Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases in men.
According to WHO research, at least 30% of men 20 to 50 years old suffer from this disease, and each year this dangerous disease increasingly affects young people. Cases of this inflammation of the organ have been reported even among children 15-16 years old.
Causes of chronic prostatitis
The disease itself is acute and chronic. Chronic prostatitis develops when the treatment of acute prostatitis is not timely or effective. Unfortunately, in the chronic form of prostatitis, a person cannot count on a complete recovery.
Due to the development of the disease, congestive (congestive) prostatitis and infectiousness are also distinguished.
Stagnant prostatitis occurs when circulatory disorders in the pelvic region, as well as a stagnation of prostate secretions. Poor permeability and frequent accumulation of blood in this area over time leads to the development of inflammatory foci. As a result, the prostate gland is deformed, thereby adversely affecting neighboring organs.
Enlarged organs can constrict the urinary tract, disrupt the urinary function of the patient, and press on the bladder, causing the feeling of wanting to urinate often. The obstructive development of the prostate gland is often influenced by a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle. Bad habits and obesity also increase the chance of getting sick.
The cause of infectious diseases is much more difficult to find than congestive diseases, as the disease can develop on the basis of many venereal and fungal diseases. The infection enters the person through sex, spreads throughout the body, but first is the prostate gland, where the majority of pathogens accumulate. The multiplication of bacteria in this organ over time leads to its inflammation, and then to the development of a type of pus (even when healed, scarring remains).
Infections don't just stop in the prostate, some bacteria travel through the urinary tract, enter the bladder and kidneys, and lead to frequent urination.
However, infectious prostatitis is not always the result of sexually transmitted diseases. There are thousands of bacteria and microorganisms in the human body that regularly come from the world around us. Immunity easily copes with most of them, of course, unless it is weakened by the negative effects of smoking, alcohol, constant stress and psychosis. In such cases, the immune system is not able to fully regulate the growth of bacteria or fungi, so their uncontrolled multiplication occurs, ultimately affecting the prostate gland.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
The first signs of chronic prostatitis to first appear are frequent urination and discomfort in the perineum, similar to pain. This can especially be felt if you press lightly on your lower abdomen or anus.
Uneven urine flow is another symptom of chronic prostatitis. Sprayed in different directions shows deformed muscle, so it clogs the urinary duct (muscle located at the bottom of the prostate gland).
Jet weaknesses are also negative signs, more suggestive of the infectious nature of the development of the disease, in which several organs of the genitourinary system are affected the sameat. In some cases, there are problems with an erection ability, but usually stem from a person's difficult psychological state.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis in the early stages of prostatitis is the same, regardless of whether it is a normal or chronic condition, an infection or congestion. Treatment is usually performed by endocrinologists (in some cases, urologists).
After the internal consultation and examination, the doctor will write a referral for the tests:
- Smear.The collection is done using a special probe, which is inserted into the patient's urethra (analysis allows you to find out what bacteria and how much are in the patient's urinary tract). Before the test, you need to hold urination for about 4 hours.
- Prostate juice analysis.The prostate gland has a spongy structure and when inflamed, some parts of this organ are simply blocked. Although the inflammatory process is underway, routine tests show nothing. This is where the secret analysis (prostate juice) comes to the rescue. The doctor will massage the prostate through the anus, thereby squeezing the secretion out of the inflamed areas, then collecting it from the urethra.
- Urine analysis.Usually used after smear, allowing you to find the pathology of your bladder and kidneys.
- Blood test- An analysis is done to look for infection.
- Ultrasound- examines the prostate, bladder and kidney.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in men
After completing all analyzes, the male therapist conducts treatment. For congestive prostatitis, the treatment is simpler. As a rule, it includes taking antibiotics and immunostimulating drugs. Inflammation is eliminated with suppositories, which must be inserted into the anus.
With infectious prostatitis, things are a lot more complicated, for a more accurate diagnosis you will have to redo some tests. Treatment will be prescribed depending on the severity of the infection. Usually these are drops and antibiotics. The second step will be to regulate immunity and eliminate toxins from the body. Along with drug therapy, prostate massage and physiotherapy (electrophoresis and acupuncture) are used.
The implication of infectious prostatitis lies in that, with the thought of being fully cured, a number of pathogens remain in the body and multiply over time, cause prostatitis again. To prevent this, it is advisable to repeat tests regularly and be seen by a doctor.
Very often, even after a full recovery, patients complain of discomfort in the perineum and a frequent urge to urinate. This situation is not uncommon. The fact is that even after the elimination of the inflammatory process, scars remain on the organ, impeding its normal functioning. To get rid of this problem, there are several drugs (suppositories with enzymes) intended to heal scarring.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis
Treatment for chronic prostatitis is to maximize the prolongation of remission and promptly inhibit new inflammatory processes. For long-term relief and avoiding frequent hospital visits, you need to make a complete change in your lifestyle.
For beginners, don't catch a cold under any circumstances. Any, even the most negligible, drop in temperature can cause an exacerbation. It is sufficient to ride the bus in a cold seat or sit in the draft. If possible, avoid sedentary work or warm up at least once every hour for five minutes, bye-bye all bad habits completely:Smoking and drinking is strictly forbidden!
Also, it is important to follow a special diet for chronic prostatitis. Don't consume smoked meats, fatty foods, strong carbonated drinks and certain spices (hot spices).
Include in your diet:
- chicken;
- fish;
- fermented dairy products (cheese, kefir, sour cream with a low fat percentage);
- vegetables;
- fruit;
- darling.
The use of pumpkin seeds has a very positive effect on the prostate gland.
If you have been diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, don't be discouraged! Yes, the disease is quite complicated, but if you follow all your doctor's recommendations and follow a healthy lifestyle, the constant pain and discomfort won't bother you for a long time. Careful health care and routine examinations by an endocrinologist will allow you to live a colorful life!