Prostatitis and hemorrhoids are the most common diseases in men over the age of 40. Moreover, in some cases, both pathologies can develop at the same time, greatly impairing a person's quality of life. Here you need to find out what these two diseases are and how they manifest their symptoms so that you can independently identify the problem and consult a specialist in time.
What is hemorrhoids: features and symptoms
Hemorrhoids are dilated veins in the rectum. These veins are called hemorrhoids and form nodules as they enlarge.
The main cause of the development of the disease is a violation of the outflow of blood from the lower rectum. This is due to several reasons:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- excess weight;
- frequent constipation;
- overload;
- proctitis.
In other words, blood rushes to the hemorrhoid area, but its outflow is reduced, so it overflows into the veins, dilating the veins. Due to the dilation of the veins, there is a change in the tissue of the cavernous body located under the mucous membrane of the rectum. These parts swell and increase in size, forming what is called a hemorrhoid.
Buttons can be internal or external. The external nodes are the result of weakening of the sphincter muscles, as a result of which the internal nodes are displaced and prolapsed outside the anus. The number of formations inside or outside of the rectum can vary, from one to several nodes. Moreover, the more lymph nodes, the more severe the symptoms of the disease.
Hemorrhoids are usually chronic, with periodic exacerbations.
The disease develops slowly, the symptoms are not obvious for a long time, which explains the main problem of hemorrhoids - late diagnosis. In the early stages, the symptoms are mild:
- mild edema of the tissues of the lower rectum;
- periodic itching in the anus;
- burning pain and pain after passing raw stool.
Symptoms are worse with constipation - severe pain and stinging when passing stools. At the same time, mucus can be secreted from the rectum, further irritating the mucosa, increasing the burning sensation.
Prominent hemorrhoids are manifested by inflammation of the nodes. This is accompanied by intense pain. The nodes are damaged during bowel movements, so blood is found in the stool.
Over time, the cavernous bodies of the rectum can become severely deformed, causing the nodes to fall out and they must be fixed in the anus with your fingers.
Basic concepts of prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It is an infectious and non-infectious disease that can occur in both acute and chronic forms.
If prostatitis and hemorrhoids are considered concurrently, special attention should be paid to the chronic non-infectious inflammatory process in the prostate gland. This disease is commonly known as congestive prostatitis.
The essence of the problem lies in a violation of the nutritional properties of the prostate gland. Nutritional properties are understood as the microcirculation of blood and the flow of lymph. The deterioration of these processes leads to the following changes:
- bile of the prostate gland is stagnant;
- swollen organs;
- bile in the prostate gland thickens;
- inflammatory process develops.
As a result of violation of tropism, the prostate gland becomes swollen and enlarged, compressing the surrounding tissues and organs (bladder neck, lower part of the urethra), as a result of which vivid symptoms of inflammationprostate gland develops.
The main causes of congestive prostatitis are:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- lack of regular sex;
- excess weight;
- bad habits;
- unbalanced diet.
As a rule, mainly men over 40 years old face this disease.
Doctors often call congestive prostatitis the "disease of the office worker, " thereby emphasizing the link between a violation of prostate function and a sedentary lifestyle.
Symptoms of the disease are as follows:
- frequent urges to go to the toilet;
- pain in the perineum, rectum, bladder;
- weakening of urine flow when urinating;
- feeling of a constantly full bladder;
- ejaculation disorders;
- effectiveness decline.
Ejaculation disorders are manifested by rapid ejaculation accompanied by short-term penile stimulation, or failure to achieve orgasm during intercourse. The first is associated with an increase in the sound of the prostate gland, the second - with a violation of the contractility of the organ.
What connects prostatitis and hemorrhoids?
The link between prostatitis and hemorrhoids is clear - a common cause of development. And in this case, and in another, the disease develops due to a decrease in blood circulation and lymph flow. In this case, prostatitis causes thick fluid in the prostate gland due to a violation of nutrition, and hemorrhoids are caused by a violation of the outflow of blood veins from the rectum.
The following reasons lead to such violations:
- sedentary lifestyle (sedentary work);
- lack of regular sex;
- fat;
- bad habits.
Most modern people work in offices, i. e. they spend most of their time sitting. In the conditions of modern life, very few people can find enough time for leisure and active sports, and most of the day is spent sitting in a sitting position. The result is poor circulation in the pelvis and lower extremities. If at the same time a man has problems with leg veins, the problem with the pelvic organs is only a matter of time. As a rule, varicose veins are also found in the age group at risk of developing prostatitis.
It seems that the lack of regular sex will only affect the prostate, but what does hemorrhoids have to do with it? This is precisely the case when both diseases are related and the development of congestive prostatitis entails dilation of the hemorrhoidal veins. A poor sex life negatively affects prostate function. As a result, obstruction develops and symptoms of prostatitis appear. An enlarged prostate puts pressure on surrounding tissues, including blood vessels, impeding normal blood flow in that area. As a result, the speed of blood reaching the veins of the rectum changes, the condition gradually stagnates, the veins dilate and hemorrhoids form. Of course, this process takes years, but if nothing is done, prostatitis will eventually lead to hemorrhoids.
The same goes for obesity. The nutritional properties of the pelvic organs are violated, and then prostatitis or hemorrhoids develop. If the man does not respond in any way to the presence of one of these diseases, the development of the second is expected over time.
The negative effects of bad habits need to be considered separately. The most common addictions are smoking and alcohol abuse. Nicotine has a negative effect on blood vessels, increasing their tone. As a result, they narrow, negatively affecting the blood rate. Another factor is the disruption of oxygen transport to tissues during prolonged smoking. The result is again poor circulation in the pelvic organs and lower extremities, which in turn leads to obstruction, prostatitis or hemorrhoids.
Alcohol abuse negatively affects the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. An increase in blood pressure is often noted, which causes impaired blood flow. Therefore, smoking and systematic drinking are direct pathways leading to the development of prostatitis and hemorrhoids.
As a rule, one of these diseases develops under the influence of several factors at once. Over time, the blockage spreads to all organs of the pelvis, causing the development of a second disease.
After finding out if hemorrhoids are related to prostatitis, you should know that both diseases can develop at the same time. The presence of two such diagnoses complicates treatment, so you should immediately visit a doctor.
Treatment of hemorrhoids and prostatitis
If both diseases have become more severe, they will have to be treated at the same time. In general, the treatment of these two diseases is somewhat overlapping, so using the drug will be able to stop the exacerbation.
In the treatment of prostatitis, tablets and suppositories placed rectally are used. For the treatment of hemorrhoids, rectal suppositories are also used, the therapy is supplemented with microdialysis.
Suppository
Prefer mild anti-inflammatory drugs. They also suppress inflammation in the prostate gland and reduce symptoms of hemorrhoids.
In addition, suppositories methyluracil can be recommended to improve local metabolic processes and strengthen immunity. Suppositories with ichthyol in the composition are often prescribed as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Microclyster to reduce inflammation
Microclyster is used both to suppress the inflammatory response and as a bowel prep prior to the use of rectal suppositories. At home, douching is done with a decoction of anti-inflammatory herbs - chamomile, St. John, Calendula.
Physiotherapy and exercise therapy
Physiotherapy is prescribed only after the relief of acute symptoms. It is aimed at improving blood circulation in the pelvic organs and can reduce the frequency of exacerbations. In the treatment of prostatitis, electrostimulation, magnetic and laser therapy are used.
Since access to the prostate is done through the rectum, such procedures have a positive effect on the health of the anus.
Exercise therapy is indicated for all men who are facing stagnation in the pelvic organs. Exercise stimulates local circulation and lymphatic drainage. They can be done in the clinic or at home. In addition, it is very useful for men when participating in sports activities, swimming, yoga, running at a moderate pace.
Prostate massage for hemorrhoids
Prostate massage is the best remedy for the treatment of congestive prostatitis, which is strictly contraindicated for inflammation of hemorrhoids on the basis of exacerbation of hemorrhoids. The course of the procedure will have to be postponed until the inflammation in the nodes is stopped. Otherwise, during the massage, the hemorrhoid can be damaged, leading to heavy bleeding and possibly causing widespread inflammation or even local infection.
Precautions
Prevention of hemorrhoids and prostatitis is aimed at increasing the duration of remission and reducing the frequency of exacerbations. Precautions:
- balancing diet;
- constipation prevention;
- strengthen the immune system;
- play sports;
- regular sex life;
- Refuse bad habits.
It is important to structure the diet so that constipation is avoided. Constipation is one of the main factors that aggravate hemorrhoids and prostatitis, as it impairs blood circulation. During bowel movements, hard stools injure the rectum and hemorrhoids, causing defecation and irritation of the prostate gland, which is obscured by a thin septum. To prevent constipation, your doctor may also recommend special medications, such as glycerin suppositories.