Prostatitis is an insidious and complex male disease that is quite difficult to diagnose in the initial stages.It is an inflammatory process that develops in the prostate area and is accompanied by pain, problems urinating and the appearance of problems with men's health.
Prostatitis - what is it?
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, that is, the prostate gland that is located between the bladder and the male reproductive organ and surrounds the urethra, which is called the urethra.The latter receives a substance through the channels from the prostate that promotes the normal functioning of the sperm.The prostate is covered by a membrane whose basis is connective tissue.The network of blood vessels of the prostate ensures blood flow to the pelvic organs, and the muscles within the gland itself help to retain urine and release gland secretions along with sperm during ejaculation.
The full development of the male prostate ends by the age of seventeen, and after the age of sixty, all functions of the prostate decrease, as a result of which its components are replaced by connective tissue.Such changes affect a man's health, causing general weakness and a decrease in tone.However, such pathologies can appear at an earlier age.The most common cause of this is chronic prostatitis, which is an indolent process of prostate inflammation.
In addition to chronic, there is another form of the disease - acute.In acute prostatitis, the infection enters through the ducts of the gland.
Symptoms of acute and chronic prostatitis
The most common causes of prostatitis are:
- various types of infections that come from the urethra, testicles, as well as their appendages, bladder or other inflamed organ.
- insufficient physical activity;
- weak 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 nutrition.
Chronic prostatitis can be diagnosed by the appearance of the following symptoms:
- problems with sexual function - occurrence of pain in the urethra, as well as in the rectum during ejaculation, weakening of 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 the health condition.
The acute form of prostatitis is characterized by high body temperature.The process of urination is difficult and accompanied by pain.Swelling occurs in the prostate area, which can cause urine retention.
Chronic prostatitis passes more calmly, but the possibility of its worsening can never be ruled out.
In addition, improper treatment of prostatitis or its absence can lead to unwanted consequences, for example:
- severe bladder pathologies that require surgical intervention;
- development of infertility;
- progressive cystitis;
- development of pyelonephritis, as well as other kidney pathologies;
- purulent inflammation requiring surgical treatment;
- narrowing of the urethra.
Treatment of prostatitis: drugs used
In the case of an acute form of the disease, urgent hospitalization of the patient in the urology department is required.When this is not possible, treatment of prostatitis occurs in the surgical department.
The general method of treating prostatitis in the acute phase includes measures such as:
- Antibacterial therapy.
- Mandatory bed rest.
- Treatment of prostatitis with drugs that ensure normal blood circulation.This approach helps to improve the outflow of lymph, as well as venous blood from the inflamed gland, and helps to remove waste products from the body.
- Use of painkillers.
- It is possible to use other analgesics.In addition to relieving pain, these drugs help reduce the inflammatory process to some extent.Sometimes the doctor prescribes rectal suppositories that contain the same substances as the pills.They enhance the therapeutic effect due to local action.
- If prostatitis is accompanied by severe intoxication, detoxification agents are prescribed.
The need for surgical treatment arises in the case of complete inability to urinate independently or in the case of prostate abscess.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis should be comprehensive.The main methods of therapy are:
- Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Taking drugs that promote better lymphatic drainage and improve blood flow to the pelvic organs.
- Taking immunomodulatory drugs.At the same time, the doctor may suggest treatment with a drug that helps relieve swelling in the prostate area, improves blood microcirculation, and also reduces the possibility of blood clots.
- In some cases, antidepressants and sedatives are prescribed to restore an erection.
- Systematic exercise will help normalize the blood supply and strengthen the pelvic muscles.It is good if the set of exercises is compiled by an expert in therapeutic exercises.
- An effective way to treat chronic prostatitis is rectal massage.Its main goal is to normalize blood supply, accelerate metabolic processes and remove congestion.But, unfortunately, such a technique sometimes causes not only physical, but also psychological discomfort among representatives of the stronger sex.For this reason, they deliberately delay the visit to the doctor, which worsens the situation.
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, it is necessary to adhere to the following preventive measures:
- Prevention of hypothermia.
- Maintaining a gentle diet - limiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages, fried and canned food.
- Prevention of prostatitis can also be called the regularity of sexual relations, because one of the reasons for its occurrence is sperm stagnation, 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 visit a specialist every year for a medical examination.
After treatment of prostatitis, it is recommended to hold courses of outpatient therapy every six months and a one-time treatment in a sanatorium.