Today, medications for the treatment of prostatitis occupy much of the last place in terms of the variety of assortments among the medications offered.And for good reason: prostate diseases are the most common among male reproductive system pathologies.
Prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate gland.
Most often, inflammation of this organ is manifested:
- discomfort in the reproductive organs during or outside the act of urination;
- pain during ejaculation (ejaculation);
- unpleasant sensations in the pelvic area and external genitalia.
All this leads to a decrease in activity and general well-being, emotional instability and psychological disorders.If you suffer from these symptoms, you should immediately consult a specialist.
A qualified urologist will perform 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 malfunctions of this organ than to start an irreversible process of developing fatal consequences, including prostate cancer.
General provisions of therapy
As mentioned above, prostatitis is an inflammatory process, and like any inflammation, it is most often caused by bacteria, so it is not surprising that medications for prostatitis are mainly 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 gland by influencing the microcirculation in this organ.The purpose of this treatment is to reduce venous stagnation in the pelvis.
Another important point in the management of a patient with diseases of the reproductive system is the reduction of pain.In most cases (especially in chronic or complicated forms of the disease), pain is the main complaint, so the doctor should help the patient cope with extremely unpleasant sensations in the external genital area as soon as possible.
The final stage is an obstacle to the development of treatment complications and future relapses.
Here it is appropriate to describe the correction of immunity with drugs, vitamin therapy, recommendations for improving health in general, which may include:
- low fat diet;
- moderate physical activity;
- stay in the fresh air;
- compliance with the 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.
First step: 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 in the treatment of diseases of this organ due to their several features:
- have an effect on most types of microorganisms that cause disorders of the genitourinary system;
- accumulate in the tissue of the gland, which ensures maximum impact on bacteria;
- practically do not cause immunodeficiency after a course of therapy;
- do not cause resistance (resistance of microbes to the action of antibacterial drugs of this class).
Another prominent representative of the group of antimicrobial agents for inflammation of this organ are tetracyclines and macrolides.
Long before the advent of their improved companions, fluoroquinolones, these drugs helped to cope with prostate gland disorders of a bacterial nature.However, over time, microorganisms have become increasingly resistant to these two classes of drugs.In addition, these groups of drugs have a long list of side effects and contraindications.
It is worth noting that any antibacterial drug can have a spermatotoxic effect, which should be warned in advance.It is undesirable to use antibiotics at least four months before the expected conception (full cycle of spermatogenesis).
Step two: reduce swelling
Medicines for prostate diseases that have a positive effect on microcirculation have proven themselves in the modern treatment regimen for prostate diseases.They contribute to the complete supply of glandular tissues with medicinal compounds through the blood circulation, improve the output of secretions from the channels of this organ, increase metabolic processes in cells, which generally helps the body to cope with inflammation.
Among this group of drugs are 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 appears relatively faster, which reduces the frequency and duration of administration;
- drops - taken orally.The course lasts twice as long as when using rectal suppositories.15 drops before meals 4 times a day are prescribed.
To help the patient
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis, the main direction of action of which is immunocorrection and pain relief, are not specific.But they can still relieve the patient's condition and reduce the risk of re-inflammation.
To reduce pain, your doctor may prescribe oral (by mouth) or rectal (suppository and microclyse) pain relievers.At the same time, taking tablets gives a relatively short-term effect, but it is more convenient to use.
Specific therapy
Recently, more and more effective drugs are being prescribed for prostatitis, which have a narrow focus on the action on the body.All of them are combined and act on the tissue of the gland, at the same time they have a beneficial effect on the cells of the organ, increasing their metabolism and the processes of restoration of functions.
Combined drugs are suitable for use, but do not forget about the generally accepted treatment regimen for inflammation of the prostate.It is best to consult a specialist about taking these drugs.
Hormonal therapy for prostatitis
Recently, more and more, male sex hormone drugs are prescribed as part of the general treatment regimen for inflammation of the prostate gland.But it is important to remember that they should be taken very carefully and before prescribing, make sure that they are necessary for the patient.
Patients suffering from this disease notice a decrease in the quality of their sexual life for a long time.Among other things, such patients experience depression and apathy due to their sexual inferiority.Hormonal therapy will help cope with sexual dysfunction and improve the general condition of a person.
Whatever medication your urologist recommends for your recovery, do not forget that the key point in the treatment of any disease is strict adherence to the doctor's instructions and prescriptions, early diagnosis and care for your health.
And regardless of the likelihood of relapse, don't neglect prevention.It is better to prevent a disease than to treat it.