Inflammation of the prostate is one of the most common urological diseases, which, according to statistics, occurs in 60% of men after 50 years of age.There are many reasons why the disease develops;They may be hidden in lifestyle, concomitant bacterial infections of the genitourinary system, or have a genetic predisposition.Prostatitis is an insidious and serious disease, but most men, faced with ego symptoms, prefer to remain silent and not seek help from doctors, considering their problem to be purely individual and embarrassing.If prostatitis is not treated in the early stages of the disease, it has the ability to progress, become chronic, and disrupt the functioning of the reproductive and urinary systems.
Prostatitis should be treated when the first signs of the disease appear.In addition, the treatment itself must be carried out comprehensively, including both drug treatment and physiotherapy procedures, diet and an appropriate lifestyle.Achieving remission of prostatitis is possible only with the correct approach to treatment, which will be prescribed by the doctor after examining the patient and the results of the research.Particularly popular among patients suffering from prostatitis is taking medications that will not only relieve inflammation, but also eliminate the symptoms of the disease and help achieve a long-term stage of remission.
Modern pharmacology offers a large list of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis, each of which has a specific mechanism of action in the fight against the symptoms of the disease.Before considering effective medications for the treatment of prostatitis, it is important to know how the disease manifests itself and what symptoms to pay attention to in order to recognize it in the early stages.
How to recognize the symptoms of prostatitis?
With the development of acute or chronic prostatitis, a man faces a number of unpleasant symptoms that worsen his well-being and quality of life.During the acute period, there is pain in the perineal area, which intensifies when urinating.Sometimes the pain can radiate to the lower back, sacrum, or lower abdomen.The intensity of the pain depends on the damaged area of the prostate cells;it can press, stab, pull, and sometimes burn or burst.In addition to pain, there are other symptoms including:
- Feeling of discomfort in the perineal area.
- Discomfort when defecating.
- Frequent and false urge to urinate.
- Difficulty urinating.
- The presence of mucus, white threads or blood in the urine.
- Uncontrolled but flaccid erection.
- Quick ejaculation.
- Increased body temperature.
- Decreased libido and sexual desire.
- Greater fatigue.
- Partial or total disappearance of power.
The appearance of such symptoms cannot go unnoticed by a man, but sometimes even a pronounced clinical manifestation does not force men to consult a doctor.Many people prefer, relying on advertising or the advice of a pharmacist, to use this or that drug for prostatitis, but in order for the treatment therapy to give good results, it is necessary to consult a doctor who, based on the results of the examination and analysis, will be able to create an individual treatment regimen.
What medications treat prostatitis?
Treatment of prostatitis should always be comprehensive, but pharmaceutical medications occupy an important place in therapeutic therapy.To treat prostatitis, several groups of drugs are used, each of which has its own mechanism of action: antibiotics, analgesics, alpha blockers, muscle relaxants, hormonal, antivirals, anti-inflammatories and others.What medications the doctor will prescribe depends on the cause of prostatitis, the stage of its development and the characteristics of the male body.In cases where prostatitis has a bacterial etiology, the doctor will definitely prescribe antibiotics;if viral, antiviral medications.The duration of prostatitis treatment can last from several weeks to several months.
Therapeutic treatment of prostatitis is aimed at eliminating the inflammatory process, also eliminating congestive processes in the prostate tissue, eliminating the root cause and relieving symptoms.Some patients believe that it is enough to take one drug, but as practice shows, prostatitis must be treated with several drugs with different mechanisms of action.For the treatment to be correct and effective, it is necessary to undergo a thorough examination that will help the doctor decide on the choice of medications:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which help relieve inflammation, reduce pain, relieve swelling in the prostate tissue and thus reduce pain.
- Painkillers.Prescribed for intense pain in the genital area.
- Antibiotics are prescribed for prostatitis of bacterial origin.Basically, doctors prefer broad-spectrum drugs that can suppress the activity of various types of bacteria.
- Alpha adrenergic blockers, which allow you to relieve spasms in the prostate and bladder neck, reduce pressure in the urethra, increase urine output and stimulate blood flow to the pelvic organs.
- Antispasmodics.In the acute period of the disease, smooth muscle spasms are relieved, thereby providing an analgesic, antiedematous and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Muscle relaxants.They have almost the same effect as alpha blockers.They allow you to relieve muscle tone, relieve swelling and pressure in the organs of the genitourinary system, thereby reducing pain.
- Antiandrogen drugs.Relieves inflammation in bacterial prostatitis.They are prescribed quite infrequently, since they have many contraindications.
- Bioregulatory peptides.A new drug for the treatment of prostatitis.It does not relieve inflammation, it does not have an antibacterial effect, but it allows you to stimulate the regeneration of the gland and normalize metabolic processes in the prostate tissues.
- Herbal preparations for prostatitis, containing natural ingredients.These medications are the most popular among men suffering from prostatitis.
- Antiviral medications are prescribed in cases where prostatitis is viral in nature.These drugs complement complex therapy, act on viruses and stimulate the immune system.
The doctor must prescribe any medication, determine the dosage and duration of treatment individually for each patient.
Antibiotics for prostatitis.
Antibacterial drugs are considered an important component in the treatment of acute prostatitis.They are used in cases where the disease is of bacterial origin.Taking antibiotics allows you to neutralize the effect of pathogenic pathogens and suppress their aggressiveness.Most often, doctors prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics from the group of penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines or macrolides.The course of treatment directly depends on the stage of the disease and can last from 7 days to 2 weeks.Many doctors believe that it is impossible to cure prostatitis without antibiotics, so they usually prescribe:
- Fluoroquinolones.
- Aminopenicillins.
- Cephalosporins.
- Macrolides.
- Tetracyclines.
The above groups of antibiotics are available in different forms and are intended for both oral and intramuscular use.The dosage, as well as the duration of use, remains in the hands of the treating doctor.Antibiotic prices vary, so when prescribing an expensive drug, a man may ask to be prescribed a cheaper analogue with the same mechanism of action.When taking an antibiotic for a long time, it is necessary to take care of the intestinal microflora, which is why it is necessary to take probiotics in combination.
The most popular tablets for prostatitis
There are many medications that help cure prostatitis, but in any case their use must be agreed with a doctor.Prostatitis must be treated comprehensively, so it is impossible to get by with just one medication.The use of a medication will only help suppress the symptoms of the disease, which over time will return with renewed vigor.Every man should understand that prostatitis is a rather serious disease that has the ability to progress.Therefore, to avoid problems in the future, exclude surgical treatment, prostatitis should be treated as quickly as possible.Some doctors in the field of urology claim that to exclude prostatitis, its prevention should be carried out in youth.
Features of prostatitis treatment
The treatment of prostatitis in men must be carried out comprehensively;Patients must not only take pills, but also follow a strict diet, control their lifestyle and stop drinking alcohol and smoking.To obtain an effect, traditional medicine can be used, but they can only act as auxiliary therapy to the main treatment.Self-massage, physiotherapy, electrical stimulation, hormonal therapy, physiotherapy and other techniques that will speed up recovery and reduce the risk of the disease degenerating into a chronic form or prostate adenoma will be beneficial in the treatment of this disease.
When using any medication, you must strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and do not stop treatment or adjust the dosage.It is important to understand that only an integrated approach to treatment will help relieve prostatitis in a man, reduce the risk of complications and preserve sexual functions.
Reviews
First review, male, 46 years old.
I suspected the first symptoms of prostatitis when I was 44 years old, but they were practically imperceptible, sometimes I was bothered by cuts, slight pains in the groin, I often ran to the bathroom, but somehow they passed quickly and occasionally there were problems with erection.It's good that my wife insisted on visiting a doctor.He examined me, ordered tests and then said that it was an inflammation of the prostate, that is, prostatitis.I was prescribed antibiotics for 10 days, along with herbal remedies and suppositories.I can say that the treatment gave results and I was able to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease in almost a week!
Second review, man, 62 years old.
I worked as a driver all my life, perhaps that's why the problems began in my old age.At first, I ran to the bathroom very frequently, but most of the impulses were false.Then I started to feel a slight stabbing pain in my groin area, which radiated to my lower back.I was not in a hurry to see the doctor, I went to the pharmacy, where they gave me rectal suppositories and homeopathic drops.I was treated for 10 days, I still take drops to this day.I can say that the treatment is good, after 10 days I noticed that not only the symptoms disappeared, but also the erection increased.
Third review, woman, 40 years old.
My husband is only 38 years old, but he has all the symptoms of prostatitis.At night he gets up several times to go to the bathroom, occasionally complains that his lower abdomen is tense, his erection has decreased, and his body temperature periodically rises.He flatly refuses to go to the doctor and says that everything will pass.I went to a friend at the pharmacy and she recommended that I take an antibiotic, as well as suppositories and capsules.With great effort I convinced her to undergo treatment.In general, after 2 weeks of treatment, my husband no longer complains of worsening health, he says he feels great!
Fourth review, man, 52 years old.
I have been suffering from prostatitis for many years, but I try to follow all the doctor's recommendations, follow a healthy diet and lifestyle, and during periods of exacerbation I immediately take antibiotics and suppositories.I can say that despite my prostatitis I feel very good, I do not complain about problems with potency and general well-being.I think the main thing is not to let the disease progress and not to self-medicate and everything will be fine!
Fifth review, woman, 36 years old.
My dad suffered from prostatitis, but he did not use expensive medications and preferred traditional medicine.At first it worked, the symptoms disappeared, but after a while they reappeared, and last summer he suffered an acute attack of pain in the perineal area and could not even move.We went to the clinic, where they told us that the disease had advanced and that we had to have surgery.The operation went well, but the doctor still told us that if he had been treated correctly we would not have had to resort to surgery.Like this!
Sixth review, man, 40 years old.
I would never have thought that already at 40 years old I would be faced with a diagnosis like "acute bacterial prostatitis."The doctor gave me this diagnosis after I started to feel severe pain in my lower abdomen and also had a constant desire to go to the bathroom.I was prescribed a course of antibiotics, as well as a strict diet, herbal capsules and suppositories.I was treated for more than 2 weeks, the result was good, but the doctor told me to strictly follow the diet, no alcohol or fatty foods, as the disease could worsen and return.Now just a healthy lifestyle and healthy nutrition, because I'm only 40 years old!