Prostatitis and prostate adenoma are diseases that are often diagnosed in men. Not surprisingly, the stronger sex is interested in their symptoms and other characteristics. Let's find out how these pathologies differ and how they are treated.
Prostatitis and prostate adenoma are diseases that are often diagnosed in men.
What is the difference between prostate adenoma and prostatitis?
In fact, there are enough differences.
They concern the following factors:
- Time of onset of the disease.Prostate adenoma is usually diagnosed in men between the ages of 45 and 50, and prostatitis is also concerning for younger members of the stronger sex.
- First symptoms.As a rule, with prostatitis, patients complain of discomfort (including quite pronounced pain), and with adenoma, urinary disorders.
- The reasons.Prostatitis is an inflammatory process and can be triggered by infections of the genital tract and prostate adenoma is an overgrowth of tissue due to various factors.
- The clinical picture.Acute prostatitis is often accompanied by chills and fever, and the adenoma proceeds without signs of infection.
- The nature of the pain.Inflammation is characterized by acute pain in the groin, perineum and rectum. The tumor in the early stages may not appear in any way. Even if the pain occurs, it is insignificant.
For both pathologies, sexual dysfunction is characteristic.
The reasons for the development of prostatitis
The disease develops mainly under the influence of microorganisms that enter the prostate gland from various sources. As a rule, prostatitis occurs against the background of sexually transmitted infections.
The disease develops mainly under the influence of microorganisms that enter the prostate gland from various sources.
Some specialists distinguish stagnant prostatitis into a separate group. This disease is provoked by a violation of blood circulation in the small pelvis. Against this background, inflammation occurs. The infection joins quite quickly. Consequently, congestive prostatitis becomes chronic.
Symptoms of the disease
Prostatitis can manifest itself in two forms: acute and chronic.
Not in all cases, acute prostatitis occurs with pronounced symptoms. Some men report only general malaise, mild pain, and temporary weakening of sexual function.
The following symptoms are characteristic of the acute form:
- pain in the perineum;
- a feeling of pains under the scrotum;
- increase in body temperature;
- pain during the act of defecation;
- increased urination;
- frequent painful need to urinate;
- erectile dysfunction.
In addition, patients complain of purulent and mucous discharge from the urethra, shooting pains in the perineum and groin, overexcitation, painful ejaculation.
Important! Not in all cases, acute prostatitis occurs with pronounced symptoms. Some men report only general malaise, mild pain, and temporary weakening of sexual function. These symptoms are of a slow form of prostatitis and resemble prostate adenoma, which can lead to misdiagnosis.
Chronic pathology is characterized by 3 main groups of signs:
- Painful.Men complain of pain in the rectum and lower back, a feeling of low back pain, tingling and "goosebumps" in the groin, thighs, perineum and back. Against this background, the patient can become nervous. Also, men notice bouts of sweating and chills.
- Dysfunction of urination.Men complain of slow urine flow, difficulty trying to empty the bladder, and frequent need to go to the bathroom.
- Disorder of sexual function.Patients note a decrease in libido, lack of ejaculation or its premature, difficulty with a complete erection. Often against the background of prostatitis, infertility occurs.
The pelvic nerves are often involved in the pathological process. Consequently, additional symptoms are added to the main symptoms of prostatitis. They consist of hot flashes and an increase in temperature in the evening, tachycardia, mood swings and problems with concentration. Some men complain of fatigue and sleepiness during the day, suspiciousness, a feeling of a lump in the throat, increased saliva production, weight gain (without changes in diet and physical activity).
The cause of benign proliferation of glandular tissues is a change in the metabolism of testosterone in the cells.
Reasons for the development of prostate adenoma
The cause of benign proliferation of glandular tissues is a change in the metabolism of testosterone in the cells. This process is inevitable and begins in men around 40-45 years of age. Therefore, each representative of the stronger sex encounters signs of pathology in one way or another. Usually, a benign tumor has no pronounced symptoms at the first stage, but is diagnosed as early as 2 or 3.
Symptoms of the proliferation of glandular tissues
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma lies in the main symptom. With a benign tumor, urination disorders always come to the fore.
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma lies in the main symptom. With a benign tumor, urination disorders always come to the fore.
They are usually divided into 2 groups:
- Irritative signs.Patients complain of an increased need to urinate, the need for regular nocturnal emptying of the bladder, urinary incontinence.
- Obstructive signals.They are a consequence of the narrowing of the urethra with the growth of the gland. They are manifested in the need to strain when urinating, a weak stream of urine, its dripping drops.
As the disease progresses, the kidneys, ureters and pelvis are involved in the disease process. This leads to an increase in blood pressure, back pain, constant thirst, itching, weakness and a general deterioration in well-being. Patients develop pathologies of the cardiovascular system. Also, men complain about the suppression of sexual function. Infectious complications of prostate adenoma are also detected. In some cases, stones form in the bladder. The signs of varicose veins (if any) can also get worse.
Principles of treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma
Disease therapy is carried out using various groups of drugs.
Treatment for prostatitis is aimed at:
- suppression of the inflammatory process;
- stop the active reproduction of bacteria;
- improve the outflow of lymph and blood circulation in the veins of the small pelvis;
- prevention of chronicity of the pathological process.
For these purposes, patients are prescribed anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs, as well as venotonic and blood thinners. Enzymatic and immune response stimulating agents are recommended.
Treatment for prostate adenoma is aimed at:
- volume reduction;
- restoration of normal urination.
To solve these problems, patients are prescribed alpha-blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, phytopreparations and other agents.
Both prostatitis and prostate adenoma may require the restoration of potency. For this, combined preparations based on herbal ingredients and other components are prescribed. Funds can be used simultaneously with the treatment of major pathologies. If taken correctly, they are not harmful to the body.
Important! Any medications are prescribed exclusively by a doctor. Self-medication is strictly prohibited. It can change the clinical picture and lead to difficulties in diagnosis. In addition, self-prescribing drugs can lead to a deterioration in well-being. Also, you shouldn't cancel medications on your own!
In some cases, for diseases, surgical treatment is performed. It is prescribed when conservative therapy is ineffective or inappropriate for one reason or another.
As a rule, surgical interventions are relevant at 2-3 stages of prostate adenoma.
The main operations include:
- TUR (transurethral resection);
- laser treatment;
- Laparoscopy;
- interventions with the da Vinci robot.
All operations are minimally invasive. They reduce damage to healthy tissues and provide a short rehabilitation period.
The technique of the operation is chosen by the doctor based on the available indications, the patient's concomitant diseases and his individual characteristics.
Effective treatment of prostate adenoma and prostatitis includes:
- Give up bad habits (smoking and alcohol abuse);
- Exclusion of animal fats, as well as canned foods, smoked and fried foods;
- Restriction in the diet of simple carbohydrates;
- The intake of a sufficient amount of fluid in the body (at least 2 liters of water);
- Regular visits to the doctor. You should contact him even in the absence of signs of pathology. This will allow the timely identification of all changes and prevent the development of complications.
The advantages of going to the clinic
- Experienced doctors.Our specialists have long been engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases. They have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a wide range of manipulations.
- Possibility of quick diagnostics.Our specialists use expert class equipment. It allows you to make a diagnosis on the day of treatment.
- An individual approach to therapy.Treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma is provided taking into account the type and stage of the disease, the characteristics of the patient and the comorbidities he has.
- Conservative therapy with modern techniques.
- Modern methods of surgical treatment.The surgeries are performed using a laser and a da Vinci robot. Laparoscopic operations and TUR (transurethral resection) are performed. This allows to reduce the risks of the interventions and the duration of the rehabilitation period.
- The convenience of visiting clinics.They are located near the subway. In addition, we have taken care of the absence of queues and are ready to welcome patients at a time that is convenient for them.