Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of doctor visits for this reason in the US, for example, is 1% (of all doctor visits).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.It is an exclusively male disease that can start at almost any age over 20 years.
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 weakened as a result of other diseases (including chronic ones) are especially susceptible to it;prostatitis can also occur due to increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), i.e.all those factors that reduce the body's defenses.Therefore, prostatitis is divided into infectious and non-infectious.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main symptoms of the disease include the following:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin area, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nocturnal urination);
- burning when urinating;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- muscle and joint pain;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headache;
- in acute forms of the disease - elevated temperature.
The doctor will also notice swelling and tenderness of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis not only seriously reduces the quality of life, but can trigger the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
important!These symptoms are a reason to urgently consult a doctor.The lack of treatment of 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;
- antipyretics;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- pain relievers;
- herbal medicines.
important!The doctor should prescribe drugs to treat prostatitis.Therapy for prostatitis necessarily includes the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate gland, no antibiotic can penetrate its tissue.In order for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective, a competent choice of the type, dosage and duration of the course of use is necessary.
The most effective schemes for the treatment of prostatitis include drugs based on medicinal herbs, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's resistance:
- tablets containing extracts of medicinal plants such as St. John's wort, Canadian goldenrod herb, licorice root, rhizome with Echinacea purpura roots with a total flavonoid content in relation to rutin 5%.The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules containing alcoholic extract of creeping palm, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has antiandrogenic properties selectively in relation to the prostate gland, without affecting the hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency.The drug is available in packs of 30 and 90 capsules.
- vitamin-mineral preparation that contains the most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood supply to the genitals, eleuterosides (to improve immunity) and a complex of medicinal herbal extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, goat's milk).grandiflora, muira puama, paprika root, cayenne pepper).
important!Herbal medicines are an effective adjunct to antibacterial therapy;consult your doctor about their use.
Prostatitis is a serious problem for the modern man.It is necessary to carefully monitor your health, eat right and lead an active but not exhausting lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis appear, you must seek medical help;The doctor will prescribe all the medicines necessary for effective treatment and support of the body.