Prostatitis is a common urological disease. The frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason in the United States, for example, is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by an inflammatory lesion of the prostate gland. This is a male -exclusive disease that can start at almost any age above 20 years.
Forms of prostatitis
There are main forms of this disease:
- acute prostatitis;
- chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- bacterial prostatitis;
- chronic prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome).
Often, prostatitis is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses. People who are weak due to other diseases (including chronic ones) are very susceptible to it; prostatitis can also occur as a result of increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), which are all factors that reduce the body's defenses. Thus, prostatitis is divided into infectious and non -infectious.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main symptoms of this disease include the following:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
- increased urination (including urge at night);
- burning sensation during urination;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urination;
- muscle and joint pain;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- Headache;
- in the form of acute illness - fever.
The doctor will also look for 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 to seek immediate medical attention. 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 medications are considered most effective in treating prostatitis in men
The list of drugs for prostatitis includes the following groups of drugs:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretic drugs;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- pain relievers;
- phytopreparation.
Important! A physician should be responsible for prescribing medications for the treatment of prostatitis. The therapy of prostatitis necessarily includes the use of antibacterial drugs, but because of the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate gland, no antibiotics can penetrate into its tissues. Selection of the type, dose, and duration of efficient use is required for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include medications based on medicinal ingredients, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that increase immunity:
- tablets containing extracts of medicinal plants such as St. John’s wort ingredient. John, canadian goldenrod herb, licorice root, rhizome with Echinacea purpurea root with total flavonoid content in terms of 5%rutin. The drug has anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination, increases immunity.
- Capsules containing alcoholic extracts from creeping palm, which have anti-inflammatory effects, relieve swelling, facilitate urination, have antiandrogenic properties selectively related to the prostate gland, without affecting hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency. The drug is available in packs of 30 and 90 capsules.
- preparation of vitamins and minerals containing the most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherols, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood circulation in the genitals, eleutherosides (to enhance immunity) and herbal extract complexes (skinyohimbe, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, large flowering mountain goat weed, muira puama, suma root, cayenne pepper).
Important! Phytopreparations are an effective addition to antibacterial therapy; see a doctor about its use.
Prostatitis is a serious problem for modern men. It is necessary to carefully monitor the state of health, eat properly, lead an active lifestyle, but not tiring. If you are experiencing symptoms of prostatitis, be sure to seek medical attention; your doctor will prescribe all the medications you need to treat and support your body effectively.