Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genital area.Symptoms of prostatitis in men and its treatment cannot be determined and prescribed independently.
If a man shows the first signs of prostatitis, he should immediately consult a doctor.Even minor discomfort, indicating the development of a disease of the genitourinary system, can lead to serious complications.
The shape of the prostate resembles a chestnut.The transverse length of the prostate in men is 4 cm, the longitudinal length is 3 cm, and the thickness is 2 cm.The organ is made up of glandular tissue.In the upper part it is connected to the bladder and the seminal ducts extend from the lower part.
Prostate functions
The prostate or prostate gland performs a very important function: it produces seminal fluid, which mixes with sperm and forms sperm.The organ acts as a valve during erection, which prevents urine from flowing out during sex.
Due to the content of immunoglobulins A and B in the prostate, as well as lysozyme (an antibacterial enzyme), the infection cannot enter the upper urinary tract.
The functional capacity of the testicles depends on the prostate.Therefore, in case of diseases of this organ, the sexual potency of the man weakens and the production of spermatozoa is impaired, which can lead to infertility.
Why do men develop prostatitis?
Prostatitis is a common disease among men.People living in cold and very humid regions are more sensitive to it.Prostatitis occurs as a result of hypothermia of the body, since cold is a predisposing factor for the stagnation of liquid secretions, which leads to the active proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms.
Prostatitis develops after 30 years.With weak immunity, it can progress chronically without pronounced symptoms, so the man does not notice any signs of the disease and does not consult a doctor, but lives with this disease for many years.Make an appointment with a doctor only after a sharp deterioration in health.This happens between the ages of 45 and 50, when a man is diagnosed with prostate adenoma and treatment becomes more complicated.
The disease is a benign tumor of the prostate, which deteriorates a man's quality of life, gradually making intimacy impossible.The treatment of adenoma is only surgical.After its removal, the problem disappears, but in the postoperative period it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's instructions.In this case, the rehabilitation process will be painless and the person will return to a full life.You need to be careful, avoid hypothermia and the symptoms of prostatitis will not return.
What are the symptoms of prostatitis
Prostatitis does not manifest itself immediately and develops gradually in the body.Signs of the disease in men include pain in the lower abdomen, suprapubic region and perineum.
These sensations intensify after sexual intercourse.Urination becomes intermittent, painful and there may be a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.The pathological condition manifests itself especially at night, with false and painful urges to go to the toilet.Pain also occurs during ejaculation.Sexual intercourse becomes painful.
Prostatitis has an acute and chronic course.During the acute phase, the symptoms of the disease worsen and the patient's well-being deteriorates sharply.The first signs of prostatitis in men in the acute phase are as follows:
- the temperature rises;
- weakness and aches appear;
- chills occur.
Research is carried out, laboratory tests are carried out, urine, semen and blood are examined.In acute bacterial prostatitis, the indicators will be clearly expressed.During the chronic course of the disease, a man experiences irritability, anxiety, hot temper, etc.more pronounced.To correctly diagnose the disease, an examination is necessary.
Bacterial prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate, which considerably reduces the patient's quality of life and can lead to irreversible consequences on the male genital organs.
Prostatitis can be infectious and stagnant (non-infectious).Infectious prostatitis results from an infection penetrating the prostate tissue.Germs, viruses, fungi and bacteria can enter through the genital tract.The disease can develop as a result of chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis or kidney disease.
Opportunistic microorganisms live in the human body and can be activated when the immune system is weakened or in cases of hypothermia.These are Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, etc.Having penetrated the prostate, they cause an acute inflammatory process.
Non-infectious or congestive prostatitis forms due to poor circulation in the pelvis.The cause may be a sedentary lifestyle, pelvic injuries, hormonal disorders, prolonged sexual abstinence or an overly active sex life.Smoking and alcohol have a negative effect on the prostate.
How to treat prostatitis
For prostatitis of an infectious nature, antibacterial treatment is used.After identifying the type of causative agent of the disease, an appropriate combination of antibiotics is prescribed, after which improvement in health occurs in a short time.
Medicines are selected only after laboratory analysis and identification of the type of causative agent of the disease.
If the disease is bacterial in nature, in which live microorganisms are present, treatment will be ineffective without individually selected antibiotics.
For prostatitis, it is very important to choose the right medication.Some substances cannot penetrate the prostate tissue and their treatment will be useless.And there are a number of antibiotics that have little effect.Only a doctor can choose treatment tactics.
In acute forms of prostatitis, non-steroidal drugs are prescribed.
In the acute phase of the disease, a powerful dose of antibiotic may be required, while in case of mild symptoms of the disease, a milder remedy may be used.
In the chronic stage of the disease, alpha-blockers are prescribed.The patient may be prescribed diuretics.
In the presence of infectious flora, it can enter the bladder, which will cause the development of acute cystitis.Your doctor may prescribe diuretics and drink plenty of fluids to actively flush your bladder.
With prostatitis, the prostate becomes swollen and to relieve swelling, a man is prescribed antiandrogens.These medications temporarily reduce the production of secretions and block blood flow.Cold enemas may be prescribed.They help relieve prostatitis swelling, inflammation and reduce blood flow.Many doctors refuse to use cold when the disease is treated with antibiotics, because they find that in addition to a delay in blood flow, the drugs do not reach the prostate tissue and there is no appropriate treatment.
If, after treatment, there is no clinical response to antibiotics, this should be a reason to suspect a prostate abscess.To eliminate such pathology, surgical intervention should be used, otherwise the consequences may be unpredictable.
Often, patients with prostatitis are prescribed prostate massage, performed through the anus.But in the acute phase of the disease, when inflammation is present, there is swelling of the gland and the infection progresses, massage is strictly contraindicated, since bacteria can easily spread in urine and blood, which can cause sepsis, which has serious and even fatal consequences.
A biopsy is not performed in cases of severe prostatitis.The data obtained on the basis of blood, urine, smear and ultrasound tests are sufficient to make the correct diagnosis and select drugs for treatment and relief of the patient's condition.
If signs and symptoms of prostatitis appear, you should urgently consult a urologist or andrologist.He will choose the medications adapted to the patient in order to effectively treat the pathology.Under no circumstances should you self-medicate.