Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases in men.
According to WHO research, at least 30% of men between the ages of 20 and 50 suffer from this disease, and each year this insidious disease increasingly affects young people. Cases of inflammation of this organ have been recorded even in children aged 15 to 16 years.
The causes of chronic prostatitis
The disease itself is acute and chronic. Chronic prostatitis develops with untimely or ineffective treatment of acute prostatitis. Unfortunately, in the chronic form of prostatitis, a person cannot count on a full recovery.
Due to the development of the disease, congestive (congestive) and infectious prostatitis are also distinguished.
Stagnant prostatitis occurs when there are circulatory disorders in the pelvic region, as well as stagnation of prostate secretions. Poor permeability and regular accumulation of blood in this area over time leads to the development of foci of inflammation. As a result, the prostate gland is deformed, which in turn has a negative effect on neighboring organs.
An enlarged organ can constrict the urinary tract, disrupt a person's urinary function, and also put pressure on the bladder, causing a regular urge to urinate. The development of congestion of the prostate is often influenced by a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle. Bad habits and obesity also increase the likelihood of illness.
The cause of infectious diseases is much more difficult to discover than congestive, because the disease can develop on the basis of many venereal and fungal diseases. An infection, which enters a person through sexual contact, spreads throughout the body, but the prostate gland is the first to arrive, where most pathogens accumulate. The multiplication of bacteria in this organ over time leads to its inflammation and, subsequently, to the development of a kind of purulent foci (even after healing, scars remain).
The infection does not stop in the prostate, some bacteria move through the urinary ducts, enter the bladder and kidneys, which leads to regular urination.
However, infectious prostatitis is not always caused by venereal diseases. There are thousands of bacteria and microorganisms in the human body that regularly come from the world around us. Immunity easily copes with most of them, unless, of course, it is weakened by the negative effects of smoking, alcohol, constant stress and neurosis. In such cases, the immune system cannot fully regulate the development of bacteria or fungi, as a result of which their uncontrolled multiplication occurs, eventually affecting the prostate gland.
Chronic prostatitis symptoms
The first signs of chronic prostatitis appear for the first time in the regular urge to urinate and discomfort in the perineum, similar to pain. This can be felt especially if you put light pressure on the lower abdomen or anus.
Uneven urine flow is another symptom of chronic prostatitis. Spraying in different directions indicates a deformation of the muscle, which should block the urinary canal (the muscle is located at the base of the prostate gland).
The weakness of the jet are also negative signs, indicating more about the infectious nature of the development of the disease, in which several organs of the genitourinary system are affected at the same time. In some cases, there are problems with erection, but most often they arise from a difficult psychological state of a person.
Disease diagnosis
The diagnosis in the early stages of prostatitis is the same, regardless of whether it is normal or chronic, infectious or stagnant. Treatment is most often performed by andrologists (in some cases, urologists).
After the consultation and internal examination, the doctor will write a reference for the tests:
- Stain.The collection is done using a special catheter, which is inserted into the patient's urethra (the test allows you to find out what bacteria and how many are in the patient's urinary canal). Before taking the test, you must refrain from urinating for about 4 hours.
- Prostate juice analysis.The prostate gland has a porous structure and, with inflammation, some parts of this organ simply become blocked. Although the inflammatory process is in full swing in them, routine tests show nothing. This is where the analysis of the secret (prostate juice) comes to the rescue. The doctor massages the prostate through the anus, thereby squeezing the secretion out of the inflamed areas and then collecting it from the urethra.
- Urinalysis.Usually given after a smear, it allows you to discover the pathology of the bladder and kidneys.
- Blood test- A test is done to detect infections.
- Ultrasound: Examination of the prostate, bladder, and kidneys.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in men
After completing all tests, the andrologist proceeds to treatment. In the case of congestive prostatitis, treatment is simpler. As a general rule, it consists of taking antibiotics and immunosuppressants. The inflammation is removed with suppositories, which must be inserted into the anus.
With infectious prostatitis everything is much more complicated, for a more accurate diagnosis it will be necessary to take some tests again. Treatment will be prescribed according to the severity of the infection. Most of the time it involves droppers and antibiotics. The second step will be the immunocorrection and elimination of toxins from the body. Along with drug treatment, prostate massage and physiotherapy (electrophoresis and magnetotherapy) are used.
The insidious thing about infectious prostatitis lies in the fact that with a supposed complete cure, some of the pathogens still remain in the body and multiply over time, again causing inflammation of the prostate gland. To avoid this, it is recommended to retest regularly and be examined by a doctor.
Very often, even after a full recovery, the patient complains of discomfort in the perineal region and a frequent urge to urinate. This situation is not uncommon. The fact is that even after the removal of the inflammatory process, scars remain on the organ, which interferes with its normal functioning. To eliminate this problem, there are several drugs (suppositories with enzymes) intended for the resorption of scars.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis
The treatment of chronic prostatitis is to maximize the prolongation of remission and the timely suppression of new inflammatory processes. To achieve a long-term remission, and therefore avoid regular hospital visits, you must radically change your lifestyle.
For starters, do not catch a cold under any circumstances. Any drop in temperature, even the smallest, can lead to an exacerbation. It is enough to ride the bus on a cold seat or sit in a draft. If possible, avoid sedentary work or do at least once an hour a five-minute warm-up, completely say goodbye to all bad habits:Smoking and drinking alcohol are strictly prohibited!
Also, it is important to follow a special diet for chronic prostatitis. It is not recommended to consume smoked products, excessively fatty foods, heavily carbonated drinks and some types of spices (hot spices).
Include in your diet:
- chicken;
- fish;
- fermented dairy products (cottage cheese, kefir, sour cream with a low percentage of fat);
- vegetables;
- fruits;
- honey.
The use of pumpkin seeds has a very positive effect on the prostate gland.
If You Have Been Diagnosed With Chronic Prostatitis, Don't Get Depressed! Yes, the disease is quite complicated, but if you follow all the doctor's recommendations and lead a healthy lifestyle, constant pain and discomfort will stop bothering you for a long time. Taking careful care of your health and regular examinations by an andrologist will allow you to live a full and colorful life.