Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases.No man is immune from it, and with age, the likelihood of its occurrence only increases.What treatment does modern medicine offer?
What is the prostate
The prostate, or prostate gland, is a gland of the male reproductive system.With its relatively small size, it performs an important function: it participates in the production of seminal fluid, namely, it produces a secretion that is responsible for the motor activity of sperm.
Where is the prostate located?
The prostate gland in men is located in the pelvis under the bladder, around the urethra.Therefore, the first signs of inflammation in the prostate can be suspected by difficulties with urination.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland.It can manifest itself in an acute form or become chronic.Typically, the disease occurs against a background of weakened immunity and under the influence of various negative factors:
- bacterial and viral urinary tract infections;
- prolonged hypothermia;
- physical inactivity;
- alcohol abuse and smoking;
- sexually transmitted diseases;
- chronic fatigue;
- prolonged stress;
- hormonal disorders;
- failure to comply with personal hygiene rules.
Signs of prostatitis
The symptoms of acute prostatitis in most men manifest themselves in a fairly similar way:
- pain and burning sensation when urinating;
- frequent urination;
- pain of varying intensity and duration in the abdomen, pelvic organs and groin;
- decreased sexual activity, pain during and after sexual intercourse, premature and painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction;
- cloudy urine and bloody discharge in the urine;
- increase in temperature;
- nervousness, depression.
If the symptoms of prostatitis do not go away within three months, then most likely we are talking about a chronic form of the disease.Depending on the causes and manifestations of symptoms, chronic prostatitis can be:
- Bacterial (caused by a bacterial infection).Unpleasant sensations may pass and return again over a long period of time, but without appropriate treatment they will become increasingly stronger and can lead to dangerous complications.
- Abacterial (a type of disease in which tests may not show inflammation).Diagnosed by characteristic symptoms by excluding other diseases.
- Asymptomatic (calculated as a result of tests for other diseases and does not manifest itself in any way).
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Diseases of the urinary system in men are often accompanied by similar symptoms, so for an accurate diagnosis of prostatitis and effective treatment you need to consult a doctor.He will conduct an examination, which may include:
- digital rectal examination;
- urine and blood tests;
- Ultrasound of the urinary system;
- urodynamic tests;
- tests for infections;
- analysis of prostate secretion.
Treatment of prostatitis
Depending on the causes, different drugs may be used to treat the disease.
Antibiotic therapy is used to treat the infection that caused the disease.In the acute form of the disease, high doses of drugs are prescribed for one to two weeks; in the chronic form, low doses are prescribed for a long period.
Pay attention!Only a doctor can prescribe antibiotics (like other drugs) after accurately identifying the causative agent of the infection.Self-medication can lead to even greater health problems.
If there are problems with urination, which occur due to spasms of the urethra and smooth muscles of the bladder and ureters, alpha-blockers are prescribed.These medications slow down the transmission of nerve impulses to receptors that cause spasm of smooth muscles, help reduce pressure in the urethra and make urination easier.To relieve pain, doctors may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Also, to alleviate the condition, doctors often prescribe hormonal drugs - they block the work of male sex hormones and help reduce swelling and relieve pain.
To treat chronic prostatitis, products based on prostate extract are used.They have a comprehensive normalizing effect on the prostate gland and relieve unpleasant symptoms of inflammation.
Some herbal remedies are also effective for prostatitis: they relieve pain and inflammation, and also strengthen the immune system.These include preparations with an extract of the fruits of the creeping palm tree, as well as preparations based on biomass from silkworm larvae.
Complications and prevention
Advanced prostatitis can subsequently lead to erectile dysfunction and even infertility.In addition, long-term inflammation of the prostate gland can develop into serious diseases, such as benign and malignant neoplasms.Therefore, it is so important to contact a urologist in a timely manner if symptoms of prostatitis occur, and also not to forget about the following precautions:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- eat a balanced diet;
- strengthen immunity;
- give up bad habits;
- treat diseases in a timely manner and regularly visit a urologist;
- reduce stress levels.
Unfortunately, men in our country tend to put off visiting a doctor and treatment until the unpleasant symptoms become unbearable and sometimes very painful.This leads to the treatment process being more complex, lengthy and often ineffective.Don't delay your trip to the vac.Take care of your health and get diagnosed in a timely manner.