Prostatitis is a purely male disease. This refers to the prostate gland, a small but very functional process located at the intersection of the vas deferens and urethra.
Prostate functions
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- Erectile dysfunction in men;
- Works as a valve, prevents urine from entering the urethra during arousal;
- Organizes and manages the whole process from orgasmic, from awakening to discharge;
- Produces specific hormones needed for full sexual intercourse, including testosterone;
- Produces a special substance that protects sperm in the female vagina.
Its position is subject to constant adverse effects from nearby organs, such as the bladder, urethra, and vas deferens. Inflammation in these organs inevitably leads to the development of prostatitis.
The main symptoms of prostatitis: how to recognize it?
Depending on the form of the course, prostate disease is acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more predictable and associated with another disease.
The symptoms that confirm the presence of prostatitis are:
- Severe pain. This is due to the constant irritation of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland. Sometimes there is a dull pain in the anus or perineum.
- The presence of blood in the urine. A very alarming symptom is the presence of mechanical damage to the prostate gland or a malignant tumor during the examination. It may also indicate purulent accumulations.
- Increase or decrease in body temperature. This only happens in the purulent phase of the prostate gland, or DIC. At the same time, a high odor indicates an increase in blood clotting.
- Frequent visits to the toilet due to the constant feeling of full bladder. This is due to the blockage of the urethra by the inflamed prostate and the fact that the urine does not flow out of it at all, so you need to make an effort.
Therefore, urinary excretion is carried out:
- small doses;
- Often, although the urine follows the plan (due to developing pathologies, the bladder is not completely emptied and causes such a feeling);
- With pain, because of the prostate, the urethra is strongly compressed and causes pain by pressing on the walls of the urethra.
If you find these symptoms, hurry to start treatment, because men's health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to symptoms, there are other causes of prostate disease.
Among them:
- Nutrition is weak and unbalanced;
- Constant stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- Presence of chronic diseases;
- The lack of regular sex life in men, or vice versa, is very intense;
- Work that does not allow active movement;
- Persistent constipation;
- Severe hypothermia;
- Urethral reflux - when the prostate gland is unable to close the urethra in time and enters the vas deferens and causes inflammation;
- In men, hormonal changes that result in lower testosterone production weaken muscle tone, which in turn weakens erections.
Types of prostatitis
It is defined as bacterial and non-bacterial depending on the origin of inflammation of the prostate gland. First, it indicates that the disease is caused by pathogens.
The second, in turn, has several types:
- Atypical - pain, generally does not occur at the site of inflammation;
- Prostatopic - characterized by constant pain in the lower abdomen. These are believed to be neurotic pains;
- Calculative - pain is caused by the presence of stones in the prostate gland;
- Sclerotic - degenerative processes in the prostate gland cause its deformation and pain;
- Congestive - discomfort occurs as a result of congestive processes in the prostate gland.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Consult a doctor before coming to an independent conclusion that you have a disease. It will guide you to the diagnosis to determine the exact diagnosis.
To do this, you must submit:
- Cell analysis to help determine if an infection is present;
- Blood for culture is carried out with the danger of sepsis, ie blood poisoning;
- "Three glasses" urine analysis, which allows to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test to confirm the presence or absence of specific organs that will confirm the inflammatory process.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the body of men. As it begins to damage, the quality of the erection and seminal fluid and the spermatozoa suffer immediately. It is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, timely treatment is very important.
Treatment of prostatitis in men
No matter how indifferent, it is never too late to correct the situation. The treatment is longer and more tiring, but the problem can be completely eliminated. First of all, the origin of prostatitis is determined, and if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. If not, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Also, vitamin complexes will no longer exist.
It is necessary to give up bad habits during treatment. A good supplement is prostate massage, if there are no contraindications. There are many devices to do this that make the job much easier. Thanks to them, you can massage yourself in the comfort of your own home.
At present, physiotherapy procedures are widely used to treat prostatitis - laser stimulation or ultrasound. In addition, if the situation allows, you can use folk remedies.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and hips can be both intoxicating and used for therapeutic enemas.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Preventive measures:
- Take care of your health;
- Eat right;
- Do sports;
- Find a regular sexual partner, because regular sexual intercourse will strengthen the prostate, it will have less negative effects;
- If work requires long seating, plan short breaks;
- Treat constipation with enemas and herbal decoctions, do not drink laxatives often;
- Dress for the weather, avoid hypothermia and overheating of the genitals.
Many men find it difficult to go to the doctor and start treatment. But if symptoms appear, it is still best to go to a meeting and check your health. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.