Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason in the United States, for example, is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate.It is an exclusively male disease that can begin at almost any age, over 20 years old.
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 commonly, prostatitis is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses.People weakened by other illnesses (including chronic ones) are particularly susceptible;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.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main signs of the disease are:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nighttime urination);
- burning when urinating;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headaches;
- in acute forms of the disease - high temperature.
The doctor will also note swelling and tenderness in the prostate.
Prostatitis not only significantly reduces quality of life, but can also trigger the development of other life-threatening 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 drugs are considered the most effective for treating prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs for prostatitis includes the following groups of drugs:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretics;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers;
- herbal remedies.
Important!A doctor should prescribe medication for the treatment of prostatitis.Treatment of prostatitis necessarily includes the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the prostate capillaries, no antibiotics can penetrate its tissues.Competent selection of the type, dosage and duration of treatment is necessary for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include drugs based on medicinal herbs, 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, 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 extract of creeping palm, 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 and mineral preparation that contains the most important vitamins for male 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 medicinal plant extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, goat grassgrandiflora, muira puama, sum of roots, cayenne pepper).
Important!Medicinal plants are an effective complement to antibacterial therapy;consult your doctor about their 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 appear, be sure to consult a doctor;The doctor will prescribe all the medications necessary for effective treatment and support of the body.