Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genital area. Symptoms of prostatitis in men and its treatment cannot be independently determined and prescribed.
If a man has the first signs of prostatitis, he should immediately consult a doctor. Even a small weakness, which indicates the development of diseases of the genitourinary system, can have serious complications.
The shape of the prostate resembles a chestnut. The transverse length of the prostate in men is 4 cm, longitudinal - 3 cm, thickness - 2 cm. The organ consists of glandular tissue. In the upper part, it is connected to the bladder, and the seminal ducts depart from the lower part.
Prostate functions
The prostate or prostate performs a very important function: it produces seminal fluid, which mixes with spermatozoa to form sperm. The organ acts as a valve during erection, which prevents urine from spilling out during intercourse.
Due to the content of immunoglobulin A and B in the prostate, as well as lysozyme (an antibacterial enzyme), the infection cannot penetrate into the upper urinary tract.
The functional ability of the testicles depends on the prostate, therefore, in diseases of this organ, a man's sexual power weakens and sperm production is disrupted, which can lead to infertility.
Why men develop prostatitis
Prostatitis is a common disease in men. People who live in cold regions with high humidity are more susceptible to it. Prostatitis occurs as a result of hypothermia of the body, because coldness is a predisposing factor for stagnation of fluid secretion, and this leads to the active reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
Prostatitis develops after 30 years. With weak immunity, it can take a chronic course without pronounced symptoms, so a person does not notice the signs of the disease and does not go to the doctor, but lives with this disease for many years. Schedule an appointment with a doctor only after a sharp deterioration in health. This happens at the age of 45-50, when a man is diagnosed with prostate adenoma, and the treatment becomes increasingly complicated.
The disease is a benign tumor of the prostate, which worsens a man's quality of life, gradually making intimacy impossible. Adenoma treatment is only surgical. After its removal, the problem disappears, but in the postoperative period it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's prescriptions, in this case the rehabilitation process will be painless, and the person will return to a full life. It is necessary to be careful, avoid hypothermia, and the symptoms of prostatitis will not return.
What are the symptoms of prostatitis
Prostatitis does not manifest immediately, it gradually develops in the body. Symptoms of the disease in men are manifested by pain in the lower abdomen, suprapubic area and in the perineum.
These feelings are intensified after sexual intercourse. Urination becomes intermittent, painful, and there may be a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder. The pathological condition is especially manifested at night, there are false painful urges to go to the toilet. Pain also occurs during ejaculation. Sexual intercourse becomes painful.
Prostatitis has an acute and chronic course. During the acute phase, the symptoms of the disease worsen, the patient's health deteriorates rapidly. The first signs of prostatitis in men in the acute phase of the course are as follows:
- the temperature rises;
- there is weakness and pain in the body;
- tremors occur.
Studies, laboratory tests, urine, sperm and blood are done. In case of acute bacterial prostatitis, the indicators will be clearly expressed. In the chronic course of the disease, increased irritability, anxiety, irritability, etc. are more pronounced in men. An examination is necessary for an accurate diagnosis of the disease.
Bacterial prostatitis is an inflammatory prostate disease that drastically reduces the patient's quality of life and can cause irreversible consequences for the male genital organs.
Prostatitis can be infectious or congestive (non-infectious). Infectious prostatitis occurs when an infection enters the tissues of the prostate. Microbes, viruses, fungi and bacteria can enter the genital tract. The disease can develop as a result of chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis or kidney disease.
Conditionally pathogenic microorganisms live in the human body, which can be activated when the immune system is weakened or during hypothermia. These are Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, enterococci, etc. Penetrating the prostate, they cause an acute inflammatory process.
Non-infectious or congestive prostatitis occurs due to circulatory disorders in the pelvis. The cause can be a sedentary lifestyle, pelvic injuries, hormonal disorders, prolonged sexual abstinence or an excessively active sexual life. Smoking and alcohol have a negative effect on the prostate.
How to treat prostatitis
In infectious prostatitis, antibiotic therapy is used. After determining the type of causative agent, an appropriate combination of antibiotics is prescribed, after which health improves in a short time.
Preparations are selected only after laboratory analysis and determination of the type of pathogen.
If the disease is of a bacterial nature, in which live microorganisms are present, then without individually selected antibiotics, the treatment will be ineffective.
In prostatitis, choosing the right medicine is very important. There are substances that cannot penetrate the prostate tissue, and treatment with them will be useless. And there are a number of antibiotics that have little effect. Only a doctor can choose treatment tactics.
In the acute form of prostatitis, non-steroidal drugs are prescribed.
In the acute phase of the disease, a strong dose of antibiotics may be needed, when a milder drug can be used with mild symptoms of the disease.
In the chronic stage of the disease, alpha-blockers are prescribed. The patient may be prescribed diuretics.
In the presence of infectious flora, it can penetrate the bladder, which will cause the development of acute cystitis. Your doctor may prescribe diuretics and a drinking regimen to actively empty your bladder.
In prostatitis, the prostate is swollen, and antiandrogens are prescribed to men to relieve the swelling. These drugs temporarily reduce secretion and block blood flow. A cold enema may be prescribed. They help relieve swelling in prostatitis, inflammation and reduce blood flow. Many doctors are reluctant to use cold when treating with antibiotics because they feel that, with a delay in blood flow, the drugs do not reach the prostate tissue and there is no proper treatment.
If there is no clinical response to antibiotics after treatment, then this should serve as a reason to suspect a prostate abscess. To remove such a pathology, surgical intervention must be applied, otherwise the consequences can be unpredictable.
Prostatitis patients are often prescribed prostate massage, which is performed through the anus. But in the acute phase of the disease, when inflammation is present, the gland swells and the infection progresses, massage is categorically contraindicated, because bacteria easily spread into the urine and blood, which can cause sepsis, which has serious consequences. till death.
Biopsy for severe prostatitis is not done. The data obtained from the analysis of blood, urine, smears and ultrasound are sufficient for establishing the correct diagnosis and selecting drugs for treatment and alleviation of the patient's condition.
If there are signs and symptoms of prostatitis, consult a urologist or andrologist immediately. He will choose which drugs are suitable for the patient in order to effectively treat the pathology. In no case should you self-medicate.