The prostate plays an important role in the functioning of the male body - it normalizes the existence of sperm, dilutes sperm and participates in the regulation of hormonal levels.
Today, prostatitis in men is quite widespread, according to statistics - 30% of men aged 30-55 suffer from this pathology, which is an inflammatory phenomenon of the prostate.
Forms of prostatitis
Specialists distinguish several types of pathologies:
- Chronic bacterial - a type of chronic pathology, caused by 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 development of prostatitis
How does prostatitis manifest itself? Usually, doctors identify 6 signs that suggest prostatitis. If a man has noticed at least 2 signs from this list, then he should definitely see a doctor:
- A weakly falling stream of urine with a close range;
- Difficulty urinating;
- Painful phenomena during urination;
- Duration of urination, urine splashing, intermittent spray;
- 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:
- Weakened immunity - the protective barriers that prevent the appearance of many viral infections are reduced;
- Infectious process - viral elements, microbes, bacteria through the blood or lymphatic pathways enter the prostate. A sign of this phenomenon is that the temperature rises with prostatitis;
- A sedentary lifestyle - causes interruptions in the blood supply, oxygen deprivation;
- Disturbances in blood circulation due to moments of stagnation in the genital area - occur due to promiscuous sex life, long abstinence from sex, irregular sex.
Inflammation of the prostate can begin due to the ingress of microbes, but for the development of infection a pathogenic microflora is required, which can be created due to the following factors - the presence of harmful addictions, constipation, hormonal disturbances, trauma, hypothermia, etc.
Symptoms of pathology
How does prostatitis manifest itself? Important symptoms indicating the onset of prostatitis are difficult urination process, painful sensations at this time. A frequent urge to empty the bladder in small portions indicates the development of 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 the pathology is always sudden and sharp. It should be taken into account that the course of the disease is due to the individual characteristics of the organism of each person.
The following symptoms of inflammation of the prostate are distinguished:
- Painful sensations in the perineal region;
- Temperature increase ;
- The stools are accompanied by painful attacks;
- Potency disorders;
- Frequent urination
- Increased sweating;
- General discomfort;
- Sensation of fullness in the bladder;
- Irritability, sudden mood swings;
- Urethral excretory phenomena during bowel movements.
Usually only some of the above points appear.
Temperature increase
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 the manifested pathology - violations in the field of urination. The acute type of prostatitis requires prompt treatment, otherwise it can lead to negative consequences, up to surgery.
A prolonged decision to undergo a medical examination can affect the change in the pathology into a chronic form, with a long period of development, requiring significant financial costs for its treatment.
Painful attacks with development of pathology
The complicated structure of prostatitis is accompanied by painful symptoms. Pain in prostatitis in men is not characterized by precise localization. In the absence of a treatment process, pain attacks increase, spread to other genitals. In advanced situations, an acute stage of the disease, adenoma, develops.
It is known that the pain of prostatitis in men is short-lived and long-lasting.
Regular painful attacks lead to an uncomfortable lifestyle, the development of neuroses in men and worsens the quality of life.
Usually painful sensations occur at the following times:
- During urination;
- During an erection;
- During intercourse;
- At the end of intercourse;
- During bowel movements;
- Due to prolonged abstinence or, on the contrary, promiscuous sexual relations;
- After hypothermia;
- Due to significant physical stress.
The lower back begins to hurt when the pathology develops outside the prostate. Pain attacks are either dull or sharp. Due to the neglect of the pathology, painful sensations can last for a long time. Therefore, it is so important to see a urologist in a timely manner, as the inflammation can reach the kidneys.
In addition, pathologies of the prostate area are characterized by blunt or sharp painful attacks in the groin area, rarely in the leg.
Elimination of painful sensations is possible using the following methods:
- Prostate massage;
- Phytotherapeutic treatment;
- Hormonal methods of healing pathology;
- A special diet to normalize the condition of a person;
- Antibacterial means for removing harmful elements;
- Use of adrenergic blockers to relieve urination.
Prostate adenoma or prostatitis?
Prostate adenoma is a benign tumor in the area of the prostate, usually 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 pathologies - obesity, stress, atherosclerosis, harmful addictions.
The manifestation of pathology is pronounced, therefore, from the early stages of its development, it is possible to accurately establish a diagnosis.
The course of prostate adenoma in men is characterized by forward movement, developing the tumor causes 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 the disease of prostate adenoma in men depends on the stage of this pathology.
The consequences of prostate adenoma in men are serious - renal failure, cystitis, urolithiasis.
Diagnostic measures
The doctor can identify the signs of prostatitis in men and its treatment will be prescribed in a timely manner. To determine prostatitis, it is necessary to visit a urologist, who will conduct an examination and prescribe other important diagnostic procedures:
- Medical examination to draw up a general clinical picture;
- Do urine tests;
- STD detection tests;
- Determination of the presence or absence of infections, a swab is taken from the urethra;
- Analysis of the ejaculate;
- Genital ultrasound;
- Urography;
- Biopsy - if cancer is suspected.
Using the results of the above processes, the doctor draws up a treatment regimen for the disease in a given patient.
Methods of treatment of prostatitis
How to treat this pathology? After the diagnosis of the disease, the doctor determines the treatment regimen of the pathology. An integrated approach is generally used, comprising the following points:
- Antibacterial therapy methods - a specialist prescribes drug therapy, namely antibiotics to remove harmful trace elements that lead to prostatitis. They also lower the temperature;
- Physiological influences, for example, by means of laser, ultrasonic waves, electromagnetic waves.
- Traditional methods of treatment are used - hot bath procedures with medicinal herbs;
- Massage is carried out in the area of the prostate - it frees the ducts from stagnation, increases the blood supply to the genitals;
- Herbal medicine - the use of decoctions of useful medicinal herbs, food 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 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 vitamins, minerals, beneficial trace elements to strengthen the patient's immunity;
- Balanced and appropriate nutrition for prostatitis, refusal of alcoholic beverages, smoking, fatty foods, limiting salt intake, as well as consuming more ordinary water - at least 2 liters per day.
Preventive 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 occurrence:
- Do not overcool;
- Adopt a healthy and balanced diet;
- Do physical exercise, sport;
- Have sex with a regular partner, protect yourself from STDs;
- Have an annual check-up by a urologist for prompt diagnosis of the presence or absence of the disease.