Prostatitis in men has various symptoms, everything largely depends on the form of the disease.The inflammatory process in the prostate tissues occurs for several reasons.Viruses, bacteria, and even chronic illnesses like tuberculosis and pyelonephritis can cause it.
Some forms of the disease are rare, while others are diagnosed more often.There is also a so-called general symptomatology, but understanding the classification is not so simple.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs for various reasons.The inflammatory process affects the tissues of the prostate, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and can be a consequence of tuberculosis, alcoholism or obesity.
Types of prostatitis known to doctors:
- Acute bacterial - this type of disease is quite rare and is characterized by acute and pronounced symptoms.Requires hospital treatment under the supervision of a specialist;this can cause sepsis or septic shock.
- Chronic bacterial - the disease often occurs without pronounced symptoms, but in some cases some signs of an acute type of prostatitis are observed.
- Chronic (non-bacterial) - develops against the background of infectious diseases or results from inflammatory processes occurring in the body over a long period of time.Doctors could not identify all the factors that led to the development of the inflammatory process.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) - may appear as a concomitant disease, develops quickly, but does not have any specific symptoms.Signs of the inflammatory process are mild.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and goes away on its own once the root cause is eliminated.
- Chronic granulomatous - occurs against the background of replacement of prostate tissue with growths of fibrous tissue containing granules inside.In this case, foci of necrosis may appear in the granules.The disease develops as a complication after surgery on the pelvic organs or as a consequence of an infectious process occurring in the tissues.
Ranking in detail
Forms of prostatitis can also have a slightly different classification, depending on the type of pathogen that led to the development of inflammation:
Type of bacterial disease.The causative agents are Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, streptococci and staphylococci.Bacteria enter prostate tissue through the lymph and bloodstream.
- Type of gonorrheal disease.Pathogens: Gonococci.Infection occurs through unprotected sexual contact.
- Type of viral disease.Appears due to herpes virus, cytomegalovirus and human papillomavirus.The main danger of the disease is that viral cells actively multiply and can infect cells of neighboring organs.
- Tuberculosis-like disease.The causative agents are Koch's bacilli.This type of infection is dangerous because it is difficult to treat and occurs as a concomitant disease during the active course of the main one - tuberculosis.
- Type of fungal disease.The causative agent is a fungus of the genus Candida.It develops when taking antibiotics or after unprotected sex with a woman suffering from thrush.
- Mixed type of disease.Appears as a result of infection with at least two of the above diseases.This is extremely rare.
A woman can infect a man with various bacteria.Infection occurs during the period of unprotected PA.In addition, the partner's pregnancy increases the risk of infection during this period;a woman, against the background of a weakened immune system, often develops thrush, which, in turn, becomes the cause of the development of fungal prostatitis.
Signs and symptoms of prostate inflammation in men
The first sign of prostatitis is pain that occurs when urinating and that gets worse and worse as the ureter is compressed.
Main signs of prostatitis:
- problems in the intimate sphere;
- discharge from the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- pain when urinating;
- frequent craving;
- increased body temperature, general signs of intoxication.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men are increasing.The swelling of prostate tissue gradually increases.It increases in volume, as it increases, the pain increases and the symptoms become more intense.
Signs of acute and chronic prostatitis
So, how does acute prostatitis manifest, a description of the symptoms:
- Increase in body temperature up to 38 degrees and above.
- The appearance of discharge from the urethra.
- Increasing pain in the groin area.
- Frequent and painful urge to urinate.
- Erection problems.
Symptoms often appear spontaneously, they become more pronounced and may be accompanied by a deterioration in the patient's general condition: decreased appetite, general weakness, malaise and apathy.
What signs are characteristic of the chronic type of the disease:
- discomfort during erection;
- recurring pain in the groin, abdomen, testicles or even perineum;
- difficulties encountered during urination.
In the chronic form of the course, the signs of prostatitis in men are mild and occur periodically.They bother a man from time to time.But in unfavorable conditions, the symptoms intensify and problems with erection and urination arise.
Causes of prostate disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are diverse;the inflammatory process in tissues develops against the background of:
- non-compliance with personal hygiene rules;
- sexual contact with a woman with an infectious disease;
- systematic hypothermia;
- chronic pyelonephritis or tuberculosis.
The causes of the disease are often associated with the presence of an infectious agent in the human body.In the absence of adequate treatment, a chronic inflammatory process gradually develops and affects neighboring tissues.
The cause of prostatitis in young people can be constant stress, poor diet, lack of vitamins, prolonged abstinence, promiscuity, intense physical activity, etc.
Despite the fact that the causes of prostatitis are different, according to urologists, there is a risk group, which includes people:
- Elderly people.
- With reduced immunity.
- Lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- Alcoholics.
Chronic diseases, systematic alcohol consumption, promiscuous sex - all this can provoke the development of an inflammatory process.But if you regularly undergo examinations, consult a urologist and take tests, you may never encounter this disease.
Diagnosis of the disease
The diagnosis of prostatitis takes place in several stages, it includes:
- collection of anamnesis (description of symptoms that bother the patient);
- perform an ultrasound of the pelvic organs (prostate, kidneys and ureters);
- urine analysis (general, clinical, according to Nechiporenko, daily portion and bacterial culture);
- smear from the urethra for microflora;
- inspection;
- blood test for ELISA;
- urography (performed if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main diagnostic method is to conduct a comprehensive study to identify and eliminate the root cause of the disease.
Methods for treating prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis in men begins with stopping the inflammatory process and reducing the intensity of unpleasant symptoms.It can take place in several stages and include:
- take antibiotics;
- carry out physiotherapeutic procedures;
- take diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How to treat prostatitis in men and, most importantly, how, the doctor should tell you.Since everything depends on the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the symptoms.
Tablets for prostatitis can be divided into several groups:
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial drugs;
- vitamins and immune system stimulants.
Antibiotics are prescribed in all cases, but to prescribe such drugs to a patient, the doctor must be sure of the diagnosis.
The medications are taken over a period of 2 to 3 weeks.If necessary, the duration of treatment is increased.But if antibiotics do not have the desired effect on the patient's body, then the treatment is subject to correction.
Prostate massage is a method to improve the effectiveness of treatment.It is prescribed for prostate congestion and is used as an addition to the main treatment.
Massage is most effective during the period of exacerbation of the disease.It helps to “relieve” the prostate of the secretions accumulated there, thereby eliminating pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps to strengthen the effect of antibiotics and shorten the duration of treatment.
What physiotherapeutic procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- warm-up;
- ultrasonic phonophoresis;
- diadynamophoresis.
Why is prostatitis dangerous if left untreated?
Is prostatitis dangerous for men's health and what is the main danger of the disease?The fact is that inflammation develops quickly, it “invades” the prostate tissue and if the disease is not treated, it can cause:
- chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in tissues;
- impotence (with a probability of up to 45%);
- chronic diseases of the kidneys and other neighboring organs.
What is the danger of prostatitis with incorrectly selected treatment:
- Without treatment, the inflammatory process can become chronic.
- Lead to the development of a prostate adenoma.
- Erection problems.
Over a long period, inflammation will cause intoxication, the signs of which will only worsen the patient's well-being and complicate the course of the disease.
Prostatitis prevention at home
Prevention of prostatitis comes down to simple rules:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- use of antiseptics after unprotected PA;
- rationalize sex life;
- correction of the diet (it is worth including meat in the diet, it is rich in protein).
Prevention of prostatitis in men may also include taking certain medications:
- vitamins and minerals;
- immunostimulants;
- diuretics of plant origin.
Preventive methods will help prevent the development of the inflammatory process, but you should not lose vigilance.
In order not to encounter prostatitis, it is worth treating colds and viral diseases.
Prostate inflammation is a dangerous disease that can lead to serious complications.Therefore, if unpleasant symptoms appear, you should contact a urologist as soon as possible, this will avoid serious complications: impotence, infertility.