In order for a doctor to prescribe this or that treatment for prostatitis, first of all he must direct the patient to diagnostics, which will reveal both the presence of the disease and its stage. The main indicator is a urinalysis, in which, in case of prostatitis, white blood cells and the causative agent of the infection are detected. Based on the test results, the doctor prescribes some pills.
Methods to combat inflammation of the prostate
Regardless of the causes of prostatitis, complex treatment is, of course, the most effective if carried out in the presence of qualified specialists, but the most important role in the initiation of successful treatment is played by competent diagnosis.
When a patient encounters certain symptoms of prostatitis, he is prescribed drugs that act against the disease:
- When the disease is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics are most often prescribed. First, the type of bacteria is calculated, which is done using bacterial culture. If the patient is diagnosed with a severe course of the disease, the drugs are administered intravenously. A course of antibiotics almost always lasts one to one and a half months.
However, in some cases, to avoid recurrence of the disease, therapy is prolonged.
The drug should be taken strictly as prescribed by the doctor. If the cause of prostatitis has not been identified, the attending physician may prescribe other antibacterial drugs or combine them.
- In the area where the prostate and bladder connect, it is usually necessary to relax the muscle fibers and the neck of the bladder. Alpha blockers are used for this purpose. Such drugs will help relieve spasms that occur during urination. Such drugs should be taken according to the dosage, but it is better to consult a doctor, since alpha blockers have a number of common side effects, such as low blood pressure and headaches.
- Patients often resort to using painkillers. They often use a derivative of propionic acid and acetylsalicylic acid. Taking pain relievers naturally helps to deal with painful symptoms, but their abuse can lead to disastrous consequences, so you should consult your doctor regarding the dosage before taking them.
- To reduce the level of proliferation of prostate tissue, hormonal drugs are used. They help reduce testosterone levels, which causes the growth of unwanted tissue. With the help of treatment with these drugs, you can eliminate inflammation and normalize hormone levels.
- Patients with severe pain and discomfort in the groin area are prescribed muscle relaxants. These drugs act on the muscles of the perineum, especially the striated muscles. When tension occurs in this area, the patient experiences very unpleasant sensations and spasms. Muscle relaxants are prescribed for pelvic pain and chronic prostatitis.
- Herbal remedies that contain natural ingredients are also used. Various plant extracts, essential oils and pollen are all part of herbal medicine. Depending on the direction of the symptoms, specific therapy is prescribed. Most often, such drugs are painkillers or relieve swelling and inflammation.
Treatment of prostatitis of various forms
With such a disease it is necessary to carry out antibacterial therapy, since prostatitis is an infectious disease. This therapy can speed recovery, prevent complications and reduce intoxication.
The treatment process begins only after all necessary tests have been undergone and verified. After five days, the laboratory provides the doctor with the results of the patient's Pap test. The doctor has the right to prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics to start therapy against the infection.
- Acute bacterial form of prostatitis
The causative agent of the acute form is gram-negative bacteria of the Escherichia coli group and Pseudomonas, Proteus, Klebsiella and enterococci. Sometimes anaerobic bacteria, Chlamydia, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus faecalis are found in the secretions of the disease.
In this form of prostatitis, treatment with antibiotics is simply necessary. Among these drugs you can find tetracyclines, as well as quinolones or sulphonamides. If men undergoing treatment are suspected of having contracted the disease through sexual intercourse, they are also prescribed a course of treatment for chlamydia infection.
Patients with sepsis are brought to the hospital to receive parenteral antibiotics. In these cases, aminoglycosides and cephalosporins, agents with a broad spectrum of action, are prescribed.
- Chronic bacterial form of prostatitis
Many antibiotics are unable to penetrate the epithelium of the prostate when it is inflamed, which is why their action is not always as effective as we would like. Most often, the disease occurs due to the appearance of gram-negative microorganisms, including Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis and Chlamydia trachomatis. Macrolides and tetracyclines are prescribed against these infections and must be taken for two weeks.
- Asymptomatic prostatitis
Prostate-specific antigen testing is performed for patients with asymptomatic, usually chronic, prostatitis. The test begins after a two-week course of antibiotics.
- Non-bacterial prostatitis
Numerous studies in the field of this disease have shown that chronic pelvic pain syndrome calms down after a course of antibiotics. It is for this reason that the doctor prescribes two weeks of antibiotic therapy even in cases where there is no infection at the time of diagnosis.
Some infections tend to adapt to medications. In these cases, alpha-blockers are prescribed which help eliminate the root cause of non-bacterial prostatitis. This cause is the abnormal flow of urine from the urethra to the prostate gland. Painful urination disappears when the urethral muscles relax.
The third way to rid the patient of the disease is anti-inflammatory pills, which suppress the immune system in the prostate tissue, which is the cause of inflammation. In addition, these drugs have an additional analgesic property, which has a beneficial effect on pain in the lower back and perineum.
The effectiveness of herbal preparations
In case of chronic prostatitis, doctors recommend using additional treatment with herbal remedies. It is on the basis of extracts of various medicinal herbs that many medicines were produced and are still produced today. Including famous brands:
- An extract of the fruits of the fanleaf palm is available in tablets that lower the level of substances (mediators of the inflammatory process) that contribute to chronic prostatitis. This drug improves the condition of the prostate by normalizing blood flow.
- The drug contains African plum, which reduces swelling and inflammatory processes in the prostate gland and at the same time stabilizes the functionality of the cells.
- In addition, a flavonoid (vitamin P) helps reduce the activity of anti-inflammatory substances and relax the pelvic floor muscle tissue. When used, swelling and pain are reduced.
- Chinese tablets that stimulate lymphatic drainage and blood circulation in the prostate help relieve the symptoms of chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. In general, amino acids, phytosterols, glycosides and various minerals have a positive effect on the organism.