Chronic prostatitis is the most common disease in men. Inflammation of the prostate reduces the quality of life, becoming the main cause of various psychosomatic and sexual disorders. Symptoms of prostatitis in men do not always appear, so it is often possible to recognize the presence of the disease at later stages.
The lack of precise information regarding the nature of the disorder makes the treatment rather complicated, requiring a lot of patience from the patient and the doctor.
Feature of the disease
One of the most common and complex diseases of the genitourinary system in men is chronic prostatitis, the symptoms of which cause considerable discomfort. It is characterized by intense inflammation in the tissues of the prostate. In the chronic form, the disease is often observed in men after 50 years. At an older age, prostate adenoma occurs.
If the disease in the acute form occurs quite abruptly and proceeds quickly, with increasing symptoms, then the chronic form is characterized by a gradual course.
What are the types
There is a certain classification of the disease, and there are such types of it as:
- bacterial;
- non-bacterial;
- asymptomatic.
Andrologists strictly adhere to this classification in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation of the prostate. Knowing which form the disease belongs to, the doctor can choose the most effective treatment regimen.
Causes of occurrence
Symptoms of prostatitis largely depend on the form of the course of the disease, as well as the cause that provoked it. Basically, inflammation occurs when pathogens enter the prostate. Bacteria enter the prostate tissue from urine or travel up the urethra.
Chronic prostatitis can develop even after the complete destruction of the infection. This is because primary inflammation provokes a deterioration in immunity and the onset of an autoimmune process. This explains the course of the abacterial form of the disease in many patients, when, in the presence of obvious symptoms of prostatitis, the infection cannot be detected.
Certain viruses and bacteria are present in the body of every man, but not everyone develops an inflammatory process. There are certain predisposing factors for the occurrence of the disease, which include:
- poor immunity;
- stagnation in the pelvic organs;
- irregular sex;
- presence of STDs;
- prostate tissue injury;
- bad habits.
Often one or more factors contribute to the occurrence of acute prostatitis, which, in the absence of adequate timely treatment, flows into a chronic form.
Since the disease can be infectious and non-infectious, each type has its own predisposing factors. The infectious form of prostatitis, the symptoms of which are quite pronounced, is provoked by various pathogens, including those that are sexually transmitted. These could be:
- streptococci and staphylococci;
- E. coli;
- chlamydia;
- ureaplasma;
- Trichomonas;
- various mushrooms and viruses.
The most common non-infectious type of disease. In this case, the symptoms of prostatitis are difficult to recognize, especially in the initial stages. In addition, the causes of its occurrence are still unknown, but in some cases it can also be triggered by an infection.
Pelvic pain syndrome also occurs. In this case, the symptoms of prostatitis are quite well expressed, since against the background of the inflammatory process, chronic pain in the perineum and genitals is additionally present.
Doctors also distinguish an asymptomatic form of the disease, in which the symptoms of prostatitis are completely absent, despite the presence of an inflammatory process. This form of the disease is the most dangerous, as it threatens to cause complications.
Main symptoms
Chronic prostatitis develops as a result of the lack of timely treatment or the use of ineffective therapy. It is a slowly ongoing inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate gland. Often, the symptoms of prostatitis (photos of men who have encountered this problem are presented in the article) are not sufficiently pronounced, and the disease is detected only during the examination, so it is recommended to visit a specialist regularly.
However, the latent form of the course of the disease can very sharply change to an acute one after hypothermia, stress, and sexual dysfunction. In this case, the following symptoms of prostatitis appear:
- excessive sweating;
- perineal discomfort;
- frequent urge to urinate;
- prostate secretion;
- slight fever, sleep disturbance, weakness;
- sexual dysfunction;
- pain in the perineum.
All together, these signs of the disease can lead to disorders of the nervous system, which is characterized by the course of neurotic conditions and the concentration of the patient on his own well-being. When the first symptoms of prostatitis appear, you should immediately consult a doctor for diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
Diagnostics
When the first symptoms of prostatitis occur, a thorough and comprehensive diagnosis should be carried out, which implies:
- gatheringhistory;
- analysis of sexual function;
- life analysis;
- examination by a urologist;
- laboratory and instrumental studies.
Diagnosis begins with the collection of data on the disease and the clarification of existing complaints. In addition, it is necessary to assess the peculiarity of sexual function and the existing violations in this area. To most accurately determine the symptoms and treatment of prostatitis, the doctor must have information about previously transferred STDs, performed operations on the genitals.
Examination of the vulva and rectal examination by a urologist are also performed. The symptoms of chronic prostatitis can be somewhat vague, so a transrectal examination should be performed to accurately determine the presence of inflammation. This allows you to get an image of the prostate and evaluate the presence of changes in it.
CBC helps identify signs of inflammation, blood disorders and allergies. Urinalysis, microscopic examination of prostate secretion and urological smear will also be required.
If symptoms of prostatitis and adenoma are observed, then a prostate biopsy may be required to exclude the development of a malignant tumor.
Features of treatment
Symptoms and treatment of chronic prostatitis can be very different, it all depends on the characteristics of the course of the disease. Often, therapy is a rather complex and time-consuming process, the successful outcome of which is possible only if the doctor has a high professionalism and a responsible approach to solving the problem. Modern medicine offers a comprehensive approach, consisting in:
- carrying out antibiotic therapy;
- prescribing physiotherapy procedures;
- prostate massage;
- Correction of lifestyle and diet;
- using folk remedies and techniques;
- surgery.
First of all, the patient is prescribed a course of antibiotic therapy. The effect of drugs is aimed at weakening the infection. The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician individually. To improve secretion drainage and normalize blood circulation in the prostate, prostate massage is indicated. This procedure is quite painful and unpleasant, but it provides a very good result.
Depending on the symptoms of prostatitis, treatment is selected purely individually, however, physiotherapy procedures are often additionally performed to improve tissue trophism and speed up the healing process. In particular, electrophoresis, ultrasonic phonophoresis, laser therapy give a good result. When a chronic form of inflammation occurs, mud therapy, healing warm baths, special enemas are prescribed.
If symptoms of prostatitis and prostate adenoma are observed, then surgery may be prescribed.
Drug therapy
Symptoms and treatment of prostatitis can be very different, as it all depends on the characteristics of the course of the disease and the reasons that provoked it. The main goal of therapyis the elimination of the inflammatory process, the improvement of the nutrition of the organ, as well as the activation of the general blood flow. If pathogens are found, antibiotics are indicated.
If there are symptoms of prostatitis, treatment is carried out with the use of medicines such as:
- antibacterial drugs;
- used to ease urination;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- drugs that increase blood circulation in the pelvic organs.
The choice of an antibacterial agent largely depends on the identified pathogen. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the ability to penetrate drugs into the body and accumulate in the tissues of the prostate gland. All these conditions are met by drugs from the group of fluoroquinolones. For the treatment of chronic prostatitis, the symptoms and features of the body are taken into account in the first place. Basically, tetracyclines and macrolides are prescribed for this. The course of therapy with antibacterial drugs should be at least 2 weeks after the diagnosis. This will not only get rid of the causative agent of the disease, but also prevent the occurrence of a relapse.
However, antibiotic therapy is not always effective. Many bacteria are secreted by the prostate for a long time and become resistant to antibiotics. Therapy must be started immediately after the first symptoms of the disease appear, otherwise the inflammatory process can provoke serious complications onorganism.
Non-drug therapy
Symptoms of prostatitis in men and its treatment largely depend on the complexity of the course of inflammation and the presence of concomitant diseases. Not only antibacterial agents are widely used, but also non-drug methods of treatment. Particular attention is paid to prostate massage. The procedure stimulates the blood circulation of the prostate, eliminates congestion and stimulates the secretion.
The combination of massage and prolonged use of antibacterial drugs is considered the main way to save a man from the unpleasant symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
When symptoms of prostatitis occur, treatment is carried out using physiotherapy techniques. This gives a very good effect along with medicinal effects. In particular, therapy is carried out using:
- laser therapy;
- ultrasound;
- radio waves;
- electromyostimulation.
Special attention in the treatment process is given to diet. From your usual diet you need to exclude:
- spirits;
- spicy or spicy food;
- fried and fatty foods.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men can be very dangerous, so it is important to recognize the course of the disease in a timely manner and conduct complex therapy.
Use of folk remedies
From the moment the first symptoms of prostatitis appear, treatment can be carried out with the help of alternative therapy, which provide a very good result, especially with an integrated approach to the solutionProblems. However, it should be noted that the refusal of antibacterial drugs can lead to complications and deterioration of well-being.
Eliminate the symptoms of chronic prostatitis will help folk remedies such as:
- pumpkin seed oil;
- parsley;
- licorice root;
- St. John's wort;
- echinacea.
Each component individually or in combination helps to stimulate blood circulation in the pelvic organs and increase immunity. Phytotherapy will get rid of pathogens and eliminate the symptoms of prostatitis in men. In addition, folk remedies help to normalize well-being and speed up the healing process.
Possible Complications
When inflammation of the prostate in men, the symptoms of prostatitis may not be observed in all cases, which is why it is not always possible to recognize the presence of inflammation in the body and treat it in a timely manner. And this leads to various complications.
An advanced disease can lead to conditions such as:
- prostate abscess;
- pyelonephritis and cystitis;
- erectile dysfunction;
- vesiculitis;
- infertility.
That is why it is imperative to know the main symptoms of prostatitis in men and to treat it as early as possible.
Prophylaxis
To prevent the occurrence of symptoms of prostatitis in men, it is necessary to carry out a comprehensive prevention of the onset of the disease. As preventive measures, you need:
- keep active;
- avoid hypothermia;
- use laxatives for constipation;
- normalize sex life;
- treat STDs in a timely manner.
In addition, it is recommended to periodically visit a urologist to exclude the possibility of developing the disease. Symptoms of prostatitis in men can be obvious, or the disease is hidden, but only the correct complex treatment will help to avoid complications and frequent relapses.
