Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason, for example, in the USA is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.This is an exclusively male disease that can start at almost any age over 20 years.
Forms of prostatitis
There are these 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 weakened as a result of other diseases (including chronic ones) are especially susceptible to it;prostatitis can also occur due to increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), i.e. all those factors that reduce the body's defenses.Therefore, prostatitis is divided into infectious and non-infectious.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main symptoms of the disease include the following:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, in the lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin area, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including urination at night);
- burning during urination;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headache;
- in acute forms of the disease - elevated temperature.
The doctor will also notice swelling and tenderness of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis not only seriously reduces the quality of life, but can also cause the development of other diseases and life-threatening 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.
Which drugs are considered the most effective in the treatment of prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs for prostate includes the following groups of drugs:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretics;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- pain relievers;
- herbal remedies.
Important!The doctor should prescribe drugs for the treatment of prostatitis.Prostatitis therapy necessarily involves the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate gland, no antibiotic can penetrate its tissues.A competent selection of the type, dose and duration of the course of use is necessary for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include medications 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 grass, licorice root, Echinacea purpurea root rhizome with a total flavonoid content in terms of rutin of 5%.The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, 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 gland, without disturbing the hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency.The drug is available in packs of 30 and 90 capsules.
- a vitamin-mineral preparation 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 supply to the genitals, eleutheroside (to improve immunity) and a complex of medicinal plant extracts (yohimbe dagin extracts, yohimbeginan root extracts, grandiflora, muira puama, root sum, red pepper).
Important!Herbal medicines 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 your health, eat properly and lead an active but not exhausting lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis appear, be sure to seek medical help;The doctor will prescribe all necessary medications for effective treatment and support of the body.