Prostatitis is called inflammation of the prostate gland.
Prostate iron (prostate) is an organ of the male reproductive system, which is located directly under the bladder.A urethra (urethra) goes through the thickness of the gland of the prostate.Consequently, the inflammatory process of the prostate immediately affects sexual function and urination.
Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases in the male genitar system.With age, the probability of the disease increases;It is believed that at 30, prostatitis is in 30%of men, in 40 - in 40%, in 50 years - in 50%, after 50 years of prostatitis is detected in almost all men.
The causes of prostatitis
Prostatitis can be caused by an infection.Causative agents of prostatitis are various pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, microplasma, ureaplasma, chlamydia.
The infection can penetrate the gland of the prostate in several ways:
- By the urethra - In this case, prostatitis occurs as a complication of uretritis (inflammation of the urethra);
- The current of lymphatic infection is transferred from other fiery organs, mainly intestines.Similar consequences may have proctitis, hemorrhoids, dysbiosis.
- With a blood flow - the infection can be transferred even from foci distant from inflammation, such as, for example, with sinusitis or cavities.
However, a decisive role in the occurrence of prostatitis is not played by infection.Infectious inflammation in the prostate gland generally develops in the context of factors favorable to the disease.Consequently, prostatitis can develop independently, without penetration of infection.The main causes of prostatitis are the stagnation of secrecy in the prostate gland, as well as a violation of blood circulation in the gland itself and its surrounding organs.
Factors contributing to the stagnation of the secretion of the prostate gland and the altered blood circulation in the pelvic organs, which increases the risk of prostatitis:
- Prolonged sexual abstinence or, conversely, an excessive sexual activity which contributes to the over -cas of the prostate gland;
- work, which must be mainly in a sitting position;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Problems with stool (chronic constipation).
Factors that contribute to the penetration of infection into the prostate gland, which increases the risk of prostatitis:
- Long stress;
- General hypothermia of the body;
- Chronic alcoholism;
- The oppressed state of the immune system (it can be the result of chronic infectious diseases, overvoltage during sports, a chronic lack of sleep, poor nutrition, etc.).
Prostatitic complications
The manifestations of prostatitis are able to seriously spoil life in themselves, but prostatitis is also dangerous and possible complications.The inflammation of the prostate gland household can move to other organs and cause:
- vesiculitis (inflammation of seed bubbles);
- colliculitis (inflammation of the seed tuberculum);
- EpididyMorchite (inflammation of the testicles and their appendages).
Prostatitis left without treatment often causes male infertility.
Prostatitis symptoms
The main symptoms of prostatitis are:
- Pain in the bottom of the abdomen, in the lower back, in the groin, in the perineum and the genitals;
- Rapid urination (caused by irritation of nerve endings);
- Uriner difficult, incomplete emptying of the bladder (caused by the edema of the prostatic gland);
- Sexual function disorders.
The violations of the genito-the-first system, as a rule, force a person to live and nervous, so that prostatitis is often accompanied by symptoms of neurasthenia.
Prostatitis can occur both in acute and chronic forms.However, prostatitis in acute form is not a very common disease.Chronic prostatitis is developing much more often.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
In acute prostatitis, all symptoms are clearly expressed.The pain is strong.Usually the temperature increases.In serious cases, the temperature can increase to 39 to 40 ° C the absence of treatment can cause a purulent fusion of the fabrics of the prostate gland with the formation of abscesses.
Chronic prostatitis symptoms
In chronic prostatitis, symptoms are smoother and cannot cause serious anxiety for a long time.Often, prostatitis is only detected during a preventive examination.In chronic prostatitis, the temperature generally does not increase above 37 ° C, that is to say that it is within normal limits.Patients can periodically feel unpleasant sensations in the perineum and unpleasant sensations during urination and defecation may occur.During defecation, the urethra flows can be observed - this is a characteristic symptom of chronic prostatitis.
The development of chronic prostatitis causes problems with an erection.This is due to the involvement of the nerves crossing the gland of the prostate in the inflammatory process, which are responsible for the erectile function.
Prostatitic diagnostic methods
The first step in the treatment of prostatitis is the exact diagnosis, as the course of treatment depends on the variety of the disease.
Rectal examination of the fingers
During the first visit to the doctor, you must be ready to the fact that the doctor will carry out a rectal examination of the fingers of the prostate gland.
Laboratory diagnosis
The laboratory test complex for prostatitis includes an analysis of prostate secret (microscopic and cultural studies), a general urine analysis (a 2 glass test can be prescribed before the prostate massage and after) and a general blood test.
Ultrasound of the prostate gland
An ultrasound of the prostate allows you to identify the signs of inflammation and altered structure of the fabrics of the gland of the prostate, as well as to clarify its size.
Prostatitic treatment methods
Doctors and urologists are involved in the treatment of prostatitis.
The course of treatment depends on the variety of the disease.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is a difficult task.This process requires time and an 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, electrical stimulation of prostate, laser therapy with a rectal sensor are used.
A movement is also necessary.To avoid relapses, it is necessary to strive to lead a healthy lifestyle.
The importance of treatment of chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis must be treated in a timely time.If signs of chronic prostatitis are detected, a doctor should be treated, you should not do self-medication.
Chronic prostatitis can manifest itself at the most inappropriate moment and overthrow all the plans of life.Therefore, it is therefore necessary to regularly check the condition of your health and consult a doctor when the first alarming symptoms appear.