Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genital area.Symptoms of prostatitis in men and its treatment cannot be defined and prescribed independently.
If a man has the first signs of prostatitis, he should immediately consult a doctor.Even a small discomfort, which indicates the development of a disease 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, 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, and the seminal ducts extend from the lower part.
Functions of the prostate gland
The prostate or prostate gland performs a very important function: it produces seminal fluid, which mixes with sperm and forms semen.The organ acts as a valve during erection, which prevents the flow of urine during intercourse.
Due to the content of immunoglobulins A and B in the prostate, as well as lysozyme (an antibacterial enzyme), the infection cannot penetrate the upper urinary tract.
The functional ability of the testicles depends on the prostate, therefore, with 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 appears as a result of hypothermia of the body, because the cold is a predisposing factor for the stagnation of liquid secretions and this leads to the active spread of pathogenic microorganisms.
Prostatitis develops after 30 years.With weak immunity, it can take a chronic course without pronounced symptoms, so the man does not notice 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 at the age of 45-50, when a man is diagnosed with prostate adenoma and the treatment becomes more complicated.
The disease is a benign tumor of the prostate, which worsens the quality of life of a man, gradually making intimate intimacy impossible.Adenoma treatment is only surgical.After its removal, the problem goes away, but in the period after the operation it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions exactly, 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 prostatitis symptoms will not return.
What are the symptoms of prostatitis?
Prostatitis does not appear immediately, developing gradually in the body.Signs of the disease in men include pain in the lower abdomen, suprapubic area and perineum.
These sensations intensify after intercourse.Urination becomes interrupted, painful and there may be a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.The pathological condition appears especially at night, with false, painful urges to go to the toilet.The 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 significantly.The first signs of prostatitis in men in the acute phase are as follows:
- the temperature rises;
- weakness and body pain appear;
- chills occur.
Research is done, laboratory tests are taken, urine, semen and blood are examined.In acute bacterial prostatitis, the indicators will be clearly expressed.In the chronic course of the disease, the man has more pronounced nervousness, anxiety, hot temper, etc.An examination is necessary to correctly diagnose the disease.
Bacterial prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland, which dramatically reduces the patient's quality of life and can cause irreversible consequences in the male genital organs.
Prostatitis can be infectious and stagnant (non-infectious).Infectious prostatitis occurs as a result of 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 diseases.
Opportunistic microorganisms live in the human body, which can be activated when the immune system is weakened or during hypothermia.It is about Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, etc.Penetrating the prostate, they cause an acute inflammatory process.
Non-infectious or congestive prostatitis is formed 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 therapy is used.After identifying the type of causative agent of the disease, an appropriate combination of antibiotics is prescribed, after the use of which an 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 living microorganisms are present, then the treatment will be ineffective without individually selected antibiotics.
For prostatitis, choosing the right drug 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 powerful dose of an antibiotic may be needed, while with mild symptoms of the disease, a milder drug can be used.
In the chronic phase 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.
With prostatitis, the prostate gland becomes swollen, and to relieve swelling, a man is prescribed antiandrogens.These drugs temporarily reduce secretion production and block blood circulation.A cold enema may be prescribed.They help relieve prostate swelling, inflammation and reduce blood flow.Many doctors refuse to use cold when the disease is treated with antibiotics, because they find that, along with a delay in blood flow, the drugs do not reach the prostate tissue and there is no proper treatment.
If after a course of treatment there is no clinical response to antibiotics, then this should be a reason to suspect a prostate abscess.To eliminate such a pathology, surgical intervention must be used, otherwise the consequences can be unpredictable.
Often, patients with prostate are prescribed a massage of the prostate gland, which is performed through the anus.But in the acute stage of the disease, when there is inflammation, there is swelling of the gland and the infection is progressing, massage is strictly contraindicated, as bacteria can easily spread in the urine and blood, which can cause sepsis, which has serious consequences, including death.
A biopsy is not performed for severe prostatitis.The data obtained on the basis of blood tests, urine, staining and ultrasound are sufficient to establish the correct diagnosis and to choose medications for the 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 which medications are suitable for the patient in order to effectively treat the pathology.Under no circumstances should you self-medicate.