Inflammatory processes occurring in the prostate cause a lot of discomfort to men suffering from this pathology. The development of the disease occurs due to prolonged sexual abstinence, the presence of sexually transmitted and urogenital infections, weak immunity, and various hormonal imbalances in the body. In addition, prostatitis can be caused by pathogenic bacteria or viruses.
What is prostatitis and how is it treated?
The modern pharmaceutical market offers many highly effective drugs for the treatment of this pathology. If no infectious agents are found during the diagnosis of prostatitis, then they speak of non-bacterial chronic inflammation of the prostate. A risk factor for non-infectious prostatitis is pelvic congestion, which is characterized by the deterioration of microcirculation in the venous system, excessive secretion of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles, which causes blood flow to the genitals. However, you should always consult a qualified professional before starting therapy.
Characteristics of the inflammatory process of the prostate (prostatitis).
This disease affects 1/3 of the representatives of the stronger half of humanity. The pathology mainly affects men between the ages of 20 and 60. The disease can develop in the presence of the following factors:
- Congenital (decrease in hormone levels, disturbance of prostate blood flow, pathological changes in the structure of acini);
- acquired (previous urinary tract diseases, presence of foci of infection in the body, promiscuity or vice versa, long-term abstinence from sexual relations, sedentary lifestyle, temporary drop in body temperature).
Types of pathology and drugs for treatment
Inflammation of the prostate can manifest itself in the following forms:
Acute prostatitis of an infectious (bacterial) nature. It is characterized by the presence of specific symptoms and requires immediate contact with a specialist. Acute prostatitis develops as a result of exposure to pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms. According to statistics, this form of the disease occurs in 15% of men suffering from this pathology.
Acute prostatitis is characterized by the following symptoms:
- chills;
- increased body temperature;
- signs of general intoxication of the body;
- frequent urination, accompanied by pain and purulent discharge from the urethra;
- pain in the groin area that radiates to the lumbar spine.
Chronic infectious prostatitis. It is a slow inflammatory process characterized by the absence of pronounced symptoms. This form of the disease can occur against the background of inadequately treated or untreated acute prostatitis. Symptoms of prolonged inflammation of the prostate may include:
- Irritability;
- difficulty urinating, accompanied by a burning sensation;
- throbbing pain in the perineum, radiating to the pelvic organs and rectum.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis requires much more time than acute prostatitis, and the selection of drugs is determined by the individual characteristics of the body, the presence of complications, and the type of drugs previously used.
In addition to antibiotics used to treat acute prostatitis, pain relievers, immunomodulators, suppositories, therapeutic massage and physiotherapy are prescribed.
Prostatitis without infectious etiology. This is the most common type of the disease, the origin of which has not yet been fully investigated.
Asymptomatic prostatitis
Forms of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis are available in the form of tablets, injections, drops, 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 yet been identified.
In the treatment of prostatitis, special suppositories are often used, which are administered rectally. Such drugs have an antibacterial effect and effectively relieve pain. Injection solutions that stimulate the body's vascular system and defense system provide the greatest therapeutic effect.
Among the various methods of prostate treatment, rectal therapy is the most effective.
Treatment for prostatitis often involves a method such as instillation, in which medication is injected directly into the patient's urethra. Before the procedure, the man must empty his bladder completely. A maximum of 5 ml of medicinal solution is administered at a time.
Additional means of the main treatment can be microenemas, which are prepared on the basis of herbal infusions and decoctions. The principle of this technique is that a complex drug-temperature effect is applied to the inflammatory foci. The procedure is performed before going to bed, since after the microenjection, overloading or hypothermia of the prostate is not allowed.
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis in men
First, antibiotics are prescribed for this disease. But before starting antibacterial therapy, a bacterial culture test is performed to determine the causative agent of the disease, and depending on the results obtained, one or another type of drug is determined. Antibacterial therapy lasts an average of 1 month.
Treatment with antibiotic tablets is carried out in acute and chronic forms in the case of bacterial inflammation of the prostate. In case of complications, antibacterial agents are administered by injection. If the causative agent of the pathology cannot be identified, combined antibacterial therapy is used.
Pain-relieving drugs significantly facilitate the course of the inflammatory process, but they must be used strictly as prescribed by the doctor. Uncontrolled use of such drugs can cause unwanted side effects.
Among the pain relievers, the most effective in the treatment of prostatitis was shown by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which has an extended release form and a wide range of indications. The use of a-blockers is due to the relaxing effect of these drugs on the neck and muscles of the bladder, which significantly reduces the intensity of pain accompanying the urination process. But such 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, the doctor prescribes drugs aimed at restoring and strengthening the immune system. These may be drugs belonging to the group of immunomodulators, which include interferons and other pharmacological agents.
In the treatment of prostatitis, muscle relaxants are also widely used, which are aimed at reducing the muscle tone of the perineum, which allows the patient to get rid of pain and discomfort during urination. The most effective muscle relaxants are those that act centrally and are used to treat pain and smooth muscle spasms.
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, the hormonal level is normalized and the intensity of the inflammatory process decreases. In some cases, herbal remedies are used as adjunctive therapy to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Preparations containing herbal ingredients 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 indications, but with different mechanisms of action and active ingredients.
As a supplement, anti-inflammatory drugs belonging to the group of non-steroids are used. The effect of such drugs is to eliminate the symptoms associated with prostatitis (swelling and pain, increased body temperature).
Suppositories containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances such as NSAIDs have been shown to be highly effective in the treatment of prostatitis. This group also includes drugs with strong anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and antipyretic effects.
In addition, therapy for prostatitis involves the use of drugs aimed at improving blood flow to the prostate.
Popular drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
A drug that helps in the treatment of diseases of the urogenital system of men and women - a drug based on herbal components that prevents the growth of prostate gland tissue. It helps to eliminate inflammation and normalize metabolic processes, and improves blood supply to the prostate. In addition, the drug reduces the size of the prostate, eliminates urinary difficulties and improves the functioning of the urogenital system, restores gland functions, and reduces swelling and inflammatory manifestations of the prostate gland.
The drug is prescribed for the complex treatment of complicated prostatitis. The duration of treatment is a maximum of 4 months. The drug has no contraindications or side effects.
A penicillinase-resistant, bactericidal antibiotic belonging to the group of semi-synthetic penicillins, it is an extremely effective antibiotic used to treat prostatitis. The drug is a semi-synthetic antimicrobial drug belonging to the class of β-lactam antibiotics, which has a bactericidal effect against streptococci, staphylococci and other gram-positive microorganisms.
The drug for the treatment of various diseases of the male urogenital system is an antibiotic-based suppository with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The use of rectal suppositories improves the quality of sperm, helps to restore the muscle functions of the bladder, normalizes the urination process, and reduces the risk of blood clots in the vessels of the prostate gland. Rectal suppositories are prescribed after prostate surgery or to treat chronic prostatitis. The course lasts for 10 days, with one suppository administered daily. Read the instructions carefully: in men, the drug intended for the treatment of various diseases of the urogenital system can cause a side effect, which manifests itself in itching of the anus.
The drug, which contains a natural ingredient - an extract of the fruit of the creeping palm tree - is available in capsules and belongs to anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory drugs. The drug has shown quite high effectiveness in the complex treatment of prostatitis, so it is often prescribed to patients with this pathology.
Popular antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis
Despite the fact that drugs for the treatment of prostatitis have practically no contraindications, do not use them yourself. The dosage, selection of the drug and correction of the therapy can only be carried out by a specialist, taking into account the intensity and duration of the inflammatory process.