Modern living conditions often push many men into a dead end. Society imposes the need to be successful, to work hard, to put work and family first.
A man is forced to work intensely and often cannot afford adequate rest. Eating on the run, daily stressful situations, poor environmental conditions - all this does not have the best effect on health.
Among other dangers, one in two men on the planet is at risk of prostatitis.
Prostatitis and its causes
The inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate gland is called prostatitis. This is an exclusively male disease that does not depend on age. It is diagnosed in both young and old people.
It is not for nothing that the prostate is considered one of the most important male organs. The prostate regulates the formation of the liquid present in spermatozoa, participates in the secretion of testosterone, controls urination and somehow influences the duration and severity of orgasm.
As a result, 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, both based on the type of course and the reason for its onset, prostatitis is divided into the following forms:
- infectious form;
- acute form;
- bacterial form;
- chronic form.
Reduced blood supply to the pelvic organs and hormonal imbalances (excess or deficiency of certain hormones) can cause prostatitis.
Injuries to the genital organs and hip part of the male body can also lead to prostatitis.
Exposure over time to certain factors on the prostate gland also leads to inflammatory processes and prostatitis. These factors include:
- lack or lack of physical activity;
- faulty functioning of the immune system;
- overheating or hypothermia;
- high pace of sexual life or, conversely, a long period without sex.
Diseases of internal organs also 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 to restore 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:
- Impairment of bladder activity (incontinence, frequent urgency, weak urine flow).
- 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 semen.
Such manifestations occur not only with 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 detecting the first signs of prostatitis. Be prepared for the fact that you will have to undergo tests to obtain accurate information about your health. Only a qualified doctor can clearly formulate the problem and evaluate its extent. So men, even knowing everything about the signs of prostatitis, in no case should make a diagnosis on their own and undergo uncontrolled treatment.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The first diagnostic measures that the specialist will adopt will consist of interviewing, examining the patient and performing a digital rectal examination. The last procedure might be a little uncomfortable. This is due to the fact that if a man really suffers from prostatitis, the prostate gland reacts painfully to palpation. The doctor examines this organ, evaluates its physical condition, whether the size of the prostate is enlarged, whether there are neoplasms.
Also, as a rule, if prostatitis is suspected, the following tests are prescribed:
- UAM (general urinalysis),
- analysis of prostatic secretions (through massage the organ is stimulated and the necessary secretions are collected);
In some cases, to obtain a clearer picture and clear visualization of the prostate gland, a transrectal ultrasound may be prescribed. This is the most accurate method for determining prostatitis.
Cystoscopy involves a detailed examination of the bladder, urethra, and prostate itself. But this examination is not prescribed very often, other diagnostic methods are usually sufficient to diagnose prostatitis and determine its stage.
Treatment of prostatitis
Once 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 a bacterial form of prostatitis, the patient takes a certain series of antibiotics. The chronic form is treated with the same drugs, but for longer and more intensively.
The use of various types of alpha blockers helps to relax the muscles of the prostate and bladder, helping to restore normal urination.
An important part of restoring prostate function is taking antioxidants. They protect the prostate tissue from the negative effects of free radicals, which are produced especially during inflammatory processes, and therefore reduce inflammation.
The treatment package for prostatitis also includes additional measures and procedures:
- Massages and special exercises.
- Diet (avoiding spicy and fatty foods).
- Abstention from sexual activity and some sports (cycling, for example, can aggravate the manifestations of inflammation).
A complex form of prostatitis in rare cases requires hospitalization, but usually inflammation of the prostate is successfully treated without hospitalization. The main factor for a favorable outcome is a timely visit to a specialist. We remind you once again that at the first signs of prostatitis you should immediately visit a medical facility. In addition, men over the age of 40 are advised to regularly undergo preventive examinations with a urologist.