Modern life conditions often leave many men in a desperate situation. Society dictates to be successful, work hard, and put work and family first.
A man is forced to work intensively and often cannot afford the necessary rest. Eating on the run, daily stressful situations, bad environmental conditions - all this does not have the best effect on your health.
Among other dangers, every second person on the planet faces the risk of prostatitis.
Prostatitis and its causes
The inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate gland is called prostatitis. This is a male disease that does not depend on age. It is diagnosed in both young men and old men.
It is not for nothing that the prostate gland is considered one of the main male organs. The prostate regulates the formation of fluid in the sperm, participates in the secretion of testosterone, controls urine and has a certain influence on the duration and intensity of orgasm.
Accordingly, prostatitis necessarily worsens men's health and generally changes a man's life, not for the better.
The cause of the disease can be various infections and related complications. In this regard, prostatitis is divided into the following forms, both according to the type of course and the reason for its occurrence:
- infectious form;
- acute form;
- bacterial form;
- chronic form.
Disruption of blood supply to the pelvic organs, hormonal imbalance (excess or deficiency of certain hormones) can cause prostatitis.
Damage to the genitals and hips of the male body can also cause prostatitis.
Exposure to certain factors in the prostate gland over time also causes inflammatory processes and prostatitis. These factors include:
- lack or lack of physical activity;
- defective functioning of the immune system;
- overheating or hypothermia;
- a high pace of sexual life or, conversely, a long period without intercourse.
Diseases of internal organs also often cause prostatitis. The causative agent of the disease is E. coli, enterococci, chlamydia and other pathogens. Often, prostatitis develops as a side effect of sexually transmitted infections.
Symptoms of prostatitis
Timely diagnosis of prostatitis is of primary importance to restore normal prostate function. Every man should know the symptoms of this disease. If you start treatment at the stage of the first symptoms, you can get rid of prostatitis for a long time.
Symptoms of prostatitis include:
- Bladder dysfunction (incontinence, frequent urination, weak urine flow).
- Problems with ejaculation.
- Pain in the lower abdomen and genitals (scrotum, perineum).
- Sexual dysfunction (absence of erection).
- Any change in the amount or type of sperm.
Such manifestations occur not only with prostatitis, but also with the presence of other pathological phenomena in the male body. Therefore, it is very important to consult a specialist immediately after the first signs of prostatitis are detected. Be prepared to undergo tests to get accurate information about your health. Only a qualified doctor can clearly state the problem and assess its extent. So, men, even if they know everything about the symptoms of prostatitis, in no case should not make a diagnosis for themselves and should not undergo uncontrolled treatment.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The initial diagnostic measures performed by the specialist will consist of an interview, examination of the patient and digital rectal examination. The final procedure can be a bit uncomfortable. This is due to the fact that if a man really suffers from prostatitis, the prostate gland gives a painful reaction during palpation. The doctor examines this organ, assesses its physical condition, whether the size of the prostate is enlarged, whether there are neoplasms.
In addition, as a rule, if prostatitis is suspected, the following tests are prescribed:
- UAM (general urinalysis),
- prostate secretion analysis (the organ is stimulated by massage and the necessary secretions are collected);
In some cases, a transrectal ultrasound may be prescribed to obtain a clearer image and clear visualization of the prostate gland. This is the most accurate method for determining prostatitis.
Cystoscopy provides a detailed examination of the bladder, urethra and prostate itself. However, this examination is not prescribed very often, usually other diagnostic methods are sufficient to determine the diagnosis and stage of prostatitis.
Treatment of prostatitis
After determining the type of prostatitis, treatment is prescribed. Individual therapy is prescribed depending on the stage and form of the disease. If we are talking about the bacterial form of prostatitis, then the patient takes a certain number of antibiotics. The chronic form is treated with the same drugs, but longer and more intensively.
The use of various types of alpha blockers helps to relax the muscles of the prostate gland and bladder, which helps to restore normal urination.
An important part of restoring prostate function is taking antioxidants. They protect the prostate tissue from the negative effects of free radicals, especially during inflammatory processes, thereby reducing inflammation.
The prostatitis treatment package also includes additional measures and procedures:
- Massage and special exercises.
- Diet (avoid spicy, fatty foods).
- Avoiding sexual activity and certain types of sports (for example, cycling can aggravate the manifestations of inflammation).
Rarely, a complicated form of prostatitis requires a man to stay in the hospital, but usually inflammation of the prostate gland is successfully treated without hospitalization. The main factor for a favorable result is a timely visit to a specialist. Let's remind once again that at the first signs of prostatitis, you should immediately contact a medical institution. Also, men over the age of 40 are recommended to regularly undergo preventive examinations by a urologist.