Prostatitis affects approximately 60% of men. Such widespread occurrence of prostatitis is explained by many factors that may cause prostatitis. The reasons may be infectious disease, impaired immune defense function, hypothermia of tissues or impaired blood circulation of glands, lack of normal sexual behavior.
The urgency of the problem has prompted many types of drugs to appear on the market. Although there are many kinds of drugs, I don't want to start treatment by myself. The urologist will help determine what is causing the inflammation in a particular situation.
Types of drugs used to treat prostatitis
In the drug treatment of prostatitis, a comprehensive approach is used to obtain fast, high-quality results. The following types of drugs were used:
- antibiotics.They are used in the presence of laboratory-confirmed bacterial pathogens. The type of antibacterial agent used depends on the sensitivity of the microorganisms. In most cases, these are fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines or penicillins.
- Anti-inflammatory drugsUsed for prostatitis. They can reduce inflammation in the glands, thereby improving blood flow, glandular secretions out and relieve pain.
- Muscle relaxants for skeletal muscles.It relieves the tension of the muscles near the glands, which is manifested by the relief of discomfort and pain.
- Muscle relaxants for smooth muscle.Relieve spasm of the urethra, glands and blood vessels, thereby improving the outflow of urine and prostate secretions and reducing pain.
- Alpha blockeris used for prostatitis. They reduce the tone of the smooth muscles of the urethra and bladder neck, which is manifested by improving urine flow and reducing the frequency of disease recurrence.
- Hormonal drugs.Reduce the development and swelling of glandular tissue.
- Immunostimulant.Aims to enhance the body's ability to resist infection.
- Phytotherapy.They have many characteristics: reduce gland swelling, improve urine outflow, and enhance effectiveness. They are ineffective in monotherapy. Very suitable for disease prevention.
The choice of treatment depends on the form of prostatitis.
Depending on the situation, the medicine can be made in the form of tablets, including suppositories, injections, drips, and microenemas.
The combination of medication, physical therapy and prostate massage can achieve good results. The prerequisite for treating patients is to correct their lifestyle.
Drugs used to treat acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis is caused by infection. His treatment is based on the use of antibiotics. The requirements for these substances should include activity against this pathogen, good tissue permeability and minimal side effects.
Edema that occurs in acute prostatitis can cause pain and retention of urine. For these reasons, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antispasmodics must be appointed.
It is worth remembering that the acute inflammatory process is a contraindication to physical therapy and massage.
Chronic prostatitis preparations
Chronic prostatitis requires longer treatment time than acute prostatitis. The prolonged process of inflammation leads to the proliferation of connective tissue, which will interfere with the penetration of antibacterial agents to the infected foci.
Therefore, enzyme preparations are also used to treat chronic prostatitis. They are prescribed in the form of suppositories.
General immunomodulatory therapy was performed, which included certain drugs.
Slow blood flow in the glands will slow down the metabolic process and slow down regeneration. To improve microvascular circulation, tablets can be used.
All chronic diseases deplete the body's reserves. In order to supplement the deficiency of vitamins and trace elements, a multivitamin complex is prescribed.
Some patients with chronic prostatitis require hormone therapy.
Although there are medications available, self-treatment is not recommended. The disease can be transformed into a chronic form, leading to curvature of the urethra and degeneration of glandular tumors. At the first signs of illness, you should consult a urologist immediately.