Prostatitis is the most common urological disease affecting 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 the disease. At the first disturbances in urination, it is necessary to consult a urologist, undergo a full examination and make the correct diagnosis.
Without proper treatment, prostatitis can lead to prostate cancer that cannot be cured with medication.
The main groups of drugs used to treat prostatitis
The main groups of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis:
- With alpha blockers. . . Preparations with this active ingredient improve the tone of detrusor, which significantly improves urination.
- With 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. . . Drugs in this group can reduce adenomas and relieve pain. Recommended to combine with physiotherapeutic procedures.
- Herbal anti-inflammatory drugs. . . They are very effective, have a powerful antiseptic effect and a minimal number of side effects and contraindications.
Important!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is not acceptable - the urologist should choose the drug and dosage.
Methods of treating prostatitis with drugs
The patient can be assigned:
- Rectal suppositories.The drugs stimulate the metabolism. Suppositories are injected in the supine position, after which they rest for half an hour. The course of treatment can last up to ten days. Side effects such as allergic reactions or itching can occur.
- Injections.They stimulate the activity of the prostate and 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.
- Instillations.The doctor injects the drug directly to the target through the urethra. No more than 5 ml of the mixture is injected at a time. The bladder must be emptied before the procedure.
- Enemas.The solution for enemas is made on the basis of medicinal herbs. Enter the enema hot before bed. Basically sage, chamomile, feverfew and marigold are used for this. No more than 100 ml of hot solution is injected into the rectum.
- Tablets.Treatment for prostatitis involves the use of broad spectrum antibacterial drugs. This is especially important if the causative agent of the disease has not been identified.
Important!Antibiotic therapy is used to treat acute and bacterial prostatitis.
Rectal suppositories used to treat prostatitis
Suppositories for rectal use are one of the most effective means. They have a wide effect and have a positive effect on the affected area.
The most effective and most commonly prescribed drugs are:
- Candles with ichthyol. . . They have anesthetic and antiseptic effects, improve blood circulation. Often these suppositories are prescribed in combination with pills and physical therapy. Candles do not have a very pleasant smell, but this 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 are anti-inflammatory and relieve painful urination. The drug has no contraindications (with the exception of individual intolerance to the components), so it is often used in preventive measures.
- Suppositories with indomethacin.They relieve swelling and inflammation and at the same time normalize the functioning of the prostate. Used in advanced cases. The drug has contraindications, medical advice is required.
Injections used to treat prostatitis
Modern medicine offers injectable preparations aimed at treating the prostate and strengthening the immune system in men.
These drugs improve the regeneration processes. Injections are used for conservative treatment or prevention to protect the prostate from viruses. The drugs have contraindications, so only a doctor will prescribe the dosage.
Instillations
The method is based on the introduction of the drug into the affected area.
This method allows you to completely remove bacteria. Ozonized solutions, antiseptics are used as medicine.
Important!The instillation process is only carried out in the doctor's treatment room. Only he can choose the right medicine, insert the catheter into the urethra and make all the necessary manipulations to keep the solution inside.
The course of treatment lasts from 1 to 2 months, depending on the stage of the pathology.
The procedure is carried out 2-4 times a week.
Pills to treat prostatitis
Like candles, tablets are divided into groups depending on the action. Drugs should be prescribed only by a urologist after a full examination, which will determine the stage of the disease.
Important!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is not acceptable - the urologist should choose the drug and dosage.
Most often, drugs are prescribed:
- Anti-inflammatory. . . Used for acute prostatitis and painful urination. Medications are effective in treating prostatitis and preventing it from becoming chronic.
- Antispasmodics. . . A group of drugs that relieve cramps and relax muscles, which greatly improves blood circulation.
- Antibiotics. . . Prescribed for bacterial prostatitis. Which antibiotic should be prescribed is determined by the doctor performing the examination. Antibiotics are taken along with rectal drugs in one course.
Antibiotics used to treat prostatitis
Let's go into the last group of drugs in more detail.
Fluoroquinolones are relatively newly developed, modern antibacterial agents. They have more advantages over other broad spectrum antibiotics. Drugs in this group practically do not cause immunodeficiency. Fluoroquinolones have an even broader spectrum of activity on microorganisms.
Tetracycline group preparations can also be used. Usually these funds are prescribed for infectious and chronic prostatitis.
Antibacterial drugs are prescribed only after an infection test. Until results are available, symptomatic therapy is given to reduce pain and inflammation.
The course of antibiotic treatment lasts about a month, followed by clinical monitoring of the patient's condition.
Good results are obtained through complex therapy aimed at increasing the body's general and local resistance to disease-causing factors. Only in this case can there be a full recovery or long-term remission.