Prostatitis is the most common urological disease of men in modern medical practice.
The cause of prostatitis in men may be a bacterial infection or a man's lifestyle.
You shouldn't run the disease. At the first disorders of 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, which 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 with this active ingredient improve detrusor tone, which significantly improves urination.
- With 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. . . Drugs in this group can reduce adenoma and relieve pain. Recommended to be combined with physiotherapy procedures.
- Herbal anti-inflammatory drugs. . . They are quite effective, have a strong antiseptic effect and a minimal set of side effects and contraindications.
Important!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is unacceptable - the urologist should select the drug and dosage.
Methods for 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 provide rest for half an hour. The course of treatment can last up to ten days. Side effects such as an allergic reaction or itching may occur.
- Injections.They stimulate the activity of the prostate, as well as 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 through the urethra directly to the destination. No more than 5 ml of the mixture is injected at a time. Before the procedure, it is imperative to empty the bladder.
- Enemas.The solution for enemas is made on the basis of medicinal herbs. Enter the enema hot before bedtime. Basically, sage, chamomile, motherwort and calendula are used for this. No more than 100 ml of hot solution is injected into the rectum.
- Pills.Treatment of prostatitis involves the use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs. This is especially important when the causative agent of the disease has not been identified.
Important!Antibiotic therapy is used in the treatment of acute and bacterial prostatitis.
Rectal suppositories for the treatment of prostatitis
Suppositories for rectal use are one of the most effective remedies. They have a broad effect and have a positive effect on the affected area.
The most effective and commonly prescribed drugs include:
- Candles with ichthyol. . . They have anesthetic and antiseptic effects, improve blood circulation. Often these suppositories are prescribed in combination with pills and physiotherapy. 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 have an anti-inflammatory effect and relieve pain during urination. The drug has no contraindications (except for individual intolerance to the components), therefore it is often used in preventive measures.
- Suppositories with indomethacin.They relieve swelling and inflammation, while at the same time normalizing the functioning of the prostate gland. Used in advanced cases. The drug has contraindications, a doctor's consultation is needed.
Injections for the treatment of prostatitis
Modern medicine offers drugs for injection, which are aimed at treating the prostate and strengthening the immune system of men.
These drugs improve regenerative processes. Injections are used for conservative treatment or prevention, protecting the prostate gland from viruses. The drugs have contraindications, so only a doctor prescribes 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. Ozonated solutions, antiseptics are used as a medicine.
Important!The instillation procedure is carried out only in the doctor's treatment room. Only he can choose the right medicine, insert the catheter into the 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 carried out 2-4 times a week.
Pills for the treatment of prostatitis
Tablets, like candles, are divided into groups, depending on the action. Medication 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 unacceptable - the urologist should select the drug and dosage.
Most often, drugs are prescribed:
- Anti-inflammatory. . . Used for acute prostatitis and pain during urination. Medications are effective in treating prostatitis, preventing it from becoming chronic.
- Antispasmodics. . . A group of drugs that relieve spasms and relax the muscles, which significantly improves blood circulation.
- Antibiotics. . . Prescribed for bacterial prostatitis. Which antibiotic to prescribe is determined by the doctor who conducts the examination. Antibiotics are taken in a course together with rectal drugs.
Antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis
Let us dwell on the last group of drugs in more detail.
Fluoroquinolones are relatively recently 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 action on microorganisms.
Preparations of the tetracycline group can also be used. Usually these funds are prescribed for infectious and chronic prostatitis.
Antibacterial drugs are prescribed only after testing for infection. Until the results are obtained, symptomatic therapy is carried out aimed at relieving 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 by complex therapy aimed at increasing the general and local resistance of the body to disease-causing factors. Only in this case can there be a complete recovery or long-term remission.