Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate that mainly affects older men. According to statistics, one or another form of the disease is diagnosed in almost 40% of men over the age of 50. Congestive prostatitis is a non-infectious inflammation of the prostate caused by a violation of organ trophism.
What is congestive prostatitis?
Congestive prostatitis develops due to violation of trophic processes in the prostate and pelvic organs. Trophism refers to all metabolic processes that take place in the organs - blood circulation, lymph movement, dynamics of prostate secretion.
The disease is characterized by a number of specific symptoms, the appearance of which is caused by edema of the inflamed organ. Due to the stagnation of secretions in the prostate, its lobules are not completely emptied, which leads to inflammation and enlargement of organs. As a result of these processes, the prostate presses on the bladder and urethra, which explains the onset of disease symptoms.
Unlike the acute form of inflammation, caused by pathogens, congestive prostatitis can last for years without severe symptoms. During this period, there is a gradual violation of prostate trophism, the organ is depleted, and over time the disease feels a sharp deterioration.
Congestive prostatitis is usually diagnosed either accidentally, during a routine examination by a urologist, or at the time of exacerbation, when a man faces pronounced symptoms.
The disease requires long-term complex treatment. The prognosis of recovery depends on the timely detection of congestive prostatitis. In some cases, men live for decades with chronic inflammation, forced to undergo regular treatment to avoid exacerbations of the disease.
Stagnant prostatitis develops asymptomatically over the years. His treatment will also take a long time.
Reasons for development
Congestive prostatitis or chronic non-infectious prostatitis is a direct consequence of a poor lifestyle. Disorders of metabolic processes in the prostate develop over a long period of time. The causes of the disease are:
- hypodynamics;
- obesity;
- improper diet;
- sexual abstinence;
- chronic stress;
- bad habits;
- phlebeurism;
- chronic constipation.
The main enemy of prostate health is physical inactivity. Lack of physical activity leads to worsening of blood circulation in the lower part of the body, including the pelvic organs, which over time causes thickening of prostate secretions and the development of an inflammatory process.
Physical inactivity, burdened with large excess weight, is a direct path to prostatitis. It is not in vain that congestive prostatitis is considered a disease of office workers, because long hours of sitting at a table lead to circulatory disorders in the pelvis and prostate.
Chronic stress, reduced immunity and hypothermia in the lower part of the body are indirect causes of prostatitis. Along with a stagnant, slow inflammatory process, these factors act as triggers to worsen the symptoms of the disease.
Another enemy of men's health is chronic constipation. Difficulties, improper bowel emptying lead to the fact that thick feces, passing through the intestines, irritates the prostate. At the time of bowel emptying the trophism is disturbed. With infrequent constipation, this is not dangerous, but regular bowel disorders lead to prostate irritation with subsequent development of prostatitis.
Congestive prostatitis is a common problem of office workers.
Why is prostatitis dangerous?
Congestive prostatitis is accompanied by specific symptoms that significantly impair a man's quality of life. In addition to constant discomfort, the disease progresses, which leads to the development of dangerous complications.
First of all, potency suffers. Disorder of blood circulation, thickening of secretions and disturbed contractile function of the prostate lead to the fact that sex does not bring pleasure, but is accompanied by discomfort and pain. Over time, the problem worsens, so in addition to weakening libido, erectile dysfunction also occurs. Blood does not flow into the penis in sufficient quantity, which leads to weakening of the erection and threatens erectile dysfunction.
Congestive prostatitis can cause infertility in men.
A fairly common complication of slow inflammation is urine backwash, which can cause kidney infection and pyelonephritis.
Lack of timely therapy for congestive prostatitis can lead to the formation of prostate stones, the removal of which often requires surgery.
Symptoms of the disease
The symptoms of congestive prostatitis are manifested by difficulty urinating. Outside of an exacerbation of the disease, there is heaviness in the bladder, frequent need to go to the toilet, and weakening of urine pressure. Occasionally there may be pain in the bladder that spreads to the lower abdomen and perineum. The pain is spastic in nature, cramps appear and subside.
In congestive prostatitis in men there are problems with potency and ejaculation. In this case, it is possible to increase the duration of sexual intercourse and premature ejaculation. The climax is accompanied by pain in the urethra.
Signs of prostate inflammation with congestive prostatitis intensify at the time of exacerbation. This occurs against a background of reduced immunity, severe stress, overwork, or hypothermia. The symptoms are acute. The number of urges to urinate can be up to 8 times per hour. Bladder emptying does not bring relief because it is heavy and full. The pain syndrome manifests itself acutely, there is a feeling of heaviness in the rectum, which is caused by prostate edema. In rare cases, hematuria - blood in the urine - may occur. After urination and ejaculation, there is pain and a strong burning sensation in the urethra.
Congestive prostatitis is not a bacterial inflammation, so fever in this form of the disease is extremely rare. However, due to the constant discomfort in the perineum, symptoms of general weakness are noticed - drowsiness, irritability and loss of strength. Often the course of congestive prostatitis is exacerbated by insomnia due to an increased nocturnal urge to use the toilet, which is caused by swelling of the prostate in the evening and at night.
Frequent urination does not provide relief or sleep
Diagnosis
Congestive prostatitis is diagnosed by rectal examination of the prostate by a urologist. This is done by prostate massage or TRUS.
Ultrasound diagnostics is considered a non-informative method, because it indicates the presence of inflammation, but not the nature of its development. For that reason, the most informative is the analysis of prostate secretions. By the nature of the changes in the composition of the prostate secretion, congestive prostatitis and its complications are diagnosed.
To rule out adenoma and other disorders, an MRI of the prostate is additionally prescribed.
The principle of treatment
Treatment of congestive prostatitis is a lengthy process. The therapy is aimed at alleviating inflammation and edema, improving urodynamics and restoring metabolic processes in the organ.
In addition to specific therapy, patients are prescribed diet, exercise therapy, and physiotherapy. All these methods have one goal - to normalize the outflow of prostate secretions and improve blood circulation in the organ.
Drug therapy
In congestive prostatitis, treatment includes symptomatic and specific therapy.
Symptomatic treatment includes the use of antispasmodics, analgesics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Such drugs can relieve pain and discomfort, improve urination, but do not affect prostate functionality.
Unlike infectious prostatitis, with congestive inflammation in the prostate secretion, the causes of the disease are not detected, so antibiotic therapy is inappropriate.
The following are used for treatment:
- alpha blockers;
- antispasmodics;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- phytopreparations;
- rectal suppositories to restore prostate function.
Taking alpha-blockers helps to improve urodynamics. These drugs have a relaxing effect on the muscles, reducing the tone of the bladder, which facilitates urination. In congestive prostatitis, treatment with these drugs is practiced in a short course, due to the large number of side effects.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of tablets or rectal suppositories are used to relieve inflammation. The treatment lasts no more than a week, 1-2 suppositories a day. It reduces inflammation and swelling of the prostate as well as pain. NSAID injection can also be practiced, but only on the doctor's instructions.
Conventional antispasmodics can help relieve bladder and perineum pain. The drug is taken as needed, but not more often than three times a day, one tablet.
The main part of the treatment of congestive prostatitis is the use of herbal medicines, vitamins and immunostimulants, whose action is aimed at restoring the prostate.
The therapy can be supplemented with phytopreparations in candles with bee products in the composition, ichthyol or pumpkin oil. These medications can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared yourself. They have anti-inflammatory properties and stimulate the immune system.
You should consult your doctor about how to treat congestive prostatitis. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms, but usually lasts at least three months.
The main goal of therapy is to restore glandular trophism.
Folk remedies
You can supplement the treatment with folk remedies. The following recipes will help in the treatment of prostatitis.
- Eryngium or erythematosus with congestive prostatitis can alleviate inflammation and speed prostate recovery. The root of the plant is used for treatment. Dry and chop with a knife. Then pour 30 g of the root with three glasses of boiling water and cook on low heat for half an hour, avoiding boiling. Strain the broth and take half a glass every day for a month.
- Candles with propolis and honey will help relieve inflammation. To prepare, melt 200 g of badger fat, add 40 ml of propolis tincture and a tablespoon of honey. Pour the mass on a transparent foil and leave it in the refrigerator. When the product hardens, it is cut with a knife into small pieces in the shape of a torpedo the size of a little finger. These suppositories are stored individually in the refrigerator. The treatment lasts for three weeks, suppositories are inserted into the anus at night, once a day
- You can use cocoa butter and pumpkin oil to prepare medicinal candles. Proportions - 10 ml of pumpkin oil per 100 ml of cocoa butter.
Folk remedies can also be used to prevent worsening of prostatitis. In this case, the course of treatment is reduced to two weeks.
Massage and physiotherapy
In congestive prostatitis, prostate massage and physical therapy are prescribed to improve circulation. Massage is done in courses of 10-15 procedures.
Physiotherapy methods are chosen by the doctor. Acupuncture, chiropractic, electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, darsonvalization are usually practiced in prostatitis. A good effect is achieved with ultrasound and shock wave therapy.
In addition, there are a large number of devices for the treatment of prostatitis for home use. Before buying such a device, it is necessary to consult with your doctor.
Lifestyle and prevention
Avoiding bad habits and a balanced diet will help speed recovery from prostatitis. Natural prostate protectors should be introduced into the diet - pumpkin seeds, pumpkin oil, honey, citrus fruits, nuts.
You should normalize your daily routine and exercise regularly. An important role in the treatment of congestive prostatitis is attributed to regular sexual activity, because sex eliminates the cause of the disease - stagnation of prostate secretions.
Once you understand what congestive prostatitis is, you should know how to prevent its development. Disease prevention comes down to a careful attitude towards one's own health. In order for the prostate to be healthy, it is necessary to provide yourself with moderate but regular physical activity, prevent hypothermia of the pelvic organs and strengthen the immune system.