Treatment of the inflammation of the gland of the prostate – prostatitis – in the majority of cases, starts with the introduction of the antibiotic group of drugs for a couple of weeks. With a marked improvement in the health, treatment usually lasts 2-3 months. If the condition does not improve, it may be necessary to carry out more research.
The treatment options
Therapeutic methods are determined depending on the type of prostatitis.
Useful tips for the treatment and maintenance of prostate health
Cure prostatitis can help alleviate most common problems associated with inflammation and enlargement of the prostate, ease the pain and difficulty of urination, reduce the frequency of false urges to urinate during the day and the night. Effective drugs to treat problems of the prostate are also used for the treatment of chronic inflammation of the gland of the prostate and contribute to the maintenance of sexual activity in older age.
- appropriate start taking effective medications – at the first signs of prostatitis to treat tablet, which is also suitable for the monitoring of the treatment after surgery; for the treatment of chronic prostatitis tablets relieve symptoms minor inflammation;
- taking nutritional supplements – modern pharmaceutical market offers a wide range of products, which are aimed at maintaining the health of the prostate; it can also be taken preventively;
- testing the effect of herbs for the strengthening of the health of the prostate is recommended, for example, nettle or calendula; you can also ask for help in the already prepared herbal mixtures that are sold in pharmacies.
In case of severe symptoms of prostatitis, such as a constant "dripping" urine or pain when urinating, immediately contact your doctor because you are at risk of injury to the urinary tract and kidneys.
Treatment and etiology
The use of antibiotics for prostatitis etiology bacterial is the main method of treatment. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics based on the clinical history, the clinical picture and other factors, including the age of the person. To alleviate symptoms you can use this type of drugs:
- Analgesics, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs. These include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Nsaids), the most inexpensive and effective presented aspirinova group.
- Part of the treatment is the reception of the light laxatives to prevent possible constipation.
Treatment of chronic bacterial inflammation can require prolonged treatment with antibiotics, especially if symptoms tend to appear again. In certain cases is prolonged therapy with the administration of low doses of drugs, which aims to reduce the spread of the infection and the prevention of the recurrence of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Inflammatory and non-inflammatory prostatitis
Inflammatory and non-inflammatory prostatitis initially, usually requires antibiotic treatment, so the infection is not immediately detected in the course of the research. However, experts have warned about the appropriateness of prolonged antibiotic therapy in the absence of suspicion on the presence of bacterial infection. The drugs that are used in the case of this disease are:
- Antibiotics. Any drug from the group of antibiotics is the most fast-acting remedy. In the case of surveillance, the improvement of the health status likely occurs not previously diagnosed with the infection.
- Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs (Nsaids).
- Muscle relaxants are drugs that relax the muscles of the body, or alpha-blockers – are prescribed to relax the prostate muscles.
- Inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors – drugs that inhibit (slow) growth of the prostate.
- Benzodiazepines – drugs that reduce anxiety. Drugs of this group are able to facilitate urination by relaxing the muscles around the prostate.
- Anticonvulsant drugs – drugs used to treat the chronic pain and the nature.
Alpha blockers
Alpha blockers cause the release subverticillate obstruction to decrease the muscle tone of the smooth muscles of the neck of the bladder and prostate, which comes as a result of blocking alpha-1 receptors. Drugs of this group have a rapid onset of action (1-2 weeks) do not affect the levels of PSA, and minimally interfere with sexual function. That can lead to the rapid improvement in symptoms and flow urinary.
The most common side effects of alpha blockers include:
- orthostatic hypotension,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- fatigue,
- oedema peripheral,
- tachycardia and palpitations,
- retrograde ejaculation.
These effects are caused by peripheral and Central action, even though many of the uroselective drugs. Alpha-blockers are an option for people with moderate or severe symptoms that require quick relief. All alpha-blockers similar clinical effectiveness. If a person has not registered an improvement of symptoms in 6-8 weeks of treatment, therapy should be discontinued, since the probability of effect after long-term use is negligible. A combination of enzymes, natural vegetable and animal represents the cure of prostatitis, which contains an enzyme proteolytic, has a positive effect on the immune system and inflammatory processes (acute, recurrent and chronic). When making complex also quickly eliminate the swelling, bruising, and hematoma, the pain disappears. The drug speeds up the healing. These preparations are suitable as a therapy of support in various inflammatory conditions:
- respiratory infections and urinary tract infections,
- gynecological inflammation,
- inflammation of the gland of the prostate,
- inflammation of the veins, superficial (including, and hemorrhoids).
It is also appropriate when the pain and inflammation associated with injuries, conditions after surgery (including surgical interventions in the field of dentistry and plastic surgery). The medication also helps with the inflammation of degenerative joint disease (arthritis) and other inflammatory conditions of the apparatus the musculoskeletal. This is a good alternative for people who cannot tolerate non-steroidal painkillers. The tool is also useful in cases in which there is a violation of the lymphatic drainage.
The Fruit extract of the plant Serenoa repens. The medicine is a product on the basis of herbs are used to treat problems of the prostate (urology), is designed for men who suffer from urinary disorders in benign prostatic hyperplasia in the I and II stages of the disease and prostatitis. Before starting treatment, it is recommended to consult with your doctor. A visit to a specialist is also recommended if a person suffers from problems with urination, and frequent infections of the urinary tract, urolithiasis (formation and the presence of stones in the urinary tract) or, if the person is a great smoker. What smokers there is an increased risk of developing cancer of the urinary tract. The drug improves only the problems associated with prostate enlargement, without exerting itself hyperplasia. Therefore, appropriate examinations by the doctor at regular intervals. The technician should apply immediately if you find blood in the urine or semen or painful urine, accompanied by the inability to urinate (acute retention urinary). If a family history of a carcinoma, before the treatment, consult a doctor.
There are still of urology at base of medicinal plants. It is a combination of extracts from fruits of palm trees Serenoae Extractum and root of nettle. It is a combination of the sunset acts in prostate tissue reduces the level or activity of male hormones, the androgens in the body, mainly by inhibiting (blocking) the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. This reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (the active form of the male sex hormone) and inhibits the enzyme aromatase, with the consequent reduction of protein synthesis intracellular (formation of intracellular protein). As a consequence, limited the further increase in the volume of prostate tissue. The combination of plant extracts leads to an increase in the flow of urine and to improve problems with urination; in addition, the drug has some anti-inflammatory and anti-edema (reduces swelling) effect.
Without consulting your doctor as medication may be used in the following cases:
- benign prostatic hyperplasia, especially in a first phase (phase I – II),
- in men of middle age and older people with impaired functional associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia such as frequent urination (especially at night), disorders of urination, weak urinary stream, sensation of emptying incomplete bladder, etc.
After consulting with the doctor the drug is also used in the following cases: as an alternative during the follow-up after surgery of the prostate, chronic forms of prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), or (in certain cases) of the women with irritation of the bladder.
Conclusion
Prostatitis is a disease that can lead to a lot of problems and discomfort. Without a doubt, requires treatment. Therapies must be prescribed by a doctor, act in this case is not allowed!