Prostatitis is called inflammation of the prostate gland.
Prostate iron (prostate) is an organ of the male reproductive system, which is located directly under the bladder.An 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 parental system.With age, the probability of the disease increases;It is believed that at 30 years prostatitis is located in 30%of men, in 40 - in 40%, in 50 years - in 50%, after 50 years of prostatitis have been detected in almost all men.
The causes of prostatitis
Prostatitis can be caused by an infection.The causal agents of prostatitis are various pathogens: bacteria, viruses, mushrooms, microplasm, ureaplasma, chlamydia.
The infection can penetrate the prostate gland in different ways:
- Through the urethra - in this case, prostatitis occurs as a complication of urethritis (inflammation of the urethra);
- With the lymph current, the infection is transferred by other inflamed organs, mainly from the intestine.Similar consequences can have proctitis, hemorrhoids, dysbiosis.
- With a bloodstream - the infection can also be transferred from outbreaks distant of inflammation, such as, for example, with sinusitis or caries.
However, a decisive role in the occurrence of prostatitis is not played by the infection.Infectious inflammation in the prostate gland usually develops against the background of factors in favor of the disease.Therefore, prostatitis can develop independently, without the penetration of the infection.The main causes of prostatitis are the stagnation of the secret in the prostate gland, as well as a violation of the blood circulation in the gland itself and its surrounding organs.
Factors that contribute to the stagnation of the secretion of the prostate gland and the compromise of blood circulation in the pelvic organs and this increases the risk of prostatitis:
- Prolonged sexual abstinence or, on the contrary, excessive sexual activity that contributes to the overload of the prostate gland;
- work, which must be mainly in a sitting position;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Problems with feces (chronic constipation).
Factors that contribute to the penetration of the infection in the prostate gland and this increases the risk of prostatitis:
- long stress;
- General hypothermia of the body;
- Chronic alcoholism;
- The oppressed state of the immune system (it can be the result of chronic infectious diseases, overvoltage during sport, the chronic lack of sleep, poor nutrition, etc.).
Complications of prostatitis
The manifestations of prostatitis are able to seriously ruin life in themselves, but prostatitis is also dangerous and possible complications.Inflammation from the hearth in the prostate gland can move on to other organs and cause:
- bladder (inflammation of seed bubbles);
- coliculite (inflammation of the tubercle of seeds);
- Epididimarchite (inflammation of the testicles and their appendages).
Prostatitis left without treatment often causes male infertility.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main symptoms of prostatitis are:
- pain in the lower abdomen, in the lower part of the back, in the groin, in the perineum and in the genitalia;
- quick urination (caused by the irritation of nerve endings);
- Difficult screaming, incomplete emptying of the bladder (caused by the edema of the prostate gland);
- Sexual function disorders.
The violations of the parental system, as a rule, are forcing a person to experiment and nervous, therefore prostatitis is often accompanied by symptoms of neurasthenia.
Prostatitis can occur both in acute forms and in 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 increases.In serious cases, the temperature can increase to 39-40 ° C. A strong delay in the urine (loss of the possibility of independent urine with a filled bladder) is possible).The lack of treatment can lead to the purulent fusion of the fabrics of the prostate gland with the formation of abscesses.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
In chronic prostatitis, symptoms are smoother and cannot cause serious anxiety for a long time.Prostatitis is often detected only during a preventive examination.In chronic prostatitis, the temperature usually does not increase above 37 ° C, that is, it is within normal limits.Patients can periodically experience unpleasant sensations in the perineum, unpleasant sensations may occur during urination and defecation.During defecation, the unloading from the urethra can be observed: this is a characteristic symptom of chronic prostatitis.
The development of chronic prostatitis leads to problems with an erection.This is due to the involvement of the nerves that pass through the prostate gland in the inflammatory process, which are responsible for the erectile function.
Methods of diagnosis of prostatitis
The first step in the treatment of prostatitis is the exact diagnosis, since the course of the treatment depends on the variety of the disease.
Rectal examination of the finger
On the first visit by the doctor, you must be prepared for the fact that the doctor will carry out a rectal examination of the prostate gland.
Laboratory diagnostics
The complex of laboratory tests for prostatitis includes an analysis of the secret of the prostate (microscopic and cultural studies), a general urine analysis (a 2 glass test can 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 compromised structure of the fabrics of the prostate gland, as well as clarifying 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.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is a difficult task.This process requires 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 finger massage, massage for vibrations, electrical stimulation of the prostate, laser therapy with a rectal sensor are used.
Movement is also necessary.To avoid recurrence, you should strive to conduct a healthy lifestyle.
The importance of the treatment of chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis must be treated in a timely manner.If signs of chronic prostatitis are detected, a doctor should be treated, it is not necessary to make a car -media.
Chronic prostatitis can manifest itself in the most inappropriate time and turn upside down all life plans.Therefore, it is so necessary to regularly check the state of your health and consult a doctor when the first alarming symptoms appear.