Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland that predominantly affects older men. According to statistics, one form or another 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 the trophism of the organ.
What is congestive prostatitis?
Congestive prostatitis develops due to a violation of trophic processes in the prostate gland and pelvic organs. Trophism refers to all metabolic processes occurring in the organs: blood circulation, lymphatic movement, dynamics of prostatic 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 secretion in the prostate, its lobules are not completely emptied, which leads to inflammation and enlargement of the organ. As a result of these processes, the prostate presses on the bladder and urethra, which explains the appearance of the symptoms of the disease.
Contrary to the acute form of inflammation, caused by pathogens, congestive prostatitis can go on for many years without severe symptoms. During this period, there is a gradual violation of the trophism of the prostate, the organ is depleted, and over time the disease makes itself felt with a sudden exacerbation.
Congestive prostatitis is usually diagnosed by chance, during a routine examination by a urologist or at the time of an exacerbation, when a man is faced with pronounced symptoms.
The disease requires long-term complex treatment. The prognosis for recovery depends on the timely detection of congestive prostatitis. In some cases, men have lived with chronic inflammation for decades, forced to undergo regular treatment to avoid flare-ups of the disease.
Stagnant prostatitis develops asymptomatically for years. Its treatment will also last a long time.
Reasons for development
Congestive prostatitis or chronic non-infectious prostatitis is a direct consequence of wrong life choices. Disruption of metabolic processes in the prostate develops for a long time. The causes of the disease are:
- hypodynamia;
- obesity;
- incorrect nutrition;
- sexual abstinence;
- chronic stress;
- bad habits;
- phlebeurysm;
- chronic constipation.
The main enemy of prostate health is physical inactivity. Lack of physical activity leads to a deterioration of blood circulation in the lower body, including the pelvic organs, which over time causes a thickening of prostatic secretions and the development of an inflammatory process.
Physical inactivity, burdened with a lot of excess weight, is a direct route to prostatitis. It is not for nothing that congestive prostatitis is considered an employee disease, since it is the long hours of sitting at the desk that lead to circulatory disturbances in the pelvis and prostate.
Chronic stress, decreased immunity, and lower body hypothermia are all indirect causes of prostatitis. With a stagnant and slow inflammatory process, these factors act as triggers for an exacerbation of the symptoms of the disease.
Another enemy of men's health is chronic constipation. Difficulty, irregular bowel movements lead to the fact that thick feces, passing through the intestine, irritate the prostate. At the time of intestinal emptying, trophism is disturbed. With rare constipation, this is not dangerous, but regular defecation disorders lead to irritation of the prostate with the subsequent development of prostatitis.
Congestive prostatitis is a common problem for 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, the potency suffers. Violation of blood circulation, thickening of secretions and impaired contractile function of the prostate gland lead to the fact that sex does not bring pleasure, but is accompanied by discomfort and pain. Over time, the problem worsens, therefore, in addition to the weakening of the libido, erectile dysfunction occurs. Blood does not flow into the penis in a sufficient volume, which leads to a weakening of the erection and threatens erectile dysfunction.
Congestive prostatitis can cause infertility in men.
A fairly common complication of slow inflammation is urinary backflush, which can cause kidney infections and pyelonephritis.
Lack of timely therapy for congestive prostatitis can lead to the formation of stones in the prostate gland, the removal of which often requires surgery.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of congestive prostatitis are manifested by impaired urination. Outside of an exacerbation of the disease, heaviness in the bladder, frequent need to use the toilet and a weakening of urinary pressure are felt. Sometimes bladder pain may appear, spreading to the lower abdomen and perineum. The pain is spastic in nature, spasms appear and subside.
With congestive prostatitis in men, there are problems with potency and ejaculation. In this case, both an increase in the duration of sexual intercourse and premature ejaculation are possible. The climax is accompanied by pain in the urethra.
Signs of inflammation of the prostate gland with congestive prostatitis intensify at the time of exacerbation. This occurs in the context of reduced immunity, severe stress, overwork or hypothermia. Symptoms are acute. The number of pulses to urinate can be up to 8 times per hour. Emptying your bladder brings no relief, as it feels heavy and full. Pain syndrome occurs acutely, there is a feeling of heaviness in the rectum, which is caused by prostate edema. In rare cases, the appearance of hematuria is possible - blood in the urine. After urination and ejaculation, pain and a strong burning sensation is felt in the urethra.
Congestive prostatitis is not a bacterial inflammation, so a rise in temperature with this form of the disease is extremely rare. However, due to constant discomfort in the perineum, symptoms of general malaise are noted: drowsiness, irritability and loss of strength. Quite often, the course of congestive prostatitis is aggravated by insomnia due to an increase in the 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
Diagnostics
Congestive prostatitis is diagnosed by a rectal examination of the prostate gland by a urologist. This is done by prostate massage or TRUS.
Ultrasound diagnostics is considered a non-informative method, since it indicates the presence of inflammation, but not the nature of its development. For this reason, the most informative is the analysis of the secretion of the prostate gland. By the nature of the changes in the composition of the prostatic secretion, congestive prostatitis and its complications are diagnosed.
To exclude adenoma and other ailments, an MRI of the prostate is additionally prescribed.
Principle of treatment
Treatment of congestive prostatitis is a long process. Therapy is aimed at relieving inflammation and edema, improving urodynamics and restoring metabolic processes in the organ.
In addition to specific therapy, patients are prescribed diet, physical therapy and physiotherapy. All these methods pursue one goal - to normalize the outflow of prostatic secretions and improve blood circulation to the organ.
Pharmacological therapy
With congestive prostatitis, treatment includes symptomatic and specific therapy.
Symptomatic treatment includes the use of antispasmodics, analgesics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Such drugs can relieve pain and discomfort, improve urination, but do not affect the functionality of the prostate gland.
Unlike infectious prostatitis, with congestive inflammation in the secretion of the prostate gland, no pathogens are detected, therefore, antibiotic therapy is inappropriate.
For the treatment are used:
- alpha blockers;
- antispasmodics;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- phytopreparations;
- rectal suppositories to restore the functionality of the prostate.
Taking alpha blockers helps improve urodynamics. These drugs have a muscle relaxant effect, reducing the tone of the bladder, which makes it easier to urinate. With congestive prostatitis, treatment with these drugs is practiced in a short time, due to the large number of side effects.
To relieve inflammation, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of rectal tablets or suppositories are used. Treatment lasts no more than a week, 1-2 suppositories a day. It reduces inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland and also relieves pain. It is also possible to inject NSAIDs, but only on the advice of a doctor.
Conventional antispasmodics can help relieve pain in the bladder and perineum. The medicine is taken as needed, but no more than three times a day, one tablet.
The main part of the treatment of congestive prostatitis is the use of herbal remedies, vitamins and immunostimulants, the action of which is aimed at restoring the prostate gland.
Therapy can be supplemented with phyto preparations in candles with bee products in the composition, ichthyol or pumpkin seed oil. These drugs can be bought at the pharmacy or prepared on their own. They have anti-inflammatory properties and stimulate the immune system.
You should consult your doctor on how to treat congestive prostatitis. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms, but usually takes at least three months.
The main goal of therapy is to restore the trophism of the gland.
Folk remedies
You can supplement the treatment with folk remedies. The following recipes will help cure prostatitis.
- Eringium or erythematosus with congestive prostatitis can relieve inflammation and speed up prostate recovery. The root of the plant is used for treatment. It is dried and chopped with a knife. Then 30 g of the root is poured with three glasses of hot water and cooked over low heat for half an hour, avoiding boiling. Filter the broth and take half a glass of it every day for a month.
- Candles with propolis and honey will help relieve inflammation. For the preparation, dissolve 200 g of badger fat, add 40 ml of propolis tincture and a large spoonful of honey. The mass is poured on cling film and left in the refrigerator. When the product has hardened, it is cut with a knife into small torpedo-shaped pieces about the size of a little finger. These suppositories are stored individually in the refrigerator. The treatment lasts three weeks, suppositories are inserted into the anus at night, 1 per day
- For the preparation of medicinal candles, you can use cocoa butter and pumpkin seed oil. Proportions - 10 ml of pumpkin seed oil per 100 ml of cocoa butter.
Folk remedies can also be used to prevent exacerbation of prostatitis. In this case, the course of treatment is shortened to two weeks.
Massages and physiotherapy
With congestive prostatitis, prostate massage and physical therapy are prescribed to improve circulation. Massage is performed in courses of 10-15 procedures.
Physiotherapy methods are selected by a doctor. Usually, with prostatitis, acupuncture, hirudotherapy, electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, darsonvaluation are practiced. A good effect is achieved with ultrasound and shock wave therapy.
Additionally, there are a number of prostatitis treatment machines for home use. Before buying such a device, you need 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 seed oil, honey, citrus, nuts.
You should normalize your daily routine and exercise regularly. An important role in the treatment of congestive prostatitis is assigned to regular sexual activity, since sex eliminates the cause of the development of the disease - the stagnation of prostatic secretions.
Having understood what congestive prostatitis is, you should know how to prevent its development. Disease prevention comes down to a careful attitude to one's health. In order for the prostate to be healthy, it is necessary to provide moderate but regular physical activity, to prevent hypothermia of the pelvic organs and to strengthen the immune system.