Modern living conditions often lead many men to a dead end. Society dictates the need to succeed, work hard, and put work and family first.
A man is forced to work intensively and often cannot afford proper rest. Eating on the run, daily stressful situations, poor environmental conditions - all this does not have the best effect on his health.
Among other dangers, one in two inhabitants of the planet is at risk of suffering from prostatitis.
Prostatitis and its causes.
The inflammatory process in the prostate tissues is called prostatitis. This is an exclusively male disease that does not depend on age. It is diagnosed in both young men and older men.
It is not for nothing that the prostate is considered one of the key male organs. The prostate regulates the formation of fluid present in sperm, participates in the secretion of testosterone, controls urination and in some way influences the duration and severity of orgasm.
Consequently, prostatitis definitely worsens men's health and, in general, does not change a man's life for the better.
The cause of the disease can be various infections and related complications. In this sense, both depending on the type of course and the reason for its appearance, prostatitis is divided into the following forms:
- infectious form;
- acute form;
- bacterial form;
- chronic form.
Disturbance of blood supply to the pelvic organs and hormonal imbalances (excess or deficiency of certain hormones) can cause prostatitis.
Injuries to the genital organs and hip part of the male body can also lead to prostatitis.
Exposure to certain factors over time in the prostate gland also leads to inflammatory processes and prostatitis. These factors include:
- lack or lack of physical activity;
- malfunction of the immune system;
- overheating or hypothermia;
- high pace of sexual life or, conversely, a long period without sexual relations.
Diseases of internal organs also often cause prostatitis. The causative agent of the disease is E. coli, enterococci, chlamydia and other pathogens. Most often, prostatitis develops as a side effect of a sexually transmitted infection.
Signs of prostatitis
Timely diagnosis of prostatitis is of paramount importance to restore normal prostate function. Every man should know the signs of this disease. If you start treatment at the stage of the first signs, he will be able to get rid of prostatitis for a long time.
Signs of prostatitis include:
- Alteration of bladder activity (incontinence, frequent urgency, weak urine stream).
- Problems with ejaculation.
- Pain in the lower abdomen and genitals (scrotum, perineum).
- Sexual dysfunction (lack of erection).
- Any change in the amount or type of sperm.
Such manifestations occur not only with prostatitis, but also in the presence of other pathological phenomena in the male body. Therefore, it is very important to consult a specialist immediately after detecting the first signs of prostatitis. Be prepared because you will need to undergo testing to obtain accurate information about your health. Only a qualified doctor can clearly formulate the problem and assess its magnitude. Therefore, men, even knowing everything about the signs of prostatitis, should under no circumstances make a diagnosis for themselves and undergo uncontrolled treatment.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The initial diagnostic measures that the specialist will take will consist of interviewing, examining the patient and performing a rectal examination. The last procedure can be a little uncomfortable. This is due to the fact that if a man really suffers from prostatitis, the prostate reacts painfully to palpation. The doctor examines this organ, evaluates its physical condition, whether the size of the prostate is enlarged or whether there are neoplasms.
Additionally, as a rule, if prostatitis is suspected, the following tests are prescribed:
- UAM (general urine analysis),
- analysis of prostate secretions (the organ is stimulated by massage and the necessary secretions are collected);
In some cases, to obtain a clearer image and clear visualization of the prostate, a transrectal ultrasound may be prescribed. This is the most accurate method to determine prostatitis.
Cystoscopy provides a detailed examination of the bladder, urethra, and prostate itself. But this examination is not prescribed very often, usually other diagnostic methods are sufficient to diagnose prostatitis and determine its stage.
Prostatitis treatment
Once the type of prostatitis is diagnosed, treatment is prescribed. Depending on the stage and form of the disease, individual therapy is prescribed. If we talk about a bacterial form of prostatitis, then the patient takes a certain series of antibiotics. The chronic form is treated with the same drugs, but for longer and more intensely.
The use of various types of alpha blockers helps relax the muscles of the prostate and bladder, which helps restore normal urination.
An important part of restoring prostate function is taking antioxidants. They protect prostate tissue from the negative effects of free radicals, which are produced especially during inflammatory processes, and thus reduce inflammation.
The prostatitis treatment package also includes additional measures and procedures:
- Massages and special exercises.
- Diet (avoiding fatty and spicy foods).
- Refrain from sexual activity and certain sports (riding a bicycle, for example, can aggravate the manifestations of inflammation).
A complex form of prostatitis in rare cases requires a man to stay in the hospital, but usually inflammation of the prostate is successfully cured without hospitalization. The main factor for a favorable result is a timely visit to a specialist. Let us remind you once again that at the first signs of prostatitis you should immediately visit a medical center. In addition, men over 40 years of age are recommended to undergo regular preventive examinations with a urologist.