Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genital area.The symptoms of prostatitis in men and their treatment cannot be determined and prescribed independently.
If a man has the first signs of prostatitis, he should immediately see a doctor.Even minor complaints that indicate 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 consists of glandular tissue.In the upper part it is connected to the bladder, from the lower part the vas deferens arise.
Functions of the prostate
The prostate or prostate gland fulfills a very important function: it produces seminal fluid, which mixes with the sperm and forms sperm.During erection, the organ acts as a valve that prevents urine from flowing out during sexual intercourse.
Due to the content of immunoglobulins A and B in the prostate, as well as lysozyme (an antibacterial enzyme), the infection cannot penetrate into the upper urinary tract.
The functionality of the testicles depends on the prostate, therefore, with diseases of this organ, the man's sexual power weakens and sperm production is impaired, which can lead to infertility.
Why do men develop prostatitis?
Prostatitis is a common disease among men.People who live in cold regions with high humidity are more susceptible to this.Prostatitis arises as a result of hypothermia of the body, since cold is a predisposing factor for the stagnation of liquid secretions and this leads to the active reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
Prostatitis develops after 30 years.With weak immunity, a chronic course can occur without pronounced symptoms, so the man does not notice any signs of the disease and does not see a doctor, but lives with this disease for many years.Only make an appointment with a doctor if your health has deteriorated significantly.This happens at the age of 45-50, when a man is diagnosed with prostate adenoma and treatment becomes more complicated.
The disease is a benign tumor of the prostate that worsens the man's quality of life and gradually makes intimate intimacy impossible.The treatment of adenoma is exclusively surgical.After removal, the problem disappears, but in the postoperative period the doctor's instructions must be strictly followed.In this case, the rehabilitation process is painless and the person returns to a full life.You need to be careful and avoid hypothermia, otherwise the symptoms of prostatitis will not appear again.
What are the symptoms of prostatitis?
Prostatitis does not manifest itself immediately, but develops gradually in the body.Signs of the disease in men include pain in the lower abdomen, suprapubic area and perineum.
These sensations increase after sexual intercourse.Urination becomes irregular, painful and there may be a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.The pathological condition manifests itself primarily at night with a false, painful urge 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:
- temperature rises;
- Weakness and body aches occur;
- chills occur.
Examinations are carried out, laboratory tests are carried out, urine, semen and blood are examined.With acute bacterial prostatitis, the indicators will be clearly expressed.In the chronic course of the disease, a man has more pronounced increased irritability, anxiety, hot temper, etc.In order to correctly diagnose the disease, an examination is required.
Bacterial prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate that drastically reduces the patient's quality of life and can have irreversible consequences in the male genital organs.
Prostatitis can be contagious and stagnant (non-contagious).Infectious prostatitis results from an infection that invades the prostate tissue.Germs, viruses, fungi and bacteria can penetrate 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 by weakened immune systems or hypothermia.These are Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, enterococci, etc. Having penetrated the prostate, they cause an acute inflammatory process.
Noninfectious or congestive prostatitis occurs due to poor blood flow to 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 infectious prostatitis, antibacterial therapy is used.After identifying the type of causative agent of the disease, an appropriate combination of antibiotics is prescribed, after use of which an improvement in health occurs in a short period of time.
The selection of drugs is carried out only after laboratory analysis and identification of the type of causative agent of the disease.
If the disease is bacterial in nature and live microorganisms are present, treatment will be ineffective without individually selected antibiotics.
When it comes to prostatitis, choosing the right medication is very important.There are substances that cannot penetrate prostate tissue and treatment with them is useless.And there are a number of antibiotics that have little effect.Only a doctor can choose the treatment tactics.
For acute forms of prostatitis, non-steroidal drugs are prescribed.
In the acute phase of the disease, a strong dose of an antibiotic may be required; if the symptoms of the disease are mild, a gentler agent 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 penetrate the bladder, leading to the development of acute cystitis.Your doctor may prescribe diuretics and drink plenty of fluids to actively cleanse your bladder.
With prostatitis, the prostate swells, and to relieve the swelling, a man is prescribed antiandrogens.These medications temporarily reduce secretion production and block blood flow.Cold enemas may be prescribed.They help relieve swelling in prostatitis, inflammation, and reduce blood circulation.Many doctors refuse to treat colds when the disease is treated with antibiotics, noting that the drugs not only slow down the prostate tissue, but also do not reach the prostate tissue and there is no appropriate treatment.
If there is no clinical response to antibiotics after treatment, this should be a reason to suspect a prostate abscess.To eliminate such a pathology, surgical intervention must be carried out, otherwise the consequences may be unpredictable.
Patients with prostatitis are often prescribed massage of the prostate gland, which is performed through the anus.But in the acute phase of the disease, when there is inflammation, the gland swells and the infection progresses, massage is strictly contraindicated, since bacteria can easily spread in the urine and blood, which can lead to sepsis with serious consequences, up to and including death.
If prostatitis is severe, a biopsy is not performed.The data obtained on the basis of blood, urine, smear and ultrasound examinations are sufficient to make the correct diagnosis and select drugs to treat and alleviate the patient's condition.
If signs and symptoms of prostatitis occur, you should urgently consult a urologist or andrologist.He will select which drugs are suitable for the patient in order to effectively treat the pathology.Under no circumstances should you self-medicate.