Modern living conditions often lead many men to a dead end. Society dictates the need to be successful, to work hard, to put work and family first.
Man is forced to work intensively and often cannot afford real rest. Eating on the run, daily stressful situations, bad environmental conditions - all this does not have the best effect on your health.
Among other dangers, every second man on the planet faces the risk of prostatitis.
Prostatitis and its causes
The inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate is called prostatitis. This is an exclusively male disease that does not depend on age. It is diagnosed in both young and older men.
It is not for nothing that the prostate is considered one of the key male organs. The prostate regulates the creation of fluid that is present in sperm, participates in the secretion of testosterone, controls urination and in some way affects the duration and intensity of orgasm.
Accordingly, prostatitis definitely worsens men's health and generally does not change a man's life for the better.
The cause of the disease can be various infections and related complications. In this regard, and according to the type of flow and the reason for its occurrence, prostatitis is divided into the following forms:
- infectious form;
- acute form;
- bacterial form;
- chronic form.
Disruption of blood flow to the pelvic organs, hormonal imbalance (excess or lack of certain hormones) can cause prostatitis.
Injuries to the genital organs and hips of the male body can also lead to prostatitis.
Exposure to certain factors over time on the prostate also leads to inflammatory processes and prostatitis. These factors include:
- lack or lack of physical activity;
- improper functioning of the immune system;
- overheating or hypothermia;
- a high pace of sexual life or, conversely, a long period without sex.
Diseases of internal organs often lead to prostatitis. The causative agent of the disease is E. coli, enterococci, chlamydia and other pathogens. Most often, prostatitis develops as a side effect of sexually transmitted infections.
Signs of prostatitis
Timely diagnosis of prostatitis is of primary importance for the establishment of normal prostate function. Every man should know the signs of this disease. If you start treatment at the stage of the first signs, you can get rid of prostatitis for a long time.
Signs of prostatitis include:
- Bladder activity disorder (incontinence, frequent urge, weak stream of urine).
- 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 in 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 discovering the first signs of prostatitis. Be prepared to undergo tests to get accurate information about your health. Only a qualified doctor can clearly formulate the problem and assess its magnitude. So, men, even knowing everything about the signs of prostatitis, should in no case self-diagnose and uncontrollably treat themselves.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The initial diagnostic measures that the specialist will undertake will consist of an interview, examination of the patient and performing a digital 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, assesses its physical condition, whether the size of the prostate has increased, whether there are neoplasms.
In addition, as a rule, if prostatitis is suspected, the following tests are prescribed:
- UAM (general urinalysis),
- analysis of prostate secretions (massage stimulates the organ and collects the necessary secretions);
In some cases, in order to obtain a clearer image and clear visualization of the prostate, a transrectal ultrasound may be prescribed. This is the most accurate method for determining prostatitis.
Cystoscopy enables a detailed examination of the bladder, urethra and the prostate itself. But this examination is not often prescribed, usually other diagnostic methods are sufficient to diagnose prostatitis and determine its stage.
Treatment of prostatitis
After the type of prostatitis is diagnosed, treatment is prescribed. Depending on the stage and form of the disease, individual therapy is prescribed. If we are talking about the bacterial form of prostatitis, then the patient takes a certain series of antibiotics. The chronic form is treated with the same drugs, but longer and more intensively.
The use of different types of alpha blockers helps to relax the muscles of the prostate and bladder, which helps to restore normal urination.
An important part of restoring prostate function is taking antioxidants. It protects the prostate tissue from the negative effects of free radicals, which are especially created during inflammatory processes, thus reducing inflammation.
The prostatitis treatment package also includes additional measures and procedures:
- Massage and special exercises.
- Diet (avoidance of spicy, fatty foods).
- Abstaining from sexual activity and certain sports (for example, cycling can worsen the manifestations of inflammation).
The complex form of prostatitis in rare cases requires a man to stay in the hospital, but usually prostate inflammation is successfully cured without hospitalization. The main factor for a favorable result is a timely visit to a specialist. Let's remind you once again that at the first signs of prostatitis, you should immediately visit a medical facility. Also, men over 40 years of age are recommended to have regular preventive examinations with a urologist.