Treatment of inflammation of the prostate – prostatitis – in most cases begins with the introduction of an antibiotic group of drugs within a few weeks. When a prominent improvement of the health status, the therapeutic course usually lasts 2-3 months. If the condition does not improve, it may be necessary to carry out further research.
Treatment options
Medical procedures are prescribed depending on the type of prostatitis.
Useful tips for treating and maintaining the health of the prostate
Drugs from prostatitis can help alleviate most common problems associated with inflammation and enlargement of the prostate, ease the pain and difficulty with urination, reduce the frequency of false desire to urinate during the day and night. Effective medicines to treat problems with the prostate gland is also used to treat chronic inflammation of the prostate and contribute to the maintenance of sexual activity into older age.
- in time to start receiving the active drugs – when the first manifestations of prostatitis try pills, which are suitable for a subsequent treatment after surgery; for the treatment of chronic prostatitis tablets eliminate the main symptoms of inflammation;
- take food supplements – modern pharmaceutical market offers a variety of products, whose effect is focused on maintaining the health of the prostate gland; can be taken also in the preventive purposes;
- try the effect of the herbs – to support prostate health is recommended, for example, nettle or marigold; you can also ask for help already prepared herbal mixtures sold in pharmacies.
In the event that there are severe symptoms of prostatitis, such as the constant "dripping" urine or pain when urinating, visit your doctor immediately, because you are exposed to the risk of damage to the urinary tract and kidneys.
Treatment and etiology of
The application of antibiotics in prostatitis bacterial etiology is the fundamental method of treatment. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics on the basis of medical history, the clinical picture and other factors, including the age of the person. To relieve symptoms can be used as a drug:
- Pain medication, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs. These include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS); most cheap and effective presented aspirinova group.
- Part of the treatment is the intake of light laxatives, to prevent potential jams.
Treatment of chronic bacterial inflammation may require longer-term use of antibiotics, especially if symptoms tend to appear again. In certain cases, it is associated with long-term therapy with administration of low doses of drugs, which is aimed at reducing the spread of infection and prevention of recurrence of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Inflammatory and not inflammatory prostatitis
Inflammatory and not inflammatory prostatitis initially, usually requires antibiotic treatment, because the infection is not immediately discovered in the course of research. However, experts warn about this, whether prolonged antibiotic therapy in the absence of suspicion about the presence of a bacterial infection. Medicinal products, which are used in the case of this disease include:
- Antibiotics. Any drug from the group of antibiotics – it is fast acting remedy. In the case of observing the improvement of health, it is likely that he has a place not diagnosed earlier is an infection.
- Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
- Muscle relaxants – drugs relaxing the muscles of the whole body, or alpha-blockers – are assigned to the relaxation of the prostate muscles.
- Inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors – drugs inhibiting (slowing) the growth of prostate cancer.
- Benzodiazepines – drugs that alarming. Drugs of this group are able to ease urination by relaxing the muscles around the prostate.
- Anticonvulsants – drugs used to treat the pain of chronic character.
Alpha-blockers
Alpha-blockers cause a release of subverticillate obstruction by decreasing muscle tone of smooth muscle in bladder neck and prostate, which occurs in result of blocking alpha-1 receptors. Drugs of this group have a rapid onset of action (1-2 weeks), do not affect PSA levels, and minimally interferes with sexual function. Can lead to rapid improvement in symptoms and urine flow.
The most common side effects of alpha-blockers include:
- orthostatic hypotension,
- headaches,
- dizziness,
- fatigue,
- peripheral oedema,
- tachycardia and heart palpitations,
- retrograde ejaculation.
These effects are caused by peripheral and central action, although many of the drugs uroselective. Alpha-blockers are the choice for people with moderate or severely pronounced symptoms that require quick relief. All alpha-blockers have similar clinical efficacy. If one has not experience any improvement in symptoms after 6-8 weeks of treatment, treatment should be discontinued, because the chances of effect after prolonged use is negligible. The combination of the natural enzymes of vegetable and animal origin represents a cure for prostatitis, which contains a proteolytic enzyme, providing a positive effect on immunity and inflammation (acute, recurrent and chronic). When the complex is also rapidly resolve swelling, bruising and hematomas, giving way to pain. The product speeds up the healing process. These products are also suitable as a supportive treatment in various inflammation:
- infections of the respiratory and urinary tract,
- gynecological inflammation,
- inflammation of the prostate,
- inflammation of the superficial veins (including hemorrhoids).
It is also suitable when the pain and swelling associated with injuries, conditions after surgery (including surgical interventions in the field of dentistry and plastic surgery). The medication also helps in the inflammatory activity of degenerative diseases of the joints (arthritis) and other inflammation of the musculoskeletal system. It is a good alternative for people who do not tolerate non-steroidal analgesics. The tool is also useful in cases where the present disorder of lymphatic drainage.
The extract from the fruit of the plant Serenoa repens. The drug is a herbal preparation used to treat problems with the prostate (urology), designed for men who suffer from urinary disorders in benign prostatic hyperplasia in the I and II stages of this disease and prostatitis. Before starting treatment is recommended to consult with your doctor. A visit to a specialist is also recommended in case if a person suffers from difficulty with urination, and also from frequent infections of the urinary tract, urinary diseases (education and presence of stones in the urinary tract) or, if the person is an avid smoker. Just in smokers is an increased risk of developing cancer of the urinary tract. The product not only improves the problems associated with the enlargement of the prostate, without itself hyperplasia. So the appropriate examination at the doctor at regular intervals. It is necessary to consult a specialist immediately if it's detected blood in the urine or semen, or painful urge to urinate, accompanied by the inability to urinate (acute urinary retention). If a family history has cancer, before treatment, also contact your doctor.
Yet there urological medicine plant-based. Represents a combination of extracts from the fruits of palm trees Serenoae Extractum and nettle root. It is a blend specifically acts on the tissue of the prostate, reduce the level or activity of male hormones androgens in the body, in the first place, by inhibiting (blocking) the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. It reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (the active form of the male sex hormone) and inhibits the enzyme aromatase, with a consequent reduction of intracellular protein synthesis (the education of the intracellular proteins). As a result, is limited to the additional increase in the volume of the prostate tissue. The combination of the extracts leads to an increase in the outflow of urine and improve problems with urination; in addition, the drug has some anti-inflammatory and a decongestant (to reduce swelling) effect.
Without consultation with a doctor a similar product may be used in the following cases:
- benign prostatic hyperplasia, especially in the early stage (stage I – II),
- in men of middle and older age with functional difficulties associated with benign hyperplasia of the prostate, such as frequent urination (especially at night), violation of urination, weak urinary stream, feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, and so sp
After consultation with doctor the product is used in the following cases: as an alternative during the follow-up after prostate surgery abdominal, chronic forms of prostatitis (inflammation of prostate), or (in certain cases) in women when the bladder irritation.
Conclusion
Prostatitis – this is a disease that can bring a lot of problems and discomfort. It undoubtedly requires treatment. Treatment methods should be prescribed by a doctor, self in this case is not allowed!