Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason in the USA, for example, is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.This is a male-only disease that can begin at almost any age above 20.
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 weakened due to other diseases (including chronic ones) are particularly sensitive to it;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 include the following:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, inguinal area, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nighttime urination);
- burning during urination;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- muscle and joint pain;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- heachache;
- in acute forms of the disease - high temperature.
Your doctor will also notice swelling and tenderness of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis not only severely reduces your 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 in 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 drugs to treat prostatitis.Therapy for prostatitis necessarily involves the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the particular structure of the capillaries of the prostate gland, no antibiotics can penetrate its tissues.In order for the treatment of prostatitis with this medicine to be effective, competent selection of the type, dosage and duration of the course of use is necessary.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include herbal medicines, 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 content of flavonoids 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 the creeping palm, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has antiandrogenic properties selectively 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 vitamin-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 genital organs, eleutherosides (for improving immunity) and a complex of extracts of medicinal herbs (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, grandiflora goat grass, muira puama,sum root, cayenne 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.You need to carefully monitor your health, eat well and lead an active but not exhausting lifestyle.If you experience symptoms of prostatitis, be sure to seek medical help;The doctor will prescribe you all the necessary medications for effective treatment and support of the body.