Modern living conditions often drive many men into a dead end. Society dictates that we should be successful, work hard, work and family should come first.
One is forced to work intensively and often cannot afford adequate 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 is called prostatitis. It is an exclusively male disease that does not depend on age. It is diagnosed in both young men and older men.
It is no coincidence that the prostate gland is considered one of the most important male organs. The prostate regulates the formation of fluid in semen, participates in the secretion of testosterone, regulates urination and in some way affects the duration and severity of orgasm.
Accordingly, prostatitis definitely impairs men's health and usually does not change a person's life.
The cause of the disease can be various infections and related complications. In this regard, both according to the type of course and the reason for its occurrence, prostatitis is divided into the following forms:
- infectious form;
- acute form;
- bacterial form;
- chronic form.
Disruption of the blood supply to the pelvic organs, hormonal imbalance (excess or lack of certain hormones) can cause prostatitis.
Injuries to the genitals and the hip part of the male body can also lead to prostatitis.
Exposure of the prostate gland to certain factors over time leads to inflammatory processes and prostatitis. These factors are:
- lack or absence of physical activity;
- malfunction of the immune system;
- overheating or hypothermia;
- a high rate of sexual life or, conversely, a long period without sex.
Diseases of the internal organs also often lead to prostatitis. The causative agent of the disease is E. coli, enterococci, chlamydia and other pathogens. Most often, prostatitis develops as a side effect of sexually transmitted infections.
Signs of prostatitis
Timely diagnosis of prostatitis is of primary importance for the restoration of normal prostate function. Every person should know the signs of this disease. If you start treatment at the stage of the first signs, you can get rid of prostatitis for a long time.
Signs of prostatitis include:
- Impaired bladder function (incontinence, frequent urge, weak urine flow).
- Problems with ejaculation.
- Pain in the lower abdomen and genitals (scrotum, perineum).
- Sexual dysfunction (lack of erection).
- Any change in the amount or type of sperm.
Such manifestations occur not only with prostatitis, but also in the presence of other pathological phenomena in the male body. Therefore, it is very important to consult a specialist immediately after noticing the first signs of prostatitis. Be prepared to undergo an examination in order to obtain accurate information about your health. Only a qualified doctor can clearly formulate the problem and assess its extent. So men, even if they know everything about the signs of prostatitis, under no circumstances should they make a diagnosis for themselves and undergo uncontrolled treatment.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The initial diagnostic measures taken by the specialist consist of interviewing the patient, examination and digital rectal examination. The last procedure can be a bit uncomfortable. This is due to the fact that if a man really suffers from prostatitis, the prostate gland reacts painfully to the touch. The doctor examines this organ, assesses its physical condition, whether the size of the prostate has increased, whether there are tumors.
In addition, if prostatitis is suspected, the following tests are usually prescribed:
- UAM (general urine test),
- analysis of the secretion of the prostate (massage stimulates the organ and collects the necessary secretion);
In some cases, a transrectal ultrasound may be prescribed for a clearer image and clear visualization of the prostate. This is the most accurate method for determining prostatitis.
Cystoscopy enables a detailed examination of the bladder, urethra and prostate. But this test is not often prescribed, usually other diagnostic methods are sufficient to diagnose and determine the stage of prostatitis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Treatment is prescribed after the type of prostatitis is diagnosed. 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 series of antibiotics. The chronic form is treated with the same drugs, but for a longer time and more intensively.
The use of different types of alpha-blockers helps to relax the muscles of the prostate and bladder, which helps to restore normal urination.
Taking antioxidants is an important part of restoring prostate function. They protect the prostate tissue from the negative effects of free radicals, which are produced especially during inflammatory processes, and thus reduce inflammation.
The prostatitis treatment package includes additional measures and procedures:
- Massage and special exercises.
- Diet (avoidance of spicy, fatty foods).
- Abstaining from sexual activity and certain sports (for example, cycling can aggravate the manifestations of inflammation).
In rare cases, the complex form of prostatitis requires a man to stay in the hospital, but usually prostatitis heals successfully without hospitalization. The main factor for a favorable result is a timely visit to the specialist. Let us remind you once again that at the first signs of prostatitis, you should immediately visit a medical institution. In addition, men over the age of 40 should have regular preventive examinations with a urologist.