Today, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis occupy far from the last place in terms of the variety of assortment among the drugs offered. And it's not for nothing: prostate diseases are the most common among the pathologies of the reproductive system in men.
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);
- discomfort in the pelvic area and external genitalia.
All this leads to a decrease in activity and general well-being, emotional instability and psychological disturbances. If you suffer from these symptoms, you should immediately contact a specialist.
A qualified urologist will carry out the necessary diagnostic methods and help to cope with the disease.
Although it should be noted that the healing process can take some time, it is easier to cope with minor dysfunctions of this organ than it is to initiate an irreversible process of developing fatal consequences, including prostate cancer.
General Therapy Provisions
As noted above, prostatitis is an inflammatory process and, like any inflammation, it is most often caused by bacteria, so it is not surprising that prostatitis drugs 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 edema in the area of the prostate gland by affecting the microcirculation in this organ. The purpose of this line of treatment is to reduce venous congestion in the small pelvis.
Another important point in the management of a patient with reproductive system diseases is the reduction of pain syndrome. In most cases (especially in chronic or complicated forms of the disease), pain is the main complaint, so the doctor should help the patient to cope with extremely unpleasant sensations in the external genital area as soon as possible.
The final stage is to prevent the development of complications and relapses of treatment in the future.
Here it is appropriate to prescribe drug correction of immunity, vitamin therapy, recommendations for improving health in general, which may include:
- a low-fat diet;
- moderate physical activity;
- be outside;
- compliance with the basic rules of personal hygiene;
- rejection of bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
- medical examination scheduled every six months.
By observing these simple rules, you can not only avoid complications, but also prolong your sexual activity.
Step one: pest control
Specialists conditionally divide antibacterial drugs for prostatitis into three main groups: fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines and macrolides, less often - cephalosporins.
Fluoroquinolones are considered the most effective in the treatment of diseases of this organ due to many of their characteristics:
- have an effect on most types of microorganisms that cause disorders of the genitourinary system;
- they accumulate in the tissues of the gland, which provides the maximum effect on bacteria;
- they 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).
Other prominent representatives of the group of antimicrobial agents for inflammation of this organ are tetracyclines and macrolides.
Long before the appearance of their improved companions, fluoroquinolones, these drugs helped to cope with disorders of the functions of the prostate gland of a bacterial nature. However, over time, microorganisms have become increasingly resistant to these two drug classes. 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 spermotoxic effect, which should be warned of the patient in advance. It is not recommended to use antibiotics at least four months before the expected conception (full course of spermatogenesis).
Step Two: Reduce Swelling
Prostate disease drugs, which have a positive effect on microcirculation, have proven themselves in the scheme of modern therapy for prostate diseases. They contribute to the full supply of the tissues of the gland with medicinal compounds through the bloodstream, improve the outflow of secretions from the ducts of this organ, increase metabolic processes in the cells, which generally help the body cope with inflammation.
Among this group of drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are distinguished. Most often, two forms of drugs from this series are used:
- rectal suppositories - due to the local action of the drug, the effect manifests itself relatively faster, which reduces the frequency and duration of admission;
- the drops are taken inside. The course lasts twice as long as when using rectal suppositories. Prescribed from 15 drops before meals 4 times a day.
To help the patient
Drugs for the treatment of prostatitis, the main direction of action of which is immunocorrection and pain relief, are not specific. But they are still able to alleviate the patient's fate and reduce the risk of re-inflammation.
To reduce pain, your doctor may prescribe pain relievers orally (by mouth) or rectally (suppositories and micro-enemas). At the same time, taking pills gives a relatively short-term effect, but it is more convenient to use.
Specific therapy
Recently, more and more increasingly effective drugs have been prescribed for prostatitis, which have a narrow focus of action in the body. All of them are combined and act in the tissues of the gland, in parallel they have a beneficial effect on the cells of the organ, increasing their metabolism and the processes of restoring functions.
Combined drugs are convenient to 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 medicines.
Hormone therapy for prostatitis
Increasingly, male sex hormone drugs are prescribed in the general regimen for the treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland. But it is important to remember that they should be taken with great care and, before the appointment, make sure that they are necessary for the patient.
Patients with this disorder have long noticed a decrease in the quality of their sex life. Among other things, such patients experience depression and apathy against the background of their sexual inferiority. Hormone therapy will help to cope with sexual dysfunction and improve a person's general condition.
Whatever drugs the urologist recommends for recovery, do not forget that the key point in the treatment of any disease is the strict observance of the doctor's instructions and prescriptions, early diagnosis and care of your health.
And regardless of the likelihood of relapse, don't neglect prevention. Disease prevention is better than cure.