Today, drugs for the treatment of prostatitis occupy far from the last place in terms of variety of assortment among the offered drugs. And it is not in vain: diseases of the prostate are the most frequent among the pathologies of the reproductive system in men.
Prostatitis is an inflammatory process in the prostate.
Most often, inflammation of this organ manifests itself:
- discomfort in the reproductive organs during or outside the act of urinating;
- pain during ejaculation (ejaculation);
- discomfort in the pelvic region and external genitalia.
All this leads to a decrease in activity and general well-being, emotional instability and psychological disorders. If you suffer from these symptoms, you should immediately contact a specialist.
A qualified urologist will apply the necessary diagnostic methods and help cope with the disease.
Although it should be noted that the healing process may take some time, it is easier to cope with minor dysfunctions of this organ than to initiate an irreversible process of development of fatal consequences, including cancer of the breast. prostate.
General provisions of therapy
As noted above, prostatitis is an inflammatory process, and like any inflammation, it is most often caused by bacteria. It is therefore not surprising that the drugs for prostatitis are mainly antibacterial agents (antibiotics).
The next step in the fight against 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 aim of this line of treatment is to reduce venous congestion in the small pelvis.
Another important point in the management of a patient 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) pain is the main complaint, so the doctor should help the patient to cope as quickly as possible with the extremely unpleasant sensations in the disease. external genital area.
The last step is to prevent the development of treatment complications and relapses in the future.
Here it is worth prescribing drug correction of immunity, vitamin therapy, recommendations for improving general health, which may include:
- a 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 observing these simple rules, you can not only avoid complications, but also prolong your sexual activity.
First step: pest control
Specialists conditionally divide antibacterial drugs for prostatitis into three main groups: fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines and macrolides, less often - cephalosporins.
Fluoroquinolones are considered the most effective in the treatment of 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 the tissues of the gland, which provides the maximum effect on bacteria;
- practically do not cause immunodeficiency after treatment;
- do not cause resistance (resistance of microbes to the action of antibacterial drugs of this class).
Tetracyclines and macrolides are other prominent representatives of the group of antimicrobial agents for inflammation of this organ.
Long before the appearance of their improved companions, the fluoroquinolones, these drugs helped to cope with disorders of the functions of the prostate 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 rather long list of side effects and contraindications.
It should be noted that any antibacterial drug can have a spermatotoxic effect, which must be warned in advance of the patient. It is undesirable to use antibiotics at least four months before the expected conception (full cycle of spermatogenesis).
Step two: reduce swelling
Drugs for diseases of the prostate, which have a positive effect on the microcirculation, have proven themselves in the modern treatment regimen of diseases of the prostate. They contribute to the complete supply of the tissues of the gland with medicinal compounds through the bloodstream, improve the outflow of secretions from the channels of this organ, increase metabolic processes in cells, which usually helps the body to cope withinflammation.
Among this group of drugs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Most often, two forms of drugs from this series are used:
- rectal suppositories - due to the local action of the drug, the effect manifests itself relatively faster, which reduces the frequency and duration of admission;
- the drops are taken inside. The course lasts twice as long as when using rectal suppositories. Prescribed from 15 drops before meals 4 times a day.
To help the patient
Drugs for the treatment of prostatitis, the main direction of action of which is immunocorrection and pain relief, are nonspecific. But they are still able to alleviate the patient's plight and reduce the risk of re-inflammation.
To reduce the pain, your doctor may prescribe oral (oral) or rectal pain relievers (suppositories and microclysters). At the same time, taking pills gives a relatively short-term effect, but is more convenient to use.
Specific therapy
Recently, more and more effective drugs against prostatitis, which have a narrow scope of action in the body, have been prescribed more and more. All of them are combined and act in the tissues of the gland, at the same time they have a beneficial effect on the cells of the organ, increasing their metabolism and the processes of restoring functions.
Combination drugs are convenient to use, but do not forget about the generally accepted treatment regimen for inflammation of the prostate. It is best to consult a specialist about taking these drugs.
Hormone therapy for prostatitis
More and more often, drugs containing male sex hormones have been prescribed as part of the general regimen for the treatment of inflammation of the prostate. But it is important to remember that they should be taken with great care, and before the appointment make sure that they are necessary for the patient.
Patients suffering from this disease have long noticed a decrease in the quality of their sexual life. Among other things, these patients suffer from depression and listlessness against a background of sexual inferiority. Hormone therapy will help to cope with sexual dysfunction and improve the general condition of a person.
Whatever medications the urologist recommends for your recovery, remember that the key point in the treatment of any disease is strict adherence to the doctor's instructions and prescriptions, early diagnosis, and care for your health. .
And whatever the likelihood of relapse, don't neglect prevention. Prevention is better than cure.