Prostatitis is a common urological disease.The frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason in the United States, for example, is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
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.
Form 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 are weak due to other diseases (including chronic ones) are especially vulnerable to it;prostatitis can also occur due to increased pressure, 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 the following:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin area, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nocturnal urination);
- burning when urinating;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headache;
- in the acute form of the disease - high temperature.
The doctor will also note the swelling and tenderness of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis not only seriously reduces the quality of life, but can also trigger the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Important!These symptoms are a reason to see a doctor immediately.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.
What medicine is considered the most effective in treating prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs for prostatitis includes the following groups of drugs:
- antibiotics;
- antipyretic;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers;
- herbal medicine.
Important!The doctor should prescribe medication 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 antibiotics can penetrate the tissue.Selection of the type, dose, and duration of efficient use is necessary for the treatment of prostatitis with this drug to be effective.
The most effective treatment regimen for prostatitis includes 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, Canadian goldenrod herb, licorice root, rhizome with Echinacea purpurea root with a total flavonoid content in terms of rutin of 5%.This drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, analgesic effect, normalizes urination, and increases the body's resistance.
- Capsules containing alcohol extract from creeping palm, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves swelling, facilitates urination, has antiandrogenic properties selectively in relation to the prostate gland, without affecting the hormonal balance and without causing a decrease in potency.This medicine is available in packages of 30 and 90 capsules.
- the preparation of vitamins and minerals containing the most important vitamins for men's health (D3, tocopherol, niacin) and zinc, as well as the amino acid L-arginine, which increases blood supply to the genital organs, eleutherosides (to increase immunity) and a complex of medicinal herbal extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng leaves, summa root, Siberian root, goma root, sumana grandiflora, summa root, Siberian ginseng leaf, kami sumana. cayenne pepper).
Important!Herbal medicine is 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 your health, eat right, and lead an active but not tiring lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis occur, be sure to seek medical help;The doctor will prescribe you all the necessary medicines for effective treatment and support of the body.