Prostatitisis an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland.It begins to develop in 80% of young people between the ages of 20 and 30.There are acute and chronic prostatitis.Bacterial prostatitis occurs in 10% of cases.A combination of prostatitis with prostate adenoma and cystitis is often found.
Prostatitis is usually treated at home, but in severe cases and acute forms, hospitalization may be necessary.
General information
Bacteria that cause inflammation of the prostate gland:
- Escherichia coli (the most common pathogen);
- Klebsiella;
- staphylococci;
- streptococci;
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
- chlamydia;
- mycoplasma;
- gonococci;
- Trichomonas
Main symptoms:
- burning in the urethra;
- heaviness during urination;
- frequent desire to urinate, accompanied by unpleasant sensations;
- slow flow of urine;
- the feeling of fullness of the bladder even after urination;
- reduced potency;
- high temperature (in acute form).
Diagnostic methods:
- digital rectal examination of the prostate;
- ultrasound examination of the prostate;
- microscopic examination of a smear;
- bacterial culture of the stain;
- detection of bacterial DNA by PCR - Androflor.
Antibacterial therapy
The choice of antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis is quite limited.This is due to the fact that only those antibiotics that are highly soluble in fats are able to accumulate in fairly high concentrations in the prostate gland.
List of antibacterial drugs for the treatment of acute prostatitis:
- Fluoroquinolones;
- Penicillin;
- Cephalosporins;
- Aminoglycosides.
Antibiotics for the treatment of chronic prostatitis:
- Fluoroquinolones;
- Macrolides;
- Tetracyclines.
Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones are the most effective drugs for bacterial prostatitis.Broad-spectrum drugs.Active against all prostatitis pathogens.
They are used for both acute and chronic prostatitis.
Side effects:
- photodermatitis - allergic irritation of the skin under the influence of sunlight;
- tendonitis - inflammation of tendons;
- heart rhythm disturbance - prolongation of the Q-T interval;
- anxiety;
- sleep disturbance.
When fluoroquinolones are taken simultaneously with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, convulsions similar to those during an epileptic crisis may occur.
In each specific case of the disease, the dosage and form of use can only be prescribed by the attending physician.
Macrolides
The best drugs for prostatitis caused by intracellular pathogens - chlamydia and mycoplasma.They have an anti-inflammatory effect.
The disadvantage is its low effectiveness against the main pathogens - Escherichia coli and Klebsiella.
They are used only for chronic prostatitis in the form of tablets or capsules.
Side effects:
- increased liver enzymes in the blood;
- biliary stagnation;
- heart rhythm disturbance - prolongation of the Q-T interval
The course is 8 weeks.
tetracycline
Active against chlamydia and mycoplasma.Ineffective against common prostatitis pathogens.Their main advantage is that they are cheap and effective.
It is used only for chronic prostatitis.
The course of therapy is 8 weeks.
Side effects:
- peptic ulcer of the esophagus;
- liver and kidney damage;
- yellow coloring of the teeth;
- photodermatitis;
- impaired coordination of movements.
Penicillins, cephalosporins and aminoglycosides
They are used in the form of injections in the following cases:
- severe course of acute prostatitis;
- lack of effect when taking fluoroquinolones;
- The main cause of prostatitis is gonococcus.
Nitroimidazoles and nitrofurans
These drugs are used for prostatitis caused by Trichomonas.
It is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol while taking them.
Side effects:
- metallic taste in the mouth;
- impaired coordination of movements;
- increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood;
- decrease in the number of red blood cells and white blood cells.
Non-antibacterial therapy
For the successful treatment of prostatitis, especially chronic, in addition to taking antibiotics, the following types of treatment are used:
- Prostate massage is the best way to improve blood supply and drain inflammatory secretions from the prostate gland;
- physiotherapy;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - are not used in parallel with fluoroquinolones;
- herbal preparations;
- alpha-blockers.