One of the most common specific male diseases is undoubtedly prostatitis.The probability of encountering at a young age is much lower than at an older age.Therefore, for this disease, it is absolutely true to protect health from a young age.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland accompanied by swelling.An enlarged prostate compresses the urethra where the gland is located.This prevents the complete exit of urine from the body, which causes characteristic pain and difficulty in emptying the bladder.
In addition, prostatitis, biochemical properties of prostatic fluid, one of the most important components of sperm.Prostatic fluid is the secretion of the prostate gland, which is responsible not only for sperm regeneration, but also for the antimicrobial protection of this important male organ.Male sexuality directly depends on the quality and quantity of secretion.
Causes of prostatitis in men
The spread of this disease is due to the fact that there are many reasons that can provoke it.Causes of prostatitis:
- Viral and bacterial infections.The cause of prostatitis can be not only sexually transmitted diseases, but also chronic inflammatory processes in the body (tonsillitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis, sometimes even caries);
- Fungal diseases;
- Blood stagnation in the pelvic organs.This unfavorable event can occur in people who lead a sedentary lifestyle (office workers and drivers), have irregular sex (for a long time or, on the contrary, a promiscuous sex life), often have constipation and high weight;
- Frequent hypothermia;
- Stressful situations;
- Injuries in the pelvic region;
- Poor circulation in the prostate gland;
- Weakening of the body's immunity.
Types of prostatitis
The popular classification of prostatitis is based on the causes of its occurrence:
- Infectious (viral, bacterial, fungal);
- Non-infectious (stagnant);
- Hormonal-dystrophic (disruptions in the hormonal system of the body);
- Allergic (allergic reactions and autoimmune diseases);
- Vegetovascular (impaired blood circulation in the prostate).
Other classifications are less relevant to the general public and are more elaborated to make it easier for doctors to diagnose.Thus, according to the nature of the disease, according to the degree of participation of glandular tissue in the inflammatory process, acute and chronic prostatitis are distinguished - catarrhal, parenchymal and follicular, etc.
In medicine, the following types of prostatitis are distinguished:
- The name, as named, is asymptomatic chronic prostatitis, which occurs without any symptoms.The only symptom of the disease is the periodic detection of bacteria and leukocytes in the urine;
- Chronic granulomatous prostatitis.An extremely rare disease in which the prostate tissue is replaced by fibrous tissue with the formation of many granulomas (small nodules).
How are the symptoms of prostatitis affected?
Initial symptoms of prostatitis depend on the nature of the disease.The first symptoms of acute prostatitis are headache and fever, headache and fever are declared.
Specific symptoms of acute prostatitis:
- Frequent and painful urination without relief.In severe cases, acute urinary retention may develop;
- Painful bowel movement;
- Burning in the perineal region.
Indirect symptoms of acute prostatitis include painful nocturnal erections, decreased or absent sexual desire, and accelerated ejaculation.In addition, severe pain during intercourse can make it difficult for a person to achieve orgasm.If you see these signs, see a doctor immediately!In the initial stage, prostatitis can be easily treated.
Chronic prostatitis has a slow and rather mild clinical picture, as a result, many people do not pay attention to their health.Chronic prostatitis manifests itself actively only in the acute stage.On average, it appears 1-2 times a year with symptoms characteristic of the acute form of the disease.
Methods for diagnosing the disease
A urologist should diagnose prostatitis in a patient.First of all, he conducts a thorough interview with the patient.The doctor may ask the following questions:
- How long did the patient suffer from this disease?
- How often does it flare up?
- What symptoms does the patient report?
- What is the nature of the subject's sexual activity (regular / irregular)?
- What risk factors does the patient have for this disease (previous stis, surgical operations in the pelvic region, other chronic inflammatory processes)?
After collecting the medical history, the doctor begins to examine the patient, which includes a digital rectal examination and palpation of the scrotum.If palpation does not reveal changes in the prostate, the doctor should rule out other diseases of the genitourinary system.
As a rule, an experienced specialist can make a correct diagnosis at this stage.But sometimes the doctor prescribes additional tests.As a rule, it is necessary to choose the most effective treatment regimen in controversial cases.
Laboratory diagnostic methods
- General analysis of urine and blood;
- Urethral Swab;
- Spermogram;
- PCR analysis (reveals hidden infections);
- Study of prostate fluid (for chronic prostatitis).For men over the age of 50, a PSA (prostate specific antigen) level test is required when prostate cancer is suspected.
Instrumental diagnostic methods
- Ultrasound of the prostate.This is the most convenient and informative way to check the prostate gland.It can be performed externally through the abdominal wall or transrectally.The last method is extremely unpleasant, but the most informative.Ultrasound can reveal the presence of abscesses and stones in the affected organ, as well as the degree of urethral narrowing;
- Uroflowmetry.Allows you to determine the rate of urine flow.Using this test, the doctor can assess the integrity of the urethra and bladder.
In special cases, there are more auxiliary diagnostic methods prescribed by a doctor (cystoscopy, ct scan of pelvic organs, biopsy, transurethral examination).
Methods of prostatitis treatment
As with any other disease, prostatitis is effectively treated only in acute form.Chronic prostatitis is extremely difficult to treat and often only significant remission can be achieved.
Treatment of acute prostatitis
A patient with acute prostatitis should be hospitalized, because such a condition is dangerous due to its complications, including the development of sepsis.
It is the main point in the treatment of acute prostatitisantibiotic therapy.An acute condition requires therapeutic measures, so drugs are prescribed before tests are obtained to identify the person who caused the disease.According to Kim's recommendations, the patient is regularly prescribed fluoroquinolones.If the analysis reveals a causative agent of acute prostatitis that is not sensitive to this antibiotic, the treatment is reconsidered.
In addition to antibiotics, the patient is prohibited from strict bed rest and prostate massage, as this can provoke the development of sepsis.Analgesics and NSAIDS (relieve pain), revological solutions (in case of severe intoxication of the body) and drugs that normalize blood microcirculation will help to eliminate the symptoms of prostatitis.
Surgical intervention is necessary only if complete work is not done to drain the sac and in the presence of an abscess.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis
The use of antibiotics in the treatment of chronic prostatitis is still controversial.Some doctors fail, others do not, only if the bacterial flora is detected in the prostate secretion.
Prostate massage is also a questionable procedure.This procedure covers only the lower part of the prostate gland.Massage, of course, will not cause any harm, but its benefits cannot outweigh the psychological and physical discomfort that the patient feels during rectal manipulation.Therefore, the optimal treatment regimen for chronic prostatitis today is as follows:
- Taking NSAIDs, immunomodulators and drugs that improve blood circulation;
- If you have problems with confidence, taking sedatives and antidepressants;
- Therapy and physiotherapy (Electrophoresis, UHF, Magnetic Laser Therapy, etc.).These therapeutic methods play a leading role in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.
To combat prostatitis, traditional medicine offers infusions of hazelnut and aspen bark, pumpkin seeds and parsley juice.It should be noted that natural remedies should only be used in conjunction with treatment prescribed by a doctor.Otherwise, the disease may continue and lead to dire consequences.
Consequences of prostatitis
The complications of this disease are quite serious.Here are the main ones:
- Loss of sexual desire and erection.Against the background of these deviations, men often develop people with psychological reasons;
- Infinity;
- The formation of cysts and stones in the prostate gland;
- Sclerosis of the prostate is a change in the functional tissue of the prostate gland, which leads to the development of its function;
- Prostate Adenoma is a benign tumor of the prostate gland that can only be removed surgically;
- Prostate cancer.This is the result of an untreated adenoma.
Considering how easily trostatitis is treated in the initial stages and how serious its consequences are, men should refrain from false modesty and not be too late to see a doctor.
Prevention of prostatitis
Simple recommendations will help prevent prostatitis:
- Lead an active lifestyle.Morning exercises are the best choice, squats are especially useful;
- Take a contrast shower, ideally visit the bathhouse before sex;
- Have a regular sex life;
- Avoid stressful situations;
- Don't be too cold.It is better to heat the seats in the car;
- Avoid smoking and alcohol that increase blood pressure.
A healthy lifestyle never hurt anyone, and it also plays a big role in preventing prostatitis.
Timely diagnosis and proper treatment of prostatitis is a guarantee of successful recovery.Be healthy!