Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases in men.At any stage, the pathology causes immense discomfort and significantly worsens the overall health.Treatment of prostatitis with drugs can effectively fight this disease.But to do it correctly and safely, you need to consult a doctor.
Existing treatments
Different methods of therapy are used in the treatment of prostatitis.The choice always depends on the nature and severity of the disease.There are the following ways to get rid of prostatitis:
- medical;
- surgical;
- physiotherapeutic.
Pay attention!Traditional medicine methods are often used at home.
These include herbal baths and compresses.However, this therapy has extremely low efficiency and can only be used as an adjunctive therapy.
Usually, prostatitis is treated comprehensively.In this case, drug therapy and one or several minimally invasive therapy methods are used at the same time.Surgical intervention is used only in extremely severe cases, if other methods are ineffective.
Medicines
Treatment of the prostate with drugs is used for any severity of the disease and covers various manifestations of the pathology.Also, some drugs can be used as prophylactic agents.Medicines are also used during the surgical method as maintenance therapy.
The main purpose of using drugs is to alleviate the inflammatory process, as well as to remove the infection in bacterial prostatitis.Also, during complex drug therapy, drugs help to normalize the work of the gland.
Surgical
The surgical method of therapy does not always mean radical measures that include removal of the gland.Safe, minimally invasive surgical methods are coming to the fore.
Surgical methods include:
- TUR (Transrectal resection of the gland).It is performed 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 involving the use of a conventional scalpel.The procedure is characterized by a long period of rehabilitation.
- 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, moisture evaporates in the inflamed area of the gland.In this case, the damaged tissues are burned.The method helps to improve the regenerative properties of organs.
The choice of a certain method of surgical intervention is made individually, based on the severity of the disease and the general state of the organism.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy methods include the following manipulations:
- Transurethral microwave therapy.It involves exposing the prostate to high temperatures.This is done using special external or invasive devices.During the treatment, the excess fluid from the organ evaporates and it decreases in size, which reduces the pressure on the bladder.
- Exposure to ultrasonic waves.The treatment is carried out using special devices that allow you to affect only the prostate.The therapy is painless.
- Magnetic laser inductotherapy.It involves simultaneous exposure of the inflamed gland to laser and magnetic waves.The method allows you to relieve pain symptoms, increase blood circulation in the organ, and also accelerate tissue regeneration processes.The method also improves the effectiveness of the drugs used.
- Balloon dilatation.A small dilator with an inflatable balloon is finally inserted into the urethra.The device protects the bladder and excretory tract from the increased pressure of the prostate on them.
- Stenting.A stent is inserted into the urethra to protect the ducts from being squeezed by the enlarging gland.
- Reflexology.The method includes acupuncture and electropuncture.As a result of the procedure, blood circulation in the organ is significantly improved, metabolism and cell regeneration are accelerated.
- Hirudotherapy.It can only be performed with the use of medicinal leeches.Increased blood flow in the gland is ensured.
- Massage.The procedure allows you to increase blood circulation and metabolism.Massage also eliminates the stagnation of secretions from the gland and enhances the effectiveness of medicines.
Physiotherapy methods of therapy are always used in addition to medical treatment of the prostate.
Main groups of drugs
Treatment of prostatitis with drugs includes several groups of drugs.This includes:
- 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 drugs.
Medicines from several groups are always prescribed at once.This is necessary not only to alleviate the symptoms of the pathology, but also to remove the main cause of the disease and normalize the functioning of the organs.
Medicines can be in the form of tablets, intramuscular injections, ointments, creams or rectal suppositories.
Antibacterial agents
Antibacterial drugs, i.e. antibiotics, are used to destroy pathological bacteria whose growth caused the inflammatory process in the gland.
The standard course of treatment is 3 weeks.But taking antibiotics means disrupting the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract.Therefore, they can only be used after confirming the presence of a viral infection in tests.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Medicines of this group are used when the main cause of prostatitis is not a bacterial infection.
Also, anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs can be prescribed in case of low effectiveness of antibiotics.
Given that drugs of this type have a negative effect on the liver and stomach, they can be used continuously for no longer than 3-5 days.
The greatest effectiveness of drugs is observed when they are used at the beginning of treatment of exacerbations.
Antispasmodics or muscle relaxants
It is used for immediate relief of muscle spasms during exacerbation of prostatitis, accompanied by prolonged retention of urine.
Medicines have a quick but short-term effect.
Alpha blockers
Medicines help restore the excretory function of the body, relieving muscle spasm.
The course of continuous use is 7-8 months, because the drugs have cumulative effectiveness.
Immunomodulators
They are used for general strengthening of the body, as well as for increasing its resistance to various infections.
Medicines are needed when antibiotics are used.
Painkillers
Inflammatory processes in the prostate are always accompanied by pain.In this case, discomfort may also occur during urination, erection, and at rest.
Medical micro enemas have the highest effectiveness and minimal side effects.
Hormones
Medicines of this type can be used only on the recommendation of a doctor and when 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 created from bovine glands.The most effective are lyophilisates based on beef prostate.
Such drugs provide general strengthening of the organism, and also stimulate blood circulation, improve the quality and quantity of sperm and relieve swelling of the gland.
Sedatives
Prostate problems cause men not only physical, but also enormous psychological discomfort.Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis with drugs often requires the use of sedatives.
In the case of severe mental disorders and the ineffectiveness of conventional sedatives, tranquilizers can be used.However, they are sold only with a doctor's prescription.
Advantages and disadvantages of therapy
Treatment of diseases with drugs, compared to other methods, has its advantages and disadvantages.Benefits of using medication include:
- high efficiency of therapy;
- rapid relief of pain symptoms;
- rapid and complete restoration of gland function.
Pay attention!Also, the undoubted advantage of the drug therapy method is its ease of use.
Prescribed drugs are easy to take and use anywhere, while physical therapy requires a mandatory visit to the doctor or long periods of solitude for prostate self-massage.
Conclusion
The disadvantage of drug therapy is the presence of many contraindications and side effects.However, if you follow the medical recommendations, the negative consequences of the therapy are minimized.