The inflammatory process that occurs in the prostate brings a lot of discomfort to men who suffer from this pathology. The development of this disease occurs against the background of prolonged sexual abstinence, the presence of sexual and genitourinary infections, weak immunity, as well as various hormonal imbalances in the body. In addition, prostatitis can be caused by pathogenic bacteria or viruses.
What is prostatitis and how to treat it?
The modern pharmaceutical market offers many very effective drugs for the treatment of this pathology. When no infectious pathogen is found during the diagnosis of prostatitis, they speak of chronic inflammation of the prostate of a non-bacterial nature. Risk factors for non-infectious prostatitis are congestion in the pelvic area, which is characterized by impaired microcirculation in the venous system, excessive secretion of the prostate gland and in the seminal vesicles, which causes disturbances in blood flow in the genitals. However, before starting therapy, you should always consult with a qualified specialist.
Features of the inflammatory process of the prostate (prostatitis)
This disease affects 1/3 of all representatives of the stronger half of humanity. The pathology affects mainly men from 20 to 60 years old. This disease can develop in the presence of the following factors:
- Congenital (decrease in hormone levels, impaired blood flow in the prostate gland, pathological changes in the structure of the acini);
- acquired (previous genitourinary disease, the presence of a focus of infection in the body, promiscuity or, on the contrary, long-term abstinence from sexual intercourse, inactive lifestyle, temporary decrease in body temperature).
Types of pathologies and drugs for treatment
Inflammation of the prostate gland can manifest itself in the following forms:
Acute prostatitis that is infectious (bacterial). It is characterized by the presence of certain symptoms and requires immediate contact with a specialist. Acute prostatitis develops as a result of exposure to bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms. According to statistics, this form of the disease occurs in 15% of men who suffer from this pathology.
Acute prostatitis is characterized by the following symptoms:
- shivering;
- increased body temperature;
- signs of general body intoxication;
- frequent urination, accompanied by pain and purulent discharge from the urethra;
- pain in the groin area, radiating to the lumbar spine.
Chronic prostatitis of an infectious nature. It is a slow inflammatory process characterized by the absence of obvious symptoms. This form of the disease can occur against the background of untreated or insufficiently treated acute prostatitis. Symptoms of prolonged inflammation of the prostate gland may be as follows:
- Irritation;
- difficulty urinating, accompanied by a burning sensation;
- disturbing pain in the perineum, radiating to the pelvic organs and rectum.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis requires more time than acute prostatitis, and the choice of medicine is determined by the individual characteristics of the body, the presence of complications, as well as the type of medicine used before.
In addition to antibiotics, which are used to treat acute prostatitis, analgesics, immunomodulators, suppositories, therapeutic massage and physiotherapy are prescribed.
Prostatitis without infectious etiology. It is the most common type of disease, the origin of which has not yet been fully studied.
Asymptomatic prostatitis
Drug form for the treatment of prostatitis
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis are available in the form of tablets, injections, instillations, suppositories and microenemas. Tablets, which are usually antibiotics, have a wide spectrum of action and are usually prescribed in situations where the causative agent of the pathology has not been identified.
Often, in the treatment of prostatitis, special suppositories are used, which are administered rectally. Such drugs have an antibacterial effect and effectively relieve pain. Injection solutions that have a stimulating effect on the vascular system and body protection have the greatest therapeutic effect.
Among the various methods of treating the prostate, the rectal therapy method is the most effective.
Prostatitis treatment often involves methods such as instillation, where medication is injected directly into the patient's urethra. Before the procedure, the man should empty his bladder completely. No more than 5 ml of the drug solution is given at a time.
Additional means for the main treatment can be microenemas, prepared on the basis of herbal infusions and decoctions. The principle of this technique is to use the temperature effect of a complex drug on the focus of inflammation. This procedure is carried out before going to bed, because after microenema overstrain or hypothermia of the prostate gland is not allowed.
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis in men
First of all, antibiotics are prescribed for this disease. But before starting antibacterial therapy, a bacterial culture study is carried out to determine the causative agent of the disease and, depending on the results obtained, one or another type of drug is prescribed. The course of antibacterial therapy lasts an average of 1 month.
Treatment with antibiotic tablets is carried out for bacterial inflammation of the prostate in acute and chronic form. In case of complications, antibacterial agents are given by injection. If the causative agent of the pathology cannot be identified, combined antibacterial therapy is used.
Medicines that have an analgesic effect significantly ease the inflammatory process, however, they should be used strictly as prescribed by the doctor. Uncontrolled use of these drugs can cause unwanted side effects.
Among analgesics, the greatest effectiveness in the treatment of prostatitis has been shown by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with a wide release form and various indications. The use of a-blockers is due to the relaxing effect of these drugs on the bladder neck and muscles, which significantly reduces the intensity of pain that accompanies urination. But those drugs can cause side effects such as headache and hypotension. These drugs are prescribed for chronic non-bacterial prostatitis.
Any pathology, including prostatitis, causes a weakening of the body's immune defenses, therefore, along with the main treatment, doctors prescribe drugs whose action is aimed at restoring and strengthening the immune system. This may be a drug from the group of immunomodulators, which includes interferon and other pharmacological agents.
In the treatment of prostatitis, muscle relaxants are also widely used, actions aimed at reducing muscle tone in the perineum, which allows the patient to relieve pain and discomfort when urinating. The most effective muscle relaxants are considered centrally acting muscle relaxants and remedies for smooth muscle pain and spasm.
The use of hormone therapy is determined by the need to reduce the level of testosterone, which causes an increase in the size of the prostate gland. As a result of such treatment, hormone levels are normalized and the intensity of the inflammatory process is reduced. In some cases, herbal medicine is used as an additional therapy to eliminate pain, inflammation and swelling.
Preparations containing herbal components are often used in the treatment of chronic forms of prostatitis. Prostatitis of bacterial origin is treated by taking antiviral drugs: drugs used for the same indication, but they differ in the mechanism of action and active ingredients.
In addition, anti-inflammatory drugs from the non-steroidal group are used. The effect of the drug is to eliminate the symptoms that accompany prostate inflammation (swelling and pain, increased body temperature).
Suppositories containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances, for example, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have shown high effectiveness in the treatment of prostatitis. This group also includes drugs that have strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.
In addition, therapy for prostate inflammation involves the use of drugs whose action is aimed at increasing blood flow to the prostate.
A popular drug for the treatment of prostatitis
Drugs that help in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women - drugs based on herbal components that inhibit the growth of prostate gland tissue. It helps eliminate inflammation and normalize metabolic processes, as well as increase blood supply to the prostate gland. In addition, the drug reduces the size of the prostate, eliminates difficulty urinating and improves the function of the genitourinary system, restores the function of the gland, and also reduces swelling and manifestations of inflammation in the prostate gland.
This drug is prescribed for the complex therapy of complicated prostatitis. The course of treatment is up to 4 months. This medicine has no contraindications or side effects.
Bacterial antibiotics from the semisynthetic penicillin group, resistant to penicillinase, are very effective antibiotics used to treat prostatitis. This drug is a semi-synthetic antimicrobial drug belonging to the class of β-lactam antibiotics, which has a bactericidal effect on streptococci, staphylococci and other gram-positive microorganisms.
The drug intended for the treatment of various diseases of the genitourinary system in men is an antibiotic-based suppository drug with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The use of rectal suppositories improves sperm quality, helps restore bladder muscle function, normalizes urination, and also reduces the risk of blood clots in the ducts of the prostate gland. Rectal suppositories are prescribed after prostate surgery or in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. The course of treatment lasts for 10 days, with the administration of one suppository per day. Read the instructions carefully: drugs intended for the treatment of various diseases of the genitourinary system in men can cause side effects, which are indicated by itching in the anus.
The drug, which contains a natural substance - an extract of the fruits of the creeping palm tree - is available in capsules and belongs to decongestant and anti-inflammatory drugs. This drug has shown relatively high effectiveness in the complex treatment of prostate inflammation, which is why it is often prescribed to patients suffering from this pathology.
Antibiotics are popular for the treatment of prostatitis
Despite the fact that drugs for the treatment of prostatitis have almost no contraindications, you should not use them yourself. Dosage, selection of drugs and correction of therapy courses are carried out only by specialists, taking into account the intensity and duration of the inflammatory process.