Today, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis occupy far from the last place in terms of the variety of assortment among the drugs on offer.And for good reason: prostate diseases are the most common reproductive system disease in men.
Prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate.
Inflammation of this organ most often manifests itself:
- Discomfort in the reproductive organs during or outside of urination;
- pain during ejaculation;
- unpleasant sensations in the pelvic area and external genitals.
All this leads to a decrease in activity and general well-being, emotional instability and mental disorders.If you suffer from these symptoms, you should consult a specialist immediately.
A qualified urologist will carry out the necessary diagnostic methods and help to cope with the disease.
Although it should be noted that the recovery process may take some time, it is easier to deal with minor dysfunctions of this organ than to initiate an irreversible process with fatal consequences, including prostate cancer.
General provisions of therapy
As mentioned above, prostatitis is an inflammatory process and, like any inflammation, is most often caused by bacteria.Therefore, it is not surprising that drugs for prostatitis are primarily antibacterial agents (antibiotics).
The next step in the fight against the disease is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.They have a positive effect by reducing swelling in the prostate by affecting microcirculation in this organ.The aim of this treatment is to reduce venous congestion in the pelvis.
Another important point in the treatment of a patient with diseases of the reproductive system is pain relief.In most cases (especially in chronic or complicated forms of the disease), pain is the main focus, so the doctor should help the patient cope with the extremely unpleasant sensations in the external genital area as quickly as possible.
The final stage is an obstacle to the development of treatment complications and relapses in the future.
Here it is appropriate to prescribe drug correction of immunity, vitamin therapy and recommendations to improve health in general, including:
- low-fat diet;
- moderate physical activity;
- stay in the fresh air;
- Compliance with basic rules of personal hygiene;
- giving up bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
- routine medical examination every six months.
By following these simple rules, you can not only avoid complications, but also prolong your sexual activity.
Step one: pest control
Experts conditionally divide antibacterial drugs for prostatitis into three main groups: fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines and macrolides and, less often, cephalosporins.
Fluoroquinolones are considered the most effective means of treating diseases of this organ due to several of their properties:
- affect most types of microorganisms that cause disorders of the genitourinary system;
- accumulate in the tissues of the gland, which has a maximum effect on bacteria;
- cause practically no immune deficiency after therapy;
- do not cause resistance (resistance of microbes to the effects of antibacterial drugs of this class).
Other prominent representatives of the group of antimicrobial agents against inflammation of this organ are tetracyclines and macrolides.
Long before the advent of their improved companions, fluoroquinolones, these drugs helped manage bacterial diseases of the prostate.However, over time, microorganisms have become increasingly resistant to these two classes of drugs.In addition, these groups of drugs have a fairly long list of side effects and contraindications.
It should be noted that any antibacterial drug can have a spermatotoxic effect, about which one should warn in advance.It is undesirable to use antibiotics at least four months before the expected conception (full cycle of spermatogenesis).
Step two: reduce swelling
In the modern treatment of prostate diseases, medications against prostate diseases that have a positive influence on microcirculation have proven successful.They contribute to a full supply of the glandular tissue with drugs through the bloodstream, improve the outflow of secretions from the ducts of this organ, increase metabolic processes in cells, which generally helps the body to cope with inflammation.
This group of medications includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).Most often, two forms of drugs in this series are used:
- rectal suppositories - due to the local action of the drug, the effect occurs relatively faster, which reduces the frequency and duration of administration;
- Drops – taken orally.The course lasts twice as long as when using rectal suppositories.Prescribed 15 drops 4 times a day before meals.
To help the patient
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis, the main direction of action of which is immune correction and pain relief, are nonspecific.Nevertheless, they can ease the patient's distress and reduce the risk of recurrence.
To relieve pain, your doctor may prescribe painkillers orally (by mouth) or rectally (suppositories and microenemas).At the same time, taking tablets has a relatively short-term effect, but is more convenient to use.
Specific therapy
Recently, more and more effective drugs for prostatitis have been prescribed, which have a narrow focus on the effect in the body.All of them are united and act in the tissues of the gland, at the same time they have a positive effect on the cells of the organ, increasing their metabolism and the processes of restoring functions.
Combination drugs are convenient to use, but do not forget about the generally accepted treatment regimen for prostate inflammation.It is best to consult a specialist when taking these medications.
Hormone therapy for prostatitis
Increasingly, drugs containing male sex hormones are being prescribed as part of the general treatment of inflammation of the prostate.However, it is important to remember that they should be taken with great caution and that before prescribing it should be ensured that they are necessary for the patient.
Patients suffering from this disease notice a deterioration in the quality of their sexual life over a long period of time.Due to their sexual inferiority, such patients suffer from, among other things, depression and apathy.Hormone therapy helps to cope with sexual dysfunction and improves a person's general condition.
Regardless of what medications the urologist recommends for your recovery, do not forget that the crucial point in the treatment of any disease is strict adherence to the doctor's instructions and prescriptions, early diagnosis and concern for your health.
And regardless of the likelihood of a relapse, you should not neglect prevention.It is better to prevent a disease than to treat it.