Prostatitis is considered the most common reason for men to visit a urologist.The problem lies not in the inflammatory process itself, but in its consequences.Men seek help late, as a result of which the disease goes into the chronic stage and causes complications.Therefore, at the first symptoms, you need to consult a specialist in a timely manner.The doctor will immediately prescribe you medication, which should be taken in one course.
What is included in the therapy?
Drug treatment of prostatitis should be complex.The entire scheme includes several groups of drugs that help to cope with the disease and act on several areas at the same time.The course of treatment consists of 6 types of drugs:
- Antibacterial agents.
- Hormonal medications.
- Alpha-adrenergic blockers.
- Muscle relaxants.
- Rectal suppositories.
- Products that strengthen the immune system.
However, it is important to know that drug treatment for prostatitis is different for every man.Each procedure is selected individually by a urologist.It is strictly forbidden to self-medicate, as ignorance about medications can lead to serious health problems.
Treatment with medication
If prostatitis occurs in men without symptoms, antibacterial therapy is questionable.The duration of therapy should be at least one month, after which it should be extended for another month.If there is no effect, the doctor may change the treatment and remove the antibiotics.They are replaced by plant extracts or alpha blockers.
Fluoroquinolones are prescribed as part of empirical treatment.They are characterized by high bioavailability and rapid penetration into the prostate mucosa.They also have the advantage of being effective against gram-negative organisms, chlamydia.The indicators after treatment of chronic prostatitis do not change when it comes to a specific drug.Positive results can be observed only after an integrated approach to the disease.
To prevent and treat bacterial inflammation, it is recommended to take antibacterial medications.
If there is a repeated relapse, the doctor may prescribe previous treatment of prostatitis with drugs that have the ability to destroy bacteria.However, dosages are usually lower.If antibacterial drugs do not show any effect, it means that they were selected incorrectly or that there are bacteria in the body of men that are immune to this type of drugs.
When are antibiotics needed?
Prostatitis usually occurs for two reasons.In the first case it is the penetration of harmful elements, in the second it is a violation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs.Antibiotics for an inflamed prostate are particularly helpful if the disease is caused by bacteria.If antibacterial drugs are not included in the complex course of treatment, the inflammatory process does not decrease and the symptoms persist.
The course of tablets is selected individually for each man and a general specific scheme is calculated.In the acute stage of prostatitis, ignoring antibiotics can lead to complications.As a rule, these are adenomas and impotence.If the disturbed flora is not normalized, it can spread to third organs and cause pyelonephritis or cystitis.It turns out that prostatitis, which a man has not fully treated, causes not only kidney problems, but also urolithiasis.
It is important to know that medication for inflammation of the prostate is necessary;Without them, treatment will not bring results.In addition, the disease can provoke pathological processes in the pelvis.If one of the men experiences frequent exacerbations and does not turn to a specialist, he is threatened with negative consequences in the future.
Rules for prescribing medicines
Medication is prescribed immediately after the man comes to the urologist and explains his problem.This is especially true for the acute stage of the inflammatory process.This means that the doctor does not have to wait for tests and will immediately prescribe the necessary treatment regimen.The following scheme is chosen for the first few days:
- drugs from the macrolide group;
- aminoglycosides;
- Fluoroquinolones.
After receiving the test results, the most effective drug therapy is selected
Erythromycins are prescribed less often because they cannot destroy bacteria on a mass scale.After the tests are carried out, it takes a few days for the results to be presented to a specialist.After studying, the doctor selects a treatment or prescribes a more modern and unique drug.This only applies to inflammation that occurs in a mild form.
For men, age should also be taken into account.His illnesses at the time of the examination and allergies will be an indicator for adjusting the course of treatment.The man, in turn, must tell the doctor what medications he has recently taken or is currently taking.It is worth noting that if a man takes a course of antibiotics several days before prostatitis, there is a high risk that similar drugs will not help him in treating the inflamed prostate.
In addition to the universal system, the doctor has a “rainy day system”.It is used when the prescribed course has no effect.Such a scheme has a powerful effect on the body.They are prescribed only when conservative treatment does not help at all.Repeated tests usually have no effect.
If strong antibiotics are detected, it is advisable to use them in the form of injections and it is advisable to be in the hospital at this time.For home treatment, antibiotic capsules are selected for men, the dosage and timing of which are carefully prescribed by the doctor.Of course, drug treatment of prostatitis requires compliance with several recommendations.Medications must be taken over a certain number of days, usually around two weeks.The antibiotic administration is then stopped or slightly extended.
The entire prescribed scheme must be followed to the end.If treatment is interrupted, a positive “spot” begins to form, due to which the infection progresses to the chronic stage.3 days should pass from the start of therapy until the symptoms subside.If the signs of prostatitis do not disappear within the allotted time, you should immediately go to the doctor and review the treatment regimen.
After adequate treatment, the man's quality of life noticeably normalizes.Pain and discomfort when urinating disappear.With universal therapy, the symptoms practically do not disappear.Painful cramps (75%) and difficulty emptying the bladder (70%) usually persist.For 40% of men, ejaculation is uncomfortable.If there is no immunomodulator in the regimen, prostatitis recurs, so its presence in therapy is mandatory.Without them, the symptoms of the disease practically remain.