Inflammatory processes occurring in the prostate cause many concerns for men suffering from this pathology. The development of the disease occurs against the background of prolonged sexual abstinence, the presence of sexually transmitted 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 pathogens are found during the diagnosis of prostatitis, it is said to be 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 damage to the microcirculation in the venous system, excessive secretion of the prostate gland and in the seminal vesicles, which causes disturbances in blood circulation in the genitals. However, before starting therapy, you should always consult a qualified specialist.
Characteristics of the inflammatory process of the prostate (prostatitis)
This disease affects 1/3 of all representatives of the strong half of humanity. The pathology mainly affects men from 20 to 60 years old. The disease can develop in the presence of the following factors:
- Congenital (decrease in hormonal levels, impaired blood flow in the prostate gland, pathological changes in the structure of acini);
- acquired (previous genitourinary diseases, the presence of foci of infection in the body, promiscuity or, conversely, long-term abstinence from sexual intercourse, a sedentary lifestyle, a temporary decrease in body temperature).
Types of pathology and drugs for treatment
Inflammation of the prostate gland can appear 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;
- increase in 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 pronounced symptoms. This form of the disease can occur against the background of untreated or untreated acute prostatitis. Symptoms of prolonged inflammation of the prostate gland can be as follows:
- Irritation;
- difficulty urinating, accompanied by a burning sensation;
- annoying pain in the perineum, radiating to the pelvic organs and rectum.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis takes much more time than acute prostatitis, and the choice of drugs is determined by the individual characteristics of the body, the presence of complications, as well as the type of drugs used previously.
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
Forms of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis are available in the form of tablets, injections, instillations, suppositories and microclyses. 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.
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 and protective systems of the body have the greatest therapeutic effect.
Among the various methods of prostate treatment, the rectal therapy method is the most effective.
Prostatitis treatment often involves a method such as instillation, in which a drug is injected directly into the patient's urethra. Before the procedure, the man must empty his bladder completely. No more than 5 ml of medicinal solution is administered at the same time.
Additional means for the main treatment can be microclyses, which are prepared on the basis of herbal infusions and decoctions. The principle of this technique is the use of a complex temperature effect of the drug on the foci of inflammation. The procedure is carried out before going to bed, since after a microenema, overloading 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 the start of antibacterial therapy, a bacterial culture study is performed to determine the causative agent of the disease and, depending on the results obtained, one or another type of drug is prescribed. The antibacterial course of therapy lasts an average of 1 month.
Treatment with antibiotic tablets is carried out for bacterial inflammation of the prostate in acute and chronic forms. 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.
Medicines that have an analgesic effect significantly ease the course of the inflammatory process, however, they should be used strictly as prescribed by the doctor. Uncontrolled use of such drugs can cause unwanted side effects.
Among analgesics, the greatest effectiveness in the treatment of prostatitis has been shown by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with a wide 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 bladder muscles, which significantly reduces the intensity of pain accompanying the urination process. But such drugs can cause side effects such as headache and hypotension. These medications are prescribed for chronic non-bacterial prostatitis.
Any pathology, including prostatitis, causes a weakening of the body's immune defense, therefore, along with the main treatment, the doctor prescribes medications, the action of which is aimed at restoring and strengthening the immune system. These can be drugs from the group of immunomodulators, which includes interferons and other pharmacological agents.
In the treatment of prostatitis, muscle relaxants are also widely used, the action of which is aimed at reducing the muscle tone in the perineum, which allows the patient to get rid of pain and discomfort during urination. The most effective muscle relaxants are considered to be a centrally acting muscle relaxant and a remedy for smooth muscle pain and spasms.
The use of hormone therapy is determined by the need to reduce testosterone levels, which provoke an increase in the size of the prostate gland. As a result of such treatment, hormonal levels normalize and the intensity of the inflammatory process decreases. In some cases, herbal medicines are used as additional therapy to eliminate 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 that are used for the same indications, but they differ in the mechanism of action and the active substance.
As a supplement, anti-inflammatory drugs from the group of non-steroids are used. The effect of such drugs is to eliminate the symptoms accompanying inflammation of the prostate (swelling and pain, increased body temperature).
Suppositories containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances, for example, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have shown high efficiency in the treatment of prostatitis. This group also includes drugs that have powerful anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.
In addition, therapy for inflammation of the prostate includes the use of medications, the action of which is aimed at improving blood flow to the prostate.
Known medications for the treatment of prostatitis
A drug that helps treat diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women - a drug based on herbal ingredients that prevents the growth of prostate gland tissue. It helps in eliminating inflammation and normalizing metabolic processes, as well as improving blood supply to the prostate gland. In addition, the drug reduces the size of the prostate, eliminates difficulty in urination and improves the functioning of the genitourinary system, restores the functions of the glands and also reduces swelling and inflammatory manifestations in the prostate gland.
The drug is prescribed for complex therapy of complicated prostatitis. The course of treatment is up to 4 months. The drug has no contraindications or side effects.
A bactericidal antibiotic from the group of semi-synthetic penicillins, resistant to penicillinase, is a very effective antibiotic used to treat prostatitis. The drug is a semi-synthetic antimicrobial drug that belongs to the class of β-lactam antibiotics, which has a bactericidal effect against streptococcus, staphylococcus and other gram-positive microorganisms.
A drug intended for the treatment of various diseases of the genitourinary system in men is a suppository based on antibiotics with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The use of rectal suppositories improves the quality of sperm, helps to restore the muscular functions of the bladder, normalizes the urination process and also reduces the risk of blood clots in the vessels of the prostate gland. Rectal suppositories are prescribed after prostate surgery or in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. The course of treatment lasts 10 days, with the administration of one suppository per day. Carefully read the instructions: the drug intended for the treatment of various diseases of the genitourinary system in men can cause a side effect, which is manifested by itching in the anus.
The drug, which contains a natural ingredient - extract from the fruit of the creeping palm - is available in capsules and belongs to decongestant and anti-inflammatory drugs. The drug has shown quite high effectiveness in the complex treatment of prostate inflammation, therefore it is often prescribed to patients suffering from this pathology.
Antibiotics known to treat prostatitis
Despite the fact that drugs for the treatment of prostatitis have practically no contraindications, you should not use them yourself. Dosage, selection of drugs and correction of the course of therapy are carried out only by a specialist, taking into account the intensity and duration of the inflammatory process.