Prostatitis in men has different symptoms, it all depends mainly on the form of the disease.The inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate gland occurs for several reasons.Viruses, bacteria and even chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and pyelonephritis can be to blame.
Some forms of the disease are rare, while others are diagnosed more often.There is also a so-called general symptomatology, but understanding the classification is not so easy.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease that appears for various reasons.The inflammatory process affects the tissue of the prostate gland, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and can be a consequence of tuberculosis, alcoholism or obesity.
Types of prostatitis recognized by doctors:
- Acute bacterial - this type of disease is quite rare and is characterized by acute, pronounced symptoms.Requires hospital treatment under the supervision of a specialist;can cause sepsis or septic shock.
- Chronic bacterial - the disease often appears without pronounced symptoms, but in some cases certain signs of an acute type of prostatitis are observed.
- Chronic (non-bacterial) - develops against the background of infectious diseases or occurs as a result of inflammatory processes occurring in the body over a long period of time.Doctors were not able to identify all the factors that led to the development of the inflammatory process.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) - can appear as a concomitant disease, develops quickly, but there are no specific symptoms.The signs of the inflammatory process are mild.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and goes away on its own after the main cause is eliminated.
- Chronic granulomatosis - occurs against the background of replacement of prostate tissue with growth of fibrous tissue with granules inside.In this case, there may be foci of necrosis in the granules.The disease develops as a complication after surgery on the pelvic organs or as a result of an infectious process occurring in the tissues.
Classification in detail
Forms of prostatitis can also have a slightly different classification, according to the type of pathogen that led to the development of inflammation:
Bacterial type of disease.The causative agents are Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, streptococci and staphylococci.Bacteria enter the prostate tissue through the lymph and bloodstream.
- Type of gonorrheal disease.Pathogens: Gonococci.Infection occurs through unprotected sexual contact.
- Viral type of disease.It appears due to the herpes virus, cytomegalovirus and human papillomavirus.The main danger of the disease is that the cells of the virus multiply actively and can infect cells in nearby organs.
- Type of tuberculosis disease.Causative agents are Koch bacilli.This type of infection is dangerous because it is difficult to treat and appears as a concomitant disease during the active course of the main one - tuberculosis.
- Type of fungal disease.The causative agent is fungi of the genus Candida.It develops while taking antibiotics or after unprotected sex with a woman who has thrush.
- Mixed type of disease.Appears as a result of infection with at least two of the above diseases.It is extremely rare.
A woman can infect a man with different bacteria.Infection occurs during the period of unprotected PA.Moreover, the partner's pregnancy increases the risk of infection during this period;a woman, against the background of a weakened immune system, often develops thrush, and this, in turn, becomes the cause of the development of fungal prostatitis.
Signs and symptoms of prostate inflammation in men
The first sign of prostatitis is the pain that appears during urination and is of an increasing nature, intensifying with compression of the ureter.
The main signs of prostatitis:
- problems in the intimate sphere;
- discharge from the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- pain during urination;
- frequent urge;
- increased body temperature, general signs of intoxication.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men are increasing.The swelling of the prostate tissue gradually increases.It grows in volume, as it grows, the pain increases and the symptoms become more intense.
Signs of acute and chronic prostatitis
So, how is acute prostatitis manifested, a description of the symptoms:
- Increase in body temperature to 38 degrees and above.
- The appearance of discharge from the urethra.
- Increasing pain in the groin area.
- Frequent and painful urge to urinate.
- Erection problems.
Symptoms often occur spontaneously, they increase and may be accompanied by a worsening of the patient's general condition: decreased appetite, general weakness, maltreatment and apathy.
What signs are characteristic of the chronic type of the disease:
- discomfort during erection;
- recurrent pain in the groin, abdomen, testicles or even the perineum;
- difficulties encountered during urination.
In the chronic form of the course, the signs of prostatitis in men are mild and appear periodically.They bother a man from time to time.But in unfavorable conditions the symptoms intensify, problems with erection and urination appear.
Causes of prostate disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are different;the inflammatory process in the tissues develops against the background of:
- non-compliance with personal hygiene rules;
- sexual contact with a woman who has an infectious disease;
- systemic hypothermia;
- chronic pyelonephritis or tuberculosis.
The causes of the disease are often associated with the presence of an infectious agent in the human body.In the absence of adequate therapy, a chronic inflammatory process gradually develops and affects nearby tissues.
The cause of prostatitis in young people can be constant stress, bad food, lack of vitamins, prolonged abstinence, promiscuity, heavy physical activity, etc.
Despite the fact that the causes of prostatitis are different, according to urologists, there is a risk group, which includes people:
- The elderly.
- With reduced immunity.
- Leading a sedentary lifestyle.
- Alcohol abusers.
Chronic diseases, systematic alcohol consumption, promiscuous sexual relations - all this can cause the development of an inflammatory process.But if you regularly undergo examinations, visit the urologist and do the tests, you may never encounter this disease.
Diagnosis of the disease
The diagnosis of prostatitis develops in several stages, it includes:
- collection of anamnesis (description of symptoms that concern the patient);
- performing an ultrasound of the pelvic organs (prostate, kidneys and ureters);
- urine analysis (general, clinical, according to Nechiporenko, daily portion and bacterial culture);
- urethral staining for microflora;
- inspection;
- blood test for ELISA;
- urography (performed if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main diagnostic method is to conduct a comprehensive study to identify and eliminate the root cause of the disease.
Prostatitis treatment methods
Treatment of prostatitis in men begins with stopping the inflammatory process and reducing the intensity of unpleasant symptoms.It can develop in several stages and includes:
- taking antibiotics;
- performing physiotherapeutic procedures;
- taking diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How to treat prostatitis in men and, most importantly, what the doctor should tell you.Since everything depends on the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the symptoms.
Tablets for prostatitis can be divided into several groups:
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial drugs;
- vitamins and immune system stimulants.
Antibiotics are prescribed in any case, but to prescribe such drugs to the patient, the doctor must be sure of the diagnosis.
Medicines are taken in a course of 2-3 weeks.If necessary, the duration of therapy is increased.But if antibiotics do not have the desired effect on the patient's body, then the therapy is subject to correction.
Prostate massage is a method to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.It is prescribed for congestion in the prostate gland and is used as an adjunct to the main therapy.
Massage is more effective during the period of aggravation of the disease.It helps to "relieve" the prostate gland of secretions accumulated in it, removing pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps increase the effect of antibiotics and shortens the duration of treatment.
What physiotherapeutic procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- heating;
- ultrasonic phonophoresis;
- diadynamophoresis.
Why is prostatitis dangerous if left untreated?
Is prostatitis dangerous for men's health and what is the main risk of the disease?The fact is that the inflammation develops rapidly, it "invades" the tissue of the prostate gland and if the disease is not treated, it can cause:
- chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in tissue;
- impotence (with a probability of up to 45%);
- chronic diseases of the kidneys and other nearby organs.
What is the risk of prostatitis with wrongly chosen therapy:
- Without treatment, the inflammatory process can become chronic.
- Lead to the development of prostate adenoma.
- Erection problems.
For a long period of time, inflammation will cause intoxication, the signs of which will only worsen the patient's well-being and complicate the course of the disease.
Prevention of prostatitis at home
Prevention of prostatitis comes down to simple rules:
- maintaining personal hygiene;
- use of antiseptics after unprotected PA;
- improving sex life;
- correcting the diet (it is worth including meat in the diet, it is rich in protein).
Prevention of prostatitis in men may also include taking certain medications:
- vitamins and minerals;
- immunostimulant;
- herbal diuretics.
Preventive methods will help prevent the development of the inflammatory process, but you should not lose vigilance.
In order not to encounter prostatitis, it is worth treating colds and viral diseases.
Inflammation of the prostate is a dangerous disease that can cause serious complications.Therefore, if unpleasant symptoms appear, you should contact a urologist as soon as possible, this will avoid serious complications: impotence, infertility.