Prostatitis is a common urinary disease.For example, the frequency of visits to the doctor for this reason in the United States is 1% (of all visits to the doctor).
Prostatitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.This is a male-specific disease that can start at almost any age over 20 years old.
Types of prostatitis
There are the following main forms of the disease:
- acute prostatitis;
- chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- bacterial prostatitis;
- chronic prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome).
Typically, prostatitis is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses.People weakened by other illnesses (including chronic illnesses) are especially vulnerable to this condition;Prostatitis can also occur due to increased stress, tension, hypothermia, bad habits (alcoholism), that is, 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:
- pain in the lower back and abdomen, lower back, perineum, pelvis, groin, scrotum;
- frequent urination (including nighttime urination);
- burning when urinating;
- difficulty urinating, cloudy urine;
- muscle and joint pain;
- weakness, weakness, increased fatigue;
- headache;
- in the acute form of the disease - the temperature rises.
Your doctor will also note swelling and tenderness of the prostate.
Not only does prostatitis severely reduce quality of life, it can also cause the development of other diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Important!These symptoms are a reason to urgently consult a doctor.Failure to treat acute prostatitis can lead to the development of chronic forms of the disease, as well as cystitis, pyelonephritis and even sepsis.
Which drug is considered the most effective in treating prostatitis in men?
The list of drugs to treat prostatitis includes the following drug groups:
- antibiotic;
- fever reducer;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- analgesic;
- herbal remedy.
Important!Your doctor should prescribe medication to treat prostatitis.Treatment of prostatitis necessarily includes the use of antibacterial drugs, but due to the special structure of prostate capillaries, no antibiotics can penetrate into its tissues.It is necessary to choose the correct type, dosage and duration of use to effectively treat prostatitis with this drug.
The most effective treatment regimen for prostatitis includes drugs based on medicinal herbs, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes that help increase the body's resistance:
- tablets containing extracts of medicinal plants such as St.John's wort, Canadian goldenrod herb, licorice root, rhizome with roots of Echinacea purpurea with a total flavonoid content calculated as rutin of 5%.The drug has anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic effects, clearly reduces pain, normalizes urination and increases the body's resistance.
- The capsules contain an alcoholic extract of saw palmetto, which has anti-inflammatory effects, reduces swelling, facilitates urination, has selective anti-androgen properties related to the prostate, does not affect hormonal balance and does not cause a decrease in potency.The drug is available in packages of 30 and 90 tablets.
- a vitamin-mineral 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, eleutheroside (to improve immunity) and a complex of herbal extracts (yohimbe bark, Siberian ginseng root, damiana leaves, grandiflora goat grass, muira puama, sum root, cayenne pepper).
Important!Herbal medicines are effective complements 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 properly and lead an active but not tiring lifestyle.If symptoms of prostatitis occur, be sure to seek medical help;Your doctor will prescribe you all the necessary medications to effectively treat and support your body.