The inflammatory processes that occur in the prostate bring a lot of discomfort to men who suffer 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 highly effective drugs for the treatment of this pathology. When no infectious pathogens are found during the diagnosis of prostatitis, they speak of chronic inflammation of the prostate gland of a non-bacterial nature. Risk factors for non-infectious prostatitis are congestion in the pelvic region, characterized by impaired microcirculation in the venous system, excessive secretion from the prostate and seminal vesicles, which causes disturbances in blood flow in the genitals. However, before starting therapy, you should always consult 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 mainly affects men aged 20 to 60. The disease can develop in the presence of the following factors:
- Congenital (decrease in hormonal levels, impaired blood flow in the prostate, pathological changes in the structure of the acini);
- acquired (previous genitourinary diseases, the presence of foci of infection in the body, promiscuity or, conversely, prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse, a sedentary lifestyle, a temporary decrease in body temperature).
Types of pathology and medications for treatment
Prostate inflammation can manifest itself in the following ways:
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 sulcus region, 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 insufficiently treated or untreated acute prostatitis. Symptoms of prolonged prostate inflammation may be as follows:
- Irritability;
- difficulty urinating, accompanied by a burning sensation;
- dull pain in the perineum, radiating to the pelvic organs and rectum.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis requires much more time than acute prostatitis, and the choice of medications is determined by the individual characteristics of the organism, the presence of complications, as well as the type of medications previously used.
In addition to antibiotics, which are used in the treatment of acute prostatitis, analgesics, immunomodulators, suppositories, therapeutic massages and physiotherapy are prescribed.
Prostatitis without infectious etiology. It is the most common type of disease and whose origin has not yet been fully studied.
Asymptomatic prostatitis
Forms of medication for treating 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 yet been identified.
Often, in the treatment of prostatitis, special suppositories are used, which are administered rectally. These medicines have an antibacterial effect and effectively relieve pain. Injectable solutions that have a stimulating effect on the vascular and protective systems of the body have the greatest therapeutic effect.
Among the various prostate treatment methods, the rectal therapy method is the most effective.
Treatment of prostatitis usually involves a method such as instillation, in which a medication is injected directly into the patient's urethra. Before the procedure, the man must completely empty his bladder. No more than 5 ml of medicated solution is administered at a time.
Additional means to the main treatment can be microenemas, prepared on the basis of herbal infusions and decoctions. The principle of this technique is to use a complex temperature effect of the medicine on the foci of inflammation. The procedure is carried out before bedtime, since after a microenema, excessive exertion or hypothermia of the prostate is not allowed.
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis in men
First of all, antibiotics are prescribed for this disease. But before starting antibiotic 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 medication is determined. The course of antibacterial therapy lasts an average of 1 month.
Treatment with antibiotics in tablets is carried out for bacterial inflammation of the prostate gland 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 facilitate the course of the inflammatory process, however, they must be used strictly according to a doctor's prescription. Uncontrolled use of such medications can cause unwanted side effects.
Among analgesics, the greatest efficacy in the treatment of prostatitis has been demonstrated 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 that accompanies the urination process. But these medications can cause side effects such as headaches 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 whose action is aimed at restoring and strengthening the immune system. These may be drugs from the immunomodulator group, 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 of the perineum, which allows the patient to get rid of pain and discomfort when urinating. The most effective muscle relaxants are considered to be centrally acting muscle relaxants and a remedy for smooth muscle pain and spasms.
The use of hormone therapy is determined by the need to reduce testosterone levels, which cause an increase in the size of the prostate. As a result of this treatment, hormonal levels are normalized and the intensity of the inflammatory process decreases. In some cases, herbal remedies are used as 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 with antiviral drugs: drugs used for the same indications, but differ in their mechanism of action and active substance.
As a complement, anti-inflammatory drugs from the non-steroid group are used. The effect of such medications is to eliminate the symptoms accompanying 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 medicines that have powerful anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.
In addition, therapy for prostate inflammation involves the use of medications whose action is aimed at improving blood flow to the prostate gland.
Popular medicines for the treatment of prostatitis
A medicine that helps in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women - a medicine based on herbal components that prevents the growth of prostate glandular tissue. It helps to eliminate inflammation and normalize metabolic processes, as well as improve blood supply to the prostate gland. In addition, the medicine reduces the size of the prostate gland, eliminates difficulty urinating and improves the functioning of the genitourinary system, restores glandular functions, and also reduces swelling and inflammatory manifestations in the prostate gland.
The medicine is prescribed for complex therapy of complicated prostatitis. The course of treatment is up to 4 months. The medicine has no contraindications or side effects.
A bactericidal antibiotic from the group of semi-synthetic penicillins, resistant to penicillinase, is a highly effective antibiotic used in the treatment of prostatitis. The drug is a semi-synthetic antimicrobial belonging to the class of β-lactam antibiotics, which has bactericidal effects against streptococci, staphylococci and other gram-positive microorganisms.
A medicine 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 sperm quality, helps restore the muscle functions of the bladder, normalizes the urination process, and also reduces the risk of blood clots in the prostate vessels. Rectal suppositories are prescribed after prostate surgery or in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. The course of treatment lasts 10 days, with administration of one suppository per day. Read the instructions carefully: the medicine 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 medicine, which contains a natural ingredient – extract from the fruits of the creeping palm tree – is available in capsules and belongs to decongestant and anti-inflammatory medicines. The drug has shown quite high effectiveness in the complex treatment of prostate inflammation, which is why it is often prescribed to patients suffering from this pathology.
Popular antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis
Despite the fact that medications for the treatment of prostatitis have practically no contraindications, you should not use them alone. Dosage, selection of medication 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.