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 has the first signs of prostatitis, he should immediately consult a doctor.Even mild discomfort, indicating 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 is made up of glandular tissue.At the top it is connected to the bladder, and from the bottom the seminal ducts extend.
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 sperm.The organ acts as a valve during erection, preventing urine from leaking 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 the upper urinary tract.
The functional capacity of the testicles depends on the prostate, therefore, with diseases of this organ, the man's sexual potency weakens and sperm production is impaired, which can lead to infertility.
Why do men develop prostatitis?
Prostatitis is a common disease among men.People living in cold regions with high humidity are more sensitive to it.Prostatitis occurs due to hypothermia of the body, because cold is a predisposing factor for stagnation of liquid secretions and this leads to the active proliferation 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 treatment becomes more complicated.
The disease is a benign tumor of the prostate, which worsens the quality of a man's life, gradually making intimate intimacy impossible.Treatment of adenoma is surgical only.After its removal, the problem disappears, but in the postoperative period it is necessary to scrupulously 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, gradually developing in the body.Signs of the disease in men include pain in the lower abdomen, suprapubic area and perineum.
These sensations intensify after sexual intercourse.Urination becomes intermittent, painful, and there may be a sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder.The pathological condition manifests itself especially at night, with false and painful urges to go to the bathroom.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 increases;
- weakness and muscle pain 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.In the chronic course of the disease, a man has a more pronounced increase in irritability, anxiety, short temper, etc.To correctly diagnose the disease, an examination is necessary.
Bacterial prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland, which drastically reduces the patient's quality of life and can cause irreversible consequences on the male genital organs.
Prostatitis can be infectious and stagnant (non-infectious).Infectious prostatitis occurs due to the infection penetrating the prostate tissue.Germs, viruses, fungi and bacteria can enter through the genital tract.The disease can develop due to chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis or kidney disease.
Opportunistic microorganisms live in the human body and can become active when the immune system is weakened or during 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 excessively active sexual 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 improvement in health occurs in a short time.
Drugs 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, 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 therapeutic tactics.
In acute forms of prostatitis, non-steroidal drugs are prescribed.
In the acute phase of the disease, a potent dose of antibiotic may be needed, while with mild symptoms of the disease, a more gentle remedy 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, causing 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 swells, and to relieve swelling a man is prescribed antiandrogens.These drugs temporarily reduce the production of secretions and block blood flow.Cold enemas may be prescribed.They help relieve swelling in prostatitis, inflammation and reduce blood flow.Many doctors refuse to use colds when the disease is treated with antibiotics, because they find that, in addition to the delay in blood flow, the drugs do not reach the prostate tissue and there is no adequate treatment.
If after a course of treatment no clinical response to antibiotics is observed, this should be a reason to suspect a prostate abscess.To eliminate such pathology, it is necessary to use surgical intervention, otherwise the consequences can be unpredictable.
Often, patients with prostatitis are prescribed a massage of the prostate gland, which is performed through the anus.But in the acute phase of the disease, when there is inflammation, swelling of the gland and progression of the infection, massage is strictly contraindicated, since the bacteria can easily spread into the urine and blood, causing sepsis, which has serious consequences, including death.
A biopsy is not performed for 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 the treatment and alleviation of the patient's condition.
If you experience signs and symptoms of prostatitis, you should urgently consult a urologist or andrologist.He will choose which drugs are suitable for the patient to effectively treat the pathology.In no case should you self-medicate.