The prostate, also known as the prostate, is a strange organ that is part of the male reproductive system. The shape of the prostate is often compared to an edible chestnut because it looks like a flattened cone.
Prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer are the three main diseases of the prostate. All three diseases can appear in the same prostate at the same time. That is, the presence of prostatitis does not preclude the presence of prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer in the patient, and vice versa.
In the group of drugs for the treatment of diseases of the prostate, there are many effective agents that improve the condition of prostate tissue and the general condition of the patient's body. What drugs will help a man relieve symptoms of tissue growth and related discomfort, and what are the effects?
anatomy
The prostate consists of two right and left lobes connected by a knot below the bladder. His back is directly adjacent to the rectum, so the prostate exam is done through the rectum (this is the so-called digital rectal exam).
Part of the male urethra runs through the prostate. When this organ enlarges or becomes inflamed, men develop urinary problems. Benign prostate tumors are the most common urinary problem.
How do you feel about an enlarged prostate? At first, the man goes to the toilet much more often and is under a lot of pressure like an overfilled bladder. With frequent nocturnal urge one speaks of nocturia.
Another signal is pain when urinating, a higher pressure of the jet, but at the same time the beginning of the trip to the toilet increases over time. Sometimes urine drips from the urethra after it has been emptied, and in more advanced cases urinary retention may occur when the prostate is very enlarged.
Prescription drugs used to treat the prostate
It is important to keep in mind that prescription drugs should only be prescribed by a healthcare professional and, unlike dietary supplements, are classified as drugs rather than food. The patient should carefully follow the instructions.
Here is a list of medications to think about:
- Finasteride.The effect of this substance is to reduce the level of 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in serum, urine and prostate. In this case, there is a natural reduction in the size of the prostate and an increase in the maximum rate of urine flow. Reducing the risk of acute retention and associated relapses.
- Afluzosin. This substance improves the process of emptying the bladder by relaxing the tone of the urethra. The muscle wall relaxes, the urine flows freely and clears the bladder without encountering any resistance.
- Dutasteride.It is an inhibitor of testosterone 5 alpha reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone to 5 alpha dihydrotestosterone. This substance quickly and effectively reduces the production of substances that contribute to the proliferation of the prostate. Thus the symptoms of the problem go away.
- Silodosin.Its mechanism of action reduces the discomfort of a swollen bladder associated with excessive accumulation and excretion of urine.
OTC drugs used to treat the prostate
- Sereno fruit extract(also called dwarf palm or saw palmetto). The preparations that contain the extract of this plant are herbal products. They suppress the activity of 5-alpha reductase, which in turn reduces the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone and has an antiandrogenic effect, or in other words, slows down tissue growth. Palm fruit extracts also work as anti-inflammatory and decongestant drugs, which also help reduce the volume of the prostate.
- African plum bark extract.Preparations with this additive help improve the condition in many ways - the growth of cancer cells decreases, half of the urine leaves the urethra, and the rate of urination increases. A lipid-sterol complex is responsible for the pharmacological effect, the main active ingredient of which is beta-sitosterol. In addition, the lipid-sterol complex improves the metabolism of prostate tissue by suppressing the stimulation of the glandular stroma.
- Pumpkin seed oil.Pumpkin seed oil formulations are nutritional supplements that aid in the proper functioning of the prostate and bladder. They are used both to prevent prostate enlargement and to prevent it in later life. These formulations usually contain cold-pressed oil, which is high in essential fatty acids, particularly omega-6. In parallel, these acids improve brain health, potency, eye alertness, joint health, and many other tissues in the body.
- Blooming Sally.The preparations can be made in various forms - both capsules with herbal extract and teas. Small-flowered ivan tea has a really positive effect on the functioning of the prostate. It can be used for prevention. If the problem has already arisen, complex treatment can alleviate it.