Widespread male diseases such as prostatitis and adenoma, inadequate treatment or lack of it, often lead to dangerous consequences, including cancer and infertility. Therefore, at the first symptoms, a man should consult a doctor. Only a specialist can choose an effective remedy for adenoma and prostatitis. Treatment of pathologies of the prostate gland with folk remedies is allowed only in the initial stage of the mild form, in the absence of any complications. If the prostatitis or adenoma is complicated, aggravated or chronic, effective treatment is with medication only.
When is medical treatment of the prostate indicated?
There are different ways to treat pathologies of the prostate gland. The best treatment for prostate adenoma and various forms of prostatitis can be selected by the doctor only taking into account the causes, form, severity of the disease and the age of the patient.
Before choosing the best treatment for prostate adenoma, the doctor must rule out the need for surgical treatment of the pathology. Drug treatment is indicated if all of the following points are answered positively:
- excludes the possibility of prostate cancer;
- the patient has no direct indications for surgical treatment of the disease;
- failure of the adenoma to enter the ureter cavity;
- it is important to keep in mind the importance of maintaining sexual function for the patient and whether it is maintained during treatment;
- men do not take other drugs for other diseases (reducing blood clotting, diuretics, etc. ).
Before treating the pathology and choosing the most effective drug for prostate adenoma, the doctor should conduct the following studies:
- evaluate the volume of residual urine and the volume of the prostate on ultrasound;
- conduct uroflometry;
- Assess the severity of symptoms that bother the patient on the scale of symptoms (problems with urination or urinary retention);
- It is important to clarify the list of diseases (stroke, heart attack and diabetes).
Popular medicines
Some men prefer folk remedies in the treatment of prostate adenoma, but they do not always have the desired effect. A really good natural-based or synthetic medicine will help you choose a doctor when you contact a man with complaints.
A number of drugs with different effects are usually used in the treatment of adenoma and prostatitis:
- If the pathology occurs against the background of an infectious lesion, antibiotics are prescribed. These drugs destroy the pathogenic microorganisms that cause the disease. Antibacterial agents of the following groups are usually prescribed in infectious prostate pathologies:
- fluoroquinolones;
- penicillins;
- tetracyclines.
- Alpha-blockers are prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the body and facilitate urine flow.
- Antispasmodics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs stop inflammation, reduce the tone of the muscles of the perineum and body.
- Hormone therapy is performed to reduce swelling, inflammation and normalize urine output.
- Herbal medicines have a complex effect (reduce inflammation and swelling, reduce pain, normalize body function, protect against complications).