For many men over 40, prostate inflammation is a problem. This disease often becomes chronic. This is due to neglect of pathology, because men rarely see a doctor when the first symptoms appear. In addition, due to the influence of unfavorable factors, prostatitis has become chronic. At this stage, due to the long and complicated treatment time, different drugs have been prescribed for the treatment of chronic prostatitis in men.
However, in order for the relief to last longer, men must not only take all prescription drugs for treatment, but must also live a healthy lifestyle and follow the eating habits of the attending physician.
Factors that cause and exacerbate prostatitis include:
- alcoholism;
- Smoking;
- a sedentary lifestyle;
- Infectious and viral diseases;
- The diet is incorrect.
Chronic prostatitis
Many men don’t understand how much damage this disease can have on their bodies. If you do not take medications on time, chronic prostatitis may be complicated. These complications include:
- Prostate abscess;
- The formation of cysts and stones in the prostate can only be treated by surgery;
- Blisteritis. In this disease, inflammation of the seminal vesicles occurs.
- Prostatic sclerosis most often occurs due to untreated prostatitis, treatment of this complication is only performed during surgery;
- Yang imp;
- Infertility;
- , sometimes even prostate cancer.
The symptoms and treatment of these complications are different, but all these pathologies are serious. In most cases, these complications can be treated with surgery.
Regular visits to the urology and rectal department can prevent all complications. Especially men after the age of 45 need to see these doctors once a year. And accept laboratory tests (conventional and PSA concentration).
Drugs used to treat chronic prostatitis
How is prostatitis treated? There are several medicines necessary to treat chronic prostatitis, because prostatitis cannot be treated with one medicine. Comprehensive treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antispasmodics. Taking vitamins and immune support drugs is also important.
Antibacterial drugs
What drugs will be prescribed for chronic prostatitis? It depends on why it happened. If the infectiousness of the disease is determined, the main component of the treatment will be antibacterial drugs. Usually, they have a wide range of choices, but sometimes other behaviors are specified. The treatment time for exacerbation of chronic prostatitis depends on the severity of its manifestations. Taking antibiotics may take 14 days or even 3 months.
The prescription may be completely different, as appropriate laboratory tests for susceptibility to these drugs have been performed before the appointment. Most commonly, antibiotics are prescribed in the form of injections, and rarely in tablets. Because these drugs are faster and more effective in the form of injections.
Sometimes several types of drugs are prescribed to treat acute inflammation.
Immunomodulators and immunostimulants
For chronic prostatitis caused by infection, only immunomodulators are required. These drugs are used together with antibiotics because they can promote better penetration of active substances into the inflammatory foci, and can also restore the balance of various components of the immune system, so that the body itself begins to actively fight inflammation. In addition, for chronic prostatitis, it is recommended to take these drugs twice a year as a preventive measure.
This drug can only be prescribed by a doctor, because the wrong dose and prolonged use of immunomodulators can cause the opposite effect, which leads to a long-term decline in immunity. These drugs come in the form of injections and rectal suppositories. Most commonly, during the exacerbation of the disease, a course of 5-10 days is prescribed in the form of injections, and then gradually transitioned to suppositories.
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce inflammation and swelling, and can quickly relieve discomfort. Therefore, pain is eliminated.
In a particularly acute situation, these drugs were ineffective, and hormone drugs were prescribed. Sometimes hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs are used in physiotherapy procedures, namely electrophoresis, and therefore act locally on the prostate. In this case, hormone drugs will not have a general effect on the human body.
Alpha Interceptor
Today, this drug is increasingly used for chronic prostatitis. Alpha blockers act on the bladder and prostate, which are their receptors. Therefore, they relax the muscles, which makes it easier to urinate. This means that the pain during urination is eliminated.
But these drugs can affect blood pressure indicators, and alpha blockers can lower blood pressure. They are contraindications for patients with severe hypotension. This combination will lead to dangerous consequences.
Antispasmodic drugs
Severe pain in the perineum is common during the exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. In this case, striated muscle spasms. This means the use of antispasmodics and muscle relaxants.
Ordinary supplements and supplements
This group includes drugs prescribed to improve gland function. And they must be prescribed as part of the main medication.
External preparations
The topical medicine used to treat chronic prostatitis is particularly effective. In the case of prostatitis, these are rectal suppositories. Pharmacological companies produce antispasmodics, antibiotics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in this form. This dosage form of medicine can be used during the acute course of the disease and in other situations, such as after surgery.
Rectal suppositories and ointments are effective enough because they act directly on the prostate. When they are introduced into the rectum, they are absorbed into the rectal wall, and the prostate is located just near the intestinal wall. Moreover, this medicine for treating prostatitis cannot pass through the entire body and liver, and part of the active substance is metabolized in the body and liver.
It is important to note that it is forbidden to prescribe this candle and ointment by yourself. Since high concentrations of active substances are absorbed into the glands, if used improperly, overdose and complications may occur in the wrong dose.