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 a man's lifestyle.
It is not worth starting the disease. At the first disturbances of urination, it is necessary to consult a urologist, undergo a comprehensive 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 detrusor tone, which significantly improves urination.
- With 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. . . Medicines in this group can shrink the adenoma and relieve pain. Recommended to be combined with physiotherapy procedures.
- Herbal anti-inflammatory drugs. . . 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 should select the drug and dosage.
Methods of treating prostatitis with drugs
The patient can be assigned:
- Rectal suppositories.The drugs stimulate the metabolism. Suppositories are injected in the supine position, after which they 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.
- The injections.They stimulate the activity of the prostate and strengthen 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 operation, it is imperative to empty the bladder.
- Enemas.The solution for enemas is made on the basis of medicinal herbs. Enter the warm enema before bedtime. Basically, sage, chamomile, motherwort and calendula are used for this. No more than 100 ml of warm 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 in the treatment of 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 wide effect and have a positive effect on the affected area.
The most effective and commonly prescribed drugs include:
- Ichthyol candles. . . They have anesthetic and antiseptic effects, improve blood circulation. Often, these suppositories are prescribed in combination with pills and physiotherapy. Candles do not have a very pleasant smell, but it 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 often used as a preventive measure.
- Suppositories with indomethacin.They relieve swelling and inflammation, while normalizing the functioning of the prostate. Used in advanced cases. The drug has contraindications, medical consultation is necessary.
Injections for the treatment of prostatitis
Modern medicine offers injectable preparations that are aimed at treating the prostate and strengthening the immune system of men.
These drugs improve regeneration processes. Injections are used for conservative treatment or prevention, protecting the prostate from viruses. The drugs have contraindications, so only a doctor prescribes the dosage.
Instillations
The method is based on the introduction of the drug into the affected area.
This method allows you to get rid of bacteria completely. Ozone solutions, antiseptics are used as medicine.
Important!The instillation procedure is performed only in the doctor's treatment room. Only he can choose the right medicine, 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 carried out 2-4 times a week.
Pills for the treatment of prostatitis
Tablets, like candles, are divided into groups, depending on the action. Medicines should only be prescribed by a urologist after a comprehensive examination, which will determine the stage of the disease.
Important!There are contraindications and side effects, so self-medication is unacceptable - the urologist should select the drug and dosage.
Most often, drugs are prescribed:
- Anti-inflammatory. . . Used for acute prostatitis and pain during urination. Medicines are effective in treating prostatitis, preventing it from becoming chronic.
- Antispasmodics. . . A group of drugs that relieve spasms and relax muscles, which significantly improves blood circulation.
- Antibiotics. . . Prescribed for bacterial prostatitis. Which antibiotic to prescribe is determined by the examining doctor. Antibiotics are taken in a course with rectal drugs.
Antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis
Let us dwell in more detail on the last group of drugs.
Fluoroquinolones are relatively new modern antibacterial agents. They have more advantages over other broad spectrum antibiotics. Drugs of this group practically do not cause immunodeficiency. Fluoroquinolones have an even wider spectrum of action on microorganisms.
Preparations of the tetracycline group can also be used. Usually these funds are prescribed for infectious and chronic prostatitis.
Antibacterial drugs are prescribed only after a test for infection. Until results are obtained, symptomatic treatment is given to relieve pain and inflammation.
Antibiotic treatment lasts about a month, followed by clinical monitoring of the patient's condition.
Good results are obtained by complex therapy aimed at increasing the general and local resistance of the body to pathogenic factors. Only in this case can there be a complete cure or long-term remission.