The initial stages of prostatitis are characterized by mild symptoms. The patient usually feels mild pain in the lower abdomen, perineum or lower back. With the development of the disease, the pain syndrome gradually increases and intensifies.
The disease is characterized by severe convulsive pain, in which there is a disturbance of the urinary process, and the aspiration to it becomes frequent and irrational. If you notice such symptoms of prostatitis in yourself, it is necessary to consult a specialist as soon as possible. Each patient is prescribed an individual course of treatment by a urologist, although it is usually based on medication.
Effective pills for prostatitis
Antibacterial therapy
Antibiotics are the doctor’s first choice for treating this disease. Antibacterial drugs are prescribed according to the causative agents of the disease, which are determined by a special diagnostic procedure - bacterial culture. In patients with severe pain syndrome, the patient may be given antibacterial drugs intravenously. Usually, the course of antibiotic therapy is 4 to 6 weeks.
Alpha blockers
Drugs in this group are suitable for men who have urinary disorders. Alpha-blockers relax the muscles of the prostate and bladder, making it easier to urinate.
The course of treatment with such drugs is at least six months. The course should be strictly completed by the end, even if the patient's health has previously improved.
Painkillers
This group of drugs makes life easier for many patients. However their dosage should be specified with your doctor.
Soothing
Due to the fact that many men are in a state of deep depression due to disruption of both daily and sexual quality of life, the treating physician may use sedatives. In this case, the urologist should carefully monitor the patient's mental state. Mostly men are assigned to Valerian. In severe cases, men may need the help of an experienced psychotherapist.
Hormonal drugs
Drugs in this group are intended to reduce the level of the male hormone - testosterone, which promotes the growth of prostate tissue. While taking these drugs, the general hormonal background of men is stabilized and the symptoms of prostatitis are reduced.
Phytotherapy
These are groups of medicines based on natural herbs. The spectrum of action of these drugs is multifaceted and largely depends on the doctor's prescription. Typically, phytopreparations are taken in conjunction with basic treatment, which greatly eases the course of the disease, relieves acute symptoms and inflammation.
Vitamins
Taking vitamins is essential to strengthen the body's immune system, which suffers greatly during prostatitis. The chronic course of the disease has a great impact on human protective functions, so vitamins are taken in combination with basic drug therapy.
Medication options for each stage of prostatitis
For acute bacteria
This form of disease is caused by bacteria from the group Escherichia coli. Occasionally staphylococci, chlamydia, streptococci, and anaerobic bacteria are found in prostate secretions. In this case, taking antibacterial drugs is a key moment in treating the disease. Medications from the fluoroquinolone group are usually prescribed. Patients at risk for genital bacteria should also be treated for chlamydia.
In chronic bacterial form
The effectiveness of antibiotic therapy in this form of prostatitis is significantly reduced. This is caused by the inability of many tablets to penetrate the prostate epithelium during its inflammation. The causative agents of the chronic bacterial form of the disease are usually bacteria of chlamydia, ureaplasma and mycoplasma. They usually heal in a few weeks.
Against non-bacterial form
Experts have found that the signs of pain syndrome disappear after taking antibiotics. Doctors therefore prescribe a course of antibacterial drugs to patients, even if no infection was detected at the time of diagnosis.
If the disease is resistant to treatment, then the patient is prescribed a course of alpha-blockers that fight the main cause of non-bacterial prostatitis - the backflow of urine into the prostate duct.