Treatment of inflammation of the prostate – prostatitis – in most cases, the initial introduction of an antibiotic in a group of drugs for a few weeks. With a significant improvement in health, treatment usually lasts 2-3 months. If the condition does not improve, it may be necessary to make further investigation.
Treatment options
The therapeutic method is determined depending on the prostatitis.
Useful tips on the care and maintenance of prostate health
Cure for prostate inflammation can help to alleviate the most common problems related to inflammation and enlargement of the prostate, ease the pain and difficulty in urination, reduce the frequency of false urges to urinate during the day and at night. Effective drugs to treat prostate problems are also used in the treatment of chronic inflammation of the prostate gland and contribute to the maintenance of sexual function in older age.
- timely start taking effective medications – at the first signs of prostatitis to try a tablet, which is also suitable for follow-up treatment after surgery; for the treatment of chronic prostatitis tablets relieves minor symptoms of inflammation;
- take nutritional supplements – modern pharmaceutical market offers a wide range of products, designed to maintain prostate health, they can also be taken as a preventive measure;
- try the effect of herbs to strengthen prostate health is recommended, for example, nettle or calendula; you can also ask the help of the already prepared herbal mixtures, which are sold in pharmacies.
If severe symptoms of prostatitis, such as a continuous "drip" urine or pain when urinating, contact your doctor immediately, because you risk damage to the urinary tract and kidneys.
Treatment, and etiology
The use of antibiotics for prostatitis bacterial etiology is the primary method of treatment. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics based on medical history, clinical picture and other factors such as the age of the person. To relieve symptoms can be used such drugs:
- Painkillers, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs. These are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids); the most inexpensive and effective presented aspirinovoj group.
- Part of the treatment is the reception of light laxatives to prevent potential constipation.
Chronic bacterial infection can require long-term treatment with antibiotics, especially if symptoms tend to reappear. In certain cases, is a long-term care administration of small doses of drugs, the aim of which is to reduce the spread and prevention of recurrence of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Inflammatory and non-inflammatory prostatitis
Inflammatory and non-inflammatory prostatitis initially, usually requires treatment with antibiotics, because the infection is not immediately detected during the study. However, experts warn the appropriateness of long-term antibiotic therapy without any doubts the presence of a bacterial infection. Medications, which is used when the case has this disease are:
- Antibiotics. Any drug group of antibiotics is the most fast-acting drug. Case supervision, improve the health status likely occurs not previously diagnosed infection.
- Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs (Nsaids).
- Muscle relaxants are drugs that relax the muscles of the whole body, or alpha-blockers, are prescribed to relax the prostate muscles.
- Inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors – drugs that inhibit (slow) growth of the prostate.
- Benzodiazepines – drugs that reduce anxiety. Drugs in this group can facilitate urination by relaxing muscles in the prostate around the.
- Anticonvulsant drugs – drugs used for the treatment of pain chronic in nature.
Alpha-blockers
Alpha-blockers causes the release subverticillate clogging reduces the muscle tone of the smooth muscles in the bladder neck and prostate, which comes as a result of blocking alpha-1 receptors. Drugs in this group has a rapid onset (1-2 weeks) do not influence PSA levels, and minimally interferes with sexual activity. They can cause rapid improvement in symptoms and urinary flow.
The most common side effects of alpha blockers are:
- orthostatic hypotension,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- fatigue,
- peripheral edema,
- tachycardia and palpitations,
- retrograde ejaculation.
These effects are caused by peripheral and Central action, although many male elective drugs. Alpha-blockers are an option for people with moderate or severe symptoms that require quick relief. All alpha-blockers have similar clinical efficacy. If the person is not registered improvement in symptoms 6-8 weeks after treatment, treatment should be discontinued, since the probability of the effect after long-term use is limited. A combination of natural enzymes of plant and animal origin represents the cure prostatitis, which contains a proteolytic enzyme, has a positive effect on the immune system and inflammatory processes (acute, recurrent, and chronic). When you make a complex also rapidly dissipate the swelling, bruising and a hematoma, the pain subsides. The drug to accelerate healing. Such preparations are suitable to support the treatment of various inflammatory diseases of the the treatment of:
- infection respiratory and urinary tract infections,
- gynecological inflammation,
- inflammation of the prostate gland,
- inflammation of the superficial veins (including hemorrhoids).
Also suitable, when the pain and swelling associated with injuries, conditions after surgery (including surgical interventions in the field of dentistry and plastic surgery). The medication also helps with inflammation of degenerative joint disease (arthritis) and other inflammatory conditions of the musculoskeletal device. This is a good option for people who cannot tolerate non-steroidal painkillers. The tool is also useful when there is a violation of lymphatic drainage.
Fruit extract of the plant Serenoa repens. Medicine is a herbal product which is used to treat prostate problems (urology), is designed for men who suffer from urinary disorders of the prostate benign hypertrophy of the I and II stages of the disease and prostatitis. Before starting treatment it is advisable to consult with your doctor. A visit to a specialist is also recommended if a person suffers from problems with urination, and often urinary tract infections, urolithiasis (the formation and presence of stones in the urinary tract) or, if the person is a heavy smoker. What smokers are at increased risk of developing cancer of the urinary tract. The drug improves only problems related to prostate enlargement, without your own self too much growth. Therefore, appropriate checks, which the doctor at regular intervals. The technician need to apply immediately if you notice blood in your urine or semen or painful urination, which is accompanied by the inability to urinate (acute urinary retention). If a family history of cancer, prior to treatment, contact your doctor.
There's still a urological plant-based medicine. Is a combination of extracts from the fruit palm trees serenoa the Extractum, and nettle root. It is a combination of the determined works of the prostate tissue, reduces the level or activity of male sex hormones androgens in the body, mainly by inhibiting (blocking) the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. This reduces the testosterone to the dihydrotestosterone (the active form of male hormone) and prevents the enzyme aromatase and subsequently reduces the intracellular protein synthesis (the formation of intracellular protein). As a result, limited further growth of the prostate tissue. A combination of plant extracts leads to an increase in the flow of urine and improve problems with urination, in addition, the drug has some anti-inflammatory and anti-edema (reduces swelling) effect.
Without a doctor such medication can be used in the following cases:
- benign prostatic hyperplasia, especially in the early stage (stage I – II),
- in men middle-aged and the elderly with functional difficulties associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia such as frequent urination (especially at night), impaired urination, weak urinary stream, feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, etc.
Consulting a doctor the drug is also used in the following cases: as an alternative during the follow-up after prostate surgery, chronic forms of prostatitis (prostate inflammation), or (in certain cases) of women irritation of the bladder.
Conclusion
Prostatitis is a disease that can bring a lot of trouble and discomfort. It certainly require treatment. Treatments must be prescribed by a doctor, in this case, are not allowed!