Prostate swelling is often caused by conditions like prostatitis or benign prostatic hyperplasia--BPH. These conditions can cause an enlargement of your prostate gland, which can lead to problems urinating, frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, blood in your urine and chronic urinary tract infections. Certain herbs could help to reduce your prostate swelling and other symptoms associated with conditions like BPH and prostatitis, but first consult your doctor before taking any herbal remedies.
Identification
Men aged 50 to 60 years of age and older are most susceptible to developing prostate swelling due to BPH or prostatitis, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Although no clear cause is known for BPH, the condition appears to arise from a hormonal imbalance in older men of estrogen and testosterone. Prostatitis, on the other hand, is most commonly caused by an infection and can cause addition symptoms like fever, muscle and joint pain, discomfort while ejaculating, and pain in the genitals and lower abdomen, explains the University of Michigan Health System.
Prevention/Solution
To relieve prostate swelling due to BPH, you might take herbs like nettle root, green tea, maca, pumpkin seeds, green tea or oat straw, says the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Pygeum, saw palmetto and grass pollen are sometimes recommended for treating BPH as well, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center. Pygeum and saw palmetto are also typically used for treating prostate swelling due to prostatitis, along with pau d'arco bark, states the University of Michigan Health System. No widely accepted scientific evidence supports the use of any herbal remedies for treating prostate swelling, however.
Dosages
The typical dosage of saw palmetto is 320 milligrams daily to relieve prostate swelling and other BPH symptoms, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. You might take 75 to 200 milligrams daily of pygeum for similar purposes. Approximately two capsules per day of standardized grass pollen extract taken three times daily is a typical dosage for prostate swelling, notes the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Varying amounts of the other herbs have been used for treating BPH and prostatitis. Ask your doctor about the dosage that's right for you before taking any herbal remedy for a swollen prostate.
Other Natural Treatments
Certain other natural supplements could help relieve your prostate swelling. For example, supplements of quercetin, bromelain, vitamin C and zinc could help if you have prostatitits, says the University of Michigan Health System. Beta-sitosterol supplements are often recommended for helping to treat prostate swelling due to BPH. You might also try natural supplements like flaxseed or flaxseed oil and antioxidants to help treat your BPH symptoms, notes the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Talk to your physician before taking any of these supplements for prostate swelling.
Warning
Like conventional drugs, herbal and natural supplements or remedies can produce side effects and interact with certain medications. For example, grass pollen extracts can be dangerous for people who have certain pollen allergies, warns the University of Maryland Medical Center. Also, you should get a thorough examination and evaluation by your doctor if you have prostate swelling, because you could have prostate cancer, advises the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Also, don't stop taking any medications or undergoing conventional therapies for your prostate condition in lieu of natural or herbal remedies unless your physician advises you to do so.
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