Prostatitis

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

Many men are ashamed to talk to their doctor about the symptoms of prostatitis, which can lead to a chronic form of the disease, complicate treatment, and lead to reproductive problems. It is important to start therapy at an early stage of the pathological process.

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

What is prostatitis

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

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

If an inflammatory process begins in the prostate gland, its function is impaired. In this condition, the man feels characteristic symptoms.

Causes and symptoms of prostatitis

The main source of the development of prostatitis is the penetration of infection and stagnation in the connective tissue. Bacteria and germs enter the prostate:

• urogenital organs;
• foci of chronic infection extending through the bloodstream (caries, sinusitis, sinusitis, influenza, pneumonia, tonsillitis, furunculosis);
• nearby inflamed organs (inflamed rectum), etc.

Factors before the development of the disease:

• to refuse to communicate for a long time;
• wear very tight clothes;
• alcoholism, smoking, drug addiction;
• frequent interruptions in communication;
• defective discharge;
• irregular sex life;
• hypodynamics;
• frequent constipation;
• conditions that suppress the immune system (stress, unhealthy diet, lack of sleep);
• single or persistent hypothermia;
• presence of chronic infections (bronchitis, tonsillitis, cholecystitis);
• strong sexual arousal, after which the contact does not continue;
• delayed urological diseases (cystitis, urethritis);
• transmission of genital infections (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis).

Hyperplasia or prostate adenoma can lead to the development of the disease with a good course. In addition, perineal trauma is a predisposing factor in the onset of prostatitis. These are often found on motorcycles, motorcyclists, cyclists, and so on.

It should be noted that the diagnosis of bacterial prostatitis is 8 times less than non-infectious. The main reason for the latter is stagnation in the gland. It causes difficulty in blood circulation through small vessels, edema of prostate tissue, increased free radical oxidation of lipids. All these processes create conditions for inflammation and severe pain in the perineum and genitals.

During prostatitis exacerbation in men, there are:

• increased urination;
• urine may come out with blood, pus impurities; mental disorders - nervousness, lack of sleep, anxiety;
• urinary incontinence - can be difficult, painful;
• pain in the scrotum, rectum and penis;
• erectile dysfunction.

With exacerbation, body temperature may rise slightly.

Pharmacological drugs for prostatitis

The following groups of pharmacological drugs are available for the treatment of prostatitis:

1. Antibacterial drugs for prostatitis (Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin). They are prescribed to eliminate pathogenic microflora. Pathogens that provoke the infectious process are destroyed with the help of active substances that make up the drug. Antibiotics are taken in the acute phase and in remission.
2. Alpha blockers (Tamsulosin). Doctors prescribe this group of drugs when it is necessary to improve urodynamics, facilitate urine flow in the patient and reduce the likelihood of the consequences of hyperplasia.
3. Antispasmodics (Drotaverine hydrochloride, Papaverine, Metamizole sodium). For the treatment of prostatitis, such drugs 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 muscle tone of the perineum, urinary excretion and inflammation.
5. Analgesics (Metamizole sodium, Diclofenac). Take away the pain. It is prescribed in the form of tablets, rectal suppositories, injections.
6. Phytopreparations. Medicines contain only natural herbal ingredients. It is prescribed together with medications. Formulated to relieve pain, inflammation & mental stressThey are prescribed both in chronic form and in exacerbation (along with other drugs).
7. Hormonal drugs for prostatitis (Cyproterone acetate, Flutamide). Eliminate the inflammatory process, reduce the swelling of the pancreas, normalize the urinary process.

Essential drugs for prostatitis and BPH

Next, we will describe in more detail the drugs most commonly prescribed by doctors for prostatitis and the most effective in the fight against the disease.

Tamsulosin hydrochloride

Tamsulosin hydrochloride is a drug prescribed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (adenoma). It belongs to the group of alpha-blockers. Available in capsule formThe main active ingredient of the drug is tamsulosin hydrochloride. This component helps reduce the tone of the smooth muscles of the prostate gland.

The drug is not used:

• in childhood;
• with severe hepatic insufficiency;
• with postural hypotension (decreased pressure when standing).

Uncontrolled intake of drugs and non-compliance with contraindications can lead to such undesirable effects:

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

The frequency of drug administration is once a day. The capsule is washed with plenty of water. Admission should be done before breakfast.

Caution should be exercised when taking the drug, especially in the first days of working with complex mechanisms and drivers.

Pumpkin seed oil

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

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

The drug should be taken 3 times a day, 1 capsule after meals. The capsules are washed with plenty of water. The course of treatment is 1 month.

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

Contraindications include ulcers, cholelithiasis in the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract in the exacerbation phase.

Preparation with ingredients: pumpkin seed powder; golden walnut extract; aspen leaf extract; pumpkin globulin

The drug is used to treat chronic prostatitis, prostate hyperplasia, urinary disorders.

The drug is produced in tablet form and is well tolerated by patients because it contains herbal ingredients. Only occasionally can we note allergic reactions to the founding drugs.

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

Preparation with ingredients: pumpkin seed powder; selenium; sink; citrus pectin; nettle extract; lycopene from tomatoes; African palm fruit extract; African plum peel extract

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

The drug should be taken at the same time with meals once a day with water. Admission period is 30 days. Prostatitis is well tolerated by men and does not cause side effects. In isolated cases, patients have an allergic reaction to the components of the drug.

Herbal preparations with the composition: felt chondodendron, Canadian aspen, serrata saw

An herbal preparation for prostate and urogenital diseases in men. The tool relieves pain, eliminates inflammation, eliminates spasms.

The main indications for the use of the drug:

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

A drug for prostatitis is produced in the form of drops. You should take 5-15 drops each 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 before meals or before meals, slowly dissolved in the mouth.

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

How to choose a drug

The choice of medication for prostatitis depends on the form of the disease. With an exacerbation, antibiotics are prescribed first. The sooner you start taking antibacterial drugs, the sooner the symptoms disappear and the less likely you are to have complications and the disease progresses to a chronic stage.

If the disease is accompanied by mental disorders in the form of pain in the genitourinary system, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, sexual dysfunction. In this case, you should take medications that improve blood circulation, relieve pain, inflammation and mental problems. The following are assigned for these purposes:

• analgesics;
• antispasmodics;
• NSAID;
• antibacterial drugs (often with inflammation);
• immunomodulators;
• herbal sedatives.

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