrical stimulation devices and devices with antiparasitic effects are ideal for this.
Hardware treatment methods for adenomas are aimed at reducing the volume of glandular tissue. A similar effect is achieved with magnetic field therapy and laser treatment.
Professional devices in physiotherapy often combine several types of effects. Recently, household appliances have also been distinguished by their multifunctionality.
The rating includes foreign devices and domestic analogues that managed to prove themselves from the best side. Particularly noteworthy is the unique equipment - the device was the first to combine the effect of a non-invasive magnetic field with varying frequency and the effect of vacuum.
Modern treatment of prostatitis cannot do without physiotherapeutic techniques. To consolidate the effect of drug therapy for hyperplasia, the use of devices with a therapeutic effect on the glandular tissue is necessary.
When choosing devices for home use, you cannot do without consulting a urologist and a competent physiotherapist. Specialists select a device with the required technical characteristics.
You should be particularly careful when choosing innovative devices. You should only buy certified devices. The quality seal indicates that the device is certified and approved for use in the home.
Electrostimulation devices
The positive effect achieved by the operation of the devices is based on the effect of low-frequency electrical current on damaged areas of the gland. The result is achieved by stimulating the nerve endings. Electrical devices are absolutely harmless and have a healing effect even in advanced stages of prostatitis.
The functional principle of the devices is closely related to the stimulation of metabolic processes in damaged prostate tissue. The action of dynamic currents alleviates the patient's condition. After the first sessions, the following changes can be observed:
- The pain syndrome is relieved.
- Potency is restored.
- Makes urination easier.
Electrostimulation devices are effective for prostatitis, but for adenomas, especially in advanced stages, it is better not to use them.
Vibration stimulators
Prostate dysfunction often occurs against a background of stagnation due to irregular sexual intercourse, sedentary work and a sedentary lifestyle. Devices for the treatment of prostatitis act as a kind of massager that mechanically acts on the tissues of the prostate. Massaging the prostate stimulates its work and eliminates congestion.
There are vibration therapy devices that combine mechanical effects with infrared heat and the healing effects of a magnetic field. A double effect is achieved during the session. The heat from infrared devices helps manage traffic jams. Massage removes infectious exudate from the gland cavity.
The cost of the devices is relatively low, which explains their high popularity in the domestic market.
With antiparasitic effects
To eliminate inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system, you should eliminate the trigger of the disorders. Often the cause of the problem is infections and pathogenic microorganisms, fungi.
Complex devices with an antiparasitic effect use the principle of bioresonance - waves with a frequency at which most microorganisms die.
The use of devices does not cancel antibacterial therapy, but is successfully used as a supplement to classic drug treatment.
Magnetic field therapy devices
The beneficial effect of a magnetic field on the human body has been clinically proven and has long been beyond doubt. Modern devices use frequency-resonant waves. There is an additional complex effect on the prostate.
Multifunctional devices differ in their operating principle:
- With a vibromagnetic laser head, several types of effects are combined at the same time: laser therapy, prostate massage and the use of magnetic field therapy.
- Vacuum devices – the main influence remains the magnetic field. Creating a vacuum has a similar effect to tissue massage, but there is no mechanical effect.
A change in the frequency of the magnetic field causes the prostate to heat up. Thermotherapy is particularly useful for prostate adenomas, but can also be used for chronic prostatitis.
Ultrasound exposure
As reviews show, these are the best devices for treating prostatitis at home in terms of their effectiveness and convenience. The devices are compact and fit easily into a small travel bag for transport.
The operating principle is based on microwave thermotherapy. Ultrasound acts on the tissue and heats it slightly.
Bioresonance vibrations stimulate cells and nerve endings. Physiotherapists recommend installing ultrasonic sensors at biologically active points responsible for the functioning of the prostate, as well as directly in the groin area.
Laser therapy devices
Laser devices are used in quantum therapy for prostate diseases. The sensor is placed rectally at the prostate site.
Portable household devices do not have the same performance as professional devices, but have sufficient effect for prevention and therapy.
Laser devices for the treatment of prostatitis stabilize the patient's condition: they relieve pain during sexual intercourse and urination, and normalize the functions of the prostate. With prolonged exposure, stagnation is eliminated.
In acute inflammatory processes in the rectum, as well as in diseases that are accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the mucous membrane, a therapeutic laser device with a rectal attachment must not be used.
Physiotherapeutic techniques are selected exclusively by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous!