In urology, prostatitis is the most common disease. Prostatitis develops for various reasons:
- sexually transmitted diseases;
- irregular sex;
- Lifestyle;
- reduced immunity.
Modern medicine offers a variety of drugs for the treatment and prevention of prostatitis. What kind of drugs to take for prostatitis in men is decided only by the attending physician. To bring chronic prostatitis into remission and neutralize acute pain, not only drugs are needed, but a series of procedures.
Often, prostatitis is confused with prostate adenoma, but it must be clearly understood that these are completely different diagnoses. Although the principles of the treatment of these diseases are somewhat similar, there are differences.
Signs and complications
Prostatitis is an inflammatory process in the prostate gland.
The signs of this disease include:
- discomfort when urinating;
- sharp or aching pains in the genitals, lower abdomen;
- increase in body temperature;
- discharge from the urethra.
Prostatitis has more than just unpleasant symptoms. He is dangerouscomplications:
- infertility;
- acute urinary retention;
- erectile dysfunction.
Medicines for the treatment of the prostate gland in men
All drugs for the treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma are divided into:
- antibacterial drugs (antibiotics);
- anti-inflammatory drugs for the prostate;
- medications that reduce symptoms.
Drugs for the treatment of the prostate in menthey have different forms:
- injections;
- rectal suppositories;
- instillation (administration of drugs through the urethra);
- micro-enemas (most often based on phytotherapy);
- anti-inflammatory pills;
- ointments.
The urologist selects a number of drugs based on the stage of the disease, the characteristics of the disease and the pain syndrome.
Antibiotic treatment
Treatment of prostatitis of bacterial etiology is based on antibiotics:
- drugs for the treatment of prostatitis of a broad spectrum of action - tetracyclines. The action of the drug is based on the suppression of protein synthesis;
- highly effective drugs - fluoroquinolones. Destroy the DNA of microbial cells;
- well known penicillins.
Antibiotics for prostatitis and adenomait can be in the form of suppositories, tablets, ointments, but the most common form of drugs are injections. Also, intravenous injections are the best fast-acting method of drug delivery in the treatment of acute inflammation of the prostate gland.
The course of treatment for prostatitisit is prescribed by a doctor depending on the form of the disease and usually lasts 7-14 days.
Alpha blockers
This is a group of drugs that relieve spasms, relax muscles, thereby improving the flow of urine.
It is worth noting that almost all alpha-blocking drugs have a hypotonic property (reduce blood pressure), so men with low blood pressure should use them with caution.
NSAIDs
To relieve pain and reduce tissue edema, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed.
Muscle relaxants
Their action is aimed at weakening the tone of the pelvic muscles.
Phyto preparations
When treating prostatitis, it is recommended to use folk recipes in combination with standard drug treatment, but only with the approval of a urologist.
Medicinal herbs, the properties of which include the treatment of inflammation of the prostate:
Chestnut peel infusion (drops)
- chop the peel;
- Pour boiling water over 3 tablespoons of chopped peel;
- evaporate in a water bath to 200 ml;
- take 30 drops 3 r / day before meals.
Parsley juice
- squeeze parsley juice;
- take 1 tablespoon 3 rounds / day 30 minutes before meals.
Pumpkin seeds
Eat a handful of pumpkin seeds per day (at least 30 pieces) before meals.
Medicines
Modern pharmaceutical companies produce effective drugs for prostatitis in men.
The price of pharmaceutical preparations is quite high. The cost of prostatitis treatment is likely to break the bank. But this is not the case when saving is needed.
The disease is insidious and has many complications. Therefore, at the first symptomatic manifestations, it is necessary to consult a doctor. He will assess the condition of the prostate gland, directing it to the necessary research. And it will work out an appropriate treatment regimen, adding vitamins or immunomodulators, if necessary. After all, as you know, problems with the prostate gland arise due to weakened immunity.
For the same reason, for the successful treatment of prostatitis, it is necessary to eat well, separate from addictions and play sports. Proper lifestyle and health care allows you to forget about such an unpleasant diagnosis as prostatitis.