The prostate plays an important role in the functioning of the male body: it normalizes the existence of sperm, dilutes them and participates in the regulation of hormonal levels.
Today, prostatitis in men is quite widespread, according to statistics: 30% of men aged 30 to 55 years suffer from this pathology, which is an inflammatory phenomenon in the prostate gland.
Forms of prostatitis
Specialists distinguish several types of pathology:
- Chronic bacterial - a type of chronic pathology, caused by a bacterial infection;
- Chronic abacterial - a chronic inflammatory process created by non-infectious causes;
- Acute form of pathology - attacks of chronic pain concentrated in the genital area;
- The asymptomatic form of the pathology is difficult to determine, usually only after regular preventive examinations.
Signs of developing prostatitis
How is prostatitis manifested? Doctors usually identify 6 signs that portend prostatitis. If a man noticed at least 2 signs from this list, he should definitely consult a doctor:
- A weakly falling stream of urine with a short range;
- Difficulty urinating;
- Painful phenomena when urinating;
- Duration of urination, splashing urine, intermittent stream;
- Partial emptying of the bladder;
- Frequent need to urinate, especially at night.
The doctor will always be able to determine the first signs of prostatitis in men, and treatment after diagnosis will be carried out in a timely manner, with a positive result.
Causes of pathology
Experts talk about the following reasons for the formation of the disease:
- Weakening of immunity: the protective barriers that prevent the appearance of many viral infections are reduced;
- Infectious processes: viral elements, microbes, bacteria through the blood or lymphatic routes enter the prostate. A sign of this phenomenon is that the temperature rises with prostatitis;
- A sedentary lifestyle - causes interruptions in the blood supply, lack of oxygen;
- Disruptions in blood circulation due to moments of stagnation in the genital area occur due to promiscuous sex life, prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse, irregular sexual intercourse.
Inflammation in the prostate can begin due to the penetration of microbes, but for the development of infection, a pathogenic microflora is needed, which can be created as a result of the following factors: the presence of harmful addictions, constipation, hormonal disturbances, trauma . , hypothermia, etc.
Symptoms of pathology.
How is prostatitis manifested? Important symptoms that indicate the appearance of prostatitis are a difficult urination process, painful sensations at this time. The frequent need to empty the bladder in small portions indicates the development of a pathology. Therefore, you should definitely consult a doctor in this situation, otherwise the inflammation will turn into a chronic structure.
The initial stages of the pathology can be asymptomatic. Acute forms of the disease are much easier to determine: the manifestation of pathology is always sudden, acute. It should be borne in mind that the course of the disease is due to the individual characteristics of each person's organism.
The following symptoms of inflammation of the prostate are distinguished:
- Painful sensations in the perineal region;
- Temperature rise;
- The stools are accompanied by painful attacks;
- Potency disorders;
- Frequent urination
- Increased sweating;
- General discomfort;
- Feeling of fullness in the bladder;
- Irritability, sudden mood swings;
- Excretory phenomena of the urethra during bowel movements.
Usually only some of the above points appear.
Temperature rise
The development of an acute form of pathology is characterized by intoxication of the body, a feverish state, and the temperature with prostatitis can also reach 40 degrees. Syndromes of manifested pathology: violations in the area of urination. The acute type of prostatitis requires prompt treatment; otherwise, it can have negative consequences, up to surgery.
A prolonged decision to undergo a medical examination can affect the modification of the pathology to a chronic form, with a long period of development, requiring great economic costs for its treatment.
Pain attacks with the development of pathology.
The complicated structure of prostatitis is accompanied by painful symptoms. Pain in prostatitis in men is not characterized by a precise localization. In the absence of a treatment process, the pain attacks increase and spread to other genitals. In advanced situations, an acute stage of the disease develops, the adenoma.
Pain in prostatitis in men is known to be short-term and long-lasting.
Regular painful attacks lead to an uncomfortable lifestyle, the development of neurosis in men, and the quality of life worsens.
Painful sensations usually arise at the following times:
- During urination;
- During an erection;
- During sexual intercourse;
- At the end of intercourse;
- During bowel movements;
- By prolonged abstinence or, conversely, promiscuous sexual relations;
- After hypothermia;
- Due to severe physical stress.
The lower back begins to hurt when the pathology develops outside the prostate gland. Pain attacks are dull or sharp. Due to the neglect of pathology, painful sensations can last for a long time. Therefore, it is very important to consult with a urologist in a timely manner, because inflammation can reach the kidneys.
Also, pathologies in the prostate area are characterized by forceful or sharp painful attacks in the groin area, rarely on the leg.
Elimination of painful sensations is possible using the following methods:
- Prostate massage;
- Phytotherapeutic treatment;
- Hormonal methods for curing pathologies;
- A special diet to normalize the condition of a person;
- Antibacterial ways to remove harmful elements;
- Use of adrenergic blockers to relieve urination.
Prostate adenoma or prostatitis?
Prostate adenoma is a benign neoplasm in the prostate gland area, generally this pathology is observed in men after 45-50 years. Hormonal imbalance is recognized as an important cause of the formation of pathology: over the years, the level of male hormones changes, decreases. There are also risk factors that contribute to the appearance of pathology: obesity, stress, atherosclerosis, harmful addictions.
The manifestation of pathology is pronounced, therefore, already in the early stages of its development, it is possible to accurately establish a diagnosis.
The course of prostate adenoma in men is characterized by a forward movement, developing, the tumor provokes new clinical moments.
Symptoms of prostate adenoma and prostatitis in representatives of the strong half of humanity are similar: frequent difficulty in urinating, a burning sensation in the prostate, pain.
The course of prostate adenoma disease in men depends on the stage of this pathology.
The consequences of prostate adenoma in men are serious: kidney failure, cystitis, urolithiasis.
Diagnostic measures
The doctor can identify the signs of prostatitis in men, and their treatment will be prescribed in a timely manner. To determine prostatitis, it is necessary to consult with a urologist who will conduct an examination and prescribe other important diagnostic procedures:
- Medical examination for the elaboration of a general clinical picture;
- Performing urinalysis;
- STD screening tests;
- Determination of the presence or absence of infections, a swab is taken from the urethra;
- Ejaculation analysis;
- Genital ultrasound;
- Urography;
- Biopsy: if cancer is suspected.
Using the results of the above processes, the doctor devises a treatment regimen for the disease in a given patient.
Methods for the treatment of prostatitis.
How to treat this pathology? After the diagnosis of the disease, the doctor determines the treatment regimen for the pathology, an integrated approach is usually used, consisting of the following points:
- Antibacterial therapeutic methods - a specialist prescribes a course of drugs, namely antibiotics to eliminate harmful trace elements that lead to prostatitis. They also lower the temperature;
- Physiological influences, eg by laser, ultrasonic waves, electromagnetic waves.
- Traditional methods of treatment are used: warm bath procedures with medicinal herbs;
- Massage is carried out in the area of the prostate gland: it frees the ducts from stagnation, increases the blood supply to the genitals;
- Herbal medicine - the use of decoctions of useful medicinal herbs, dietary supplements help to strengthen the immune system, fight infections;
- Psychotherapeutic methods - due to prostatitis, a man develops negative psychological problems, confidence disappears, fears appear during sexual intercourse;
- Surgical methods of treatment are used in advanced and severe stages of the development of pathology, for example, prostate abscess;
- Correction of the immune system - the doctor may prescribe the intake of certain beneficial vitamins, minerals and trace elements to strengthen the patient's immunity;
- Balanced and proper nutrition for prostatitis, refusal of alcoholic beverages, smoking, fatty foods, limiting salt intake and drinking more ordinary water, at least 2 liters per day.
Precautionary measures
It is important to monitor your health. To prevent the development of prostatitis, it is necessary to avoid exposure to factors that can lead to its appearance:
- Don't get too cold;
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet;
- Do physical exercise, sports;
- Have sex with a regular partner, protect yourself from STDs;
- Undergo an annual examination by a urologist for the timely diagnosis of the presence or absence of the disease.