Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of doctor visits for this reason in the US, for example, is 1% (of all doctor visits).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.This is an exclusively male disease that can start at almost any age above 20 years.
Forms of prostatitis
There are the following main forms of the disease:
- acute prostatitis;
- chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- bacterial prostatitis;
- chronic prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome).
Most often, prostatitis is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses.Persons debilitated as a result of other diseases (including chronic ones) are especially susceptible to this;prostatitis can also occur due to increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), or all those factors that reduce the body's defenses.Therefore, prostatitis is divided into infectious and non-infectious.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main signs of the disease include the following:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nocturnal urination);
- burning during urination;
- difficult urination, cloudy urine;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headaches;
- in acute forms of the disease - elevated temperature.
The doctor will also notice swelling and tenderness of the prostate.
Prostatitis not only seriously reduces the quality of life, but can also cause the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Important!These symptoms are a reason to consult a doctor immediately.Lack of treatment of acute prostatitis can lead to the development of chronic forms of the disease, as well as cystitis, pyelonephritis, and even sepsis.
What drugs are considered the most effective in the treatment of prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs for prostatitis includes the following drug groups:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretics;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- pain relievers;
- herbal remedies.
Important!The doctor should prescribe drugs for the treatment of prostatitis.Treatment of prostatitis necessarily includes the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate, no antibiotic can penetrate its tissue.Competent selection of the type, dose and duration of the course of use is necessary for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include medicinal herbs, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's resistance:
- tablets containing extracts of medicinal plants such as St. John's wort, Canadian goldenrod, licorice root, rhizome with Echinacea purpurea root with a total flavonoid content in terms of rutin of 5%.The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules containing alcoholic extract of creeping palm, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has antiandrogen properties selectively in relation to the prostate, without affecting the hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency.The medicine is available in packs of 30 and 90 capsules.
- a vitamin-mineral preparation that contains the most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood circulation in the genital organs, eleutherosides (for improving immunity) and a complex of medicinal plant extracts (yohimbe bark leaves, bark of Siberian dagina root, root of Siberian root).grandiflora, muira puama, sum root, cayenne pepper).
Important!Herbal medicines are an effective adjunct to antibacterial therapy;consult your doctor about their use.
Prostatitis is a serious problem for modern men.It is necessary to carefully monitor your health, eat properly and lead an active but not exhausting lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis appear, be sure to seek medical help;The doctor will prescribe all the medicines necessary for effective treatment and support of the body.