Prostatitis in men has various symptoms, it all largely depends on the form of the disease.The inflammatory process in the tissue of the prostate gland occurs for several reasons.Viruses, bacteria and even chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and pyelonephritis can be to blame.
Some forms of the disease are rare, others are diagnosed more frequently.There is also a so-called general symptomatology, but the classification is not so easy to understand.
What is Prostatitis?
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs for various reasons.The inflammatory process affects the tissues of the prostate, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and can be a consequence of tuberculosis, alcoholism or obesity.
Types of prostatitis known to doctors:
- Acute bacterial disease – this type of disease is quite rare and is characterized by acute, pronounced symptoms.Requires hospital treatment under the supervision of a specialist;it can cause sepsis or septic shock.
- Chronic bacterial – the disease often proceeds without pronounced symptoms, but in some cases certain signs of acute prostatitis are observed.
- Chronic (non-bacterial) – develops against the background of infectious diseases or arises as a result of inflammatory processes occurring in the body over a long period of time.Doctors did not manage to identify all the factors that led to the development of the inflammatory process.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) – can occur as a concomitant disease, develops rapidly, but has no specific symptoms.The signs of the inflammatory process are mild.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and goes away on its own after eliminating the root cause.
- Chronic granulomatous – occurs against the background of replacement of prostate tissue by growths of fibrous tissue with granules inside.In this case, foci of necrosis may occur in the granules.The disease develops as a complication after surgery on the pelvic organs or as a result of an infectious process in the tissues.
Classification in detail
Forms of prostatitis can also be classified slightly differently depending on the type of pathogen that caused the inflammation:
Bacterial disease.The pathogens are Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, streptococci and staphylococci.Bacteria enter the prostate tissue via the lymph and bloodstream.
- Gonorrheic disease.Pathogen: gonococci.Infection occurs through unprotected sexual contact.
- Viral disease.Occurs due to herpesvirus, cytomegalovirus and human papillomavirus.The main danger of the disease is that the virus cells actively multiply and can infect cells in neighboring organs.
- Type of tuberculosis disease.The pathogens are Koch bacilli.This type of infection is dangerous because it is difficult to treat and occurs as a concomitant disease in the active course of the main infection, tuberculosis.
- Fungal disease.The pathogen is fungi of the genus Candida.It occurs while taking antibiotics or after unprotected sex with a woman suffering from thrush.
- Mixed type of disease.Occurs as a result of infection with at least two of the above diseases.It is extremely rare.
A woman can infect a man with various bacteria.Infection occurs during the period of unprotected PA.In addition, the partner's pregnancy during this period increases the risk of infection;A woman often develops thrush against the background of a weakened immune system, which in turn becomes the cause of the development of fungal prostatitis.
Signs and symptoms of prostate inflammation in men
The first sign of prostatitis is pain that occurs when urinating and is progressive in nature and increases with compression of the ureter.
Main signs of prostatitis:
- problems in the intimate area;
- Discharge from the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- pain when urinating;
- frequent urges;
- increased body temperature, general symptoms of intoxication.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men are increasing.The swelling of the prostate tissue gradually increases.It increases in volume, as the size increases the pain increases and the symptoms become more intense.
Signs of acute and chronic prostatitis
So, how does acute prostatitis manifest itself, a description of the symptoms:
- Increase in body temperature to 38 degrees and more.
- The appearance of discharge from the urethra.
- Increasing pain in the groin area.
- Frequent and painful urge to urinate.
- Erection problems.
Symptoms often appear spontaneously, increase and may be accompanied by a deterioration in the patient's general condition: decreased appetite, general weakness, malaise and apathy.
What signs are characteristic of the chronic type of disease:
- discomfort during erection;
- recurring pain in the groin, abdomen, testicles or even perineum;
- Difficulty urinating.
In the chronic form, the signs of prostatitis in men are mild and occur periodically.They bother a man from time to time.But under unfavorable conditions, the symptoms worsen and problems with erection and urination occur.
Causes of prostate disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are varied;The inflammatory process in tissues develops against the background of:
- Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules;
- sexual contact with a woman suffering from an infectious disease;
- systematic hypothermia;
- chronic pyelonephritis or tuberculosis.
The causes of the disease are often associated with the presence of an infectious agent in the human body.Without adequate therapy, a chronic inflammatory process gradually develops that affects the surrounding tissue.
The cause of prostatitis in young people can be constant stress, poor nutrition, vitamin deficiency, prolonged abstinence, promiscuity, heavy physical activity, etc.
Although the causes of prostatitis are different, according to urologists, there is a risk group that includes the following people:
- Elderly people.
- With reduced immunity.
- Lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- Alcohol addicts.
Chronic diseases, systematic alcohol consumption, promiscuous sexual intercourse - all this can lead to the development of an inflammatory process.But if you get regular checkups, see a urologist, and get tested, you may never get this disease.
Diagnosis of the disease
Diagnosis of prostatitis occurs in several stages and includes:
- Collection of anamnesis (description of the symptoms that bother the patient);
- Conducting an ultrasound scan of the pelvic organs (prostate, kidneys and ureters);
- Urinalysis (general, clinical, according to Nechiporenko, daily portion and bacterial culture);
- smear from the urethra for microflora;
- Inspection;
- blood test for ELISA;
- Urography (carried out if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main diagnostic method is to conduct a comprehensive study to identify and eliminate the root cause of the disease.
Treatment methods for prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis in men begins with stopping the inflammatory process and reducing the intensity of unpleasant symptoms.It can take place in several stages and include:
- taking antibiotics;
- Carrying out physiotherapeutic procedures;
- Taking diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How and especially how prostatitis in men is treated, the doctor should tell you.Because everything depends on the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the symptoms.
Tablets for prostatitis can be divided into several groups:
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial drugs;
- Vitamins and stimulants for the immune system.
Antibiotics are prescribed in any case, but in order to prescribe such drugs to a patient, the doctor must be sure of the diagnosis.
The medication is taken over a period of 2-3 weeks.If necessary, the duration of therapy is extended.However, if antibiotics do not have the desired effect on the patient's body, therapy must be corrected.
Prostate massage is a method to increase the effectiveness of treatment.It is prescribed for prostate congestion and serves as an adjunct to the main therapy.
Massage is most effective during exacerbation of the disease.It helps to “free” the prostate from secretions that have accumulated in it, thereby removing pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps to increase the effect of antibiotics and shorten the duration of treatment.
What physiotherapeutic procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- warm up;
- ultrasound phonophoresis;
- Diadynamophoresis.
Why is prostatitis dangerous if left untreated?
Is prostatitis dangerous for men's health and what is the main danger of the disease?The thing is that inflammation develops quickly, it “invades” the tissues of the prostate gland and if the disease is not treated, it can cause:
- chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in the tissue;
- impotence (with a probability of up to 45%);
- chronic diseases of the kidneys and other surrounding organs.
What is the danger of prostatitis with incorrectly chosen therapy:
- Without treatment, the inflammatory process can become chronic.
- Lead to the development of prostate adenoma.
- Erection problems.
Over a long period of time, inflammation leads to intoxication, the signs of which only worsen the patient's well-being and complicate the course of the disease.
Prevention of prostatitis at home
Prevention of prostatitis is based on simple rules:
- maintaining personal hygiene;
- Use of antiseptics after unprotected PA;
- streamlining sex life;
- Correction of the diet (it is worth including meat in the diet, it is rich in proteins).
Preventing prostatitis in men may also include taking certain medications:
- vitamins and minerals;
- immunostimulants;
- Diuretics of plant origin.
Preventive methods help prevent the development of the inflammatory process, but you should not lose vigilance.
To prevent prostatitis, it is worth treating colds and viral diseases.
Inflammation of the prostate is a dangerous disease that can cause serious complications.Therefore, if unpleasant symptoms appear, you should contact a urologist as soon as possible to avoid serious complications: impotence, infertility.