Congestive prostatitis is a disease that occurs against the background of a dysfunction of the prostate. The main reason for the development of the disease is congestion of the prostate. A similar pathology can develop in men of all ages. Recently, cases of detection of this disease in young people have become more frequent.
Reasons
The occurrence of prostate stagnation always indicates the development of an inflammatory process that prevents the full functioning of the male prostate. The process of blood outflow is hampered, and the gland ceases to be completely emptied, which leads to stagnation of its secretion.
Very often this disease develops against the background of chronic prostatitis. Therefore, the patient may not be aware of the presence of stagnant processes in his body for a long time.
Congestion of the prostate can occur for a variety of reasons. As a rule, this disease is not bacterial and manifests itself due to the influence of the following factors:
- Constant lack of intimate life. Frequent arousal without subsequent ejaculation, inconsistent sexual contact, incomplete ejaculation, frequent intercourse after prolonged abstinence can lead to the appearance of stagnant processes.
- Anatomical features. If a person has insufficient venous valves or weakness of the walls of the veins of the urogenital plexus.
- Injuries of the spine, as well as diseases such as herniated discs or osteochondrosis. With physical damage to the spine, a prolonged spasm of the vessels of the prostate can occur.
- Frequent hypothermia of the body, working in a room with active air conditioning, presence of drafts, etc.
- Bad habits - smoking, alcohol abuse. As a result, the patient may experience paralysis of the small vessels of the genitourinary system.
- Chronic fever in the pelvic region. This phenomenon can also be attributed to anatomical features.
- Frequent colitis and diarrhea.
- Food problems, dehydration.
According to most experts, the main cause of stagnation is varicose veins of the lower extremities. In this case, there is a violation of the circulation of the pelvic organs, due to which the prostate begins to fill with blood.
Often the cause of the disease can be an inflammatory process localized in the pelvic organs or rectum. In addition, the disease can be caused by hormonal disturbances.
Various acute or chronic infections can also cause stagnant processes in the prostate. The infection enters the prostate through the urethra. In addition, infection is possible through the rectum, blood, or lymphatic vessels.
Who is at risk
Constant sedentary work is a direct route to stagnant prostatitis.
Despite the fact that this disease develops suddenly, it can be completely avoided if the provoking factors are excluded from everyday life. At risk of developing stagnant processes in the prostate are:
- People with a sedentary lifestyle. First of all, we are talking about those people who work sitting down.
- Patients with frequent constipation.
- People who eat irregularly and neglect healthy, nutritious foods.
- Smokers and people with severe alcohol dependence.
Symptoms
In most cases, this disease is asymptomatic and therefore it is almost impossible to determine its presence at home. The first sign of illness is the presence of pain in the perineal area. It usually gets worse with walking. Nevertheless, the disease exhibits some symptoms, which should be discussed in more detail.
The main symptoms of congestive prostatitis are:
- Decreased potency and libido. Deterioration of erection.
- Decrease in the quantity of semen, decrease in its consistency.
- Frequent premature ejaculation.
- Decreased quality of orgasm.
- Constant burning sensation in urethra and bladder.
- Problems with urination, which is intermittent and painful.
- There are aching pains in the groin that extend to the sacrum or the inner thigh.
- There is constant burning and discomfort in the bladder and urethra.
Nonspecific symptoms of congestive prostatitis include general weakness, decreased performance, trouble sleeping, and general irritability.
Classification
Currently, congestion of the prostate can be seen with the following types of prostatitis:
- Chronicle.As a rule, it develops in the absence of regular sex life or its replacement by masturbation. Obesity, interruption of sexual intercourse, stress, poor blood supply, sedentary lifestyle - all these factors ultimately lead to the development of chronic prostatitis. In chronic prostatitis, the ejaculate is usually secreted as clots. Massage of the prostate or intercourse may improve the patient's condition, but the effect will be short-lived. venous
- .Appears in the presence of pathologies of the venous system. If a patient is diagnosed with varicose veins, as a result of which there is an accumulation of venous blood in the venous system of the small pelvis, stagnant processes can be localized in the prostate. The consequence of this is prostatitis.
- Congestive.It occurs as a result of incomplete emptying of parts of the prostate, as a result of which it is constantly in a state of overflowing blood, which contributes to the development of inflammation. Most often, this form of prostatitis occurs in middle-aged men.
- Infectious.In this case, the cause of the disease is an infection that enters the prostate through the genitourinary system. If this occurs against the background of the course of cognitive prostatitis, the inflammatory process increases and the general condition of the patient worsens.
Diagnostics
Ultrasound of the prostate will help to accurately determine the picture of the disease.
Diagnostic measures must necessarily include palpation of the prostate, as well as examination of the posterior urethra. It is the basis of the diagnosis of prostatitis, allowing the specialist to determine whether the sensitivity is low or high. In addition, the presence of disease is evidenced by the release of scant aseptic secretion.
In addition, if the doctor suspects the development of the disease, the patient is sent for rheography of the prostate. This procedure is well tolerated by patients, taking an average of about fifteen minutes. According to the results of rheography, it is possible to identify violations of venous outflow, to obtain basic information about the condition of the vessels - their elasticity and integrity.
If blood flow to the tissues of the gland is difficult, this indicates the presence of degenerative changes.
To confirm the diagnosis and obtain additional information, the following procedures apply:
- Ultrasound of pelvic organs.
- Ultrasound scan of the prostate.
You cannot do without laboratory diagnostic methods, which involve passing the following tests:
- Urine tests.Includes general urinalysis, triple study and microflora culture. During these analyzes, pathogenic microflora, including chlamydia, are most often not detected.
- Blood tests.We are talking about thromboelastography and coagulogram.
- Analysis of secretions from the ejaculate and the prostate.Most often, with congestive prostatitis, leukocytosis is not detected. However, the sample contains images of columnar and squamous epithelium.
Differences between congestive and infectious prostatitis
The disease is accompanied by depression common in men.
At the stage of diagnosis it is very important to distinguish a stagnant process from an infectious process. Otherwise, the treatment will be poorly chosen, which can lead to certain complications. Therefore, the specialist should pay attention to the following symptoms:
- Problems with urination - usually the patient has frequent urination in the morning. In addition, his condition is improving.
- Sore, burning pain in perineum, testicles.
- Fever with severe general fatigue.
- Depression and general anxiety.
- Erection problems and weak orgasms. Usually, the quality of the ejaculate deteriorates in patients, which can be detected in additional studies.
At first, the doctor conducts palpation studies, during which they reveal certain changes in the prostate. We can talk about the following features:
- the organ is enlarged;
- the contours of the prostate are vague; The consistency of
- has been changed;
- increased sensitivity;
- the smoothness of the contours of the median groove is noted.
Important!In the presence of the above symptoms, the patient shows no signs of infection on laboratory tests.
The secret of the prostate is characterized by a thick consistency, standing out in the form of lumps and clots. Similar changes are seen as a result of prostate massage. In some cases, the patient himself may notice the presence of lumps in the semen during ejaculation. This indicates the development of a stagnant process.
Processing
The treatment for the disease is to stop smoking completely.
Treatment of congestive prostatitis is determined depending on the degree of its manifestation. Based on the results of a thorough diagnosis, the specialist determines the course of further treatment. Typically, it assumes an integrated approach and consists of the following procedures:
- Drug therapy.When treating stagnant processes in the prostate, the patient should take anti-inflammatory drugs. The doctor can also prescribe other drugs to his patient.
- pain relieversmay be prescribed for pain. They are usually taken with blood thinners.
- Power mode.When stagnant prostatitis is detected, the patient follows a strict diet involving a limited intake of spicy and fatty foods. The key to a rapid recovery is a balanced diet, when the patient's daily diet contains a large amount of fruits, vegetables, fermented milk products and oils.
- Sexual mode.It is very important that the patient not only observes sexual hygiene, but also improves his intimate life. Regular sexual intercourse will normalize the functioning of the prostate and exclude the development of stagnant processes in the future.
- Quit bad habits.Many experts have no idea how congestive prostatitis can be treated with smoking or alcohol abuse. It is very important that the patient stops smoking and drinking alcohol completely, which can cause congestion. It is also important to minimize negative factors such as hypothermia, physical overload, physical inactivity, etc.
- Physical activity.Most specialists prescribe special physiotherapy exercises to their patients. These exercises are usually aimed at strengthening the abdominal muscles, improving breathing, and toning the pelvic floor muscles.
- Vitamin therapy.This is a very important step in the treatment of congestive prostatitis. The patient's body must receive the full range of nutrients. For this purpose, vitamin complexes are most often prescribed to patients with congestive prostatitis.
If the cause of the development of congestive prostatitis in a man is valvular insufficiency of the veins of the lower extremities, then he is subjected to surgery.
Prevention
In this case, the basis for preventive measures is activity. Moreover, it should manifest itself both in movement and in sex. Experts say that to avoid stagnation, the prostate must function regularly. Only ejaculation can provide this.
Moderate exercise, frequent walks, and a normal diet will help prevent the development of this disease.