Today, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis occupy by far the last place in terms of the variety of assortment among the drugs offered. And not in vain: prostate diseases are most often among the pathologies of the reproductive system in men.
Prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate.
Inflammation of this organ is most often 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 mental disorders. If you suffer from these symptoms, consult a specialist immediately.
A qualified urologist will perform the necessary diagnostic methods and help cope with the disease.
Although it should be noted that the healing process can take time, it is easier to deal with minor dysfunctions of this organ than to begin the irreversible process of developing fatal consequences, including prostate cancer.
General provisions of therapy
As mentioned above, prostatitis is an inflammatory process and, like any inflammation, is most often caused by bacteria, so it is not surprising that prostatitis medications are primarily antibacterial agents (antibiotics).
The next step in fighting the disease is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They have a positive effect by reducing edema in the prostate area by affecting the microcirculation in this organ. The goal of this line of treatment is to reduce venous congestion in the small pelvis.
Another important point in the treatment of patients with diseases of the reproductive system is the reduction of the pain syndrome. In most cases (especially in chronic or complicated forms of the disease) the main complaint is pain, so the doctor should help the patient to deal with extremely uncomfortable feelings in the external genital area as soon as possible.
The final stage is to prevent the development of treatment complications and recurrence in the future.
Here it is appropriate to prescribe drugs to correct immunity, vitamin therapy, recommendations for improving health in general, which may include:
- low fat diet;
- moderate physical activity;
- stay in the fresh air;
- compliance with basic rules of personal hygiene;
- rejection of bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
- scheduled medical examination every six months.
By following these simple rules, you can not only avoid complications, but also prolong your sexual activity.
Step One: Pest Control
Experts conditionally divide antibacterial drugs for prostatitis into three main groups: fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines and macrolides, less often - cephalosporins.
Fluoroquinolones are considered the most effective in treating diseases of this organ due to several of their characteristics:
- have an effect on most types of microorganisms that cause disorders of the genitourinary system;
- accumulate in glandular tissues, which ensures maximum effect on bacteria;
- practically do not cause immunodeficiency after 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 advent of their improved companions, fluoroquinolones, these drugs helped to cope with disorders in prostate function of a bacterial nature. However, over time, microorganisms have become increasingly resistant to these two classes of drugs. 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 spermatotoxic effect, of which the patient should be warned in advance. It is undesirable to use antibiotics at least four months before the planned conception (the whole cycle of spermatogenesis).
Second step: reduce swelling
Prostate drugs, which have a positive effect on microcirculation, have been well proven in the scheme of modern therapy for prostate diseases. They contribute to the complete supply of glandular tissue with medicinal compounds through the bloodstream, improve the outflow of secretions from the channels of this organ, increase metabolic processes in cells, which generally helps the body cope with inflammation.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are distinguished among this group of drugs. Two forms of drugs of this series are most often used:
- rectal suppositories - due to the local action of the drug, the effect is manifested relatively faster, which reduces the frequency and duration of reception;
- drops are taken inside. The course lasts twice as long as with the use of rectal suppositories. It is prescribed from 15 drops before meals 4 times a day.
To help the patient
Drugs for the treatment of prostatitis, whose main direction of action 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 the pain, your doctor may prescribe painkillers for the mouth (mouth) or rectally (suppositories and microclysters). At the same time, taking the pill gives a relatively short-term effect, but is more convenient to use.
Specific therapy
Recently, more and more effective drugs for prostatitis are being prescribed, 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 organs, increasing their metabolism and the processes of restoring function.
Combination drugs are suitable for use, but do not forget about the generally accepted treatment regimen for prostatitis. It is best to consult a specialist about taking these medications.
Hormone therapy for prostatitis
Increasingly, male sex hormone drugs are prescribed in the general regimen for the treatment of prostate inflammation. But it is important to remember that they should be taken with great care, and before making an appointment, make sure they are necessary for the patient.
Patients suffering from this disease have been noticing a decrease in the quality of their sex life for a long time. Among other things, such patients experience depression and apathy in the background of their sexual inferiority. Hormone therapy will help cope with sexual dysfunction and improve a person's general condition.
Whatever medication your urologist recommends for recovery, remember that the key point in the treatment of any disease is strict adherence to the instructions and prescriptions of the doctor, early diagnosis and care for your health.
And regardless of the likelihood of recurrence, don’t neglect prevention. It is better to prevent the disease than to cure it.