Inflammation of the prostate or chronic prostatitis is a fairly common and common urological disease. According to medical research, about 90% of men after 35-45 years face this unpleasant disease.
Who is at risk?
At risk are men who lead an unhealthy lifestyle: inactivity, overweight, sedentary lifestyle. The disease is associated with the fact that in men with an unhealthy lifestyle, blood circulation (circulation) in the pelvic area is disturbed. In addition, blood stagnation occurs in the reproductive system, which leads to the development of prostatitis. In the course of the development of prostatitis, the prostate gland also enlarges, as a result, the level of urine increases, which is retained in the body and poisons the health of men.
Types of diseases
The types of chronic prostatitis are bacterial and not bacterial.
Bacterial prostatitis (acute)
It is a type of disease in which the main causative agent is a bacterial infection. The manifestation of the disease and its symptoms is always unexpected. This type of disease is very serious and requires a mandatory visit to a doctor. In some cases, the patient is offered hospitalization. Most often, this type of disease affects men of middle and young age.
Bacterial prostatitis (chronic)
This type of disease develops due to bacterial microorganisms that do not behave as hostile as in the acute form of the disease. Most often there are no special symptoms of the disease, or the symptoms appear very slowly and for a long time.
The reasons for the development of chronic prostatitis
The main causes of the development of the disease are bacteria that enter the prostate with urine (through the urinary tract). The bacteria cause both chronic bacterial prostatitis and acute bacterial prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis is not contagious and cannot be contracted through sexual contact. Certain factors increase the percentage of possibility of developing this disease.
Development factors include:
- Problems with the development of the urinary system.
- Bladder catheterization.
- Early infection of the genitourinary system.
- Symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
Each man experiences various symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, but in its main manifestation there are similar symptoms.
Bacterial (acute) prostatitis is manifested with bright, sharp symptoms, occurs suddenly, as a rule, it frightens the man, and he immediately goes to the clinic.
Acute prostatitis, symptom features:
- Pain when urinating.
- Fever (possible chills).
- Feeling of full bladder even after emptying.
Chronic prostatitis has similar symptoms, but they are less severe than acute prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis, symptom features:
- Frequent need to empty the bladder;
- Temporary (intermittent) testicular pain;
- Pain in the bladder;
- Pain in the lumbar region (lower back);
- Pain during ejaculation;
- On the palpation examination, pain may appear and swelling of the prostate may be felt.
Diagnosis of the disease: chronic prostatitis
In order to exclude other diseases of the genitourinary system, an accurate diagnosis should be carried out by a qualified doctor of the clinic. Often with different diseases of one of the body's systems there are similar symptoms, so do not engage in independent research and self-medication, but immediately consult a doctor at the first symptoms.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, there are different examination techniques. After all, prostatitis can manifest itself with symptoms similar to cystitis, adenoma, or urethritis.
During the examination, the doctor examines the rectum using fingers (wearing medical gloves) treated with petroleum jelly. This type of exam is called a digital rectal exam. The prostate is felt through the wall of the rectum, as it is located in front of it (in front of the rectum). Using this method, the doctor will be able to determine whether the prostate is enlarged and whether it is painful during the examination.
If a man has chronic prostatitis, a palpation examination will cause the patient only temporary pain and minimal discomfort, which will go away very quickly.
Is the neglected form of chronic prostatitis dangerous?
In most cases, men ignore some of the symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, which worsens the further development of inflammation of the prostate. Such a "careless" call to health can lead to a decrease in the normal production of hormones in the male body, and problems with hormone levels can lead to a decrease in a man's libido (libido). It is also possible to develop erectile function problems. Together, these diseases are very difficult to treat.
During an inflammation of the prostate, the normal production of secretions slows down, and therefore the sperm lose their activity. Most often, the consequences of advanced chronic prostatitis are infertility and decreased potency.
Effective treatment of prostatitis
Methods of treatment depend on the form of inflammation and the type of prostatitis.
Medical treatment
When diagnosing bacterial prostatitis (acute), the doctor may prescribe the patient to take antibiotics, during a course of approximately two weeks. If the prostatitis is advanced, the patient may be hospitalized and given intravenous injections.
If the patient has difficulty urinating, the doctor may prescribe a catheter (urethral) connection. In many cases, bacterial prostatitis is treated with this method.
If the patient is diagnosed with chronic bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic treatment can last from one month to three months. This type of treatment is very effective, in many cases the patients make a full recovery.
If the disease or its symptoms return after treatment, the doctor may change the approach to treatment, for example by using different pills or massaging the prostate.
Effective treatment of chronic prostatitis largely depends on timely admission to the clinic.
Prostate massage
Men do not like prostate massage, because the whole process is very unpleasant. It is worth noting that when choosing a good specialist, you can avoid all the unpleasant moments and sensations when massaging the prostate. Massage is one of those methods that gives tangible results almost immediately.
There are many positive aspects to prostate massage, one of the main ones being that massage increases blood flow to the prostate. It also increases muscle tone, clears the prostate ducts, reduces inflammation, is antibacterial, and enhances the effect of other treatments.
With chronic prostatitis, massage is an important necessity!
ethnoscience
Traditional medicine includes many ways to treat prostate problems, but the effect is not immediate and is not as effective as with drug treatment.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with methods of folk medicine does not have side effects. The best recipes include the treatment of prostatitis with chestnut shells and propolis.
For the treatment of prostatitis, chestnut hulls will need hot water, which is poured into chestnut hulls, after which they insist a little and take the infusion, like tea.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with propolis is a very popular method. Thanks to the composition rich in propolis, prostate problems can be cured at the first symptoms of their manifestation. For treatment, special rectal propolis suppositories are used, which have an antibacterial effect.
In addition, you can use a special tincture of propolis, which has an antibacterial effect and eliminates the symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
Special diet
In order for the treatment of prostatitis to be effective, you need to pay attention to the patient's diet. During the treatment of chronic prostatitis, you need to give up the wrong way of life, especially tobacco and alcohol.
A man should include in his diet more fruits, vegetables, berries, special teas (herbal tinctures), as well as fermented dairy products. Heavy foods should be avoided: smoked foods, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, ready meals, fast food.
In order to choose the right diet during treatment, you can consult a doctor who will advise or prescribe a special diet.
Men must undergo vitamin therapy (drink a vitamin cure) and enrich their body with essential trace elements.
Sports treatment
As mentioned earlier, prostatitis most often develops in people who lead a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle. In order to maintain good male health, you need to jog or walk a lot. Running and walking improve circulation and blood flow to the genitals. Such optimal physical activity will have a beneficial effect on the health of a man.
Men should exercise in the morning, it can be both light exercise and active squats. The older a man gets, the more time he needs to spend on his health and sports. The fact is that the entire male reproductive system depends on the general state of health of the man, and also on the normal hormonal background. And, as you know, sport actively participates in the normal production of the hormone testosterone, which is the basis of male sexual health. Sport activates all the body's processes and increases the production of the male hormone testosterone.
Psychological treatment
When treating prostatitis, a person's psychological mood is important. If a person is positive that there will be a recovery soon, then, most likely, it will happen. But if a person in his thoughts doubts his recovery, most often the treatment of any disease is delayed for a long time.
A man must settle down for good, he can also ask for the support of his relatives, in such a difficult time. After all, any treatment is a little stressful. Therefore, when treating chronic prostatitis, it is important that there are people nearby who uplift their spirits and believe in a quick cure for the disease.
A man should also try not to be nervous during the treatment, especially if the treatment does not give quick results. As you know, a man's psychological mood directly affects the health of his reproductive system. Effective treatment of prostatitis is possible only with a positive mood!
Predictions for the future after treatment for chronic prostatitis
In most cases, chronic prostatitis responds well to treatment and does not have negative consequences on men's health.
Prostatitis develops slowly, so the main thing is not to start the development of the disease, and at the first manifestations of the disease you should consult a specialist.
Early prostatitis responds well to treatment. It should also be warned that prostatitis has the ability to aggravate problems in the genital area. Often times, prostatitis causes a man to lose his sexual desire and desire. Men may not even be aware of the presence of inflammation of the prostate, attributing short-term symptoms to fatigue or other reasons, so they delay treatment. This attitude towards your health can have the most negative consequences. Therefore, try to have an ultrasound of the prostate at least once or twice a year.
In addition, men after 40 years of age should visit a doctor more often, check not only the prostate, but also other organs of the reproductive system. Preventing a disease is easier than treating its consequences.