Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases in men.
According to WHO studies, at least 30% of men between the ages of 20 and 50 suffer from this disease, and every year this insidious disease affects young people more. Inflammation of this organ has been reported even in children aged 15-16 years.
Causes of chronic prostatitis
The disease itself is an acute and chronic disease. Chronic prostatitis develops with timely or ineffective treatment of acute prostatitis. Unfortunately, a person with chronic prostatitis cannot hope for a full recovery.
Congestive and infectious prostatitis are also selected for the development of the disease.Congestive prostatitis occurs with circulatory disorders in the pelvic region and stagnation of prostate secretions. Poor permeability over time and regular accumulation of blood in this area leads to the development of inflammatory foci. As a result, the prostate gland is deformed, which adversely affects neighboring organs.
An enlarged organ narrows a person's urinary tract, disrupting a person's urinary function, and at the same time pushing the bladder to urinate regularly. The development of prostate obstruction is most affected by a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle. Bad habits and obesity also increase the likelihood of disease.
It is more difficult to find the cause of infectious diseases than congestion, because the disease can develop on the basis of many venereal and fungal diseases. An infection that enters a person through sexual contact spreads throughout the body, but the prostate gland is the first to collect most of the pathogens. Over time, the growth of bacteria in this organ leads to its inflammation and the subsequent development of a kind of purulent lesion (scars remain after healing).
The infection does not stay on the prostate, some bacteria move through the urinary tract, enter the bladder and kidneys, causing regular urination.
However, infectious prostatitis is not always the result of venereal disease. There are thousands of bacteria and microorganisms in the human body that constantly come from the world around us. Immunity, of course, is easily overcome by most, if not weakened by the negative effects of smoking, alcohol, constant stress and neurosis. In such cases, the immune system is unable to fully regulate the growth of bacteria or fungi, resulting in their uncontrolled proliferation, which in turn affects the prostate gland.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
The first signs of chronic prostatitis are initially urinary incontinence and discomfort in the perineum, similar to pain. This can be felt, especially if you press lightly on the lower abdomen or anus.
Uneven urine flow is another sign of chronic prostatitis. Spraying in different directions indicates a muscle deformation that should close the urethra (the muscle is located at the base of the prostate gland).
Jet weakness is also a negative symptom, which gives more information about the infectious nature of the development of the disease, in which several organs of the genitourinary system are affected at once. In some cases, there are problems with erection, but more often it is due to a difficult psychological condition of the person.
Diagnosis of the disease
The diagnosis is the same in the early stages of prostatitis, whether normal or chronic, infectious or stagnant. Treatment is most often performed by andrologists (in some cases urologists).
After consultation and internal examination, the doctor will prescribe tests:
- Stain.Collection is performed using a special probe that enters the patient's urethra (analysis allows to find out which bacteria and how much is in the patient's urethra). You should avoid urination for about 4 hours before starting the test.
- Analysis of prostate fluid.The prostate gland is porous in structure, and inflammation blocks some parts of this organ. Although the inflammatory process in them is rapid, regular tests do not show anything. This is where secret analysis (prostate juice) comes in handy. The doctor massages the prostate from the anus, thereby squeezing the secretion from the inflamed areas and then collecting it from the urethra.
- Urine analysis.It is usually given after the stain, it allows to study the pathology of the bladder and kidneys.
- Blood test- tests for infections.
- Ultrasound- examination of the prostate, bladder and kidneys.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in men
After completing all the tests, the andrologist continues treatment. Congestive prostatitis is easier to treat. As a rule, it consists of taking antibiotics and immunosuppressive drugs. Inflammation is removed with a suppository that must be inserted into the anus.
With infectious prostatitis, everything is more complicated; will have to repeat some tests for a more accurate diagnosis. Treatment will be prescribed depending on the severity of the infection. Often these are drops and antibiotics. The second step will be immunocorrection and removal of toxins from the body. Prostate massage and physiotherapy (electrophoresis and magnetotherapy) are used in combination with drug treatment.
The trick of infectious prostatitis is that, as if with complete treatment, some pathogens still remain in the body and multiply over time, and the inflammation of the prostate gland begins again. To prevent this, it is recommended to re-test regularly and undergo a medical examination.
Often, even after complete recovery, the patient complains of discomfort in the perineal area and frequent urination. This situation is not uncommon. The truth is that even after the inflammatory process is removed, there are still traces in the body that interfere with normal functioning. To overcome this problem, there are a number of drugs (suppositories with enzymes) aimed at resorption of scars.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is to maximize the prolongation of remission and the timely suppression of new inflammatory processes. You need to radically change your lifestyle to achieve long-term remission and thus avoid regular visits to the hospital.
For starters, never get cold. Any, even the slightest drop in temperature can cause a fire. It is enough to take a bus in a cold seat or sit in a garage. If possible, avoid sedentary work or warm up for five minutes at least once an hour, say goodbye to all bad habits:Smoking and alcohol are strictly forbidden!
In addition, it is important to follow a special diet for chronic prostatitis. It is not recommended to consume smoked meats, high-fat foods, strong carbonated beverages and some spices (hot spices).
Include in your diet:
- chicken;
- fish;
- fermented dairy products (cottage cheese, kefir, low-percentage sour cream);
- vegetables;
- fruits;
- bal.
The use of pumpkin seeds has a very positive effect on the prostate gland.
If you have been diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, don't get depressed! Yes, the disease is quite complex, but if you follow all the recommendations of your doctor and lead a healthy lifestyle, the pain and constant anxiety will stop bothering you for a long time. Taking care of your health and regular check-ups by an andrologist will allow you to live a full, colorful life!