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 simultaneously in the same prostate. 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 prostate disease, there are many effective agents that improve the condition of prostate tissue and the general condition of the patient's body. What medications help a man alleviate the symptoms of tissue overgrowth and associated discomfort and what is their effect?
Anatomy
The prostate gland consists of two lobes, right and left, interconnected by a node located below the bladder. His back is directly next to the rectum, so the prostate is examined through the rectum (this is the so-called digital rectal examination).
Part of the male urethra passes through the prostate, so when that organ is enlarged or inflamed, the man begins to have urinary problems. Benign prostate tumors are the most common urinary problem.
How do you feel about an enlarged prostate? In the beginning, the man starts going to the toilet much more often, experiencing strong pressure, as with a full bladder. With frequent nocturnal urges, this is called nocturia.
The next signal is pain during urination, higher jet pressure, but at the same time the beginning of the journey to the toilet is prolonged over time. Sometimes urine drips from the urethra after urination, and in advanced cases, with a strong enlargement of the prostate, urinary retention can occur.
Prescription drugs for prostate treatment
It is important to remember that all prescription drugs can only be prescribed by a healthcare professional and they are, unlike dietary supplements, categorized as medications and not as food. The patient should follow the instructions carefully.
Here is a list of remedies for thinking:
- Finasteride.The action of this substance is to reduce the levels 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 flow rate of urine, reducing the risk of acute retention and associated 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 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 prostate proliferation. So, 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 to treat prostate
- Sereno fruit extract(otherwise called a dwarf palm or 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 an antiandrogenic effect, or in other words, slows down tissue growth. Also, palm fruit extracts act as anti-inflammatory and decongestant drugs, which also helps reduce prostate volume.
- African plum bark extract.Preparations with this additive help to improve the condition in many ways - the growth of cancer cells decreases, half as much urine leaves the urethra, and the rate of urination increases. The lipid-sterol complex whose main active ingredient is beta-sitosterol is responsible for the pharmacological action. In addition, the lipid-sterol complex improves prostate tissue metabolism by suppressing glandular stroma stimulation.
- Pumpkin seed oil.Pumpkin seed oil formulations are dietary supplements that support the proper functioning of the prostate and bladder. They are used both for the prevention of prostate enlargement and for prevention in later life. These formulations usually contain a cold pressed oil that is rich in essential fatty acids, especially 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 produced in various forms - and capsules containing herbal extract and teas. Ivan tea with small flowers really has a beneficial effect on the work of the prostate, it can be used for prevention, and if the problem has already occurred, then as a means of alleviating the condition with complex treatment.