Inflammation of the prostate tissue is quite common, the causes of prostatitis in men are infections and congestion. According to statistics, after 30 years, 30% of men already suffer from this disease, and with age the number increases and the disease becomes younger. As you know, the best treatment is prevention, and if we know the causes of a particular pathology, then it will be easier to protect yourself from it.
Where does prostatitis come from?
The clinical picture of the disease may include a different set of symptoms. The most frequent and significant are urinary disorders and sexual dysfunctions. In each case, the set of symptoms and the degree of their manifestation depends on the individual characteristics of a man, in particular, his lifestyle, general state of health and the work of the immune system.
In accordance with the reasons, it is customary to distinguish two forms of the disease:
- infectious
- stagnant.
The reasons for the development of infectious prostatitis
In the infectious form of the disease, the causes of prostatitis are pathogenic microorganisms. In this case, the disease develops when a focus of infection forms in the prostate. It can occur both in acute and chronic form, but infectious prostatitis is more often acute. At the same time, the general well-being of a man worsens, pain in the lower back, groin appears, the urination process is disturbed, and body temperature rises.
Acute prostatitis
The immediate causes of prostatitis in men are foci of infection, which can be located in completely different organs. Pathogens enter the prostate either through the rectum or urethra or through the blood and lymph.
The most common causative agents of acute prostatitis:
- colibacillus,
- Staphylococcus aureus,
- Streptococcus,
- Gonococci.
What causes prostatitis, where are the foci of infection that lead to acute inflammation of the prostate? First of all, urological infections, sexually transmitted diseases, diseases of the upper respiratory tract, infections of the intestines can cause prostatitis. Even banal caries can provoke the development of prostatitis, since there is an infection of decayed teeth.
The ascending route of the spread of pathogenic microorganisms is their entry into the tissues of the prostate from the rectum and urethra. When does this happen? Most often, this phenomenon is due to urological infections: cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis. Sexually transmitted diseases are a possible cause of prostatitis, and among these, gonorrhea is the most common. If a man becomes ill with this disease, a focus of infection is formed in him, which is located near the prostate. This means that the pathogenic microflora can easily spread to the tissues of the prostate. Penetration of gonococci or Trichomonas into the prostate can occur during unprotected sex if the partner is sick.
The top-down route of the infection is its penetration into the blood or lymph from the organs above the prostate. In this case, the causes of prostatitis lie in the negative effects on the body of infections of the throat, upper respiratory tract or oral cavity. Among the diseases that cause prostatitis, there may be bronchitis, influenza, tonsillitis, tuberculosis. The inflammation of the prostate resulting from these problems is usually a complication, and the first symptoms appear a few weeks after the underlying infection.
The state of immunity plays an important role in whether or not inflammation occurs. Not all men with foci of infection develop prostatitis. If the body is in a vigorous active state, the immunity copes with infection and the pathological process stops. The deterioration of the state of the defenses leads to the development of complications. They are manifested in various diseases, it all depends on individual characteristics and "weak" points of the body. The prostate is one of the most sensitive organs in the male body, so any negative impact can affect its condition.
Why does immunity drop? The reason is stress, malnutrition, a sedentary lifestyle, hypothermia. Infections themselves, especially sexually transmitted infections, become a factor in reducing immunity and contribute to the development of complications.
Chronic prostatitis
In the acute form of the disease, all the symptoms are quite bright, it is impossible not to pay attention to them. Therefore, men with acute prostatitis usually see a doctor immediately. The chronic form of the disease is sluggish, the symptoms are mild, the state of health is mostly satisfactory, and the temperature is normal. It is due to the low symptomatic nature of chronic prostatitis that it has become so prevalent. Men do not tend to actively treat a problem that does not have characteristic and vivid symptoms, so they usually do not rush to see a doctor with mild manifestations of prostatitis.
What are the causes of chronic prostatitis? The reasons may be the same as in acute prostatitis, but due to the work of the immune system or the weakness of the pathogenic microflora, the disease does not become acute, but develops slowly. However, most often the cause of chronic prostatitis is the acute form of this disease, which has not received sufficiently effective treatment.
Reasons for switching from acute prostatitis to chronic prostatitis:
- Late start of treatment,
- Bad start to treatment
- Lack of treatment
- Significant decrease in immunity.
In chronic prostatitis, the inflammatory process of prostate tissue is not expressed, so symptoms may not be felt until an exacerbation occurs.
The peculiarity of chronic prostatitis is also that the primary inflammation of the prostate causes a deterioration of the innervation of the organ, which negatively affects its work and can provoke autoimmune processes. During these processes, the immune system produces antibodies against prostate tissue. Even after the infection is cleared, such prostatitis will progress.
Causes of non-infectious prostatitis
Non-infectious, that is, congestive, prostatitis is caused by congestion of the pelvic region. Most often it is chronic, develops gradually, over time, increasing symptoms. It is this form of inflammation of the prostate that occurs most often.
What are the causes of prostatitis in men in most cases? The main reason is a violation of blood circulation, its stagnation. As a result, the organ does not receive sufficient nutrition, oxygen, there is no outflow of full-fledged secretion, that is, favorable conditions appear for the development of the'inflammation. This condition is usually found in men who are not very active, less often it occurs against the background of trauma.
Reasons for stagnant prostatitis
- Lack of physical activity
- Work associated with sitting at a table for a long time, driving a car,
- Irregular sex life
- Constipation
- Overweight,
- Unbalanced diet
- often contained urge to urinate
- Smoking and alcohol abuse
- Lumbar injuries
- Features of the structure of the organs of the genitourinary system.
All of these reasons have a detrimental effect on blood circulation, both local and general. For example, smoking and regular alcohol consumption significantly weaken vascular tone, which impairs blood circulation throughout the body. The prostate also suffers. Stagnation of the pelvic organs affects men who have sedentary work, as well as those who spend a lot of time driving a car or are used to passive rest on the sofa. Sitting for a long time, in general, is not at all good for men's health. Either way, the vessels that supply blood to the pelvic area get pinched and worse feed the prostate.
An unbalanced diet leads to a deterioration of the general condition of the body, excess weight, poor bowel function. All this also negatively affects the state of blood circulation, especially in the organs of the genitourinary system.
Sexual life is very important for men's health, it must be regular. Sex three times a week can be considered average figures, but each has its own characteristics, which depend on a man's build, wants and needs. Insufficient sexual activity leads to stagnation, since the tension that inevitably builds up does not receive a discharge. Not only stagnation of blood occurs, but also the secretion of the prostate, in which harmful substances accumulate.
Excessive sexual activity is also harmful, as it requires a lot of strength from a man, leads to physical and nervous exhaustion and hormonal imbalance. All this becomes a factor causing inflammation of the tissues of the gland.
A sedentary lifestyle is one of the most common causes of prostatitis in men. Today we travel a lot by public transport, go up to the upper floors by elevator, a lot has been done to make our lives easier. However, the human body, especially the human body, is designed for strenuous physical activity. To get it, men would have to play sports. You can always choose what you like, which is nice. Good results are obtained by daily gymnastics, consisting of simple exercises, walking.
Anatomical features of vessels or other structures located in the pelvic region can lead to congestion of the prostate. These features may be due to birth defects or birth defects, as well as trauma or other illnesses. Violation of the structure of tissues, the condition of blood vessels, the formation of cysts or tumors very often lead to significant changes in the functioning of the organ itself and the arteries and veins that provide its blood supply.
When to worry
If a man felt that he had problems with urination, he began to go to the toilet more often, he was worried about pain in the lumbar region, groin, then you need to consult a urologist. Even though the protests are minor, they should not be ignored. The appearance of such symptoms suggests that unfavorable changes have occurred in the body.
In case of problems with urination, pain in the groin and lower back, you should consult a urologist!
Diagnosis and treatment
The causes and treatment of prostatitis are closely related. Therefore, in order to successfully defeat the disease, it is necessary to carry out a comprehensive diagnosis.
Diagnostic procedures
- Collect the history,
- Rectal touch,
- Ultrasound,
- Bacteriological analysis of prostatic secretion,
- Blood and urine tests,
- Analysis to determine the level of PSA.
These procedures give an idea of the condition of the prostate, help to identify the inflammation and its causes. PSA levels are needed to rule out adenoma and prostate cancer. Such repeated analysis is necessary to monitor the success of the treatment.
It is necessary to treat prostatitis comprehensively, including the following methods:
- drug therapy,
- massage,
- physiotherapy,
- physiotherapy.
Depending on the causes of the disease, drugs are prescribed to eliminate the infectious component, improve blood circulation, the outflow of urinary and glandular secretions and relieve spasms. The earlier treatment is started and the more responsibly a man treats it, the better his results will be.
However, the most optimal thing is to prevent the disease, then you will not have to treat it. Prevention for a man is to avoid the causes and provoking factors, to lead a healthy lifestyle and to be sexually active.