Prostatitis is the most common urological disease in men in modern medical practice.
The cause of prostatitis in men can be a bacterial infection or the man's lifestyle.
There is no point in getting the disease. In the first urinary disorders, it is necessary to consult a urologist, do a complete 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 the tone of the detrusor, which significantly improves urination.
- With 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. . . Medicines in this group can reduce adenoma and relieve pain. Recommended to be combined with physiotherapy procedures.
- Herbal anti-inflammatories. . . 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 must select the medication and dosage.
Methods to treat prostatitis with medications
The patient can be assigned:
- Rectal suppositories.Drugs stimulate 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, in addition to strengthening 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 medicine 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 necessary to empty the bladder.
- Enemas.The solution for enemas is based on medicinal herbs. Enter the hot enema before bed. Basically, sage, chamomile, fennel and marigold 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 to treat 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 and positive effect on the affected area.
The most effective and commonly prescribed medications include:
- Candles with ichtiol. . . They have anesthetic and antiseptic effects, improve blood circulation. Often, these suppositories are prescribed in combination with pills and physical therapy. Candles do not smell very pleasant, but this does not affect the skin in any way. The drug is contraindicated in the presence of internal hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
- Propolis candles. . . They have an anti-inflammatory effect and relieve pain when urinating. The drug has no contraindications (except for individual intolerance to the components), so it is widely used in preventive measures.
- Suppositories with indomethacin.They relieve swelling and inflammation, while normalizing the functioning of the prostate. Used in advanced cases. The drug has contraindications, a medical consultation is required.
Injections for the treatment of prostatitis
Modern medicine offers injectable preparations designed to treat the prostate and strengthen the immune system of men.
These drugs improve regenerative processes. Injections are used for conservative treatment or prevention, protecting the prostate from viruses. Medicines have contraindications, so only a doctor prescribes the dosage.
Instillations
The method is based on the introduction of the drug in the affected area.
This method allows you to get rid of the bacteria completely. Ozonized solutions, antiseptics are used as a medicine.
Important!The instillation procedure is performed only in the doctor's treatment room. Only he can choose the right medication, 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 performed 2 to 4 times a week.
Pills for the treatment of prostatitis
Pills, like candles, are divided into groups, depending on the action. The medication should only be prescribed by a urologist after a thorough examination, which will determine the stage of the disease.
Important!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is unacceptable - the urologist must select the medication and dosage.
Most of the time, medications are prescribed:
- Anti-inflammatory. . . Used for acute prostatitis and pain when urinating. The drugs 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. The antibiotic to be prescribed is determined by the doctor who performs the test. Antibiotics are administered along with rectal drugs.
Antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis
Let us look at the last group of drugs in more detail.
Fluoroquinolones are recently developed modern antibacterial agents. They have more advantages over other broad-spectrum antibiotics. The drugs in this group practically do not cause immunodeficiency. Fluoroquinolones have an even broader spectrum of action on microorganisms.
Preparations from the tetracycline group can also be used. Typically, 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 performed with the aim of 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 that aims to increase the body's general and local resistance to disease-causing factors. Only in this case can there be a complete recovery or long-term remission.