Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases in men.At any stage of the pathology, it causes enormous discomfort and significantly worsens the general state of health.Drug treatment of prostatitis can effectively overcome the disease.But for correct and safe implementation, you need to consult a doctor.
Existing treatments
Various therapeutic methods are used in the treatment of prostatitis.The choice always depends on the nature and severity of the disease.There are such ways to get rid of prostatitis:
- medicinal;
- surgical;
- physiotherapy.
Listen!Traditional medicine methods are often used at home.
These include herbal baths and poultices.However, this therapy has extremely low efficacy and can only be used as an adjunctive therapy.
Generally, prostatitis is treated comprehensively.In this case, drug therapy and one or more minimally invasive therapeutic methods are used simultaneously.Surgery is used only in extremely severe cases when other methods are ineffective.
Drug treatment
Drug treatment of the prostate is applied to any severity of the disease and covers various manifestations of the pathology.In addition, certain drugs can be used as a prophylactic.Medicines are also used as maintenance therapy during the surgical procedure.
The main purpose of the use of drugs is to relieve the inflammatory process, as well as to eliminate the infection of bacterial prostatitis.In addition, during complex drug therapy, drugs help to normalize the functioning of the gland.
Surgical
Surgical therapy does not always mean radical measures that include removal of the gland.Safe, minimally invasive surgical methods come to the fore.
Surgical methods include:
- TUR (transsurectal resection of the gland).This is done using a resectoscope.Depending on the nature of the inflammation, part of the gland or the entire prostate can be removed during the procedure.
- Adenectomy or prostatectomy.Open surgery using a traditional scalpel.The procedure is characterized by a long rehabilitation period.
- Cryodestruction.The inflamed area of the gland is exposed to liquid nitrogen.
- Laser therapy.It is mainly used for chronic prostatitis.With the help of a laser beam, the moisture is evaporated in the inflamed area of the gland.In this case, the damaged tissues burn out.The method promotes the enhancement of the organ's regenerative properties.
The specific method of surgical intervention is chosen individually, depending on the severity of the disease and the general condition of the body.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy methods include the following manipulations:
- Transurethral microwave therapy.It involves exposing the prostate to high temperatures.This is done with special external or invasive devices.During the treatment, the excess fluid evaporates from the organ, its size decreases, thereby reducing the pressure on the bladder.
- Exposure to ultrasound waves.The treatment is carried out with special devices that allow it to affect only the prostate gland.The therapy is painless.
- Magnetic laser induction therapy.It involves the simultaneous exposure of the inflamed gland to laser and magnetic waves.The method makes it possible to alleviate the symptoms of pain, increase the blood circulation of the organ, and accelerate the regeneration processes of the tissues.The method also increases the effectiveness of the drugs used.
- Balloon expansion.A small dilator with an inflatable balloon is inserted into the urethra.The device protects the bladder and excretory system from the increased pressure exerted by the prostate on them.
- Stenting.A stent is inserted into the urethra to protect the ducts from being compressed by the enlarging gland.
- Reflexology.The method includes acupuncture and electropuncture.As a result of the procedures, the organ's blood circulation is significantly improved, and metabolism and cell regeneration are accelerated.
- Hirudotherapy.It can only be done using medicinal leeches.Increased blood flow to the gland is ensured.
- Massage.The procedure makes it possible to increase blood circulation and metabolism.In addition, the massage eliminates the stagnation of the secretion of the gland and increases the effectiveness of the medicines.
Physiotherapy therapeutic methods are always used as an adjunct to drug treatment of the prostate.
The main groups of drugs
Drug treatment of prostatitis includes several drug groups.These are:
- antibacterial agents;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antispasmodics or muscle relaxants;
- alpha blockers;
- immunomodulators;
- pain relievers;
- hormones;
- peptides or biological regulators;
- sedatives or anti-anxiety medications.
Medicines from several groups are always prescribed at the same time.This is necessary not only to alleviate the symptoms of the pathology, but also to eliminate the main cause of the disease and normalize the functioning of the organ.
Medicines can be tablets, intramuscular injections, ointments, creams or rectal suppositories.
Antibacterial agents
Antibacterial drugs or antibiotics are used to destroy the pathological bacteria, the growth of which has triggered an inflammatory process in the gland.
The usual drug treatment is 3 weeks.But taking antibiotics leads to disruption of the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract.Therefore, they can only be used after checking for the presence of a viral infection.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Medicines belonging to this group are used when the main cause of prostatitis is not a bacterial infection.
In addition, anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs can be prescribed if antibiotics are not effective.
Since these types of drugs have a negative effect on the liver and stomach, they can be used continuously for a maximum of 3-5 days.
The greatest effectiveness of the drugs is observed when they are used at the beginning of the treatment of exacerbations.
Antispasmodics or muscle relaxants
It is used for emergency relief of muscle spasms during exacerbation of prostatitis accompanied by prolonged urinary retention.
Medicines have a quick but short-term effect.
Alpha blockers
Medicines help to restore the excretory function of the body and relieve muscle spasm.
The duration of continuous use is 7-8 months, since the drugs have a cumulative effect.
Immunomodulators
It is used to strengthen the body in general and to increase its resistance to various infections.
Medicines are needed when antibiotics are used.
Pain relievers
Inflammatory processes of the prostate are always accompanied by pain.In this case, discomfort may occur during urination, during erection, and also at rest.
Medicinal microenema has the highest efficiency and minimal side effects.
Hormones
This type of medicine can only be used as prescribed by a doctor and if the cause of prostatitis is a hormonal imbalance in the male body.
Hormonal drugs are often prescribed for advanced prostatitis or the development of cancerous processes.
Uncontrolled use of hormonal drugs can lead to pharmacological castration.
Peptides or biological regulators
Peptides are natural biological products produced from bovine glands.Bovine prostate-based lyophilisates are the most effective.
Such drugs generally strengthen the body, stimulate blood circulation, improve the quality and quantity of sperm, and relieve swelling of the gland.
Tranquilizers
Problems with the prostate gland cause men not only physical, but also enormous mental discomfort.Therefore, drug treatment of prostatitis often requires the use of sedatives.
Sedatives can be used in case of severe mental disorders and the ineffectiveness of traditional sedatives.However, they are only sold with a doctor's prescription.
Advantages and disadvantages of therapy
Drug treatment of the disease has its advantages and disadvantages compared to other methods.The benefits of using medications include:
- high efficiency of therapy;
- rapid relief of pain symptoms;
- rapid and complete restoration of gland function.
Listen!In addition, the undoubted advantage of the drug therapy method is ease of use.
Prescription drugs are easy to take and use anywhere, while physical therapy requires a mandatory doctor's visit or a long period of solitude to self-massage the prostate.
Conclusion
The disadvantage of drug treatment is the presence of many contraindications and side effects.However, if you follow the doctor's recommendations, the negative consequences of the therapy will be minimized.