Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason in the USA, for example, is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.This is an exclusively male disease that can begin 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 often, prostatitis is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses.People weakened as a result of other diseases (including chronic ones) are especially susceptible to it; prostatitis can also occur due to increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), that is, all those factors that reduce the body's defenses.Therefore, prostatitis is divided into infectious and non-infectious.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main signs of the disease include the following:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin area, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nighttime urination);
- burning when urinating;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headaches;
- in acute forms of the disease - elevated temperature.
The doctor will also note swelling and tenderness of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis not only seriously reduces 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 medications are considered the most effective in treating prostatitis in men?
The list of medications for prostatitis includes the following groups of drugs:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretics;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers;
- herbal remedies.
Important! A doctor should prescribe medication for the treatment of prostatitis.Therapy for prostatitis necessarily includes the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate gland, not any antibiotic can penetrate its tissue.A competent selection of the type, dosage, and duration of the course of use is necessary for the treatment of prostatitis with this medicine to be effective.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include medications based on medicinal herbs, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's resistance:
- tablets containing extracts of such medicinal plants as St. John's wort, Canadian goldenrod herb, licorice root, rhizome with roots of Echinacea purpurea with a total flavonoid content in terms of rutin of 5%.The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination, and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules that contain alcoholic extract of the creeping palm, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has antiandrogenic properties selectively in relation to the prostate gland, without affecting the hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency.The drug is available in packages of 30 and 90 capsules.
- a vitamin-mineral preparation that contains 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 genital organs, eleutherosides (to improve immunity) and a complex of medicinal herbal extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, goat weed grandiflora, muira puama, rootsum, cayenne pepper).
Important! Herbal medicines are an effective addition to antibacterial therapy;consult your doctor about their use.
Prostatitis is a serious problem for modern men.It is necessary to carefully monitor your health, eat right, and lead an active but not exhausting lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis occur, be sure to seek medical help;The doctor will prescribe you all the medications necessary for effective treatment and support of the body.