Prostatitis is a common urological disease.For example, in the USA, the frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
Prostatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.It is a male-only disease that can start at almost any age above the age of 20.
Forms of prostatitis
The disease has the following main forms:
- 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 by other diseases (including chronic ones) are especially susceptible to it;prostatitis can also occur due to increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), that is, all 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:
- pain in the back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nocturnal urination);
- burning when urinating;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headaches;
- in acute forms of the disease - high temperature.
The doctor will also note swelling and tenderness of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis not only seriously reduces the quality of life, but can also lead to the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
It is important!These symptoms are a reason to consult a doctor urgently.Failure to treat 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 drug groups:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretics;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- pain relievers;
- herbal remedies.
It is important!The doctor should prescribe drugs for the treatment of 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 to be effective in the treatment of prostatitis with this drug, it is necessary to choose the type, dose and course of use correctly.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include drugs based on medicinal plants, 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 golden grass, licorice root, Echinacea purpurea roots and rhizomes with a total flavonoid content of 5% in terms of rutin.The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules with an alcoholic extract of creeping date, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has anti-androgenic properties selectively for the prostate gland, without affecting the hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency.The drug is available in packages of 30 and 90 capsules.
- vitamin-mineral preparation with the most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as L-arginine amino acid, which improves blood supply to the genitals, eleutherosides (to improve immunity) and a complex of medicinal plant extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian leaves, Siberian leaves, granules, granules).muira puama, root sum, hot pepper).
It is important!Herbal medicines are an effective adjunct to antibacterial therapy;consult your doctor about their use.
Prostatitis is a serious problem for modern men.You need to carefully monitor your health, eat right and lead an active but not tiring lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis occur, be sure to consult a doctor;The doctor will prescribe all the necessary medicines for effective treatment and support of the body.