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 coexist in the same prostate at the same time. That is, the presence of prostatitis does not rule out the presence of prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer in the patient and vice versa.
In the group of drugs for the treatment of prostate gland diseases there are many effective factors that improve the condition of the prostate tissues and the general condition of the patient's body. What medications help a man relieve the symptoms of tissue overgrowth and related discomfort and what is their effect?
Anatomy
The prostate gland consists of two lobes, right and left, which are connected to each other by a node located below the bladder. His back is right next 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 passes through the prostate, so when this organ swells or becomes inflamed, the man begins to experience urinary problems. Benign prostate tumors are the most common problem in the urine.
How do you feel about an enlarged prostate? Initially, the man begins to go to the toilet much more often, experiencing intense pressure, as with an overflow of the bladder. With frequent nocturnal impulses, this is called nocturia.
Another sign is pain when urinating, the greater the pressure of the jet, but at the same time, the start of the trip to the toilet is prolonged in time. Sometimes urine drips from the urethra after emptying, and in advanced cases, with severe swelling of the prostate, urinary retention may occur.
Prescription drugs for the treatment of the prostate
It is important to remember that any prescription drugs should only be prescribed by a healthcare professional and, unlike dietary supplements, should be categorized as medicines and not as food. The patient must follow the instructions carefully.
Here is a list of medicines to consider:
- Finasteride.The action of this substance is to reduce the level of 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in serum, urine and prostate. In this case, there is a natural decrease in the size of the prostate and an increase in the maximum rate of urine flow, a reduction in the risk of acute retention and related recurrences.
- Afluzosin. This substance improves the process of emptying the bladder by relaxing the tone of the urethra. The muscle wall relaxes, urine flows freely, releasing the bladder without 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 disappear.
- Silodosin.Its mechanism of action reduces the discomfort of a swollen bladder associated with excessive accumulation and excretion of urine.
OTC drugs for the treatment of the prostate
- Sereno fruit extract(otherwise called dwarf palm or saw-palm). Preparations containing 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 antiandrogenic activity, or in other words, slows down tissue growth. Also, palm fruit extracts act as anti-inflammatory and decongestant drugs, which also help reduce prostate cancer.
- African plum bark extract.Preparations with this additive help to improve the condition in many ways - the growth of cancer cells is reduced, more than half of the urine leaves the urethra and the rate of urination increases. A lipid-sterol complex is responsible for its pharmacological action, the main active ingredient of which is β-sitosterol. In addition, the lipid-sterol complex improves prostate tissue metabolism by suppressing stimulation of the glandular layer.
- Pumpkin seed oil.Pumpkin preparations are nutritional supplements that support the proper functioning of the prostate and bladder. They are used both to prevent prostate enlargement and to prevent it later in life. These preparations usually contain cold pressed oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids, especially omega-6. At the same time, these acids improve brain health, activity, eye vigilance, joint health and many other tissues in the body.
- Blooming Sally.The preparations can be produced in various forms - both capsules containing herbal extract and tea. Ivana tea with small flowers has a really beneficial effect on prostate function, it can be used for prevention and if the problem has already occurred, then as a means of relieving the condition with complex treatment.