How to treat prostatitis in men and choose medication

Prostatitis is a common urological disease. The frequency of visits to a physician therefore in the United States, for example, is 1% (of all physician visits).

prostatitis - inflammation of the pediatric gland

Prostatitis is a condition caused by an inflammatory lesion of the prostate gland. It is an exclusively male disease that can start at almost any age over the age of 20 years.

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 often, prostatitis is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses. People who become weak as a result of other diseases (including chronic ones) are particularly susceptible to it; Prostatitis can also occur as a result of 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 include the following:

  • pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
  • increased urination (including pushing at night);
  • burning sensation when urinating;
  • difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
  • muscle and joint pain;
  • weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
  • headache;
  • in acute forms of the disease - fever.

The doctor will also notice swelling and tenderness of the prostate gland.

Prostatitis not only seriously affects the quality of life, but can also provoke the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.

Important! These symptoms are a reason for urgent medical attention. Lack of treatment of acute prostatitis can lead to the development of chronic forms of the disease, as well as cystitis, pyelonephritis and even sepsis.

Which drugs are considered most effective in treating prostatitis in men

The list of medicines for prostatitis includes the following groups of medicines:

  • antibiotics;
  • antipyretic drugs;
  • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
  • pain relievers;
  • fitopreparate.

Important! A doctor should be responsible for prescribing medications to treat prostatitis. The therapy of prostatitis necessarily involves the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate gland, no antibiotic can penetrate into its tissues. A competent choice of type, dose, duration of course of use is necessary for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective.

The most effective prostate treatment regimens include herbal medicines as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's resistance:

  • tablets containing extracts of such medicinal plants as St. John's wort, Canadian golden herb, licorice root, rhizomes of Echinacea purpurea root with a total flavonoid content in terms of routine 5%. The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination, increases the body's resistance.
  • Capsules containing an alcoholic extract of creeping palm, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, facilitates bloating, facilitates urination, has selective antiandrogenic properties in relation to the prostate gland, without affecting the hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency. The drug is available in packs of 30 and 90 capsules.
  • a preparation of vitamins and minerals containing the most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood circulation to the genitals, eleutherosides (to boost immunity) anda complex of plant extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, goat herb with large flowers, muira puama, suma root, cayenne pepper).

Important! Phytopreparations are an effective adjunct to antibacterial therapy; consult your doctor about their use.

Prostatitis is a serious problem for modern men. It is necessary to carefully monitor the state of health, to eat well, to lead an active but not exhausting lifestyle. If you experience symptoms of prostatitis, be sure to seek medical attention; Your doctor will prescribe all the medicines you need to treat and support your body effectively.