Prostatitis is called inflammation of the prostate gland.
Prostate iron (prostate) is the male reproductive system organ that is located directly below the bladder.The urethra (urethra) passes through the thickness of the prostate.Therefore, the inflammatory process of the prostate immediately affects sexual function and urine.
Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male actiurinary system.Age increases the likelihood of the disease;It is believed that at the age of 30 prostatitis occurs in 30%of men, 40%-40%, 50%-50%, after 50-year-old prostatitis is perceived by almost all people.
Causes of prostatitis
Prostatitis can be caused by infection.Prostatitis pathogens are various pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, microplasm, ureaplasma, chlamydia.
Infection can penetrate the prostataba in several ways:
- Through the urethra - in this case the prostatitis urethra (inflammation of the urethra) occurs;
- With the flow of lymph - the infection is transferred from other inflammatory organs, especially the intestine.Proctitis, hemorrhoids, dysbiosis can have similar consequences.
- Blood flow - the infection can be transmitted even from distant focuses of inflammation, such as sinusitis or caries.
However, infection does not play a decisive role in the incidence of prostatitis.Infectious inflammation in the prostate gland usually develops in the background of factors that are favorable for the disease.Therefore, prostatitis can develop independently without penetration of infection.The main cause of prostatitis is the stagnation of the secret in the prostate gland and the blood circulation violation of the gland and its surrounding organs.
Factors contributing to stagnation of prostate secretion and stagnation of pelvic organs, which increases the risk of prostatitis:
- long -term sexual abstinence, or vice versa, excessive sexual activity that contributes to the predominance of the prostate gland;
- work that must be primarily in a sitting position;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Problems with stools (chronic constipation).
Factors that contribute to the penetration of the infection into the prostatamine gland, which increases the risk of prostatitis:
- Long stress;
- The body's general hypothermia;
- chronic alcoholism;
- The oppressed state of the immune system (chronic infectious diseases, over -sports, chronic lack of sleep, malnutrition, etc.
Complications of prostatitis
The manifestation of prostatitis in itself can severely spoil life, but prostatitis is also dangerous and possible complications.In the prostate gland, the inflammation of the fireplace can switch to other organs and can be caused:
- vesiculite (inflammation of seed bubbles);
- collikulite (inflammation of the seed tuber);
- Epididymorchitis (inflammation of the testes and their appendices).
Prostatitis without treatment is often due to male infertility.
Symptoms of prostatitis
Main symptoms of prostatitis:
- pain in the lower abdomen, lower part, groin, perineum and genitals;
- rapid urination (caused by irritation of nerve endings);
- heavy urinary urination and incomplete emptying (caused by the prostate gland edema);
- Disorders of sexual function.
Violation of the genitourinary system usually forces a person to be experience and nervous, so prostatitis is often accompanied by symptoms of neurasthenia.
Prostatitis can occur in acute and chronic form.However, prostatitis is not very common in acute form.Chronic prostatitis develops much more often.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
In acute prostatitis, all symptoms are clearly expressed.The pains are strong.Usually the temperature rises.In severe cases, the temperature may rise to 39-40 ° C.A sharp delay in urine (loss of independent urination with the completed bladder) is possible.Lack of treatment can lead to the formation of abscesses to the formation of prostate tissues.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
In chronic prostatitis, the symptoms are much smoother and may not cause severe anxiety for a long time.Prostatitis is often detected only during preventive tests.In the case of chronic prostatitis, the temperature does not usually increase above 37 ° C, ie it is within normal limits.Patients can live regularly with discomfort in the perineum, discomfort during urination and interruption.During emptying, emptying from the urethra can be observed - a typical symptom of chronic prostatitis.
The development of chronic prostatitis leads to the problems of erection.The reason for this is that the nerves pass through the prostate passage through the inflammatory process, which are responsible for the erection function.
Methods of diagnosing prostatitis
The first step in the treatment of prostatitis is an accurate diagnosis as the treatment process depends on the variety of the disease.
Finger test
When your doctor's first visit, you should be prepared for the fact that your doctor will test the prostate gland.
Laboratory diagnostics
The complex of laboratory tests for prostatitis includes analysis of the prostate secret (microscopic and cultural examinations), a general urinary analysis (a 2 bottle of test before and after prostate massage), and general blood tests.
Ultrasound of prostate gland
The ultrasound of the prostate allows you to identify the structure of inflammation and the impaired structure of the tissues of the prostate gland and to clarify its size.
Methods of treating prostatitis
Doctors and urologists are involved in the treatment of prostatitis.
The course of treatment depends on the diversity of the disease.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is a difficult task.This process requires time and 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, vibration massage, electric stimulation of the prostate, laser therapy with anus sensor.
Movement is also required.You need to seek a healthy lifestyle to avoid relapses.
The importance of treating chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis should be treated in time.If signs of chronic prostatitis are observed, the doctor should be treated, do not perform himself.
Chronic prostatitis can be manifested in the best time and can hand over all living plans.Therefore, it is so necessary to regularly check your health and consult a doctor when the first alarming symptoms appear.