Prostatitis is a common urological disease. For example, the frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason is 1% (of all doctor visits) in the USA.
Prostatitis is a disease caused by an inflammatory lesion of the prostate. This is an exclusively male condition and can begin at almost any age over the age of 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 who are weakened by 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), 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 are the following:
- Pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
- increased urination (including nocturnal urges);
- Burning sensation when urinating;
- Difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- Muscle and joint pain;
- Weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- A headache;
- in acute forms of the disease - fever.
The doctor will also determine the swelling and tenderness of the prostate.
Prostatitis not only seriously affects the quality of life, but can provoke the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Important: These symptoms are a cause for urgent medical attention. Failure to treat 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 the treatment of prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs for prostatitis includes the following groups of drugs:
- Antibiotics;
- antipyretic drugs;
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Painkiller;
- Phytopreparations.
Important: A doctor should be responsible for prescribing drugs to treat prostatitis. Therapy for prostatitis necessarily involves the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate, antibiotic cannot penetrate its tissues. In order for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective, it is necessary to make a competent choice of the type, dosage and duration of use.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include drugs based on medicinal herbs, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's resistance to:
- 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 relation to rutin of 5%. The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination, increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules containing an alcoholic extract of the creeping palm that has anti-inflammatory effects, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has anti-androgenic properties selectively with respect to the prostate, without affecting hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency. The drug is available in packs of 30 and 90 capsules.
- a vitamin and mineral preparation that contains the vitamins most important for man's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood circulation in the genitals, eleutheroside (to strengthen immunity) and aComplex of herbal extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, large-flowered mountain goat weed, muira puama, suma root, cayenne pepper).
Important: Phytopreparations are an effective addition 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, eat properly, lead an active, but not exhausting lifestyle. If you have symptoms of prostatitis, be sure to see a doctor; Your doctor will prescribe any medication you need to effectively treat and support your body.