Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genital area.Symptoms of prostatitis in men and its treatment cannot be independently determined and prescribed.
If a man has the first signs of prostatitis, he should immediately consult a doctor.Even a small discomfort, which indicates the development of diseases of the genitourinary system, can have serious complications.
The shape of the prostate resembles a chestnut.The transverse length of the prostate in men is 4 cm, longitudinal 3 cm, and thickness 2 cm.The organ consists of glandular tissue.It is connected to the bladder in the upper part, and seminal ducts extend from the lower part.
Prostate functions
The prostate or prostate performs a very important function: it produces seminal fluid that mixes with sperm and creates sperm.The organ acts as a valve during erection, which prevents urine from spilling out during sexual intercourse.
Due to the content of immunoglobulin A and B in the prostate, as well as lysozyme (an antibacterial enzyme), the infection cannot penetrate into the upper urinary tract.
The functional ability of the testicles depends on the prostate, therefore, in diseases of this organ, a 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 in men.People who live in cold regions with high humidity are more susceptible to it.Prostatitis occurs as a result of hypothermia of the body, because the cold is a predisposing factor for the stagnation of liquid secretion, and this leads to the active reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
Prostatitis develops after 30 years.With weak immunity, it can take a chronic course without pronounced symptoms, so a person does not notice the signs of the disease and does not consult a doctor, but lives with this disease for years.Schedule an appointment with a doctor only after a sharp deterioration in health.This happens at the age of 45-50, when a man is diagnosed with prostate adenoma, and the treatment becomes increasingly complicated.
The disease is a benign tumor of the prostate, which worsens a man's quality of life, gradually making intimate intimacy impossible.Adenoma treatment 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 which 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 immediately, it gradually develops in the body.Signs of the disease in men are pain in the lower abdomen, suprapubic area 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, 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 condition deteriorates rapidly.The first signs of prostatitis in men in the acute phase are as follows:
- the temperature rises;
- weakness and pain in the body appear;
- tremors occur.
Research, laboratory tests, urine, sperm and blood are carried out.In case of 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.An examination is necessary for the correct diagnosis of the disease.
Bacterial prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate, which dramatically reduces the patient's quality of life and can cause irreversible consequences for the male genital organs.
Prostatitis can be infectious or stagnant (non-infectious).Infectious prostatitis occurs as a result of an infection entering 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, which can be activated when the immune system is weakened or during hypothermia.These are Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, etc.Penetrating the prostate, they cause an acute inflammatory process.
Non-infectious or congestive prostatitis occurs due to poor circulation in the pelvis.The cause can be a sedentary lifestyle, pelvic injuries, hormonal disorders, prolonged sexual abstinence or an excessively active sexual life.Smoking and alcohol have a negative effect on the prostate.
How to treat prostatitis
Antibacterial therapy is used for infectious prostatitis.After determining the type of causative agent of the disease, an appropriate combination of antibiotics is prescribed, after which the health improves in a short time.
Medicines are selected only after laboratory analysis and determination of the type of causative agent of the disease.
If the disease is of a bacterial nature, in which live microorganisms are present, then the treatment will be ineffective without individually selected antibiotics.
For prostatitis, choosing the right medicine is very important.There are substances that cannot penetrate the prostate tissue, and treatment with them 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 strong dose of antibiotics may be needed, when a milder drug can be used with mild symptoms of the disease.
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, which will cause the development of acute cystitis.Your doctor may prescribe diuretics and drink plenty of fluids to actively cleanse your bladder.
In prostatitis, the prostate becomes swollen, and antiandrogens are prescribed to the man to reduce the swelling.These drugs temporarily reduce secretion production and block blood flow.A cold enema may be prescribed.They help to relieve swelling in prostatitis, inflammation and reduce blood flow.Many doctors refuse to use a cold when the disease is treated with antibiotics, because they believe that, with a delay in blood flow, the drugs 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.In order to remove such a pathology, surgical intervention must be used, otherwise the consequences can be unpredictable.
Prostatitis patients are often prescribed prostate massage, which is performed through the anus.However, in the acute phase of the disease, when inflammation is present, the gland swells and the infection progresses, massage is strictly contraindicated, because bacteria easily spread into the urine and blood, which can cause sepsis, which has serious consequences, including death.
Biopsy is not done for severe prostatitis.The data obtained on the basis of blood tests, urine tests, smears and ultrasound are sufficient for establishing the correct diagnosis and selecting drugs for treatment and alleviation of the patient's condition.
If signs and symptoms of prostatitis appear, consult a urologist or andrologist immediately.He will choose which drugs are suitable for the patient in order to effectively treat the pathology.In no case should you self-medicate.