Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of doctor visits for this reason in the US, for example, is 1% (of all doctor visits).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.This is an exclusively male disease that can start at almost any age over 20 years.
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).
Most often, prostatitis is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses.People who have weakened as a result of other diseases (including chronic ones) are especially sensitive to it.prostatitis can also appear due to increased stress, stress, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), i.e. all those factors that reduce the body's defenses.Therefore, prostatitis is divided into infectious and non-infectious.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main signs of the disease include the following:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum.
- frequent urination (including nocturnal urination);
- burning during urination;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine.
- muscle and joint pain.
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue.
- headaches;
- in acute forms of the disease - increased 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 cause the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Great!These symptoms are a reason to urgently consult a doctor.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 considered the most effective for the treatment of prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs for prostatitis includes the following drug groups:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretics;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- painkillers;
- herbal medicines.
Great!The doctor must prescribe drugs to treat prostatitis.Treatment 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.An appropriate choice of the type, dosage and duration of the course of use is necessary for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective.
The most effective treatment regimens for prostatitis include drugs based on medicinal herbs, 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, the Canadian herb goldenrod, licorice root, Echinacea purpurea root rhizome with a total flavonoid content of 5% rutin.The drug has a strong anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules containing alcoholic extract of creeping palm, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has antiandrogenic properties selectively in relation to the prostate, without affecting the hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency.The medicine is available in packages of 30 and 90 capsules.
- a vitamin preparation containing the most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which improves blood supply to the genitals, libertosides (to improve immunity) and a complex of medicinal plant extracts (yohimbe dagin gog, grandiflora, muira puama, root sum, peppercayenne).
Great!Herbal medicines are an effective addition to antibacterial therapy.consult your doctor about their use.
Prostatitis is a serious problem for modern men.It is necessary to carefully monitor your health, eat right and lead an active but not exhausting lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis appear, be sure to seek medical help.The doctor will prescribe you all the necessary medicines for effective treatment and support of the body.