Both drug treatment (tablets, suppositories, injections) and non-drug treatment (massage, physiotherapy) can be used to treat prostatitis.There are at least 150 different types of medications on the market that, according to the manufacturer, contribute to inflammation of the prostate gland.Those patients who plan successful treatment need a preliminary consultation with a urologist.
Before using any composition, you should find out everything about it: what the medicine contains, what is its pharmacological action, what are the indications and contraindications.It is also useful to learn about the experiences of those who have already undergone treatment and to hear the reviews of recovering patients.
What is the difference between the forms of drug release?
With inflammation of the prostate gland, the biggest danger is that the pathological microflora will continue its journey into the male reproductive system.Without proper treatment, the patient receives:
- epididymitis;
- balanoposthitis;
- urethritis;
- cystitis;
- Pyelonephritis.
Without tests, it is impossible to determine what causes prostatitis.Treatment should be based on the etiology of the disease, only then it will be effective.
The main causes of prostatitis and methods of treatment:
- Swelling in the tissues of the prostate gland.Mild anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed;The use of antibiotics is not advisable.A good effect is achieved by stimulating the functioning of blood and lymphatic vessels that nourish the prostate.
- bacterial infection.This is the most dangerous of all possible variants of the disease.Strong antibiotics are needed, otherwise the inflammatory process will spread to the genitourinary system and affect the urethra, bladder and kidneys.As the infection progresses through the reproductive system, the testicles and the body of the penis will be affected.Impotence, acute infectious prostatitis and acute pyelonephritis will occur in the future.In outpatient conditions, the patient uses antibacterial drugs and immunomodulators;In a hospital setting, a strong course of immunostimulants and antibiotics directed against specific pathogens.Treatment is carried out under the control of tests.
- viral infection.It is rare and requires immune system support.Medicine cannot offer any specific measures, other than taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Malignant and benign tumors, prostate hyperplasia.In this case, in addition to medication, the help of a surgeon may be necessary.After elimination of the diffuse or nodular pathological process, the state of the prostate gland returns to normal.
Depending on the release form, the following types of prostatitis drugs differ:
- injections.They are used in hospitals, in severe cases they help to quickly stop the inflammatory process in prostate tissues.
- instillations.This term refers to the administration of medication into the prostate gland through the urethral lumen.This procedure is usually performed by a urologist.Approximately 5 ml of the drug is injected in a volume.
- Candles.The most common method of treatment at home, a very convenient and popular form of release.All types of prostatitis treatment are produced in suppositories: painkillers, antiseptics, vasodilators, antibacterial, immunostimulating and others.The course of using suppositories should be from 5 to 21 days;After completing the therapy, the patient should undergo a control urine test.
- pills.In some cases, it may be appropriate to use oral agents that have a systemic effect.This form of release has undoubted advantages: against the background of infection of the genitourinary system during prostatitis, several foci of the pathological process can be destroyed at the same time.
- microclysters.Classical method of treatment.It consists of impacting the prostate gland through the wall of the rectum.This is a very safe and convenient method, the only drawback of which is the pre-movement of the intestine.Therapeutic enema differs from the usual one in its composition and lower dose.
- Ointments.They are relatively rarely used in the treatment of prostatitis due to their discomfort in the perineal area.
At the same time, you can use different forms of medication, for example, tablets and suppositories.When choosing a treatment strategy, you should be guided by the recommendations of the attending physician.
Attention!Control tests should be performed no earlier than 2 weeks after the last use of the drug.Patients treated without the system have a high risk of chronic prostatitis and impotence.
The most popular and cheapest drugs
The prices of medicines of different groups differ significantly;It is also important to consider the place where the drug was purchased.Large pharmacy chains and online pharmacies are always cheaper than smaller and lesser-known pharmacies.
fact!The doctor will not prescribe the specific name of the drug, he will indicate the active ingredient.The pharmacist encodes the doctor's prescription.It is profitable for this specialist to sell an expensive drug, so the patient should ask about cheaper analogues.
Separately, it is worth highlighting such a class of prostatitis drugs as alpha adrenergic blockers.Medicines affect the hormonal processes in the male reproductive system and help eliminate the conditions for inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland.Since the drugs interfere with the chemical reactions in which testosterone is involved, you should consult an andrologist before use.
Attention!There are a number of products that reduce the effectiveness of alpha blockers.
Diet is an integral part of treatment, otherwise the result will be disappointing.
what are people saying
Those patients who underwent therapy under the control of tests and regularly consulted a doctor believe that cheap drugs for prostatitis are no less effective than their expensive counterparts.
Male, 39 years old
Friends recommended a well-known composition for prostatitis.They praised me a lot, they said it gives a wonderful effect, but for some reason it didn't help me.No result at all.Maybe it's time to see a normal urologist?Don't ask your friends for advice.