Prostatitis is a common disease in urology.For example, in the United States, the frequency of doctor visits for this reason is 1% (as a proportion of all visits).
Prostatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the prostate.It is a disease that is unique to men and can begin at almost any age above 20 years of age.
forms of prostatitis
The disease has the following main forms:
- acute prostatitis;
- Chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- Bacterial prostatitis;
- Chronic prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome).
Most commonly, prostatitis is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses.People who are debilitated by other illnesses, including chronic illnesses, are particularly susceptible to infection; prostatitis can also occur due to increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcohol abuse), i.e. all factors that lower the body's defenses.Therefore, prostatitis is divided into infectious and non-infectious.
symptoms of prostatitis
The main symptoms of the disease include:
- Pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin area, scrotum;
- Frequent urination (including nocturnal urination);
- burning sensation when urinating;
- Difficulty urinating and cloudy urine;
- muscle and joint pain;
- Increased weakness, weakness, and fatigue;
- Headache;
- In the acute form of the disease - an increase in body temperature.
Doctors may also notice swelling and tenderness in the prostate.
Prostatitis not only severely reduces quality of life, but may also lead to other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Important!These symptoms are a reason for emergency medical treatment.Lack of treatment for acute prostatitis can lead to chronic disease, as well as cystitis, pyelonephritis and even sepsis.
Which drugs are considered the most effective in treating prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis includes the following groups of drugs:
- antibiotic;
- antipyretics;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers;
- Herbal remedies.
Important!The doctor should prescribe medication to treat prostatitis.The treatment of prostatitis inevitably requires the use of antibiotics, but due to the special structure of prostate capillaries, no antibiotics can penetrate its tissue.In order for this drug to be effective in the treatment of prostatitis, the type, dosage and duration of the course must be correctly selected.
The most effective treatment options for prostatitis include herbal-based medicines, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that strengthen the body's resistance:
- Tablets containing medicinal plant extracts such as St. John's wort, Canada goldenrod, licorice root, and echinacea rhizome, with a total flavonoid content of 5% based on rutin.This medicine has significant anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic effects, normalizes urination, and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules containing alcoholic extract of the creeping palm, which has anti-inflammatory effects, relieves swelling, promotes urination, has anti-androgenic properties selectively associated with the prostate, does not affect hormonal balance and does not cause a decrease in potency.This medication is available in 30 and 90 capsules.
- A vitamin-mineral preparation containing the most important vitamins for male health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood supply to the reproductive organs, eleutheroside (increases immunity) and a complex of medicinal herbal extracts (yohimbine bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaf, goat grass, neem, root sum, cayenne pepper).
Important!Herbal remedies are an effective complement to antibacterial therapy; ask your doctor about their use.
Prostatitis is a serious problem faced by modern men.It is necessary to carefully monitor your health, eat correctly, and lead an active but not exhausting lifestyle.If you experience symptoms of prostatitis, be sure to seek medical help; your doctor will prescribe all the medications you need to effectively treat and support your body.