The prostate, also known as the prostate gland, 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 exclude the presence of prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer in the patient and vice versa.
In the group of drugs for the treatment of diseases of the prostate gland there are many effective agents that improve the state of prostate tissues and the general condition of the patient's body. What medications help a man to relieve the symptoms of tissue overgrowth and associated discomfort, and what is their effect?
Anatomy
The prostate gland consists of two lobes, right and left, connected to each other by a node located below the bladder. Your back is directly adjacent to the rectum, so the prostate exam is done through the rectum (this is called a digital rectal exam).
Part of the male urethra runs through the prostate, so when this organ becomes enlarged or inflamed, the man begins to experience urinary problems. Benign prostate tumors are the most common urinary problem.
What does an enlarged prostate feel like? At first, the man begins to go to the bathroom much more often, experiencing strong pressure, as with an overflowing bladder. With frequent night urges, this is called nocturia.
Another sign is pain when urinating, higher pressure of the jet, but at the same time, the beginning of the trip to the bathroom is lengthened in time. Sometimes urine drips from the urethra after emptying, and in advanced cases, with a severe enlargement of the prostate, urinary retention can occur.
Prescription drugs for the treatment of the prostate.
It is important to remember that prescription drugs should only be prescribed by a healthcare professional and, unlike dietary supplements, they are classified as drugs and not as foods. The patient must follow the instructions carefully.
Here is a list of medications to consider:
- Finasteride.The action of this substance is to reduce the level of 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in serum, urine and prostate gland, in this case there is a natural decrease in the size of the prostate and an increase in the maximum flow of urine. reduce the risk of acute retention and associated relapses.
- Afluzosin.This substance improves the emptying process of the bladder by relaxing the tone of the urethra, the muscle wall relaxes, urine flows freely, releasing the bladder without encountering 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.
Over-the-counter drugs for the treatment of the prostate.
- Sereno fruit extract(also called dwarf palm or saw palm). The 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 an antiandrogenic effect, that is, it slows tissue growth. In addition, the extracts of palm fruits act as anti-inflammatory and decongestant drugs, which also helps to reduce the volume of the prostate gland.
- African plum bark extract.Preparations with this additive help improve the condition in many ways: the growth of cancer cells slows, half the urine leaves the urethra, and the rate of urination increases. A lipid-sterol complex is responsible for the pharmacological action, the main active ingredient of which is beta-sitosterol. Furthermore, the lipid-sterol complex improves prostate tissue metabolism by suppressing stimulation of the glandular stroma.
- Pumpkin seed oil.Pumpkin seed oil formulations are dietary supplements that support proper prostate and bladder function. They are used both for the prevention of an enlarged prostate and for prevention in adulthood. These formulations generally contain cold-pressed oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids, especially omega-6. In parallel, these acids improve brain health, potency, eye alertness, joint health, and many other body tissues.
- Blooming Sally.The preparations can be produced in various forms, both in capsules containing herbal extract and in teas. Small flower ivan tea really has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the prostate gland, it can be used for prevention and, if the problem has already happened, as a means of alleviating the condition with complex treatment.