Prostatitis is the most common urological disease of men in modern medical practice.
The cause of prostatitis in men can be a bacterial infection or a man's lifestyle.
It is not worth starting a disease. At the first urinary disorders, it is necessary to consult a urologist, undergo a complete examination and make a correct diagnosis.
Without proper treatment, prostatitis can lead to prostate cancer, which cannot be cured with medication.
The main groups of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
The main groups of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis:
- With alpha blockers. . . Preparations with this active ingredient improve the tone of the detrusor, which significantly improves urination.
- With 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. . . Drugs from this group can reduce adenoma and relieve pain. Combination with physiotherapy procedures is recommended.
- Herbal anti-inflammatory drugs. . . They are quite effective, have a strong antiseptic effect and a minimal number of side effects and contraindications.
Bitan!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is unacceptable - the urologist should choose the drug and dose.
Methods for treating prostatitis with drugs
The patient can be assigned:
- Rectal suppositories.Medications stimulate metabolism. The suppositories are injected in a supine position, after which they provide a half-hour rest. The course of treatment can last up to ten days. Side effects such as an allergic reaction or itching may occur.
- Injections.They stimulate the activity of the prostate, as well as strengthen the immune system and the vascular system. The doctor prescribes the drug intramuscularly. The course of treatment can last up to ten days. There are no obvious side effects.
- Installations.The doctor injects the medicine through the urethra directly to the destination. More than 5 ml of the mixture is injected at the same time. Before the procedure, it is necessary to empty the bladder.
- Enemas.The enema solution is made on the basis of medicinal herbs. Enter the enema hot before bed. Sage, chamomile, lemon balm and calendula are basically used for this. Do not inject more than 100 ml of hot solution into the rectum.
- Tablets.Treatment of prostatitis involves the use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs. This is especially important when the cause of the disease has not been identified.
Bitan!Antibiotic therapy is used in the treatment of acute and bacterial prostatitis.
Rectal suppositories for the treatment of prostatitis
Suppositories for rectal use are one of the most effective medications. They act broadly and have a positive effect on the affected area.
The most effective and commonly prescribed medications include:
- Candles with ichthyol. . . They have anesthetic and antiseptic effect, improve blood circulation. Often these suppositories are prescribed in combination with tablets and physiotherapy. Candles do not have a very pleasant smell, but it does not affect the skin in any way. The drug is contraindicated in the presence of internal hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
- Candles with propolis. . . They have an anti-inflammatory effect and relieve pain during urination. The drug has no contraindications (except for individual intolerance to the components), so it is often used in preventive measures.
- Suppositories with indomethacin.They alleviate swelling and inflammation, while at the same time normalizing prostate function. Used in advanced cases. The drug has contraindications, a doctor's consultation is required.
Injections to treat prostatitis
Modern medicine offers preparations for injections that are aimed at treating the prostate and strengthening the immune system of men.
These drugs improve regenerative processes. Injections are used for conservative treatment or prevention, protecting the prostate from the virus. Medications have contraindications, so only a doctor prescribes a dosage.
Installations
The method is based on the introduction of the drug into the affected area.
This method allows you to get rid of bacteria completely. Ozonated solutions, antiseptics are used as medicine.
Bitan!The instillation procedure is performed only in the doctor's treatment room. Only he can choose the right medicine, insert a catheter into the urethra and do all the necessary manipulations to keep the solution inside.
The course of treatment lasts from 1 to 2 months, depending on the stage of pathology.
The procedure is performed 2-4 times a week.
Tablets for the treatment of prostatitis
The tablets are divided into groups like candles, depending on the action. Medications should be prescribed only by a urologist after a complete examination that will determine the stage of the disease.
Bitan!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is unacceptable - the urologist should choose the drug and dose.
The most commonly prescribed medications are:
- Anti-inflammatory. . . It is used for acute prostatitis and pain during urination. The drugs are effective in treating prostatitis, preventing it from becoming chronic.
- Antispasmodics. . . A group of drugs that relieve cramps and relax muscles, which significantly improves blood circulation.
- Antibiotics. . . Prescribed for bacterial prostatitis. Which antibiotic to prescribe is determined by the doctor conducting the examination. Antibiotics are taken along with rectal medications.
Antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis
Let us dwell in more detail on the last group of drugs.
Fluoroquinolones are relatively recently developed, modern antibacterial agents. They have more advantages over other broad-spectrum antibiotics. Drugs from this group practically do not cause immunodeficiency. Fluoroquinolones have an even wider spectrum of action on microorganisms.
Tetracycline preparations can also be used. These drugs are usually prescribed for infectious and chronic prostatitis.
Antibacterial drugs are prescribed only after testing for infection. Until results are obtained, symptomatic therapy aimed at relieving pain and inflammation is administered.
The course of antibiotic treatment lasts about a month, followed by clinical monitoring of the patient's condition.
Good results are given by complex therapy aimed at increasing the general and local resistance of the body to the factors that cause the disease. Only in this case, complete recovery or long-term remission can occur.