The "second heart of a man" - an indicator of the sexuality and fertility of the prostate or prostate gland. So it is up to each person to decide for themselves whether it is dangerous for them not to monitor the condition of this organ. And as prostatitis develops, you need to ask yourself an important question - how to deal with prostatitis?
Inflammation of the prostate- a disease characterized by the presence of inflammation and / or infection localized in the prostate gland.
It can cause a wide range of clinical symptoms and complaints.
First, consider the function of the prostate:
- production of a secret that is an integral part of the sperm and is involved in liquefying the ejaculate and saturating it with nutrients such as various enzymes and vitamins, citric acid, zinc ions that help improve sperm motility and activity;
- The prostate contains smooth muscle fibers that promote the release of sperm from the urethra into the bladder during ejaculation, prevent entry into the bladder, and are involved in the mechanism of urinary retention.
- produces hormones and active substances that regulate the function of the genitals.
Prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer are the three major organ diseases.
In the same prostate, all three diseases can live together at the same time. That is, the presence of prostatitis does not rule out the presence of prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer in the patient, and vice versa.
Causes and risk factors for prostatitis
According to statistics, prostatitis is the most common urological disease in men under 50 years of age and the third most common in men over 50 years of age after hyperplasia (enlargement) and prostate cancer.
At least 30% of outpatient urological visits are due to prostatitis.
For any man who has had prostatitis and their numbers have increased in recent years, it is clear that such an illness will not lead to a simple and carefree life. Several factors influence the development of the disease. It’s both a deteriorating ecology and a frantic rhythm of life that puts men at risk for stress and depression - these causes sometimes can’t be changed, but there are factors that depend entirely on the men themselves.
The most common causes of the disease are:
- sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work, rest in front of the TV;
- prolonged abstinence from sexual activity;
- irregular diet leading to improper metabolism;
- bad habits: smoking, drinking alcohol and beer;
- chronic diseases of the urogenital system;
- frequent exchanges of sexual partners increase the risk of prostatitis;
- sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections;
- delayed ejaculation and ejaculation during intercourse;
- excessive consumption of spicy, fatty, salty, spicy foods;
- frequent constipation, hemorrhoids;
- decreased immunity.
Possible causes of prostatitis include:
- intraprostatic reflux of urine due to inoperative urination (urine may enter the prostate gland through the prostate ducts under certain predisposing factors, causing an inflammatory process);
- unprotected anal sex;
- foreskin stenosis (phimosis);
- autoimmune disease;
- functional and anatomical changes in the pelvic floor muscle;
- changes in the central nervous system, including functional and anatomical changes in the brain;
- traumatic and unusual sexual activity;
- psychological factors (several studies have demonstrated the effect of psychological stress on the incidence of symptoms of chronic prostatitis - some patients have been diagnosed with psychosomatic disorders for which a reduction in the symptoms of prostatitis and the likelihood of relapse have been recorded).
Symptoms:
- pain or burning sensation when urinating (dysuria);
- urinary tract disorders;
- discoloration of urine and / or sperm;
- appearance of blood in the urine and / or semen;
- pain and / or discomfort in the abdomen, groin or lower back;
- pain and / or discomfort in the perineum;
- pain and / or discomfort in the penis and testicles;
- pain and / or discomfort during ejaculation;
- increased body temperature (with acute bacterial prostatitis).
Diagnostics:
According to the NIH (US National Institutes of Health) generally accepted classification, there are four categories of diseases, traditionally referred to by Roman numerals:
I - acute bacterial prostatitis;
II - chronic bacterial prostatitis;
III - Chronic Abacterial Prostatitis / Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP / CPPS):
IV - asymptomatic (asymptomatic) chronic prostatitis.
Diagnosis of prostatitis involves a digital rectal examination (rectal examination) in which the prostate gland is felt with a forefinger through the anus (rectum).
Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)- important diagnostic manipulation with suspicion of any pathology of the prostate gland. It is therefore advisable that men do not refuse to perform.
Above all, laboratory diagnostics include a general urine test in which an increase in the number of leukocytes is detected. Bacteriological culture of urine, prostate secretions and semen, and urethral smear for STIs, is recommended. Based on the results of the analysis, the presence of bacteria and their susceptibility to antibiotics can be determined and thus the prescribed antibiotic therapy can be modified. A general blood test is also done to assess the general condition of the body and its response to the inflammatory process.
Determining the fractions of the oncomarker (PSA) is also not recommended - due to the low information content and data bias in the background of inflammation.
Treatment of prostatitis
The most important thing in treating the disease is an integrated approach and strict implementation of all the recommendations of the specialist. Medicine has achieved good results in eradicating prostatitis. Once a patient has found the urologist "a" they have unconditionally trusted, it is important not to interrupt the algorithm of therapeutic operations. Under no circumstances should treatment be discontinued after relief from medications to infect the body.
This first success must be consolidated and continued. Treatment involves not only killing harmful bacteria, but also restoring damaged prostate tissue, increasing immunity, and correcting other changes in the body due to inflammation. It was stated at the beginning of the article that living with prostatitis will not be a hassle. Unfortunately, some patients notice an improvement in their health, stopping halfway through specialist treatment and tedious clinical trips to complete the procedures, and then they deal with the treatment themselves. So this is not only impossible but also dangerous.
How is prostatitis treated at the clinic?
The urologist treats prostatitis and other diseases of the urogenital system according to international clinical guidelines. This means that you not only capitalize on your professional knowledge, but also focus on scientifically proven and globally accepted diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Our doctors do not prescribe ineffective drugs, tests "in all cases", do not treat non-existent diseases. In making the diagnosis, the urologist relies on the data obtained from the patient's examination, the clinical picture, the data of laboratory and instrumental examinations.
About the dangers of self-healing
Without proper knowledge of medicine, self-healing can only hurt. It is not used by any independently designated folk method. The urologist should be the man’s main friend and advisor in the fight against the scourge. Only a specialist can tell you what methods can be used to supplement your medication. In addition to traditional medicine, which significantly helps to cope with the disease, but only in conjunction with traditional treatment, the mass of dietary supplements has also flooded the shelves of pharmacies. An ignorant person naively believes that using dietary supplements will get rid of prostatitis. Remember that self-medication can lead to the disease becoming chronic and progressing!