Pathology of the prostate gland, which was previously so rare in young people, is now increasingly diagnosed in men under 35 years of age.The reasons for this rejuvenation of diseases are a sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition and environment, smoking, and drug abuse.So prostatitis, which previously worried only men over 40–50 years of age, now occurs at a young age, as evidenced by reviews from doctors.Therefore, it is important for any man to have an idea of what drugs are currently available for the treatment of prostatitis.
Classification of causes of illness
Before examining drug treatment for prostatitis, it is necessary to understand the essence of the disease and the reasons leading to it.Inflammation of the prostate gland can be caused by many factors.Among the most common causes of acute and chronic prostatitis, urologists identify the following:
- Infections.More often we are talking about the introduction of bacterial flora along the ascending path, that is, infection occurs during sexual intercourse, and then the microbes penetrate the prostate and urinary tract.
- Disruption of normal blood circulation.Often leads to the development of prostate adenoma, decreased potency, and can significantly worsen the symptoms of prostatitis.Diseases leading to circulatory disorders are the following: coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis.
- Allergological and immunological changes.
- Hormonal problems.
- A sedentary lifestyle leading to stagnation of blood in the pelvis, hypothermia, overload, stress, poor nutrition.
- Lack of normal sex life or abnormal sexual behavior.Prolonged conscious abstinence, prolongation of coitus, etc. can provoke inflammation of the prostate and also cause various potency disorders.
Any of the above factors can lead to illness.It can occur in two forms:
- Spicy.
- Chronic prostatitis.
The symptoms of both forms are similar.Minor differences are observed in the severity of the manifestations of the disease and in the severity of the process.Representatives of the stronger sex complain of the following symptoms:
- Pain in men is localized in the lower abdomen and perineum.
- Urinary disorders: increased frequency, pain.
- Violations of potency and sexual function.Persistent disorders are more typical for chronic prostatitis and adenoma.
- Acute is characterized by a temperature reaction: temperature rises to 38-40 ° C, general intoxication.
Even if the symptoms of prostatitis are mild, it is necessary to treat the disease.In a number of situations, inadequate treatment of an acute process leads to the development of a chronic one, which, in turn, increases the risk of developing prostate adenoma.
Groups of medications
After a full diagnosis and identification of the causes of the disease, the doctor prescribes comprehensive drug treatment for prostatitis.Which pills or injections are recommended depends on the above factors.Let's look at the main groups of medications used in men:
- Antibiotics and antibacterial drugs.Before treating the patient, a culture must be performed to identify the pathogen.If it is not possible to perform it, antibacterial drugs with the broadest spectrum of action are prescribed.
- NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).Effective analgesics.The analgesic effect develops quite quickly.Anti-inflammatory drugs also reduce fever and fight signs of inflammation.
- Alpha adrenergic blockers.Included in drug therapy for acute or chronic prostatitis, accompanied by urinary retention.Alpha blockers relax the smooth muscles of the bladder and urinary tract.
- Antispasmodics.The effect is similar to alpha-blockers.By relieving spasms they also have an analgesic effect.They improve blood microcirculation, which is important in the treatment of chronic and acute prostatitis, as well as in the treatment of adenoma.
- Hormones.Treatment with hormones is recommended in situations where non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs do not cope and inflammation does not subside.
- Muscle relaxants.The drugs are similar in their effect to antispasmodics.
- Bioregulatory peptides.A fairly “fashionable” group of drugs, also used for the prevention of prostatitis.They improve the speed of regenerative processes and help eliminate morphological changes.
- Phytotherapy.Homeopathic and herbal remedies are widely used at home both to treat the disease and to prevent prostatitis.Some have proven themselves to be effective anti-inflammatory, analgesics, and antispasmodics.The effectiveness with which traditional medications (alpha-blockers, hormones) solve the problem is not available to them, however, homeopathic medicines can be taken to eliminate problems with urination, increase potency, etc.
The correct amount of medication will be determined solely by the doctor.If you try to treat the disease yourself, the process may become chronic or complications may develop.
Methods of therapy
You can take tablets and injections for prostatitis.These are the most commonly prescribed forms of drug therapy.But you can treat the disease at home in another way - by taking medications in the following forms:
- Enemas.They are more often used with herbal medicines, but this method has not found a response among doctors, and some specialists are completely against it.
- Candles.Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial medications have long been produced in the form of suppositories.The reason for its popularity is simple: the anatomical location of the prostate.The proximity of it and the wall of the rectum allows drugs to quickly penetrate into the site of inflammation.
- Fillings (instillations).Contraindicated at home.They are performed on an outpatient basis in an operating room at a urology office or in a hospital.Anti-inflammatory drugs, bioregulatory peptides, and some herbal remedies are introduced through instillations.
What and how to treat the disease must be decided by the doctor.You should not reject any method of drug treatment because of the method of drug administration.Most men are more familiar with tablets and injections, but other dosage forms may be more effective.
Popular means
Treatment and prevention at home can be carried out with various drugs.Currently, there is a wide choice of medications for the treatment of acute or chronic prostatitis.Some drugs eliminate only one problem, for example, they are prescribed to increase potency, while others have a wider range of effects.We will provide a list of the most popular drugs currently among men:
- Alpha adrenergic blocker.Often prescribed for the treatment of adenoma in combination with prostatitis.Recommended dosage is 1 capsule 1 time per day.
- Group of bioregulatory peptides.An extract from bovine prostate tissue has a prostatoprotective effect.Course use helps restore the tone of the urinary tract, stimulates the immune system, helps reduce swelling of the inflammation site, and reduces the risk of blood clots.Purpose of the drug:
- Candles.Recommended 1-2 per day.
- Injections.The powder is dissolved in sodium chloride and the solution is administered intramuscularly at a dose of 10 mg per day.Course 10 days.
- Antibodies to prostate-specific antigen.They have anti-inflammatory and antidysuric effects.The product belongs to the group of homeopathic drugs.It is also recommended for the treatment of adenoma and unclear nature of dysuric disorders in men.The drug is prescribed sublingually, that is, the tablet is kept in the mouth until completely absorbed.Dosage: 1-2 tablets 4 times a day.The course of treatment with the drug is up to 4 months.
- Herbal medicine based on pumpkin seeds.Eliminates the symptoms of dysuria, reduces the severity of pain, and is recommended for increasing potency.
- The drug is based on natural raw materials (finely serrated saber).The following effects have been noted:
- Antiandrogenic.
- Antiexudative.
- Anti-inflammatory.
Treatment of the disease begins with a dosage of 320 mg/day.
Some drugs can eliminate the symptoms of the disease in men, while others act on the cause.There is no point in rejecting either one or the other.Drug treatment for prostatitis should be comprehensive, because this will achieve excellent results.
People's Councils
You can treat the disease at home by taking Chinese medicines that are new to us.They are also designed to increase potency:
- Product based on Chinese cordyceps and deer antlers.Tones, strengthens.The drug is expected to improve erection and increase potency.
- A complex preparation with ginseng and an extract from yak testes, eliminating manifestations of sexual impotence.Used to reduce the severity of inflammation, increase potency and treat premature ejaculation.
Reviews from men indicate that Chinese drugs are just conquering the market, but some of our plants have been used for a long time and successfully.Reviews from traditional medicine experts say that the disease can be treated by regularly eating asparagus, infusion of comfrey root, juniper fruits, and parsley root.
The newest and most expensive drugs are not always effective.Don't follow fashion and be smart about advertising.Only following the competent prescriptions of a specialist will allow you to get rid of such an ailment as prostatitis in an adequate time frame and alleviate its symptoms as much as possible.