Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genital region.Symptoms of prostatitis in men and its treatment cannot be independently determined and prescribed.
If a man shows the first signs of prostatitis, he should immediately consult a doctor.Even minor discomfort, indicating the development of a disease of the genitourinary system, can lead to 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
The prostate or prostate performs a very important function: it produces seminal fluid, which mixes with sperm and forms sperm.The organ acts as a valve during erection, which prevents urine from flowing out 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, in 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 who live in cold regions with high humidity are more susceptible to it.Prostatitis occurs as a result of hypothermia of the body, as cold is a predisposing factor to stagnation of liquid secretions, which leads to the active proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms.
Prostatitis develops after 30 years.With weak immunity, it can have a chronic course without pronounced symptoms, which is why a man does not notice signs of the disease and does not consult a doctor, but has lived with the disease for many years.Make an appointment with a doctor only after a strong deterioration in health.This happens around 45-50 years of age, when a man is diagnosed with prostate adenoma and treatment becomes more complicated.
The disease is a benign tumor of the prostate, which worsens a man's quality of life, gradually making intimacy impossible.Adenoma treatment is surgical only.After its removal, the problem disappears, but in the postoperative period it is necessary to strictly 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, developing gradually in the body.Signs of the disease in men include pain in the lower abdomen, suprapubic region 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 mainly 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 markedly.The first signs of prostatitis in men in the acute phase are as follows:
- the temperature increases;
- weakness and body 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, men experience a more pronounced increase in irritability, anxiety, explosive temper, etc.To correctly diagnose the disease, an examination is necessary.
Bacterial prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate, which drastically 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 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.They are Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, etc.After 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 agent causing the disease, a suitable combination of antibiotics is prescribed, after which an improvement in health occurs in a short time.
Medicines are selected only after laboratory analysis and identification of the type of agent causing 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, it is very important to choose the right medicine.There are substances that cannot penetrate the prostate tissue and treatment with them will be useless.And there are several antibiotics that have little effect.Only a doctor can choose treatment tactics.
In acute forms of prostatitis, non-steroidal medications are prescribed.
In the acute phase of the disease, a powerful dose of antibiotic may be necessary, when, with mild symptoms of the disease, a milder 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, which will cause the development of acute cystitis.Your doctor may prescribe diuretics and drink plenty of fluids to actively flush your bladder.
In prostatitis, the prostate becomes swollen, and to relieve the swelling, a man is prescribed antiandrogens.These medications 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 cold medicine when the disease is being treated with antibiotics because they find that along with the slowed blood flow, the medicines cannot reach the prostate tissue and there is no adequate treatment.
If after a course of treatment there is no clinical response to antibiotics, this should be a reason to suspect a prostate abscess.To eliminate such a pathology, you must resort to surgical intervention, otherwise the consequences may be unpredictable.
Often, patients with prostatitis are given a prostate massage, which is performed through the anus.But in the acute phase of the disease, when there is inflammation, there is swelling of the gland and the infection progresses, massage is strictly contraindicated, as bacteria can easily spread through urine and blood, which can cause sepsis, which has serious consequences, including death.
A biopsy is not performed for severe prostatitis.The data obtained based on blood, urine, smear and ultrasound tests are sufficient to make the correct diagnosis and select medications to treat and alleviate the patient's condition.
If signs and symptoms of prostatitis occur, you should urgently consult a urologist or andrologist.He will choose which medications are suitable for the patient to effectively treat the pathology.Under no circumstances should you self-medicate.