Frequent painful urination, perineal discomfort, fever, decreased performance, and loss of libido are problems faced by 80% of men aged 45 to 50 years, but most of them postpone treatment until the pain is unbearable. Uncomfortable symptoms indicate inflammation of the prostate that requires urgent treatment: male prostatitis quickly becomes a chronic disease and can lead to infertility, sexual dysfunction, and oncology.
What is prostatitis
The prostate is an organ similar in size and shape to a chestnut fruit, located under the bladder. Its bottom borders the part. The male prostate has the following functions: secretion-production and barrier of sex hormones and secretions that determine the quality of sperm-separation of ejaculation and urination.
The second name for glands is usually used to indicate a common disease that affects about half of men: the older the man, the higher the risk of the disease-prostatitis is rarely seen in men between 20 and 25 years oldWas diagnosed. The disease carries a risk of serious complications, so it is important to detect it early.
The treatment process lasts for 14 days, and it takes several months to strictly follow the preventive measures. If the disease has successfully taken the form of a chronic disease, the risk of recurrence is 50%.
classification
Men's prostate treatment is sometimes delayed for several years. The disease is temporarily asymptomatic, so that immunity can be restored after a few months, the intestinal flora is invaded, and other physical stress drops sharply. There are several forms of male prostate disease:
- sharp. It is characterized by bacterial infection of prostate tissue. The typical symptom is severe pain syndrome with a sharp rise in temperature. It is necessary to treat this disease in the hospital;
- Chronic bacteria. Periodic reduction of symptoms is usually considered a sign of recovery, but this is an illusion-due to the development of purulent lesions, the appearance of tumors, each subsequent exacerbation is more serious than the previous one.
- Asymptomatic. The disappearance of symptoms is accompanied by the active development of the disease. According to the results of urinalysis, men often find this prostate by accident.
- Granuloma. Termination of gland function due to excessive growth of connective tissue;
- Pelvic pain syndrome. A difficult-to-diagnose form, accompanied by persistent soreness in the pelvic area, neurological and psycho-emotional disorders.
What does the prostate mean in men? First, diagnosis means rethinking your lifestyle, being patient and following your doctor's advice-treatment can take a long time.
What causes male prostatitis?
the reason
The exact algorithm for the onset of the prostatitis process has not been established, but a pattern has been revealed: the probability of illness increases as the overall immunity decreases. Why is this so? Infectious pathogens that enter the mucous membranes of healthy people are in a "dormant" state and will not spread until the body's protective function is weakened. This is how the male prostate begins to develop.
Factors that increase risk:
- Low temperature;
- Perineum injuries and bruises;
- Venereal disease;
- Inactive lifestyle, sedentary work;
- Lack of sex life;
- Interruption of sexual intercourse for contraception (incomplete ejaculation occurs);
- Stress, neurosis, depression;
- Bad habits-alcoholism, smoking;
- Drug poisoning.
The doctor also pointed out that there is a link between the prevalence of tights that squeeze the genitals and the increase in incidence. Men prefer the prostate symptoms of skinny jeans to loose fits.
Chronic causes
Male permanent prostatitis is the result of improper treatment (or no treatment at all) for acute inflammation of the prostate. Reasons for the aggravation: sexually transmitted diseases, stressful conditions at work and at home, mandatory restriction of rectal or bladder emptying, and wearing tight underwear made of synthetic fibers.
Another factor is congestion of the small pelvis due to low mobility. Patients who have personally experienced male acute prostate disease must take all measures to prevent recurrence: First, walk more to activate blood circulation.
Symptoms of male prostatitis
Acute prostatitis
The course of this form of disease is divided into three types: catarrhal, follicular, and substantial (the most dangerous). In the first case, the discomfort starts with traction pain in the pubic area and a slight increase in body temperature. Soon, men will feel discomfort during urination or sexual intercourse, and continue to feel tired.
The follicular type is characterized by severe pain in the penis and lower back: it cannot empty the intestines and bladder. If left untreated, a third disease will develop.
What is the male parenchymal prostate? Difficulty in urination becomes complete retention of urine, body temperature reaches 39-40 degrees, and mucus discharge from the rectum. The condition is serious and requires immediate hospitalization.
Chronic prostatitis
Symptoms of this form are usually vague and unexpressed, which complicates the diagnosis. The pain syndrome becomes permanent, located in the lower abdomen, and is easily tolerated. Increased discomfort after intimacy.
Some difficulty urinating-urine is intermittent. Desires become more frequent. After fatigue, abnormal discharge appears on the head of the penis. Erectile dysfunction is possible. The temperature is maintained at about 37-37. 3C.
If symptoms of chronic prostatitis are observed in men, treatment should not be postponed: slow inflammation can lead to infertility.
Diagnostic procedure
Going to the urology department in time is the best solution for suspected prostatitis. During the appointment, the doctor will ask some questions about health and check the patient's medical records to collect memories. In addition, the organs are externally inspected and palpated through the rectum.
To clarify the diagnosis, many studies were assigned:
- Secret analysis
- Prostate ultrasound
- Material sampling for PCR;
- MRI of the pelvic organs.
If necessary, a special device urinometer can be used to measure the urinary flow rate during urination. Measurements in the clinic: The patient empties the bladder into a special blood vessel with a sensor, which displays a graphic image at the end of the procedure.
Male prostate treatment
Before prescribing a course of treatment, it is important to find out all the factors that cause the inflammatory process. When the exact cause of male prostatitis is found, the treatment will be more efficient. The urologist has developed a comprehensive plan that includes the following:
- medical treatement. In terms of viral etiology, antiviral drugs need to be prescribed; in infectious lesions, antibacterial drugs need to be prescribed. Use anti-inflammatory suppositories and creams, immunostimulants, and analgesics when necessary.
- physiotherapy. The method is determined based on the picture of the disease. It can be electrophoresis, magnetic therapy, laser therapy, UHF;
- massage. This process is performed by the doctor or the patient's spouse (trained)-emotional comfort and family support are essential for the patient. Massage can improve the discharge of purulent inflammatory secretions from the prostate gland.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the prescribed therapy after 10-14 days: if there is a positive trend, continue the course of the disease after a short break. In the absence of improvement, it was decided to cancel certain drugs and procedures and replace them with other drugs and procedures.
prevention
Men’s prostate, symptoms and treatment are topics that should be studied in detail by every member who has reached the age of childbearing age with strong sexual ability. Being aware of preventive measures will help avoid inflammation.
How to protect yourself from prostatitis? It is recommended to avoid hypothermia and unprotected sex, and to undergo regular STD testing. To empty the bladder in time, choose loose-fitting pants.