Prostatitis is a common urological disease. For example, in the United States, the frequency of visits to a doctor for this reason is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by an inflammatory lesion of the prostate gland. It is the only male disease that can start at almost any age over the age of 20.
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).
Prostatitis is often caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses. People who are debilitated by other illnesses (including the chronic ones) are particularly vulnerable; Prostatitis can also occur as a result of increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), ie all the reducing factors. protection of the body. 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, spine, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
- increased urination (including nocturnal cravings);
- burning sensation when urinating;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- muscle and joint pain;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headache;
- In acute forms of the disease - fever.
The doctor will also note the swelling and tenderness of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis can seriously affect the quality of life, as well as lead to the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
It is important! These symptoms are a reason to seek emergency medical attention. Lack of treatment for acute prostatitis can lead to the development of chronic forms of the disease, as well as cystitis, pyelonephritis and even sepsis.
Which drugs are most effective in the treatment of prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs for prostatitis includes the following groups of drugs:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretic drugs;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers;
- phytopreparations.
It is important! A doctor should be responsible for prescribing medication to treat prostatitis. Prostatitis therapy necessarily involves the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of the capillaries of the prostate gland, no antibiotics can penetrate the tissues. For the treatment of prostatitis to be effective with this drug, you need an authorized choice of type, dosage, duration of use.
Among the most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis are herbal medicines and vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's resistance:
- St. John's wort herb, Canadian goldenrod herb, licorice root, rhizome of Echinacea purpurea root, rutin in terms of total flavonoid% 5% The drug has a clear anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination, increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules, which contain an alcoholic extract in the palm of the hand, have anti-inflammatory effect, eliminate swelling, facilitate urination, have antiandrogenic properties in connection with the prostate gland, without affecting the hormonal balance and without reducing the potential. The drug is available in packs of 30 and 90 capsules.
- The most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood circulation in the genitals, a vitamin and mineral preparation to increase immunity and a complex of plant extracts (yohimbe peel, Siberian ginseng root, damianaleaves, large-flowered mountain goat weed, muira puama, suma root, cayenne pepper).
It is important! Phytopreparations are an effective adjunct to antibacterial therapy; Consult your doctor about its use.
Prostatitis is a serious problem for modern men. It is necessary to carefully monitor the state of health, eat properly, lead an active but not tiring lifestyle. If you experience symptoms of prostatitis, be sure to see a doctor; Your doctor will prescribe all the medications you need to effectively treat and support your body.