Urologists say that with age, the risk of developing inflammation of the prostate gland increases rapidly. The first signs of prostatitis usually appear in men after the age of 50, but every year the statistics are getting younger, and there are more factors and causes contributing to the development of this disease.
Symptoms
A distinctive feature of the disease is a rapid transition to the chronic stage, which greatly complicates the recovery process, so it is important to recognize the first signs of prostatitis and start treatment on time.
The acute period, in which the inflammation manifests itself very sharply, is preceded by a latent phase, in which the symptoms of the disease are almost imperceptible. A man sometimes feels discomfort in the testicles, pulling pains in the perineum and glans penis, which can be caused by all sorts of reasons, so they go unnoticed.
Prostatitis acutely manifests itself already in the prime of the disease, when microabscesses appear. However, the obstruction of the excretory ducts up to this point has been going on for several months or years, so the disease is often detected immediately inchronic form.
The first signs of prostatitis by this time are a violation of urination due to an enlarged prostate that puts pressure on the urethra. The emptying of the bladder in the patient occurs frequently, but in small portions, most often the urge becomes more frequent at night.
The first signs of prostatitis are also manifested by a disorder of male sexual functions (premature ejaculation, erased orgasm, unstable erection), which worsen over time.
A man also notices increased fatigue, irritability and nervousness, weakness, decreased performance.
Causes of prostatitis
The main causes of prostate inflammation are:
- venereal and bacterial infection;
- hypothermia;
- caries;
- tonsillitis;
- mental overstrain.
Prostatitis: prevention and treatment
There are a number of rules and preventive measures to prevent prostate diseases:
- do not get cold;
- do regular workouts and walks while sedentary work;
- normalize nutrition, eliminate constipation;
- keep regular sexual activity with a regular partner;
- do not self-medicate and consult a doctor for any illness;
- lead an active life, engage in physical education and sports.
- after the age of 40, get checked annually by a urologist.
Prostatitis treatmentis as follows:
- provides an outflow of inflammatory secretion, which is separated from the excretory ducts of the prostate, the removal of congestion in it, which is achieved by prostate massage;
- blood filling of the prostate is enhanced by physiotherapy and warm microclysters with anti-inflammatory components;
- enzyme preparations are taken;
- immunotherapy and fortification are being carried out;
- antibacterial therapy is being carried out.
A man who cares about his he alth should be able to recognize the first signs of prostatitis and consult a doctor in time to avoid serious problems in the future.
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