Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases in men.
According to WHO research, at least 30% of men between the ages of 20 and 50 suffer from this disease, and every year this insidious disease affects more and more young people. Cases of inflammation of this organ have been registered even in children aged 15-16 years.
Causes of chronic prostatitis
The disease itself is acute and chronic. Chronic prostatitis develops with untimely or ineffective treatment of acute prostatitis. Unfortunately, in the chronic form of prostatitis, a person cannot rely on full recovery.
Due to the development of the disease, there are both congestive (congestive) and infectious prostatitis.
Stagnant prostatitis occurs when there are circulatory disorders in the pelvic area, as well as stagnation of prostate secretions. Poor permeability and regular accumulation of blood in this area over time leads to the development of foci of inflammation. As a result, the prostate gland is deformed, which in turn has a negative effect on neighboring organs.
The enlarged organ can constrict the urinary tract, disrupting a person's urinary function, and also compress the bladder, causing a regular urge to urinate. The development of prostate congestion is most often influenced by a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle. Bad habits and obesity also increase the likelihood of illness. The cause of infectious diseases is much more difficult to diagnose than stagnant, as the disease can develop on the basis of many venereal and fungal diseases. The infection, which enters a person through sexual contact, spreads throughout the body, but the prostate gland is the first on the pathway where most pathogens accumulate. The multiplication of bacteria in this organ over time leads to its inflammation, and subsequently - to the development of a type of purulent lesions (even after healing, scars remain).The infection does not stop the prostate, some bacteria move through the urinary tract, entering the bladder and kidneys, leading to regular urination.
However, infectious prostatitis is not always the result of a sexually transmitted disease. 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, unless, of course, weakened by the negative effects of smoking, alcohol, constant stress and neurosis. In such cases, the immune system is unable to fully regulate the growth of bacteria or fungi, resulting in their uncontrolled reproduction, which ultimately affects the prostate gland.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
The first signs of chronic prostatitis appear for the first time with regular urge to urinate and discomfort in the perineum, similar to pain. This can be felt especially if you lightly press on the lower abdomen or anus.
Uneven urine flow is considered another symptom of chronic prostatitis. Spraying in different directions shows a deformity of the muscle that should block the urethra (the muscle is located at the base of the prostate gland).
Weakness of the jet is also a negative sign, which shows more about the infectious nature of the development of the disease, in which several organs of the genitourinary system are affected at once. In some cases, there are problems with erection, but more often they arise from a difficult psychological state of a man.
Diagnosis of diseases
The diagnosis of the first stages of prostatitis is the same, whether normal or chronic, infectious or stagnant. Treatment is most often performed by andrologists (in some cases urologists).
After consultation and internal examination, the doctor will write a referral for tests:
- Smear.Collection is performed using a special probe that is inserted into the patient's urethra (analysis allows you to find out what bacteria and how many are in the patient's urethra). Before taking the test, you should refrain from urinating for about 4 hours.
- Analysis of prostate juice.The prostate gland has a porous structure and in inflammation some parts of this organ are simply blocked. Although the inflammatory process is in full swing, regular tests show nothing. Here comes to the aid of the analysis of the secret (prostate juice). The doctor massages the prostate through the anus, thus squeezing the secretion from the inflamed areas and then collecting it from the urethra.
- Urine analysis.Usually given after a smear, it allows you to identify the pathology of the bladder and kidneys.
- Blood test- An infection test is performed.
- Ultrasound- examination of the prostate, bladder and kidneys.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in men
After completing all tests, the andrologist begins treatment. In the case of congestive prostatitis, treatment is simpler. As a rule, it consists of taking antibiotics and immunosuppressive drugs. The inflammation is removed with suppositories, which must be inserted into the anus.
In infectious prostatitis, everything is much more complicated, for a more accurate diagnosis will need to repeat some tests. Treatment will be prescribed depending on the severity of the infection. Most often these are droppers and antibiotics. The second step will be immunocorrection and elimination of toxins from the body. Prostate massage and physiotherapy (electrophoresis and magnetotherapy) are used together with medical treatment.
The insidiousness of infectious prostatitis lies in the fact that with a supposed complete cure, some of the pathogens still remain in the body and multiply over time, starting the inflammation of the prostate gland again. To prevent this, it is recommended to have regular re-tests and to be examined by a doctor.
Quite often, even after complete recovery, the patient complains of discomfort in the perineal area and frequent urge to urinate. This situation is not uncommon. The fact is that even after the removal of the inflammatory process of the body, scars remain that interfere with its normal functioning. To eliminate this problem, there are a number of drugs (enzyme suppositories) aimed at resorption of scars.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis
The treatment of chronic prostatitis is to maximize the prolongation of remission and the timely suppression of new inflammatory processes. To achieve long-term remission and thus avoid regular visits to the hospital, you need to radically change your lifestyle.
For starters, don't catch a cold under any circumstances. Any, even the slightest drop in temperature can cause an exacerbation. All you have to do is take a bus in a cold seat or sit up to date. If possible, avoid sedentary work or do a five-minute warm-up at least once an hour, completely saying goodbye to all bad habits:Smoking and alcohol are strictly forbidden!
It is also important to follow a special diet for chronic prostatitis. It is not recommended to consume smoked meats, excessively fatty foods, highly carbonated drinks and some types of spices (hot spices).
Include in your diet:
- chicken;
- fish;
- fermented dairy products (cottage cheese, kefir, low-fat sour cream);
- vegetables;
- fruits;
- baby.
The use of pumpkin seeds has a very positive effect on the prostate gland.
If you are diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, don't get depressed! Yes, the disease is quite complicated, but if you follow all the doctor's recommendations and lead a healthy lifestyle, the pain and constant discomfort will stop bothering you for a long time. Careful care for your health and regular check-ups by an andrologist will allow you to live a full, colorful life!