The inflammatory process in the prostate brings significant discomfort to the life of men and often leads to the development of more complex diseases, including impotence, infertility, adenoma or prostate cancer.Prostatitis is more commonly diagnosed in adulthood in men, but is often diagnosed in young men under 40 years of age. Treatment of this disease includes a range of measures consisting of drug therapy, physiotherapy, folk remedies and massage methods.However, despite this diversity, it is still based on medications taken orally.
To treat prostatitis, both folk remedies and medications are used.
Why tablets?
Tablets are the most popular drugs for prostatitis, which men are recommended to take immediately after confirming the diagnosis.This dosage form has a number of advantages over other medicines, but also significant disadvantages.
The main reasons why tablets are prescribed:
- The need to eliminate the infection, which is often localized not only in the prostate, but also in other organs of the urinary and reproductive systems, in the intestines and in the lymph nodes in the groin.In most cases it can only be eliminated through the use of systemic agents.
- The cause of prostatitis is often a deterioration in the functions of the circulatory system.At the same time, normalization of work is possible only if blood flow is normalized throughout the body, and not only in the prostate and pelvis.This can only be achieved by taking medication orally.
- Strengthening the immune system is an important part of treating prostatitis.This can be done in two ways - by changing your diet or taking immunomodulators and immunoglobulins.In this case, tablets are the most convenient and simple option for men.Treating prostatitis is not possible without medication unless it is in its early stages.
- The normalization of metabolic processes in the prostate depends on the state of metabolism in the body as a whole.The lion's share of the "responsibility" for these processes lies with vitamins, minerals and trace elements, which are better absorbed through the digestive tract.That is why, for prostatitis, vitamin-mineral complexes are prescribed, as well as drugs to restore metabolism, mainly in the form of tablets or solutions for oral administration.
Of course, this is not a complete list of reasons why taking pills is more convenient and healthier for men.These include the absence of punctures on the skin that inevitably remain after injections, the absence of psychological discomfort (men can also be afraid of injections) and much more.
Which pills should you take – classification of drugs for prostatitis
For prostatitis in men, drug treatment is carried out using drugs from several groups.The list of mandatory medications that doctors advise all patients to take includes:
- antibiotics;
- antispasmodics;
- muscle relaxants;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- hormones;
- immunomodulators and vitamins;
- complex drugs for prostatitis.
You must take all tablets from the list according to the instructions for use and based on the recommendations of your doctor.It is important to remember that it is better not to finish some medications than to take them for too long or in large dosages.Hormonal medications are considered particularly dangerous in this regard!
Long-term use of drugs for men with a positive effect on prostatitis is indicated only for complex tablets or capsules, the composition of which is based primarily on herbal components.It is recommended to drink them for at least 3 months in a row, and during treatment it is better to adhere to the exact dosage, since organic substances, like synthetic drugs, affect various processes in the body.
Herbal preparations must be taken over several months to achieve the desired effect.
Treatment without medication – healing teas for prostatitis
One way to get rid of the manifestations of prostatitis, which has recently become popular among men, is herbal teas based on medicinal plants.The therapeutic effect of many of them has been scientifically proven, and the herbs that are part of decoctions and water infusions are included in complex preparations.
Herbs, like synthetic compounds used for prostatitis in men, have the following effects:
- Uroseptic – cleanses the prostate tissue of bacteria, viruses and toxins synthesized by them.Tansy, centaury and bearberry have these properties.
- Anti-inflammatory – suppresses inflammation at the site, i.e. in the prostate.Marigold, yarrow, bearberry, St. John's wort and sage have this property.
- Improving blood circulation and eliminating congestion in the prostate.Chestnut and sweet clover help to normalize the condition of the circulatory system and restore vascular function.
- Ginger, ginseng, mint and lemon have an immunomodulatory and generally strengthening effect on the male body.
In short: instead of tablets, you can drink herbal teas and decoctions, but this is still not recommended.The best option is to supplement them with tablets and other prostatitis medications prescribed by your doctor.But again, this should only be done after a specialist has approved the use of a particular plant.
Important to note!Decoctions and teas made from medicinal plants have a fairly extensive list of contraindications and, when taken orally, can adversely affect the functions of all internal organs.In this regard, when treating prostatitis in men with them, the dosage must be strictly observed.
To achieve maximum effect, urologists recommend using folk remedies for no more than two weeks.After a week's break, the product can be changed to another.Taking several decoctions or teas at the same time can lead to negative consequences.It is especially useful to take folk remedies during remission to reduce the likelihood of the disease exacerbating, and if this happens, resort to medicines from the first aid kit.