Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases in men.
According to WHO research, at least 30% of men aged 20 to 50 suffer from this disease, and every year this insidious disease affects more and more young people. Cases of inflammation of this organ have also been recorded in children aged 15-16 years.
Causes of chronic prostatitis
The disease itself is acute and chronic. Chronic prostatitis develops with premature 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 (infectious) and infectious prostatitis are also distinguished.
Congestive prostatitis occurs with disorders of blood circulation in the pelvic area, 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 narrow the urinary tract, disrupting a person's urinary function, and also compress the bladder, causing a regular urge to urinate. The development of prostate congestion is most often influenced by a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle. Bad habits and overweight also increase the likelihood of illness.
The cause of infectious diseases is much more difficult to detect than congestive ones, because the disease can develop on the basis of many venereal and fungal diseases. An infection, entering a person through sexual contact, spreads throughout the body, but the prostate gland is the first on the road, where most of the pathogens accumulate. The multiplication of bacteria in this organ over time leads to its inflammation, and then to the development of a kind of purulent foci (even after healing, impressions remain).
The infection does not stop in the prostate, some bacteria move through the urinary tract, entering the bladder and kidneys, which leads to regular urination.
However, infectious prostatitis is not always a result of sexually transmitted diseases. There are thousands of bacteria and microorganisms in the human body that come regularly 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 is unable to fully regulate the development of bacteria or fungi, as a result of which their uncontrolled reproduction occurs, eventually affecting the prostate gland.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
The first signs of chronic prostatitis first appear in the regular urge to urinate and discomfort in the perineum, similar to pain. This can be felt especially if you lightly press the lower abdomen or anus.
Uneven urine flow is considered another symptom of chronic prostatitis. Splashing in different directions indicates deformation of the muscle, which must block the urinary tract (the muscle is located at the base of the prostate gland).Weakness of the plane is also a negative sign, which indicates 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 more often they come from a difficult psychological state of a person.
Disease Diagnosis
The diagnosis in the early stages of prostatitis is the same, whether it is normal or chronic, infectious or stagnant. Treatment is most often performed by andrologists (in some cases, urologists).
After consultation and internal examination, the doctor will write a test recommendation:
- Lyej.Collection is performed using a special probe, which is inserted into the patient's urethra (analysis allows you to find out what bacteria and in what amount are in the patient's urethra). Before doing the test, you should refrain from urinating for about 4 hours.
- Analysis of prostate fluid.The prostate gland is in a porous structure and with inflammation, some parts of this organ simply become blocked. Although the inflammatory process is in full swing, routine tests show nothing. This is where secretion analysis (prostate fluid) comes in handy. The doctor massages the prostate through the anus, thus squeezing the secretion from the inflamed areas and then collects it from the urethra.
- Urine analysis.Usually given after a stain, this allows you to detect bladder and kidney pathology.
- Blood test- An infection test is performed.
- Ultrasound- examination of the prostate, bladder and kidneys.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in men
After completing all the tests, the andrologist continues with the treatment. In the case of congestive prostatitis, treatment is simpler. As a rule, it consists of taking antibiotics and immune-boosting drugs. 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, some tests need to be revisited. Treatment will be prescribed depending on the severity of the infection. Most often these are drops and antibiotics. The second step will be immunocorrection and elimination of toxins from the body. Along with medication treatment, prostate massage and physiotherapy (electrophoresis and magnetotherapy) are used.
The insidiousness of infectious prostatitis lies in the fact that with a supposedly complete cure, some of the pathogens still remain in the body and multiply over time, causing inflammation of the prostate gland again. To prevent this, it is recommended that you regularly retake tests and be examined by a doctor.
Very often, even after complete recovery, the patient complains of discomfort in the perineal region and frequent urge to urinate. This situation is not uncommon. The fact is that even after the removal of the inflammatory process, marks remain in the organ, which interfere with its normal functioning. To eliminate this problem, there are a number of drugs (enzyme suppositories) that aim to resorb the signs.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is to maximize lengthening of remission and timely suppression of new inflammatory processes. To achieve long-term remission and avoid regular hospital visits, you need to radically change your lifestyle.
For starters, do not cool down under any circumstances. Any, even the slightest, drop in temperature can cause a deterioration. It is enough to ride a bus in a cool place or sit on a draft. If possible, avoid sedentary work or do a five-minute warm-up at least once an hour, completely say goodbye to all bad habits:Smoking and alcohol are strictly forbidden!
Furthermore, it is important to follow a special diet for chronic prostatitis. It is not recommended to consume smoked meats, overly fatty foods, very carbonated drinks and some types of spices (hot spices).
Should be included in your diet:
- pule;
- fish;
- fermented milk products (cottage cheese, kefir, low-fat sour cream);
- perime;
- frutat;
- honey.
The use of pumpkin seeds has a very positive effect on the prostate gland.
If you have been diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, do not get depressed! Yes, the disease is quite complicated, but if you follow all the doctor's recommendations and lead a healthy lifestyle, the constant pain and discomfort will stop bothering you for a long time. Taking good care of your health and regular examinations by an andrologist will allow you to lead a full, colorful life!