Prostatitis is referred to as inflammation of the prostate gland.
The prostate iron (prostate) is an organ of the male reproductive system, which is located directly under the bladder.A urethra (urethra) flows through the thickness of the prostate.Therefore, the inflammatory process of the prostate immediately affects sexual function and urination.
Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male genitator system.The probability of the disease increases with increasing age;It is believed that 30%of men at 40%in 50%in 50%in 40%after 50 years of prostatitis in almost every man.
The causes of prostatitis
Prostatitis can be caused by an infection.The causal ingredients of prostatitis are different pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, microplasm, urea, chlamydia.
The infection can penetrate the prostate in several ways:
- Through the urethra - in this case prostatitis occurs as a complication of urethritis (inflammation of the urethra);
- With the current of the lymph, the infection is transmitted by other inflamed organs, mainly from the intestine.Practitis, hemorrhoids, dysbiosis can have similar consequences.
- In the event of a blood flow, the infection can even be transmitted from remote inflammatory locations, such as sinusitis or caries.
However, a crucial role in prostatitis is not played by infections.Infectious inflammation in the prostate gland usually develop against the background of factors that are favorable for the disease.Therefore, prostatitis can develop independently without penetrating the infection.The main causes of prostatitis are the stagnation of the secret in the prostate and a violation of blood circulation in the gland itself and its surrounding organs.
Factors that contribute to the stagnation of the secretion of the prostate and the impaired bloodstream in the pelvic organs, and this increases the risk of prostatitis:
- Longer sexual abstinence or vice versa excessive sexual activity that contributes to the striving for the prostate gland;
- Work that must be mainly in a seated position;
- sitting lifestyle;
- Problems with chairs (chronic constipation).
Factors that contribute to the penetration of infections into the prostate gland, and this increases the risk of prostatitis:
- long stress;
- General hypothermia of the body;
- Chronic alcoholism;
- The suppressed condition of the immune system (a result of chronic infectious diseases, overvoltage during sports, chronic lack of sleep, poor nutrition, etc.).
Complications of prostatitis
Manifestations of prostatitis are able to seriously spoil life in itself, but prostatitis is also dangerous and possible complications.Inflammation from the stove in the prostate can switch to other organs:
- Vesiculite (inflammation of the seed bubbles);
- Colliculite (inflammation of the seed tuberkel);
- Epididymorchitis (inflammation of the testicles and their attachments).
Prostatitis without treatment often leads to male infertility.
Symptoms of prostatitis
The main symptoms of prostatitis are:
- Pain in the lower abdomen, in the lower back, in the groin area, in the perineum and in the genitals;
- Fast urination (caused by the irritation of nerve endings);
- difficult urination, incomplete emptying of the bladder (caused by edema of the prostate);
- Sexual function disorders.
Violations of the genitator system usually force a person to experience and nervous, so that prostatitis is often accompanied by symptoms of neurasthenia.
Prostatitis can occur in both acute and chronic forms.However, prostatitis in acute form 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 pain is strong.Usually the temperature increases.In severe cases, the temperature can increase to 39-40 ° C.A sharp delay in urine (loss of the possibility of an independent urination with a filled bladder) is possible.The lack of treatment can lead to purulent melts of the tissue of the prostate with the formation of abscesses.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
In chronic prostatitis, the symptoms are more smoothed and, for a long time, cannot cause serious fear.Prostatitis is often only found during a preventive examination.In chronic prostatitis, the temperature usually does not increase above 37 ° C, ie within the normal limits.Patients can regularly experience unpleasant sensations in the perineum, unpleasant sensations during urination and defecation can occur.During the defecation, the discharge 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 participation of nerves, which go through the prostate gland in the inflammatory process, which are responsible for the erectile function.
Methods for the diagnosis of prostatitis
The first step in the treatment of prostatitis is the exact diagnosis because the course of treatment depends on the diversity of the disease.
Rectal examination of the fingers
When you visit the doctor for the first time, you must be prepared for the doctor to carry out a finger recal examination of the prostate.
Laboratory diagnostics
The complex of laboratory tests for prostatitis includes an analysis of the prostate secret (microscopic and cultural studies), a general urine analysis (a 2-glass test can be prescribed before the prostate massage and afterwards) and a general blood test.
Ultrasound of the prostate gland
An ultrasound of the prostate enables you to identify signs of inflammation and disturbed structure of the tissue of the prostate and clarify their size.
Treatment methods of prostatitis
Doctors and urologists deal with the treatment of prostatitis.
The course of treatment depends on the diversity of the disease.
Treating chronic prostatitis is a difficult task.This process requires time and an integrated approach that includes antibacterial therapy, measures to stimulate immunity and blood circulation in the prostate gland, including the prostate massage and physiotherapy.Methods such as the finger massage of the prostate, the vibration massage, the electrical stimulation of the prostate and laser therapy with a rectal sensor are used.
Movement is also necessary.In order to avoid relapses, you should try to keep a healthy lifestyle.
The importance of the treatment of chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis must be treated in good time.If there are signs of chronic prostatitis, a doctor should be treated, you should not carry out self -finishing.
Chronic prostatitis can manifest itself in the most inappropriate time and turn around all life plans.Therefore, it is so necessary to check the condition of your health regularly and consult a doctor if the first alarming symptoms occur.