Today, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis occupy far from the last place in terms of variety among the drugs on offer.And for good reason: prostate disease is the most common among male reproductive system pathologies.
Prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate gland.
Often, inflammation of this organ manifests itself:
- discomfort in the reproductive organs during or outside the act of urination;
- pain during ejaculation (ejaculation);
- unpleasant sensations in the pelvis and external genitalia.
All this leads to a decrease in activity and general well-being, emotional instability and psychological disorders.If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately see a specialist.
A qualified urologist will carry out the necessary diagnostic methods and help to overcome this disease.
Although it should be noted that the recovery process may take some time, it is easier to overcome a minor dysfunction of this organ than to start an irreversible process to develop fatal consequences, including prostate cancer.
General provision 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 the drugs for prostatitis are mainly antibacterial agents (antibiotics).
The next step in the fight against this 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 goal of this treatment is to reduce venous stagnation in the pelvis.
Another important point in the management of patients with diseases of the reproductive system is the reduction of pain.In most cases (especially in the form of chronic or complicated diseases), pain is the main complaint, so the doctor should help the patient overcome the very unpleasant sensations in the external genital area as soon as possible.
The final stage is a barrier to the development of treatment complications and future relapses.
Here it is appropriate to prescribe immune-correcting drugs, vitamin therapy, recommendations to improve 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;
- give 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 treating these organ diseases because of their several characteristics:
- has an effect on most types of microorganisms that cause disorders of the genitourinary system;
- accumulates in glandular tissue, which provides maximum effect on bacteria;
- practically does not cause immunodeficiency after a course of therapy;
- does not cause resistance (microbial resistance to the action of antibacterial drugs of this class).
Another main representative of the group of antimicrobial agents for inflammation of this organ are tetracyclines and macrolides.
Long before the advent of their better friends, the fluoroquinolones, these drugs helped treat bacterial prostate gland disorders.However, over time, microorganisms become increasingly resistant to these two classes of drugs.In addition, this group of drugs has a rather long list of side effects and contraindications.
It should be remembered 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
Drugs for prostate disease that have a positive effect on microcirculation have proven themselves in the modern treatment regimen for prostate disease.They contribute to the complete supply of glandular tissue with medicinal compounds through the bloodstream, improve the outflow of secretions from the channels of these organs, improve metabolic processes in cells, which generally help 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 quickly, 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 before meals 4 times a day.
To help patients
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis, the main direction of action is immunocorrection and pain relief, not specific.But they can still ease the patient's suffering and reduce the risk of re-inflammation.
To reduce pain, your doctor may prescribe oral (by mouth) or rectal (suppositories and microenemas) pain relievers.At the same time, taking tablets gives a short-term effect, but is easier to use.
Specific therapy
Recently, more effective drugs for prostatitis, which have a narrow focus on action in the body, are increasingly being prescribed.All of them are combined and act in glandular tissue, at the same time they have a good effect on the cells of the organ, improving metabolism and functional recovery processes.
Combination drugs are easy to use, but do not forget about the generally accepted treatment regimen for prostate inflammation.It is better to consult a specialist about taking these medicines.
Hormone therapy for prostatitis
More recently, 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 sex life for quite some time.Among other things, such patients experience depression and apathy because of their sexual inferiority.Hormone therapy will help overcome sexual dysfunction and improve a person's general condition.
Whatever medicine the urologist recommends for your recovery, do not forget that the main thing in the treatment of any disease is strict adherence to the doctor's instructions and prescriptions, early diagnosis and taking care of your health.
And regardless of the possibility of relapse, do not neglect prevention.It is better to prevent a disease than to treat it.