Prostatitis in men

Normal prostate and inflamed prostate

Prostatitis- A common disease in men of reproductive and elderly people.

What is prostatitis?This inflammation of the prostate gland in men is also called prostate.The prostate gland is placed next to the neck of the bladder and is an important part of the male reproductive system.Prostate inflammation causes its increase, resulting in squeezing the urinary canal and the process of emptying the bladder is difficult and other unpleasant symptoms occur.Therefore, with inflammation of the prostate gland, it is not recommended to be inactive.

Symptoms and signs of prostatitis

Usually manifestations of prostatitis, men pay due attention quite late.The clinical picture of each case is individual, even if we are talking about a form of disease.However, the first symptoms of prostatitis in men are approximately the same:

  • Difficulty with urinationSThe urined canal, compressed under the inflamed prostate, does not pass urine.The feeling of incomplete emptying and constant urination - these are also the first signs of prostatitis in men, and its symptoms will be worsened in the future.
  • Sexual disordersSThese unpleasant signs of prostate inflammation are manifested in men mainly as a violation of the mechanism of erection and weakening of orgasm.Premature ejaculation also includes symptoms of prostate inflammation.
  • PainSAmong the signs of prostate inflammation in men are pain during urination and ejaculation, a characteristic symptom is also constant pain in the lower back.
  • Nervous tensionSSymptoms of prostate inflammation include increased human nervousness, as increased prostate causes a certain discomfort.

The causes of prostatitis

Prostate inflammation occurs for many reasons:

  • Poor circulationSBlood circulation can be impaired due to hypodynamia (a stuck and sedentary lifestyle) is a very common cause of prostate inflammation in men.Also, the cause of the disorder of the blood supply to the organs is high weight, pelvic injuries, constant hypothermia.
  • InfectionSInfectious diseases also often cause prostatitis.The prostate gland is easily infected as a result of sexually transmitted and urological diseases, with inflammatory processes in the rectum and complications after infectious nature (tonsillitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis).
  • Immune deficiencySWeight loss of the body's protective functions due to diseases, stress, etc.It often causes prostatitis in men or worsening an existing disease.

Types of prostatitis

Acute prostatitis quickly develops with the rapid onset of characteristic symptoms.Chronic prostatitis often continues with the gradual and almost invisible development of symptoms, it is characteristic of men for 55 years.

Prostatitis is also classified by origin:

  • Bacterial. It is most commonly found in a young age, but among other types of diseases in such cases only 5-10%.Acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis is usually found due to the vulnerability of the body to the pathogenic flora.
  • InfectiousSInfectious prostatitis occurs not only because of bacteria, but also because of fungi, protozoa, which distinguishes it from a bacterial variety.This type of disease can also occur in chronic and acute forms.One of its characteristic varieties is chlamydial prostatitis.
  • PurulentSGrulet prostatitis is one of the most severe types of infectious, with purulent secretions and body hyperthermia.The course of the disease is acute, with the onset of new symptoms at each stage.
  • CalculatorSCalcium prostatitis is a consequence of prolonged chronic form and is mainly observed in adult men.This form of the disease is characterized by the appearance of stones in the prostate.
  • StagnantSNon -bacterial prostatitis, which is caused by insufficient blood supply to the tissues of the pelvic organs.Heating prostatitis, as it is also called, usually occurs in chronic form.Of all types of stagnant prostatitis is the most common.

What is a dangerous prostatitis

In every man, prostatitis without timely treatment quickly goes into chronic form and has serious consequences for reproductive health and general condition of the body.The following complications of prostatitis are most common:

  • VesicularSInflammation of the seed bubbles is the first thing that is a dangerous chronic prostatitis for men.Vesiculitis can continue without any symptoms or feel of urination pain, after intercourse, as well as the appearance of pus and blood in the sperm.
  • Posterior urethritis and coliculitisSThe danger of prostatitis lies in the development of posterior urethritis and contradictory coliculitis.Coliculitis is an inflammation of the seed tuberculus, which passes sperm into itself.One of the symptoms of conflictitis is the blood in the sperm.
  • ProstateSThe effects of prostatitis in men may have other, more serious diseases of the prostate: abscess, sclerosis, cysts and stones, adenoma, cancer.Such complications are treated much more difficult and longer than prostatitis, and the consequences of some of them are irreversible.
  • Sexual dysfunctionSThe effects of advanced inflammation of the prostate gland can be problems in the genital area, including erectile dysfunction.Although impotence resulting from prostatitis can be cured, this consequence is often irreversible.
  • InfertilitySBecause the reproductive system of the male body with prostate inflammation poorly performs its functions, the effect of chronic prostatitis usually becomes infertility.It all begins with a deterioration of sperm quality and the ability to cross country.

Prostatitis diagnosis

The diagnosis of prostatitis in men begins in the first minutes when the doctor is prescribed, as the patient's complaints make up an important part of it.Also, other types of diagnosis are used to identify the disease and its characteristics:

  • Medical examinationSDuring a medical examination, a study of rectal-panels is used, which is performed through the anus and allows you to identify the size, shape, condition of the surface and other characteristics of the prostate gland.Since the diagnosis of prostatitis is thus extremely simple, it is actually the first and main method of confirming the diagnosis.
  • LaboratorySProstate tests in men are used to test the blood, urine, semen, plus studies of the secret of the prostate.One of the most effective methods is the analysis of urine for prostatitis (general, bacteriological, cytological).A common blood test is also prescribed for prostatitis.In any case, the doctor determines which tests are transmitted for prostatitis and whether deeper examination methods are needed.
  • Non -invasiveSThis is an ultrasound, radiological diagnosis, and MRI.

Prostatitis

Prostatitis suicide is definitely not recommended.If a person does not know which doctor heals prostatitis, you can find out about this from his therapist.But usually all patients know that in the treatment of prostatitis in men, all patients know.It is also permissible to contact a therapist or surgeon, but only for the initial intake. 

Many patients have a logical question: is it possible to cure prostatitis?It all depends on the shape of the disease.But in any case, the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland in men is necessary for the first anxiety characteristics, since chronic prostatitis will require more time and financial costs.Modern methods of treating prostatitis allow you to deal with any form and stage of the disease with minimal effects on the body.

How long has prostatitis treated

How much prostatitis is treated and whether it can be cured without consequences depends on the complexity of a particular case.The earlier one turns to a specialist, the greater the chance of effective treatment of prostatitis.The duration of prostatitis treatment can be from 1 to 6 months, depending on the form of the disease.It is worth considering the time spent on the diagnosis, which will also affect the duration of prostatitis treatment.

How and what to treat

There is no united treatment for prostatitis as this disease is very many and requires an individual approach.But regardless of the form, the following methods are used for the treatment of prostatitis:

  • Drug therapySAntibiotics are used to treat prostatitis in both chronic and acute form.This is a must and most important part of the treatment of all types of inflammation of the prostate gland.In the acute course of the disease, the use of analgesics is acceptable as it is usually necessary to treat prostatitis for a long time.
  • PhysiotherapySThe regimen of treatment of prostatitis certainly involves physiotherapy treatment as a method of lightweight prostate massage.In addition, other procedures may be prescribed enemas with herbs and other procedures.
  • DietSBecause it is difficult to cure chronic prostatitis or its acute form with an unhealthy intestine, a diet or correction of the diet is prescribed.
  • ExerciseSThis method of treating prostatitis is necessary to improve blood circulation in the internal organs.

Prevention of prostatitis

To avoid prostatitis, both after the disease and in the absence of such experience, you will need to follow simple recommendations:

  • Stable sex lifeSSexual life with a healthy partner will avoid not only sexually transmitted diseases, after which prostatitis, but also stagnant in its form, often occurs.
  • Rejection of bad habitsSAn unhealthy lifestyle reduces the body's protective function, so it is better to refuse smoking, alcohol and unhealthy foods.
  • SportSSport keeps the body in tone and improves the blood supply to the prostate gland, reducing the risk of prostatitis.
  • Prostate massageSThis is a measure of secondary prevention of prostatitis in men for those who have already suffered a disease.
  • PreventionSThese are vitamin complexes that will help both prostatitis and boost immunity.They are used as prescribed by a doctor.

Prostatitis and concept of a child

Is it possible to get pregnant with chronic prostatitis with a spouse is a question that excites many families.It should be understood that the prostate is responsible for many of the most important functions associated with the concept, so the prostatitis increases the likelihood of human infertility.The presence of infections and the inflammatory process in the prostate affect the quality of the ejaculate, and although you can conceive a child with prostatitis, the chances of success are reduced.

Prostatitis and infertility are closely interconnected, since when blocking the eristration channels, pregnancy after intercourse may not occur.The presence of purulent and blood discharge in male semen with prostatitis significantly impairs its quality and reduces the likelihood of conception.

With prostatitis you can conceive a child, but for the best result you should first cure the disease and prevent possible infertility.Only after a man cure prostatitis is it time to think about pregnancy planning.Regarding prostatitis treatment and birth planning, it is best to contact specialized centers that will surely help solve all problems.