Prostatitis

Prostatitis is a disease that, according to statistics, affects one in ten men. The pathology is diagnosed mainly at the age of 30-50 years.

Many men are ashamed to talk to the doctor about the symptoms of prostatitis, which leads to the transition of the disease to a chronic form, complicates treatment and turns into problems with reproductive function. It is important to start treatment at an early stage of the pathological process.

About which drugs for prostatitis in men are most often prescribed and considered the most effective, further.

What is prostatitis?

Prostatitis is a disease characterized by an inflammatory process in the prostate (sperm). The gland performs a number of important functions, one of which is the production of a specific ejaculatory secretion that protects and nourishes the sperm. The fluid contains enzymes, proteins, fats, hormones, without which the reproductive system will not be able to do its job normally.

Another important function of the prostate is to liquefy the sperm, making the sperm more mobile and more likely to reach their target.

If an inflammatory process starts in the prostate, its work is stopped. In this case, the person feels the characteristic symptoms.

Causes and signs of inflammation of the prostate

The main source of the development of prostatitis is the penetration of infection and stagnation in the tissues of the sperm gland. Bacteria and germs enter the prostate from:

• genitals?
• remote chronic foci of infection with blood flow (caries, sinusitis, sinusitis, influenza, pneumonia, tonsillitis, furulosis).
• nearby inflammatory organs (inflammation of the rectum) etc.

Factors that precede the development of the disease:

• long abstinence from sexual intercourse
• wearing very tight clothes.
• alcoholism, smoking, drug addiction
• frequent interruptions of sexual intercourse
• defective ejaculation
• irregular sex life
• weakness?
• frequent constipation
• conditions that suppress the immune system (stress, unhealthy diet, lack of sleep).
• single or permanent hypothermia.
• the presence of chronic infections (bronchitis, tonsillitis, cholecystitis).
• strong sexual arousal, followed by no contact.
• Delayed urological diseases (cystitis, urethritis)
• transmission of genital infections (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis).

Prolonged or benign prostatic hyperplasia or adenoma can also cause the disease to develop. In addition, perineal trauma is a predisposing factor for prostatitis. These are often observed in motorcyclists, motorists, cyclists, etc.

It should be noted that bacterial prostatitis is diagnosed 8 times less often than non-infectious. The main reason for the latter is stagnation in the gland. This leads to difficulty in circulating blood through small vessels, swelling of the prostate tissue, increased oxidation of lipids by free radicals. All of these procedures create conditions for inflammation and severe pain in the perineum and genitals.

During the period of worsening prostatitis in men, there is:

• increased urination
• urine can come out with blood impurities, pus. Mental disorders - irritability, lack of sleep, anxiety.
• Violation of the urinary process - can be difficult, painful.
• pain in the scrotum, rectum and penis
• erectile dysfunction.

With deterioration, the body temperature may rise slightly.

Pharmacological groups of drugs for prostatitis

There are the following pharmacological groups of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis:

1. Antibacterial drugs for prostatitis (ciprofloxacin, azithromycin). They are prescribed to eliminate the pathogenic microflora. With the help of the active substances that make up the drugs, the pathogens that caused the infectious process are destroyed. Antibiotics are taken in the acute stage and during the remission period of the disease.
2. Alpha blockers (Tamsulosin). Doctors prescribe this group of drugs when it is necessary to improve urodynamics, facilitate the outflow of urine in a patient and reduce the chance of the consequences of hyperplasia.
3. Anticonvulsants (Drotaverine hydrochloride, Papaverine, Metamizole sodium). Such drugs for the treatment of prostatitis are prescribed for pain to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate, improve blood circulation.
4. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with analgesic effect (tolperisone hydrochloride, nimesulide, meloxicam, diclofenac). Such drugs for the treatment of prostatitis are prescribed for pain, cramps, increased perineal muscle tone, problems with urination and inflammation.
5. Analgesics (metamizole sodium, diclofenac). I relieve the pain. It is prescribed in the form of tablets, anal suppositories, injections.
6. Herbal preparations. Medicines contain only natural herbal ingredients. Prescribed in combination with drugs. Designed to eliminate pain, inflammation, relieve mental stress. They are prescribed both in chronic form and in deterioration (in combination with other drugs).
7. Hormonal drugs for prostatitis (cyproterone acetate, flutamide). Eliminate the inflammatory process, reduce the swelling of the gland, normalize the urination process.

Basic medicines for prostatitis and BPH

In the following, we will describe in more detail the drugs that are most often prescribed by doctors for prostatitis and are the most effective in combating the disease.

Tamsulosin hydrochloride

Tamsulosin hydrochloride is a medicine prescribed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (adenoma). It belongs to the group of alpha-blockers. Available in capsule form. The main active ingredient of the drug is tamsulosin hydrochloride. This ingredient helps reduce the tone of the prostate smooth muscle.

The drug is not used:

• in childhood;
• with severe hepatic impairment
• with orthostatic hypotension (pressure reduction while standing).

The drug with uncontrolled intake and non-compliance with contraindications can lead to such side effects:

• dizziness;
• rhinitis
• skin rash, accompanied by itching and redness.
• asthma syndrome
• a sharp drop in blood pressure
• strong heartbeat.

The frequency of application of the drug is 1 time per day. The capsule is rinsed with plenty of water. The reception should take place in the morning before meals.

When taking the drug, especially in the first days, those who work with complex mechanisms and drive a car should be careful.

Pumpkin seed oil

Herbal preparations. It is prescribed for the treatment of prostatitis and its prevention.

The main active ingredient restores prostate gland function due to its anti-inflammatory action and improves microcirculation. In addition, the substances that make up pumpkin seed oil resist the production of the hormone dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for prostate growth, improves prostate function. and liver and cleanses the intestines of toxins and toxins.

The drug should be used 3 times a day, 1 capsule after meals. Rinse the capsules with plenty of water. The course of treatment is 1 month.

Side effects after taking the drug are rare. Basically, the reaction is observed from the gastrointestinal tract - nausea, abdominal pain, heartburn. If the drug is taken for a long time, fecal disturbance is possible.

Contraindications include ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract in the worsening stage, cholelithiasis.

Preparation with composition: pumpkin seed powder · goldenrod extract · calcium leaf extract · pumpkin globin

The drug is used to treat chronic prostatitis, prostate hyperplasia, accompanied by decreased urination.

The drug is produced in tablets, is well tolerated by patients, as it has an herbal composition. Only occasionally can we observe allergic reactions to the constituent drugs.

The drug is taken 3 times a day, 2-4 tablets. The duration of treatment is 12 weeks.

Preparation with composition: pumpkin seed powder, selenium zinc; citrus pectin; nettle extract · lycopene obtained from tomatoes · African palm fruit extract; African plum bark extract

The drug is a biologically active dietary supplement for men suffering from prostate diseases. Available in pill form.

It is necessary to take the drug at the same time once a day during a meal with water. The duration of admission is 30 days. The drug for prostatitis is well tolerated by men and does not cause side effects. In individual cases, patients have an allergic reaction to the components of the drug.

Herbal preparation with the composition: sagebrush, clog, serrata saw

An herbal preparation prescribed for prostate and urinary tract diseases in men. The tool eliminates pain, relieves inflammation, removes spasms.

The main indications for the use of the drug are:

• benign prostatic hyperplasia?
• inflammatory diseases of the urinary system
• chronic and acute urinary retention
• urination, pyelonephritis.
• renal colic?
• urolithiasis.

A medicine for prostatitis is produced in the form of drops. You should take 5-15 drops at a time. The frequency of drug use is 3 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the pathological process, but should be at least 6 weeks. The drug should be taken half an hour after or before meals, it dissolves slowly in the mouth.

Contraindications include individual intolerance to the components of the drug and children under 12 years. As for the side effects, they rarely appear and only in the form of allergies.

How to choose a drug

The choice of drugs for prostatitis is necessary depending on the form of the disease. With deterioration, antibiotics are prescribed first. The sooner you start taking antibacterial agents, the sooner the symptoms disappear and the less likely it is that complications and the disease will progress to a chronic stage.

If the disease is accompanied by pain in the urogenital system, mental disorders in the form of irritability, anxiety, insomnia, sexual dysfunction. In this case, you need to take medications that improve blood circulation, eliminate pain, inflammation and mental problems. For these purposes, the following shall be appointed:

• analgesics?
• anticonvulsants?
• ΜΣΑΦ
• antibacterial drugs (with frequent exacerbations).
• immunomodulators;
• herbal sedatives.

In any case, only a doctor can prescribe medication for prostatitis after an examination. Self-medication can lead to serious consequences, one of which is infertility.