Representatives of strong sex in adulthood often suffer from disorders of the genitourinary system. The reasons for the appearance of unpleasant symptoms are very different, so it can be dangerous to choose a prostatitis medicine in men alone.
Diseases of an inflammatory nature require an integrated approach, as well as diagnostic studies to prescribe the correct therapy.
Prostatitis and its manifestations
One of the most common diseases in men is prostatitis, occurs in almost a fifth representative of the strong sex after 40 years. The disease has numerous inconveniences and does not allow man to live a full life. The disease appears as a result of alcohol abuse, a sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition or promiscuous sexual activity.
The main manifestations of the disease are:
- Strong pulling pain in the lower abdomen.
- Disturbance of the excretory system.
- Frequent urge to urinate, especially at night.
- Unpleasant sensations or pain during intercourse.
- Erectile dysfunction or temporary impotence.
- Foreign matter in the urine (blood or pus).
Prostate problems appear abruptly or develop in a short period of time (usually within a week). Fearing to go to a specialist, many men seek a suitable remedy for prostatitis without the recommendation of a doctor. The pharmacy today offers a wide variety of drugs and, in most cases, they do not require a prescription to sell them (with the exception of antibiotics). When looking for the right medication, it must be remembered that inadequate therapy or a doctor's untimely search can lead to a complication of the disease. As a result, prostate adenoma, cancer, infertility and impotence develop easily.
The main methods of treatment
Modern pharmacology offers a wide variety of drugs and medicines in the fight against prostatitis. They all differ in composition, form of release and usage schemes. The specialist prescribes drugs for the treatment of chronic or acute prostatitis, after the patient has undergone a diagnostic examination. You will need to do a blood test, urine test, undergo an ultrasound.
In the initial stage of the disease, when the causative agent of the inflammatory process is not identified, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed. After receiving the test results, therapy is adjusted and antibiotics are replaced with more specialized drugs.
What is the best medicine for prostatitis? A specialist will help you choose the medicine, focusing on the type of disease.
Some examples of common treatment regimens:
- Acute stage of infectious prostatitis (caused by E. coli, Klebsiella, enterococci, pseudomonas). In this situation, an antibiotic from the cephalosporin or tetracycline group is prescribed. To relieve symptoms, pain relievers are used, as well as local suppositories. Complex therapy lasts 2 weeks.
- Chronic form. Drugs prescribed in the form of suppositories or capsules for prostatitis according to a certain schedule. Antibiotics only with exacerbation of the disease, in the remission phase only phytopreparations.
- Latent prostatitis. Antibacterial therapy is prescribed for 14 days, as well as suppositories for local action in the inflammatory process. If the disease does not cause a disorder, antispasmodics and painkillers are not needed.
- Non-infectious prostatitis. Medicines to normalize the flow of urine, as well as antispasmodics to eliminate urethral spasms and edema. Pain syndrome is relieved with pain relievers. The course of treatment is 14 days.
The effectiveness of the treatment depends not only on the drugs to be taken for prostatitis, but also on the treatment regimen and method of action correctly selected. The complex is selected by a specialist, taking into account the need to influence the prostate and the inflammatory process in a certain way.
The main groups of drugs used by urologists in the treatment of prostatitis:
- Antibiotics.
- Non-steroidal medications.
- Painkillers.
- Immunomodulators.
- Homeopathy and herbal remedies.
The doctor prescribes several types of pills at once or adds candles with the desired properties to the injections. It is the integrated approach (use of medications with different actions) that allows to obtain a good result and effectively face the disease. Some medications must be taken until the symptoms disappear, others completely. It is necessary to strictly follow all the doctor's recommendations and not to violate the established treatment regime.
Antibacterial drugs
Any inflammatory process is suppressed in the body by antibiotics. Prostatitis caused by infection is no exception. The specialist, after receiving the results of the exams, visual examination, palpation of the prostate and interrogation of the patient, prescribes a course of antibacterials.
An appropriate group is selected depending on the type of disease:
- Fluoroquinols.Used to treat a disease that has evolved to a chronic form, as well as to severe stages. These drugs are effective with few side effects. They quickly relieve inflammation and inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
- Tetracyclines.Used to treat the acute phase of the disease. The main contraindications for use are leukopenia, as well as renal pathology, a possible manifestation of an allergic reaction.
- Penicillins.It can cause unwanted side effects, such as drowsiness, dermatitis, lethargy, tinnitus and headaches. Therefore, it is used with caution in people with chronic kidney and liver disease.
Modern drugs quickly start working on the problem area and allow you to tackle the inflammatory process in a few days. The urologist prescribes an antibiotic against prostatitis, taking into account the patient's state of health, the nature of the disease and also the age. The specialist takes into account the classification of good proven drugs, as well as the latest developments on the market.
Non-steroid drugs
Anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of prostatitis can quickly relieve groin pain, reduce inflammation and significantly relieve the condition. Immediately after ingestion, after a few hours, the patient notes a decrease in pain, discomfort and normalization of urination. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce muscle tone in the groin area and thus improve well-being.
Many patients, noticing changes for the better, stop taking other medications that not only aggravate the condition. It must be understood that these drugs are taken in combination with antibiotics and other means.
Alpha blockers for pain relief
The drugs that belong to this category are prescribed to relax the muscles, as well as improve the urine flow process. These drugs are present in almost all treatment regimens, regardless of the form of the disease (acute phase, chronic stage). It must be remembered that the drugs themselves are no longer aimed at treatment, but only to block and remove the main unpleasant manifestations that do not allow a normal life.
Immunomodulators to support the body
In the acute or chronic form of prostatitis, medications that increase the body's defenses cannot be dispensed with. Modulators have an effect on cellular and humoral immunity and contribute to the body's resistance to infections, increase overall tone and normalize many processes.
The drugs in this group of drugs are used in combination with other drugs and are effective in the first hours after administration.
Homeopathy and herbal remedies
Herbal medicines or homeopathy are as popular as any other type of medicine. They are safe for the body and, at the same time, they are equally effective.
Medicines are offered in the form of suppositories or pills. They are sold free, without a prescription. Before taking it is important to read the instructions carefully and follow the recommended doses.
Prostatitis medication form
All medications presented in pharmacies differ in the form of release. Not everyone knows the peculiarity of choosing one species or another. It is more convenient to take the pills, but the injections work faster and allow a sufficient concentration of the active substance to reach the site of inflammation more quickly.
The following forms of medication are most commonly prescribed by specialists:
- Injections.One of the best forms of treatment, although it is accompanied by quite unpleasant sensations during the injection. Any treatment regimen for prostatitis almost always begins with the indication of injections.
- Rectangular candles.Due to the local action, it is this form of the drug that can quickly relieve pain, relieve inflammation and activate blood flow. Suppositories against prostatitis can be with antibiotics and also contain a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory or anesthetic.
- Pills.The most convenient way to use, as it is accepted quickly. But through the stomach, medications enter the bloodstream worse and the effect may not be the same as other forms of medication.
The treatment method and the way the medicine is delivered by the doctor are selected based on the patient's general condition, as well as the need for a certain effect. If the therapy was chosen incorrectly or the patient did not follow the established admission schedule, the treatment regimen, prostatitis evolves to a chronic form. This form of the disease is more difficult to treat and can have serious consequences. Therefore, in case of problems with the prostate, one should not self-medicate, but immediately contact competent specialists who will take into account all the characteristics of the body and prescribe the correct treatment.