Male prostatitis can be both bacterial and non-bacterial. The first cause is various pathogens: staphylococci, streptococci, gonococci, etc. Sh. Non-bacterial prostatitis occurs due to the influence of blood-stagnating factors in the pelvic area.
When the first signs of inflammation of the prostate appear, it is necessary to consult a urologist. Only a specialist can determine the presence and type of prostatitis and prescribe its therapy with certain medications.
Prostatitis treatment in men is considered to be the most effective way to get rid of this dangerous disease. Its purpose is:
- Eliminate the causes of the disease;
- Stopping the inflammatory process in the prostate gland;
- To relieve pain and spasms.
There are several groups of medications used in medical therapy for the disease.
Drug groups
Drug treatment of prostatitis is carried out using different groups of drugs. However, only a doctor decides how to treat prostatitis in men with medication in each case. He selects the funds needed according to the form of the disease as well as the nature of its course.
In most cases, treatment is carried out:
- Antibiotics;
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Antispasmodics;
- Painkillers;
- Hormonal agents;
- Alpha blockers;
- Immunomodulators;
- Muscle relaxants.
Medications used in the treatment of prostatitis are used in various combinations, both in the acute form of the disease and in its chronic stage.
Antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibiotics are prescribed to kill the pathogenic bacteria that caused the disease and relieve the acute or chronic inflammatory process. The dosage form of these drugs can be tablets, capsules, injections, rectal suppositories.
Treatment of acute prostatitis in men can be carried out with the following antibacterial drugs from the group of fluoroquinolones, which have a wide range of action.
For the treatment of chronic prostatitis it is advisable to use antibiotics from the tetracycline group or macrolides.
The average course of antibiotics for prostate inflammation is 2-3 weeks.
In case of ineffective antibiotic therapy or in case of non-bacterial nature of the disease, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are prescribed.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs actively suppress any inflammation, relieve swelling well and have pronounced analgesic properties. Due to the adverse effects of these drugs on the patient's digestive system, a short-term course of their use is recommended at weekly intervals.
Hormones
In men with prostatitis there is a decrease in erectile function of the penis. Hormone therapy is prescribed to restore it and normalize the endocrine system. It is also necessary to eliminate the inflammatory process in the affected organ.
Alpha blockers
Prostatitis often causes urinary problems. Relaxing the muscles is essential to facilitate urine flow. For this purpose, your doctor will prescribe alpha-blockers.
Medications act on the sympathetic nervous system, which is essential for controlling the smooth muscle tone of the bladder and urethra. After taking this group of drugs, the muscles relax, spasms are eliminated, and urine output is normalized. Also, funds are needed to eliminate inflammation and pain during urination.
Prostatitis therapy with this group of drugs has been conducted for a long time. They are usually prescribed for at least six months.
Immunomodulators
After taking antibiotics for prostatitis, the body is in a weakened state. Along with harmful microorganisms, beneficial microflora is also destroyed. During this period, people are most susceptible to infection. Essential vitamins, elements and minerals are prescribed to reduce the likelihood of dangerous consequences, complications, viral and bacterial diseases.
It is important to take immunomodulators to strengthen the body. They help not only to increase local immunity, but also to protect the body as a whole.
Muscle relaxants
Muscle relaxants are prescribed to reduce muscle tone. They normalize blood flow so that the juice of the prostate gland is completely excreted. Also, joints can eliminate pain syndrome.
Painkillers
When prostatitis occurs, many men have a strong pain syndrome, pain when passing urine. All the drugs with which the treatment is carried out, to one degree or another, affect the source of pain. However, they may not always be able to fully cope with the unpleasant sensations.
Painkillers have been shown to be effective in severe pain syndrome.
Medications are available in the form of tablets as well as injectable solutions. Doctors note that it is better to act on the source of pain in liquid forms. Based on them, enemas are made. The composition quickly takes the source of pain, which in a short time to cope with the pain syndrome.
Soothing
The peculiarity of prostatitis is not only the detection of physiological changes. During the disease a person experiences a decrease in potency, problems with erectile function. The penis is not always ready for an intimate relationship.
Men are starting to worry a lot about this. For many patients, sexual dysfunction is one of the most serious manifestations of the disease. Therefore, the patient's psyche suffers.
Sedatives are needed to restore the nervous system. They are also essential if a person is often nervous and experiencing stressful situations in daily life. Such events have a negative effect on an already weakened organism.
If severe mental disorders are noted, tranquilizers are needed.
It is important to remember that sedatives are taken for a short period of time. After all, the body can get used to the constant intake of active ingredients. If you overdose, various complications may appear.
Other means
There are also other drugs that are prescribed for prostatitis. But they are not considered essential remedies in the treatment process.
Anticholinergics are essential for normalizing the urinary process, increasing blood circulation and potency.
It is possible to reduce the swelling of prostate tissues with the help of antihistamines. But we must remember that such funds are strong. Therefore, it is prescribed only by a doctor.
All drugs require a special dosing regimen. This should be issued by the urologist when prescribing the stages of treatment.
Rectal suppositories
Medical treatment of prostatitis is carried out with the mandatory use of rectal suppositories. Candles are more acceptable dosage forms because they act directly on the source of inflammation. In this case, the pain and negative processes are quickly eliminated.
In the rectum, the components are immediately delivered to the diseased organ through blood vessels. That is, the effect occurs after 15-20 minutes. This is especially true when the inflammatory pain becomes unbearable.
Unlike candles, the same tablets or capsules first enter the stomach, then open, pass into the liver, losing some of their useful substances and properties.
In addition, candles are considered a safe form of medication since they do not affect kidney and liver function.
The variety of rectal suppositories is quite large. They may include:
- Antispasmodics;
- Analgesics;
- Antibiotics;
- Beekeeping products;
- Components of bovine prostate glands.
Candles are almost always based on coconut oil. Thanks to it, fast absorption of healing components is ensured. Many capsules contain vitamins and minerals that help boost immunity.
Some men can only use candles, tablets are prohibited due to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).
Candles are added only after the cleansing dish is done. They should be inserted at least 2-4 cm. After the introduction, you should lie in bed for about half an hour. The procedure can be performed at home.
There are many drugs and techniques used to treat prostatitis. But they will be effective only in combination.
Of course, medications have an effect, but recovery will happen much faster if you add them to physiotherapy and folk recipes.