Prostatitis and prostate adenoma are diseases that are often diagnosed in men. Not surprisingly, the stronger sex is interested in your symptoms and other characteristics. Let's find out how these pathologies differ and how they are treated.
Prostatitis and prostate adenoma are diseases that are often diagnosed in men.
What is the difference between prostate adenoma and prostatitis?
In fact, there are enough differences.
They are related to the following factors:
- Time of onset of the disease.Prostate adenoma is usually diagnosed in men between the ages of 45 and 50, and prostatitis is also a problem for younger members of the stronger sex.
- First symptoms.As a rule, with prostatitis, patients complain of discomfort (including quite pronounced pain), and with adenoma - urinary disorders.
- The reasons.Prostatitis is an inflammatory process and can be triggered by genital tract infections, and prostate adenoma is an overgrowth of tissue due to various factors.
- The clinical picture.Acute prostatitis is often accompanied by chills and fever, and the adenoma progresses without signs of infection.
- The nature of the pain.The inflammation is characterized by sharp pain in the groin, perineum, and rectum. It is possible that the tumor in the early stages does not appear at all. Even if pain occurs, it is negligible.
For both pathologies, sexual dysfunction is characteristic.
The reasons for the development of prostatitis
The disease develops mainly under the influence of microorganisms that enter the prostate gland from various sources. As a general rule, prostatitis occurs against the background of sexually transmitted infections.
The disease develops mainly under the influence of microorganisms that enter the prostate gland from various sources.
Some specialists distinguish stagnant prostatitis in a separate group. This disease is provoked by a violation of blood circulation in the small pelvis. Against this background, inflammation occurs. The infection binds quickly enough. As a result, congestive prostatitis becomes chronic.
Symptoms of the disease.
Prostatitis can present in two forms: acute and chronic.
Not in all cases, acute prostatitis presents with pronounced symptoms. Some men report only general malaise, mild pain, and temporary weakening of sexual function.
The following symptoms are characteristic of the acute form:
- pain in the perineum;
- a feeling of pain under the scrotum;
- increased body temperature;
- pain during the act of defecation;
- increased urination;
- frequent and painful urge to urinate;
- erectile dysfunction.
Also, patients complain of purulent and mucous discharge from the urethra, shooting pains in the perineum and groin, overexcitement, painful ejaculation.
Important! Not in all cases, acute prostatitis presents with pronounced symptoms. Some men report only general malaise, mild pain, and temporary weakening of sexual function. These symptoms are of a slow form of prostatitis and resemble prostate adenoma, which can lead to misdiagnosis.
Chronic pathology is characterized by 3 main groups of signs:
- Painful.Men complain of pain in the rectum and lower back, lumbago, tingling, and "goose bumps" in the groin, thighs, perineum, and back. In this context, the patient may become nervous. In addition, men notice episodes of sweating and chills.
- Urination dysfunction.Men complain of a slow urine stream, difficulty emptying the bladder, and frequent need to go to the bathroom.
- Disorder of sexual function.Patients notice a decreased libido, lack of ejaculation or its premature, difficulty with a full erection. Often against the background of prostatitis, infertility occurs.
The pelvic nerves are often involved in the disease process. As a result, additional symptoms are added to the main symptoms of prostatitis. They consist of hot flashes and increased temperature at night, tachycardia, as well as mood swings and concentration problems. Some men complain of fatigue and drowsiness during the day, distrust, feeling of a lump in the throat, increased saliva production, weight gain (no changes in diet and physical activity).
The cause of benign proliferation of gland tissues is a change in the metabolism of testosterone in cells.
Reasons for the development of prostate adenoma.
The cause of benign proliferation of gland tissues is a change in the metabolism of testosterone in cells. This process is inevitable and begins in men around 40 to 45 years of age. Therefore, each representative of the stronger sex finds signs of pathology to one degree or another. Usually a benign tumor does not have pronounced symptoms in the first stage, but is already diagnosed in 2 or 3.
Symptoms of the proliferation of glandular tissues.
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma lies in the main symptom. With a benign tumor, urinary disorders always come to the fore.
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma lies in the main symptom. With a benign tumor, urinary disorders always come to the fore.
They are usually divided into 2 groups:
- Irritating signs.Patients complain of an increased urge to urinate, the need to empty the bladder regularly at night, urinary incontinence.
- Obstructive signs.They are a consequence of the narrowing of the urethra with the growth of the gland. They are manifested in the need to strain when urinating, a weak stream of urine, its drops dripping.
As the disease progresses, the kidneys, ureters, and pelvis are involved in the disease process. This leads to increased blood pressure, back pain, constant thirst, itching, weakness, and a general deterioration in well-being. Patients develop pathologies of the cardiovascular system. Also, men complain of suppression of sexual function. Infectious complications of prostate adenoma are also detected. In some cases, stones form in the bladder. The signs of varicose veins (if any) can also get worse.
Principles of treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma.
Disease therapy is carried out using various groups of drugs.
Treatment of prostatitis is aimed at:
- suppression of the inflammatory process;
- stop the active reproduction of bacteria;
- improve the outflow of lymph and blood circulation in the veins of the small pelvis;
- prevention of chronicity of the pathological process.
For these purposes, patients are prescribed anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs, as well as venotonics and anticoagulants. Enzymatic agents and stimulants of the immune response are recommended.
Treatment of prostate adenoma aims to:
- volume reduction;
- restoration of normal urination.
To solve these problems, patients are prescribed alpha-blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, phytopreparations, and other agents.
Both prostatitis and prostate adenoma may require restoration of potency. For this, combined preparations based on herbal ingredients and other components are prescribed. The funds can be used simultaneously with the treatment of major pathologies. When taken correctly, they are not harmful to the body.
Important! Any drug is prescribed exclusively by a doctor. Self-medication is strictly prohibited. It can change the clinical picture and cause difficulties in diagnosis. Additionally, self-prescribed medications can lead to impaired well-being. You also shouldn't cancel medications yourself!
In some cases, due to diseases, surgical treatment is performed. It is prescribed when conservative therapy is ineffective or inappropriate for one reason or another.
As a general rule, surgical interventions are relevant in 2-3 stages of prostate adenoma.
The main operations include:
- TUR (transurethral resection);
- laser treatment;
- laparoscopy;
- interventions with the da Vinci robot.
All operations are minimally invasive. They reduce damage to healthy tissue and provide a short rehabilitation period.
The technique of the operation is chosen by the doctor based on the available indications, the concomitant diseases of the patient and her individual characteristics.
Successful treatment of prostate adenoma and prostatitis includes:
- Stop bad habits (smoking and alcohol abuse);
- Exclusion of animal fats, as well as canned, smoked and fried foods;
- Simple carbohydrate diet restriction;
- The intake of a sufficient amount of fluid in the body (at least 2 liters of water);
- Regular visits to your doctor. You should contact him even in the absence of signs of pathologies. This will allow for the timely identification of all changes and will prevent the development of complications.
Benefits of going to the clinic
- Experienced doctors.Our specialists have long been involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases. They possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a wide range of manipulations.
- Possibilities for rapid diagnostics.Our specialists use expert-class equipment. It allows you to make a diagnosis on the day of treatment.
- An individual approach to therapy.The treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma is provided taking into account the type and stage of the disease, the characteristics of the patient, as well as the comorbidities he has.
- Conservative therapy with modern techniques.
- Modern methods of surgical treatment.Surgical procedures are performed using a laser and a da Vinci robot. Laparoscopic operations and TUR (transurethral resection) are performed. This allows you to reduce the risks of interventions and the duration of the rehabilitation period.
- The convenience of visiting clinics.They are located near the subway. In addition, we have taken care of the absence of queues and are ready to receive patients at a convenient time for them.