Prostatitis is the most common urological disease in men in modern medical practice.
The cause of prostatitis in men can be a bacterial infection or a male lifestyle.
It is not worth starting the disease. During the first urinary disorders it is necessary to consult a urologist, undergo a full examination and make a correct diagnosis.
Without proper treatment, prostatitis can lead to prostate cancer that 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 in combination with this active ingredient improve the tone of the detrusor, which significantly improves urination.
- With 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. . . Drugs in this group can reduce the 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 set of side effects and contraindications.
ᲛImportant!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is not allowed - the urologist should choose the drug and the dose.
Methods of treating prostatitis with medication
The patient may be prescribed:
- Rectal suppositories.Medications stimulate metabolism. The candles are placed in a supine position, after which they provide rest for half an hour. The course of treatment can last up to ten days. There may be side effects such as an allergic reaction or itching.
- Injections.They stimulate the action of the prostate, as well as strengthen the immune system and the vascular system. The doctor prescribes the drug in the muscles. The course of treatment can last up to ten days. There are no obvious side effects.
- Instillations.The doctor injects the drug directly into the urethra through the urethra. Inject no more than 5 ml of the mixture at a time. It is necessary to empty the bladder before the procedure.
- Enemas.Enemas solution is made on the basis of medicinal plants. Enter the enema hot before bed. Basically, sage, chamomile, dill and calendula are used for this. Inject no more than 100 ml of hot solution into the rectum.
- Pills.Treatment of prostatitis involves the use of a wide range of antibacterial drugs. This is especially important when the causative agent of the disease has not been identified.
ᲛImportant!Antibiotic therapy is used to treat acute and bacterial prostatitis.
Rectal suppositories for the treatment of prostatitis
Using rectal suppositories is one of the most effective remedies. They have a broad effect and have a positive effect on the affected area.
The most effective and frequently prescribed medications include:
- Candles with ichthyol. . . They have anesthetic and antiseptic action, improve blood circulation. Often these candles are prescribed in combination with pills 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 propolis. . . They have anti-inflammatory action and relieve pain when urinating. The drug has no contraindications (except for individual intolerance to the components), so it is often used in prophylactic measures.
- Candles with indomethacin.They relieve swelling and inflammation while at the same time normalizing the work of the prostate gland. Used in advanced cases. The drug has contraindications, you need to consult a doctor.
Injections for the treatment of prostatitis
Modern medicine offers injectable drugs aimed at treating the prostate and strengthening the male immune system.
These drugs improve regenerative processes. Injections are used for conservative treatment or prophylaxis to protect against prostate viruses. The drugs have contraindications, so only a doctor will determine the dosage.
Instillations
The method is based on the introduction of the drug into the affected area.
This method allows you to completely get rid of bacteria. Ozone solutions, antiseptics are used as medicine.
ᲛImportant!The instillation procedure is performed only in the doctor's treatment room. Only he can choose the right medication, insert the catheter 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 the pathology.
The procedure is performed 2-4 times a week.
Pills for the treatment of prostatitis
The tablets, like candles, are divided into groups according to their action. Medication should be prescribed only by a urologist after a thorough examination, which determines the stage of the disease.
ᲛImportant!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is not allowed - the urologist should choose the drug and the dose.
The most commonly prescribed medications are:
- Anti-inflammatory. . . Used in acute prostatitis and pain when urinating. Medications are effective in treating prostatitis, preventing it from becoming chronic.
- Antispasmodics. . . A group of medications that relieves spasms and relaxes 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 in combination with rectal medications.
Antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis
Let us consider the last group of drugs in more detail.
Fluoroquinolones are relatively recent, modern antibacterial agents. They have more advantages over other broad-spectrum antibiotics. Drugs in this group have virtually no immunodeficiency. Fluoroquinolones have an even wider range of action on microorganisms.
Tetracycline group preparations may also be used. Usually, these funds are prescribed for infectious and chronic prostatitis.
Antibacterial drugs are prescribed only after infection testing. Symptomatic therapy aimed at relieving pain and inflammation is given before the results are obtained.
The course of treatment with antibiotics lasts about a month, followed by clinical monitoring of the patient's condition.
Complex therapy aimed at increasing the body's general and local resistance to disease-causing factors will get good results. Only then can complete recovery or long-term remission occur.