Prostatitis is a common urological disease.For example, the frequency of doctor visits for this reason in the USA is 1% (of all doctor visits).
Prostatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.This is an exclusively male disease that can occur at almost any age over 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 commonly, prostatitis is caused by contact with bacteria or viruses.People who are weakened by other illnesses (including chronic ones) are particularly susceptible to this;Prostatitis can also occur due to increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), that is, all those factors that weaken the body's defenses.Therefore, prostatitis is divided into infectious and non-infectious.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main symptoms of the disease include:
- Pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nighttime urination);
- Burning when urinating;
- Difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- Weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- Headache;
- in acute forms of the disease - increased temperature.
The doctor will also notice swelling and tenderness of the prostate.
Prostatitis not only significantly affects the quality of life, but can also trigger the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Important!These symptoms are a reason to urgently consult a doctor.Lack of treatment for 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 groups of drugs:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretics;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers;
- herbal remedies.
Important!To treat prostatitis, a doctor should prescribe medication.Therapy for prostatitis inevitably includes the use of antibacterial drugs.However, due to the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate gland, no antibiotic can penetrate the tissue.For effective treatment of prostatitis with this medicine, a competent selection of the type, dosage and duration of use is required.
The most effective methods of treatment for prostatitis include drugs based on medicinal herbs, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's resistance:
- Tablets with extracts of medicinal plants such as St. John's wort, Canadian goldenrod, licorice root, rhizome with roots of Echinacea purpurea with a total flavonoid content in relation to rutin of 5%.The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic and analgesic effect, normalizes urination and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules containing an alcoholic extract of creeping palm, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has antiandrogenic properties selective in relation to the prostate without affecting hormonal balance and without causing a reduction in potency.The drug is available in packs of 30 and 90 capsules.
- a vitamin-mineral preparation containing the most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood supply to the sexual organs, eleutherosides (to improve immunity) and a complex of medicinal herbal extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, goat weed grandiflora, muira puama, root swamp,cayenne pepper).
Important!Herbal medicines are an effective adjunct to antibacterial therapy;Ask your doctor about 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 strenuous lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis appear, be sure to consult a doctor.The doctor will prescribe all the medications necessary for effective treatment and support of the body.