In men, prostate problems begin at the age of 40.Active inflammation of the prostate gland is caused by infectious viruses and bacteria, reduced immunity, diseases of the reproductive system, hormonal imbalance and sexually transmitted diseases.The process of treating prostatitis does not cause any particular problems, since modern medicine offers a huge number of drugs and special drugs that help to cope with prostatitis quickly and painlessly.Most often, men are prescribed antibiotic treatment for prostate problems.Only a professional urologist can choose the right remedy and prescribe the treatment.
Which antibiotics to choose for prostatitis
Prostatitis as a pathology is divided into two types: non-bacterial and bacterial (infectious).Antimicrobial drugs are not used for non-bacterial prostatitis.This type of remedy is used to treat chronic and acute prostatitis.
In order for a man to understand what type of antibiotic he should take and whether it is necessary to take antibiotics for prostatitis, he must first find out the causes (causing agents) of the disease.This requires a step-by-step examination, which includes a urine test to identify pathogens (E. coli, chlamydia, mycoplasma, staphylococcus, and others).
It should be noted that antibiotics should not be chosen alone for prostatitis.You should know that when choosing antibiotics, the individual sensitivity of bacteria to the drug should be taken into account.
The choice of antibiotics, dosage and duration of treatment (course) depend on the type of pathology (acute or chronic).In most cases, doctors prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics for men in combination with: vitamin therapy, blood circulation normalizing and immunostimulating agents, antidepressants, massages, etc.(it all depends on the type of pathogen and its sensitivity to drugs (antibiotics).
Groups of antibiotics in the treatment of prostatitis
Medicines used to treat prostatitis are available in the form of suppositories, tablets, injections or microenemas.Antibiotic tablets (broad spectrum) are most often prescribed to men if the causes (pathogens) of the disease have not yet been determined.
Antibiotics against prostatitis can be divided into three types:
- Penicillins;
- Fluoroquinolones;
- Tetracyclines.
In the treatment of prostatitis, suppositories are often prescribed for rectal use.Suppositories help relieve pain symptoms, have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.Suppositories, like injection drugs, have an immediate effect on the body, so the treatment of prostatitis with suppositories is an effective technique.
The fastest-acting antibiotics (solutions) for injection.Injection solutions increase the defense capacity of the immune system and the body's entire vascular system.In some cases, doctors use the instillation method.The instillation method is a procedure in which a solution (antibiotic) is injected directly into the urethra.The procedure is performed with an empty bladder.
In addition, there is a method of microinfusion based on herbs (infusions, decoctions).This procedure is used in combination with medication.The microenjection procedure is performed before going to bed.
Treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics
The treatment process for prostatitis should be comprehensive and include different drug groups:
- pain relievers;
- hormonal drugs;
- antibiotics;
- alpha blockers;
- anti-inflammatory and antiviral agents.
Get rid of bacterial prostatitis
Bacterial prostatitis is treated only with antibiotics.Antibiotics are taken in the form of tablets for chronic and acute prostatitis, the treatment lasts about 30 days.If the prostatitis becomes more severe or complications occur, the treatment is continued with the injection of antibiotics into the urethra.
In addition, pain relievers may be prescribed in combination with antibiotic treatment.But you have to be careful when taking them together, because excessive dosage of the drug (pain reliever) can cause negative side effects.
Chronic prostatitis
Alpha-blockers are prescribed to treat chronic (non-bacterial) prostatitis.Antibiotics of this type relax the neck and muscles of the bladder and reduce pain (when urinating).It is worth noting that drugs in this group have side effects, including headache and hypotension.
Medicines containing hormones are prescribed for chronic prostatitis (in its various forms).The fact is that an excess of the male hormone testosterone in a man's blood activates the proliferation process of the prostate gland.During the treatment, the hormone levels are balanced and normalized, and at the same time, the inflammatory processes cease.In addition to other treatment measures, herbal remedies are also used to reduce swelling and inflammation.
Viral prostatitis
In case of viral prostatitis, antiviral drugs are prescribed.
The treatment is supplemented with non-steroidal antiviral drugs.This group eliminates pain, swelling and anti-inflammatory processes.In addition to the listed medications, medications are also used to improve blood flow to the prostate.
Immunomodulators are used to strengthen the immune system while taking antibiotics for prostatitis.
Antibiotic treatment regimen for prostatitis
When prostatitis is treated with antibiotics, the duration of treatment can be 6-12 weeks.Medicines belonging to different groups can be taken alternately or in combination.
In severe cases, prostatitis can cause side effects: fever, headache, prostate pain.In such cases, the doctor prescribes an injection (intravenous) antibiotic.The duration of the course is 4 weeks - 6, 7 weeks.
The doctor can prescribe several medicines at the same time.
After a course of antibiotics, the man's condition should improve;in cases where the condition does not improve, there is a possibility that the disease is caused by bacteria (infections).
Ending the treatment on your own is absolutely forbidden!Even if the man's condition improved.Prostatitis is a very insidious disease with relapses.
Effective remedies for prostatitis
Only a professional urologist can choose an effective and correct drug and prescribe treatment.
To avoid complications and further development of the disease, follow the exact antibiotic regimen prescribed by the doctor.Do not self-medicate, do not use drugs from little-known pharmaceutical companies.Medicines in the 'antibiotic' group have side effects that can harm all men's health, including sexual activity and general well-being.