Inflammatory diseases of the prostate gland affect about 60% of men. Such a widespread occurrence of prostatitis is explained by a large number of factors that can cause it. Reasons may be infectious lesions, impaired immune defense, tissue hypothermia or impaired blood circulation in the gland area, lack of regular sex.
The urgency of the problem has contributed to the emergence of many types of drugs on the market. Despite the wide range of medications, it is highly undesirable to start treatment yourself. The urologist will help to determine what caused the inflammation in a particular case.
Types of medicines to treat prostatitis
An integrated approach is used to achieve a fast and high quality result in prostate medicine therapy. The following groups of medicines are used:
- Antibiotics.They are used in the presence of a laboratory-confirmed bacterial pathogen. The type of antibacterial agent used depends on the susceptibility of the microbe. In most cases, these are fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines or penicillins.
- Anti-inflammatory drugsfor prostatitis. They relieve inflammation in the gland, improving blood flow, flow of secretions from the gland and relieve pain.
- Muscle relaxants for skeletal muscles.Relieve tension in the muscles near the gland, which is manifested by a decrease in discomfort and pain.
- Muscle relaxants for smooth muscles.Relieve spasm in the urethra, glandular ducts and blood vessels, which improves urine output, prostate secretions and relieves pain.
- Alpha-blockersfor prostatitis. They relieve the smooth muscle tone of the urethra and bladder neck, which is manifested by an improvement in urine flow and reduces the frequency of disease recurrences.
- Hormonal drugs.Reduce the development and swelling of glandular tissue.
- Immunostimulants.Designed to increase the body's defenses to fight infection.
- Phytotherapeutic agents.They have combined properties: reduce glandular swelling, improve urine output, increase strength. They are ineffective in monotherapy. Suitable for disease prevention.
Treatment options vary depending on the shape of the prostate.
Depending on the situation, medicines can be distributed in the form of tablets, in the form of suppositories, injections, instillations, microclickers.
Good results can be achieved with a combination of drug therapy, physical therapy and prostate massage. A prerequisite for treating a patient is lifestyle correction.
Medications for the treatment of acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis occurs due to an infectious cause. Its treatment is based on the use of antibiotics. Requirements for these substances should include activity against this pathogen, good tissue penetration, and a minimal number of side effects.
Edema that occurs in acute prostatitis will cause pain and urinary retention. For these reasons, the appointment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antispasmodics is mandatory.
It is worth remembering that an acute inflammatory process is a contraindication to physiotherapy and massage.
Preparations for chronic prostate
Chronic prostatitis requires longer treatment than acute prostatitis. A prolonged course of inflammation causes connective tissue to spread, which will interfere with the penetration of antibacterial agents into the foci of infection.
Therefore, in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, enzyme preparations are additionally used. They are described in the form of suppositories.
General immunomodulatory therapy is performed, which involves prescribing certain medications.
Slowing down blood flow to the gland reduces the speed of metabolic processes and slows down regeneration. To improve microvascular circulation, tablets are prescribed.
All chronic diseases deplete the body's reserves. To replenish the lack of vitamins and trace elements, multivitamin complexes are prescribed.
Some cases of chronic prostatitis require hormone therapy.
Despite the availability of medication, self-medication is not recommended. The disease can turn into a chronic form, lead to curvature of the urethra, oncological degeneration of the gland. At the first signs of the disease, you should immediately consult a urologist.