Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate. According to the severity of the gland and its functional changes, there are 3 stages: initial, moderate, severe.
The initial stage of prostatitis is characterized by primary changes in the prostate. Against the background of the development of the inflammatory process, tissue regeneration continues at this stage. Changes in the channels are not very pronounced, which often allows the patient to live a full life. However, the development of the disease leads to the development of adhesions, damage to blood circulation and general deterioration of well-being.
Causes
Depending on the source of the inflammation, the causes of the initial stage of prostatitis may include:
- Infections (bacterial prostatitis): bacteria, streptococci, chlamydia.
- Congestion, physiological structural features in male pelvic organs (non-bacterial prostatitis).
Prostatitis occurs depending on the extent of the damage, the duration of the course and the complexity of the treatment
- Sharp.
- Chronic.
Associated causes of prostate gland formation include:
- Age-related changes (decreased testosterone levels, narrowing of the ducts, enlargement of the prostate gland).
- Sitting lifestyle.
- Alcohol consumption, which leads to swelling, narrowing of the ducts.
- Delayed chronic infectious diseases (tonsillitis, caries, bronchitis, infections of the genitourinary system).
- Irregular sex.
- Perineal trauma, the consequences of surgical interventions on pelvic organs.
- General hypothermia.
- Intestinal disorders (constipation).
- Weakening of the immune system is associated with stress, poor lifestyle, smoking.
Symptoms
The initial stage of prostatitis is a sign of the onset of the inflammatory process. Initial symptoms:
- Drawing pains in the perineum in the scrotum, localized in the rectum, radiating to the legs, abdomen, lower back.
- Sharp pains when burning when urinating.
- Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. Frequent urination.
- Difficulty urinating.
- Sexual dysfunction: pain during intercourse with ejaculation; decreased libido, weakened erection.
- Urination from the urethra.
- The consequences of the above symptoms are depression, sleep disturbance, and a general decrease in quality of life.
In some cases, the disease is asymptomatic: pain occurs periodically, the clinical picture is not clearly expressed. As a result, the disease progresses to the next stage, with more severe consequences.
Diagnostics
The difficulty in detecting the initial stage of chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is due to the similarity of symptoms to those of other diseases. Fever, malaise, the patient may have a cold; pulling pains in the perineal region - cystitis; radiant lower back pain - with osteochondrosis.
Do not rely on self-dissolving symptoms, the disease alone will not "dissolve". Only a qualified urologist can make a diagnosis based on a thorough examination.
Must be passed:
- General urine analysis.
- Complete blood count.
- Bacterial urine culture.
- Analysis of prostate secretion.
- Analysis of urethral secretion.
- Computed tomography of pelvic organs.
- PCR (polymer chain reaction) diagnostics.
In addition to general examinations and tests, if cancer is suspected, your doctor will prescribe additional tests:
- PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test. The increased content of a specific protein suggests possible prostate cancer. The prostate is
- TRUS (TransRectal Ultrasound) by inserting an electronic probe into the patient's rectum.
- Spermogram.
- Biopsy of prostate tissue (if cancer is suspected).
Based on your medical history and research data, your doctor will prescribe comprehensive treatment after making an accurate diagnosis.
Treatment Methods
The initial stage of prostatitis involves drug therapy. The earlier treatment begins, the more favorable the prognosis.
In case of bacterial infection, the main treatment is with antibiotics, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory drugs, alpha-blockers.
- The groups of antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial prostatitis are penicillins, cephalosporins. Antibiotic treatment should be continued for 5-7 days. Abrupt discontinuation of tablets may lead to loss of susceptibility of microorganisms to this type of antibiotic.
- Alpha-blockersrelax the smooth muscles of the bladder, normalize mucosal sensitivity, reduce the frequency of stimuli (tamsulosin hydrochloride, doxazosin). When taking these medicines, side effects may occur: loss of vision, drop in blood pressure.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsreduce pain, reduce swelling (diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen).
In addition to medication, we recommend:
- Physiotherapy procedures can relieve symptoms, relieve inflammation - magnetic, ultrasound, laser therapy.
- Prostate massage stimulates blood supply and gland secretion.
Non-traditional methods of treating prostatitis include:
- reflexology(acupuncture, acupuncture) allows you to influence biologically active points. As a result, blood circulation and metabolism are normalized and the patient's general condition improves.
- Apitherapy(treatment with uterine venom and bee waste) stimulates the endocrine glands - adrenal gland, thyroid gland, gonads.
- Hirudotherapy(leech therapy).
- Balneotherapy(bathing in mineral springs) is a general tonic with beneficial effects on the nervous system.
Traditional treatment methods
In the early stages of prostatitis, it is helpful to combine the use of medications with alternative treatments. Herbal medicine includes the use of decoctions, tinctures, microclickers. They are an adjunctive treatment for chronic prostate disease. They are known for their ability to maintain immunity, have a bactericidal, sedative effect.
- ginsengenhances immunity, relieves inflammation.
- St. John's worthas an antispasmodic effect, stimulates the production of male hormones.
- pumpkin seedsstimulates the production of zinc, a vitamin needed to strengthen the urogenital system.
- wormwoodis an effective antimicrobial agent. Used as a decoction, microclickers.
Prevention
Prevention of prostatitis involves taking care of men’s health before the first symptoms of the disease appear.
- Healthy lifestyle.Good rest after work, fresh air, smoking and quitting alcohol strengthen the body's defenses, preventing the appearance of infections.
- Physical activity.Sports activities and active rest improve the blood circulation in the pelvic organs and the circulation of prostate secretions. Exercises to eliminate congestion are useful: squats, "scissors", abdominal exercises, walking.
- Proper nutrition.Eating foods rich in fiber, lean meat, and fish will help eliminate constipation as a risk factor for prostatitis.
- Regular sex.Healthy prostate function is inextricably linked to the regularity of sexual activity. Frequent alteration of sexual partners, imbalance, irregularity leads to premature depletion of the nervous system, infection of the male genitourinary system and, as a result, inflammation of the prostate gland.
The initial stage of prostatitis is a disease that needs to be taken seriously. Self-medication, late doctor visits can lead to serious problems: deterioration of well-being, growth of the initial form to the stage of moderate and then severe severity.
If conservative medication can be discontinued in the initial stage, the severity of the disease requires surgical intervention with an unfavorable prognosis.
The prostate is an important component of the male genitals. Its function is the production of secretions (fluid) that ensure the mobility of sperm in the sperm.
Narrowing of the ducts leads to prostate congestion. Impaired blood flow, the growth of microorganisms is a consequence of inflammatory disease - prostatitis.