Prostatitis is called prostate inflammation.
Prostate iron (prostate) is an organ of the male reproductive system, located directly under the bladder.An urethra (urethra) goes through the thickness of the prostate.Therefore, the inflammatory process in the prostate immediately affects sexual function and urination.
Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genitourinary system.With age, the probability of the disease increases;At age 30, prostatitis is believed to be found in 30%of men in 40 - 40%in 50 years - in 50%, after 50 years of prostatitis are detected in almost all men.
The causes of prostatitis
Prostatitis can be caused by an infection.Prostatitis -causing agents are several pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, microplasm, urea, chlamydia.
Infection can penetrate the prostate gland in many ways:
- Through the urethra - in this case, prostatitis occurs as a complication of urethritis (inflammation of the urethra);
- With the lymph current - the infection is transferred from other inflamed organs, especially from the intestine.Similar consequences may have protitis, hemorrhoids, dysbiosis.
- With a blood flow - the infection can be transferred even from outbreaks distant of inflammation, such as sinusitis or caries.
However, a decisive role in the occurrence of prostatitis is not played by the infection.Infectious inflammation in the prostate gland usually develops against the bottom of factors favorable to the disease.Therefore, prostatitis can develop independently without penetrating the infection.The main causes of prostatitis are the stagnation of the secret in the prostate gland, as well as a violation of blood circulation in the gland itself and in the surrounding organs.
Factors that contribute to the stagnation of prostate gland secretion and impaired blood circulation in the pelvic organs, and this increases the risk of prostatitis:
- Prolonged sexual abstinence or, conversely, excessive sexual activity that contributes to prostate gland overload;
- work, which must be mainly in a sitting position;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Problems with stool (chronic constipation).
Factors that contribute to the penetration of infection in the prostate gland, and this increases the risk of prostatitis:
- long stress;
- General body hypothermia;
- Chronic alcoholism;
- The oppressed state of the immune system (may be the result of chronic infectious diseases, overvoltage during sport, chronic sleep lack, bad nutrition, etc.).
Prostatitis complications
Prostatitis manifestations are able to seriously spoil life in themselves, but prostatitis is also dangerous and possible complications.The inflammation of the fireplace in the prostate gland can change to other organs and cause:
- vesiculite (inflammation of seed bubbles);
- coliculita (inflammation of the seed tuber);
- Epididimorchitis (inflammation of the testicles and their appendages).
Prostatitis left without treatment usually causes male infertility.
Prostatitis symptoms
The main symptoms of prostatitis are:
- Pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, groin, perineum and genitals;
- rapid urination (caused by irritation of nerve endings);
- Difficult urination, incomplete emptying of the bladder (caused by prostate gland edema);
- Sexual function disorders.
Violations of the genitourinary system, as a rule, are forcing a person to experiment and nervous, so prostatitis is often accompanied by symptoms of neurorresthenia.
Prostatitis can occur in acute and chronic forms.However, prostatitis in acute form is not a very common disease.Chronic prostatitis develops much more often.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
In acute prostatitis, all symptoms are clearly expressed.The pains are strong.Usually the temperature increases.In severe cases, the temperature may increase to 39-40 ° C. It is possible a sharp delay in the urine (loss of the possibility of independent urination with a full bladder).Lack of treatment can lead to purulent melting of prostate gland tissues with abscess formation.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
In chronic prostatitis, symptoms are more softened and cannot cause serious anxiety for a long time.Often prostatitis is detected only during a preventive examination.In chronic prostatitis, the temperature usually does not increase above 37 ° C, ie it is within normal limits.Patients may periodically experience unpleasant sensations in the perineum, unpleasant sensations may occur during urination and defecation.During defecation, urethra discharge can be observed - this is a characteristic symptom of chronic prostatitis.
The development of chronic prostatitis leads to problems with an erection.This is due to the involvement of nerves that pass through the prostate gland in the inflammatory process, responsible for the erectile function.
Prostatitis diagnosis methods
The first step in treating prostatitis is the exact diagnosis, since the course of treatment depends on the variety of the disease.
Rectal examination of the fingers
On the first visit to the doctor, you should be prepared for the doctor to take a rectal examination of the prostate.
Laboratory diagnosis
The Prostatitis Laboratory Test Complex includes an analysis of prostate secrecy (microscopic and cultural studies), a general urine analysis (a 2 glass test can be prescribed before prostate massage and then) and a general blood test.
Prostate gland ultrasound
A prostate ultrasound allows you to identify signs of inflammation and impaired structure of prostate gland tissues, as well as clarify their size.
Prostatitis treatment methods
Doctors and urologists are involved in the treatment of prostatitis.
The course of treatment depends on the variety of the disease.
The treatment of chronic prostatitis is a difficult task.This process requires time and an integrated approach, which includes antibacterial therapy, measures to stimulate immunity and blood circulation in the prostate gland, including massage and prostate physiotherapy.Methods such as prostate fingertips, vibration massage, electrical prostate stimulation and laser therapy with a rectal sensor are used.
The movement is also necessary.To avoid relapses, you should strive to bring a healthy lifestyle.
The importance of treatment of chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis should be treated in a timely manner.If signs of chronic prostatitis are detected, a doctor should be treated, you should not do self -medication.
Chronic prostatitis can manifest in more inappropriate time and change all life plans.Therefore, it is so necessary to regularly verify the state of your health and consult a doctor when the first alarming symptoms appear.