Both drug treatment (tablets, suppositories, injections) and non-drug treatment (massage, physiotherapy) can be used as therapy for prostatitis.On sale there are at least 150 types of different drugs that, according to the manufacturer, help with inflammation of the prostate gland.Those patients who plan successful treatment need a preliminary consultation with a urologist.
Before using any composition, you should understand everything about it: what the drug contains, what is its pharmacological action, what indications and contraindications it has.It is also helpful to learn about the experiences of those who have already undergone treatment and hear feedback from recovering patients.
What are the differences between drug release forms?
When the prostate gland is inflamed, the greatest danger is that the pathological microflora continues its journey through the male reproductive system.Without proper treatment, the patient gets:
- epididymitis;
- balanoposthitis;
- urethritis;
- cystitis;
- pyelonephritis.
Without research, it is impossible to determine exactly what causes prostatitis.Treatment must be based on the etiology of the disease, only then will it be effective.
The main causes of prostatitis and methods of treatment:
- Stagnation in the tissues of the prostate gland.Mild anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed;the use of antibiotics is not recommended.A good effect is achieved with means that stimulate the functioning of the blood and lymphatic vessels that nourish the prostate.
- Bacterial infection.This is the most dangerous of all possible variants of the disease.Powerful antibiotics are needed, otherwise the inflammatory process will spread throughout the urinary system and affect the urethra, bladder and kidneys.As the infection progresses through the reproductive system, the testicles and body of the penis will be affected.In the future, impotence, acute infectious prostatitis and acute pyelonephritis will appear.In outpatient settings, the patient uses antibacterial drugs and immunomodulators;in a hospital setting, a powerful course of immunostimulants and targeted antibiotics against specific pathogens.The 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 required.After eliminating the diffuse or nodular pathological process, the state of the prostate gland normalizes.
Depending on the form of release, the following types of drugs for prostatitis are distinguished:
- injections.They are used in hospitals, in severe cases they help to quickly stop the inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate.
- Instillations.This term refers to the introduction of a drug into the prostate gland through the lumen of the urethra.This procedure is usually performed by a urologist.About 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 drugs for prostatitis are produced in suppositories: pain relievers, antiseptics, vasodilators, antibacterial, immunostimulating and others.The course of using suppositories should be from 5 to 21 days;after completion of therapy, the patient should pass a urine control test.
- Pills.In some cases, it may be advisable to use oral agents that have a systemic effect.This form of release has undoubted advantages: with prostatitis against the background of an infection of the genitourinary system, several foci of the pathological process can be destroyed at the same time.
- Micro enemas.Classical method of treatment.It consists of affecting the prostate gland through the wall of the rectum.This is a very safe and convenient method, the only drawback of which is the preliminary bowel movement.Therapeutic enemas differ from ordinary ones in composition and low dosage.
- Ointments.They are used relatively rarely in the treatment of prostatitis due to the inconvenient application in the perineal area.
At the same time, you can use different forms of drugs, for example, tablets and suppositories.When choosing a treatment strategy, you should be guided by the recommendations given by the attending physician.
attention!Control tests should be carried out no earlier than 2 weeks after the end of the last use of the drug.Those patients who are treated without the system have a high risk of chronic prostatitis and impotence.
The most popular and cheap drugs
The prices of different groups of drugs vary significantly;it is also important to consider where the drug was purchased.Big chain pharmacies and online pharmacies are always cheaper than small and little-known pharmacies.
Fact!The doctor does not prescribe a specific name of the drug, he indicates the active ingredient.The doctor's prescription is deciphered by the pharmacist.It is profitable for this specialist to sell an expensive drug, so the patient should ask about cheap analogues.
Separately, it is worth highlighting such a class of drugs for prostatitis as alpha-adrenergic blockers.Medicines affect the hormonal processes taking place 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 be examined by an andrologist before use.
attention!There are a number of products that reduce the effectiveness of alpha blockers.
Diet is an essential part of the treatment, otherwise the result will be disappointing.
What are people saying?
Those patients who underwent therapy under the control of the 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 it a lot, they said it had a wonderful effect, but somehow it didn't help me.No result at all.Maybe it's time to see a regular urologist?Stop asking your friends for advice.