Prostatitis is considered the most common reason for men to see a urologist. The problem is not the inflammatory process itself, but the consequences. Men seek help later, so the disease can become chronic and cause complications. Therefore, you need to see a specialist on time at the first symptom. The doctor will prescribe the medicine right away, which should be done in one course.
Prostatitis is treated with various medications.
what treatment includes
Drug treatment of prostatitis should occur in the complex. The entire program includes several groups of drugs that help combat the disease, working in multiple areas at the same time. The course of treatment consists of 6 drugs:
- Antibacterial agents.
- Hormonal preparations.
- Alpha blockers.
- Muscle relaxant.
- Rectal suppository.
- Means of strengthening the immune system.
However, it is worth knowing that the drug treatment of prostatitis varies from person to person. Each procedure is individually selected by the urologist. Self-medication is strictly prohibited, as ignorance of the drug can cause serious health problems.
In addition to drugs, rectal suppositories are widely used to treat prostatitis.
medical treatement
If prostatitis occurs without symptoms in men, antibiotic-based treatment becomes a problem. The duration of treatment should be at least one month, after which it must be extended for another month. If it doesn't work, then doctors can change the treatment and remove antibiotics from it. They are replaced by plant extracts or alpha blockers.
During empiric therapy, fluoroquinolones are prescribed. They have high bioavailability and rapid penetration into the prostate mucosa. They also have the dignity of being active against the gram-negative organism Chlamydia. When specific drugs were involved, the markers did not change after treatment for chronic prostatitis. Positive results were observed only after comprehensive treatment of the disease.
Antibiotics are ideal for preventing and treating bacterial inflammation.
In the case of repeated relapses, doctors may treat prostatitis with drugs that have the ability to destroy bacteria, but usually in lower doses. If the antibacterials didn't work, then they were wrongly chosen, or there were bacteria in the man that were immune to the drug.
When do you need antibiotics?
Prostatitis usually occurs for two reasons. In the first case, it is the penetration of harmful elements, in the second, the violation of blood flow to the pelvic organs. Antibiotics are especially beneficial for an inflamed prostate if the disease is caused by bacteria. Without antibiotics in the compound regimen, the inflammatory process is not reduced and symptoms persist.
The course of pills for each individual is chosen individually, and a general specific regimen is calculated. In the acute phase of prostatitis, ignoring antibiotics can lead to complications. Usually, we are talking about adenomas and impotence. If the disturbed flora is not normalized, it can enter third-party organs and cause pyelonephritis or cystitis. It turned out that the man's uncured prostatitis caused not only kidney problems but also urolithiasis.
All individual patient characteristics are taken into account when developing an antibiotic treatment plan.
It is worth knowing that drugs to treat prostate inflammation are necessary, without them, treatment will not bring any results. In addition, the disease can trigger pathological processes in the pelvis. If one of them regularly observes his condition getting worse and does not seek help from a specialist, he risks facing negative consequences in the future.
Prescription Drug Rules
The medication was prescribed immediately after the man came to the urologist and explained his problem. This is especially true for the acute phase of the inflammatory process. This means that instead of waiting for tests, doctors will prescribe the required treatment right away. A few days ago, choose the following options:
- Macrolide preparations;
- aminoglycosides;
- Fluoroquinolones.
Choose the most effective drug treatment after receiving the test results.
Erythromycins are prescribed less frequently because they do not kill bacteria in large quantities. After passing the test, it takes a few days for the results to be presented to the experts. After studying them, a doctor will choose a treatment or prescribe a more modern and unique drug. This only applies to inflammation that occurs in mild forms.
The age of men should also be taken into account. His illness and allergies at the time of examination will be indicators for adjusting the course of treatment. In turn, the man should tell the doctor about any medications he has recently taken or is using. It's worth noting that if a person takes a course of antibiotics a few days before prostatitis, there's a good chance that similar drugs won't help him in the course of treating the inflamed prostate.
In addition to the universal solution, doctors also have "planning for a rainy day". Used when there is no prescribed course effect. Such a program has a strong effect on the body. It is only prescribed when conservative treatment is not helping at all. Often, repeated tests show no effect.
For complications of prostatitis, hospital injections will be required.
If strong antibiotics are found, it is recommended that they be given at the time of injection, preferably in a hospital. When treating at home, choose antibiotic capsules for men, the dosage and timing of which are thoroughly prescribed by the doctor. Of course, the medical treatment of prostatitis requires adherence to several recommendations. The medicine needs to be taken for a certain number of days, usually about 2 weeks. Antibiotics are then removed or slightly extended.
All prescribed protocols must be followed. When treatment is interrupted, an active "place" begins to form through which the infection will enter the chronic phase. It takes 3 days from the start of treatment to the resolution of symptoms. If the signs of prostatitis do not go away within the allotted time, you should see your doctor right away and review your treatment options.
After adequate treatment, men's quality of life has returned to normal significantly. Relieve pain and discomfort during urination. With generic therapy, symptoms don't actually go away. Usually, there is painful cramping (75%) and difficulty emptying the bladder (70%). Ejaculation causes discomfort in 40% of men. Without immunomodulators in this regimen, prostatitis will recur again, so its presence in therapy is mandatory. Without it, signs of the disease all but stagnated.