Prostatitis is an insidious and complex male disease, which is quite difficult to diagnose at first.This is an inflammatory process that develops in the prostate area and is accompanied by pain, problems with urination and the appearance of health problems in men.
Prostatitis: what is it?
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, that is, the prostate located between the bladder and the male reproductive organ and surrounding the urethra, called the urethra.The latter receives a substance through the prostate ducts which promotes the normal functioning of sperm.The prostate is covered by a membrane whose base is connective tissue.The prostate's network of blood vessels provides blood supply to the pelvic organs, and the muscles inside the gland itself help hold urine and release the gland's secretion as well as sperm during ejaculation.
Full development of the male prostate is completed by the age of seventeen, and after sixty years all functions of the prostate decrease, which leads to the replacement of its components with connective tissue.Such changes affect human health, causing general malaise and decreased tone.However, such pathologies can appear at an earlier age.The most common cause is chronic prostatitis, which is an indolent process of inflammation of the prostate.
In addition to chronic illness, there is another form of illness: acute illness.In acute prostatitis, the infection enters through the excretory ducts of the gland.
Symptoms of acute and chronic prostatitis
The most common causes of prostatitis are:
- various types of infections originating from the urethra, testicles, as well as their appendages, bladder or other inflamed organ.
- insufficient physical activity;
- low immunity;
- the presence of chronic inflammatory processes;
- promiscuity;
- cases of hypothermia;
- damage to the urinary tract;
- stool disorders;
- problems with blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- hormonal imbalances;
- poor diet.
Chronic prostatitis can be diagnosed by the appearance of the following symptoms:
- problems with sexual function - appearance of pain in the urethra as well as in the rectum during ejaculation, weakening of the erection, cases of premature ejaculation, lack of orgasm;
- disorders in the activity of the urinary system - pain during urination, frequent urge to urinate, painful sensations in the lower abdomen, feeling of incomplete emptying;
- irritation and anxiety caused by increased attention to health status.
The acute form of prostatitis is characterized by high body temperature.The process of urination is difficult and accompanied by pain.Swelling develops in the prostate, which can cause urinary retention.
Chronic prostatitis passes more calmly, but the possibility of its exacerbation can never be excluded.
In addition, improper treatment of prostatitis or its absence can lead to undesirable consequences, for example:
- severe bladder pathologies requiring surgical intervention;
- development of infertility;
- progressive cystitis;
- development of pyelonephritis, as well as other kidney pathologies;
- purulent inflammation requiring surgical treatment;
- stricture of the urethra.
Treatment of prostatitis: drugs used
In case of acute form of the disease, immediate hospitalization of the patient in the urology department is necessary.When this is not possible, treatment of prostatitis takes place in the surgical department.
The general method of treating prostatitis in the acute stage includes measures such as:
- Antibacterial therapy.
- Mandatory bed rest.
- Treatment of prostatitis with drugs that ensure normal blood circulation.This approach helps improve the flow of lymph, as well as venous blood from the inflamed gland, and helps remove waste products from the body.
- Use of painkillers.
- It is possible to use other painkillers.In addition to the fact that these drugs relieve pain, they help to reduce the inflammatory process to a certain extent.Sometimes the doctor prescribes rectal suppositories containing the same substances as the pills.They enhance the therapeutic effect thanks to local effects.
- If prostatitis is accompanied by severe intoxication, detoxification agents are prescribed.
The need for surgical treatment appears in cases of complete inability to urinate independently or in cases of prostate abscess.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis must be comprehensive.The main therapeutic methods are:
- Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Take medications that promote better lymphatic drainage and improve blood supply to the pelvic organs.
- Take immunomodulatory medications.At the same time, the doctor may suggest treatment with a drug that helps relieve swelling of the prostate gland, improve blood microcirculation, and also reduce the risk of blood clots.
- To restore an erection, in some cases, antidepressants and sedatives are prescribed.
- Systematic physical exercise will help normalize blood supply and strengthen the pelvic muscles.It is good if the set of exercises is developed by a specialist in therapeutic exercises.
- An effective way to treat chronic prostatitis is the rectal massage procedure.Its main goal is to normalize blood supply, accelerate metabolic processes and eliminate congestion.But, unfortunately, such a technique sometimes causes not only physical, but also psychological discomfort in the stronger sex.For this reason, they deliberately postpone the visit to the doctor, which makes the situation worse.
Prevention of the development of prostatitis
Everyone knows that any disease, including prostatitis, is easier to prevent than to treat.In order to prevent this unpleasant disease, the following preventive measures must be observed:
- Prevention of hypothermia.
- Maintain a gentle diet - limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages, fried and canned foods.
- Prevention of prostatitis can also be called regularity of sexual intercourse, since one of the reasons for its occurrence is stagnation of spermatozoa, as well as frequent erections without subsequent ejaculation.
- Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases is also important.
- Periodic visits to the doctor: An adult man should see a specialist every year for a medical examination.
After treatment of prostatitis, it is recommended to carry out maintenance courses of outpatient therapy every six months and one-time treatment in a sanatorium.