Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of medical consultations for this reason in the USA, for example, is 1% (of all medical consultations).
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.
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 by 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.
Prostatitis symptoms
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 sensation 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 notice swelling and tenderness in the prostate.
Prostatitis not only seriously reduces quality of life, but can also trigger the development of other potentially fatal diseases and 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 most effective in treating prostatitis in men?
The list of medications for prostatitis includes the following groups of medications:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretics;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- analgesics;
- herbal remedies.
Important!A doctor must prescribe medication to treat prostatitis.Therapy for prostatitis necessarily includes the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the prostate capillaries, no antibiotics can penetrate its tissues.A competent selection of the type, dosage and duration of use is necessary for the treatment of prostatitis with this medication to be effective.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include herbal medicines, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's resistance:
- tablets containing extracts of medicinal plants such 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 and analgesic effect, normalizes urination and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules containing alcoholic palm extract, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has antiandrogenic properties selectively in relation to the prostate, without affecting hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency.The medicine is available in packs 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 genitals, eleutherosides (to improve immunity) and a complex of extracts of medicinal herbs (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, grandiflora goat weed, muirapuama, root soma, cayenne pepper).
Important!Herbal medicines are an effective complement to antibacterial therapy;consult your doctor regarding its 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, seek medical help;The doctor will prescribe all the necessary medications for effective treatment and support of the body.