Prostatitis is called inflammation of the prostate gland.
Prostate iron (prostate) is an organ of the male reproductive system, which is directly under the bladder.A urethra (urethra) passes through the thickness of the prostate gland.Therefore, the inflammatory process in the prostate immediately affects sexual function and urination.
Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genitourinary system.With age, the probability of the disease increases;It is believed that in 30, the prostate is found in 30%of men, in 40 - 40%, in 50 years - 50%, as 50 years of prostatitis is discovered in almost everyone.
The causes of prostate
Prostatitis can be caused by an infection.The causative agents of the prostatitis are different pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, microplasma, ureaplasma, chlamydia.
The infection can penetrate the prostate gland in several ways:
- Through the urethra - in this case, the prostatitis occurs as a complication of urethritis (inflammation of the urethra);
- With lymph current - the infection is transferred from other inflamed organs, mainly from the intestines.Similar consequences can have proctitis, hemorrhoids, dysbiosis.
- With a blood flow - the infection can also be transferred from distant focuses of inflammation, such as sinusitis or caries.
However, a crucial role in the emergence of prostatitis is not played by infection.Infectious inflammation in the prostate gland usually develops against the backdrop of favorable factors for the disease.Therefore, the prostate can develop independently, without the penetration of the infection.The main causes of the prostate are the stagnation of the secret in the prostate gland, as well as a violation of blood circulation in the gland and the organs around it.
Factors that contribute to stagnation of the secretion of the prostate gland and damaged blood circulation in the pelvic organs, and this increases the risk of prostatitis:
- prolonged sexual abstentions or, conversely, excessive sexual activity that contributes to the overload of the prostate gland;
- work, which should be mainly in a sitting position;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Problems with excrement (chronic constipation).
Factors that contribute to the penetration of infection into the prostate gland, and this increases the risk of prostatitis:
- long stress;
- General hypothermia of the body;
- chronic alcoholism;
- The oppressed condition of the immune system (may be the result of chronic infectious diseases, overvoltage during sport, chronic lack of sleep, poor nutrition, etc.).
Complications of prostate
Prostatitis manifestations are able to seriously disrupt life itself, but prostate is also dangerous and possible complications.Inflammation from the hearth in the prostate gland can pass into other organs and cause:
- vesiculitis (inflammation of the seed bubbles);
- colliculitis (inflammation of the seed tubercle);
- Epididymorchit (inflammation of the testicles and their supplements).
Prostatitis left without treatment often causes male infertility.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main symptoms of prostatitis are:
- lower abdominal pain, lower back, groin, perineum and genitals;
- rapid urination (caused by irritation of nerve endings);
- difficult urination, incomplete bladder emptying (caused by prostate gland edema);
- Disordishes of sexual function.
Violations of the genitourinary system, as a rule, are forcing a person to experience and irritate, so prostatitis is often associated with symptoms of neurasthenia.
Prostatitis can occur in both acute and chronic forms.However, acute prostatitis is not a very common disease.Chronic prostatitis develops much more often.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
In acute prostatitis, all symptoms are clearly expressed.The pains are severe.Usually the temperature rises.In severe cases, the temperature can rise to 39-40 ° C. A sharp delay in the urine (loss of the possibility of independent urination with a stuffed bladder) is possible.Lack of treatment can lead to purulent melting of the prostate gland tissue with the formation of abscesses.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
In chronic prostatitis, the symptoms are more mitigated and cannot cause serious anxiety for a long time.Often prostatitis is detected only during a preventive examination.In chronic prostatitis, the temperature usually does not rise above 37 ° C, that is, it is within normal limits.Patients may periodically experience unpleasant sensations in the perineum, unpleasant sensations may occur during urination and defecation.During defecation, discharge from the urethra can be observed - this is a characteristic symptom of chronic prostatitis.
The development of chronic prostatitis leads to problems with a rise.This is due to the involvement of the nerves passing through the prostate gland in the inflammatory process, which are responsible for the erectile function.
Prostatitis diagnostic methods
The first step in the treatment of prostatitis is the correct diagnosis, as the course of treatment depends on the variety of the disease.
Rectum
At the first visit to the doctor, you should be prepared for the fact that the doctor will perform an examination of the rectum of the prostate gland.
Diagnosis
The prostatin laboratory test complex includes an analysis of prostate secret (microscopic and cultural studies), a general urine analysis (a 2 glass test may be prescribed before prostate massage and after) and a general blood test.
Ultrasound of the prostate gland
An ultrasound of the prostate allows you to identify signs of inflammation and damaged structure of the prostate gland tissue as well as clarify its size.
Prostatitis treatment methods
Doctors and urologists are engaged in the treatment of prostatitis.
The course of treatment depends on the variety of the disease.
Treating chronic prostate is a difficult task.This process takes time and an integrated approach, which includes antibacterial therapy, measures to stimulate immunity and blood circulation in the prostate gland, including prostate massage and physiotherapy.Methods such as prostate fingers massage, vibration massage, electrical prostate stimulation, laser therapy with a rectal sensor are used.
Movement is also necessary.To avoid relapses, you should try to lead a healthy lifestyle.
The importance of treatment of chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis should be treated in a timely manner.If signs of chronic prostatitis are detected, a doctor should not be treated, you should not do yourself -Mericia.
Chronic prostate can manifest at the most inappropriate time and return all life plans.Therefore, it is so necessary to check your health regularly and consult a doctor when the first alarming symptoms appear.