Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate that mainly affects older men. According to statistics, some form 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 and pelvic organs. Trophism refers to all metabolic processes occurring in organs - blood circulation, lymphatic movement, dynamics of prostatic secretion.
The disease is characterized by a number of specific symptoms, the onset of which is caused by edema of the inflamed organ. Due to the stagnation of the 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 puts pressure on the bladder and urethra, which is why symptoms of the disease appear.
Unlike the acute form of inflammation, caused by pathogens, congestive prostatitis can last for many years without severe symptoms. During this period, there is a progressive 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 either by accident, during a routine examination by a urologist, or during an exacerbation, when a man is faced with pronounced symptoms.
The disease requires complex long-term treatment. The prognosis for recovery depends on early detection of congestive prostatitis. In some cases, men live for decades with chronic inflammation, forced to undergo regular treatment to avoid exacerbations of the disease.
Stagnant prostatitis develops asymptomatically for years. His treatment will also last a long time.
Reasons for development
Congestive prostatitis or chronic non-infectious prostatitis is a direct consequence of poor lifestyle choices. Disruption of metabolic processes in the prostate develops over a long time. The causes of the disease are:
- hypodynamia;
- obesity;
- bad nutrition;
- sexual abstinence;
- chronic stress;
- bad habits;
- phlebeurism;
- chronic constipation.
The main enemy of prostate health is physical inactivity. Lack of physical activity leads to deterioration of blood circulation in the lower body, including the pelvic organs, which over time causes thickening of prostatic secretions and the development of an inflammatory process.
Physical inactivity, weighed down by a significant excess of weight, is a direct route to prostatitis. It is not for nothing that congestive prostatitis is considered a disease of office workers, since it is the long hours spent sitting at the desk that cause circulatory problems in the pelvis and prostate.
Chronic stress, decreased immunity, and hypothermia in the lower body 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.
Chronic constipation is another enemy of male health. Difficulty, irregular bowel movements lead to the fact that dense feces, passing through the intestines, irritate the prostate. At the time of intestinal emptying, trophism is disturbed. With rare constipation, it 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 among office workers.
Why is prostatitis dangerous?
Congestive prostatitis is accompanied by specific symptoms that significantly affect 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 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 weakening libido, erectile dysfunction occurs. Blood does not flow into the penis in sufficient volume, which leads to weakened erection and threatens erectile dysfunction.
Congestive prostatitis can cause infertility in men.
A fairly common complication of slow inflammation is urinary reflux, which can cause kidney infection and pyelonephritis.
Failure to promptly treat congestive prostatitis can lead to the formation of stones in the prostate, the removal of which often requires surgery.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of congestive prostatitis are manifested by impaired urination. Apart from an exacerbation of the disease, one feels a heaviness of the bladder, frequent urges to go to the toilet and a weakening of the urinary pressure. Sometimes pain in the bladder may appear, spreading to the lower abdomen and perineum. The pain is spastic in nature, spasms appear and disappear.
With congestive prostatitis in men, there are problems with potency and ejaculation. In this case, an increase in the duration of sexual intercourse and premature ejaculation is possible. The climax is accompanied by pain in the urethra.
Signs of inflammation of the prostate with congestive prostatitis intensify at the time of exacerbation. This occurs against a background of decreased immunity, severe stress, overwork or hypothermia. The symptoms are acute. The number of times you want to urinate can go up to 8 times per hour. Emptying the bladder does not provide relief because it is heavy and full. The pain syndrome manifests itself acutely, there is a feeling of heaviness in the rectum, which is caused by edema of the prostate. In rare cases, the appearance of hematuria - blood in the urine - is possible. After urination and ejaculation, severe pain and burning sensation in the urethra is felt.
Congestive prostatitis is not bacterial inflammation, therefore, an increase in temperature with this form of the disease is extremely rare. Nevertheless, due to the 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 nighttime urge to go to the toilet, caused by swelling of the prostate in the evening and at night.
Frequent urination does not provide relief or sleep
Diagnostic
Congestive prostatitis is diagnosed by a rectal examination of the prostate gland by a urologist. This is done by prostate massage or TRUS.
Ultrasound diagnosis is considered an uninformative 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. By the nature of changes in the composition of prostatic secretion, congestive prostatitis and its complications are diagnosed.
To rule out adenoma and other disorders, an MRI of the prostate is additionally prescribed.
Principle of treatment
Treating 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, exercise therapy, and physiotherapy. All these methods pursue one goal - to normalize the flow of prostatic secretions and improve blood flow to the organ.
Drug therapy
With congestive prostatitis, treatment includes symptomatic and specific treatment.
Symptomatic treatment includes the use of antispasmodics, analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs can relieve pain and discomfort, improve urination, but do not affect the functionality of the prostate.
Unlike infectious prostatitis, with congestive inflammation of the secretion of the prostate, no pathogens are detected, therefore, antibiotic therapy is inappropriate.
For treatment are used:
- alpha-blockers;
- antispasmodics;
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- phytopreparations;
- rectal suppositories to restore the functionality of the prostate.
Taking alpha-blockers improves urodynamics. These drugs have a muscle relaxant effect, reducing the tone of the bladder, which makes urination easier. With congestive prostatitis, treatment with these drugs is carried out for a short time, due to the large number of side effects.
To relieve inflammation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used in the form of tablets or rectal suppositories. The treatment lasts no more than a week, 1 to 2 suppositories per day. It reduces inflammation and swelling in the prostate and also relieves pain. NSAIDs can also be injected, but only on prescription from a doctor.
Conventional antispasmodics can help relieve pain in the bladder and perineum. The drug is taken as needed, but not 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.
Therapy can be supplemented with phytopreparations in candles with products from the hive in the composition, ichthyol or pumpkin seed oil. These drugs can be bought at the pharmacy or prepared on your own. They have anti-inflammatory properties and stimulate the immune system.
You should consult your doctor to find out 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 recovery of the prostate. The root of the plant is used for processing. 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 every day for a month.
- Propolis and honey candles will help relieve inflammation. To prepare, melt 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 the size of a little finger. These suppositories are stored individually in the refrigerator. 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 duration of treatment is reduced to two weeks.
Massage and physiotherapy
With congestive prostatitis, prostate massage and physical therapy are prescribed to improve circulation. Massage is carried out in the course of 10-15 procedures.
Physiotherapy methods are selected by a doctor. Usually with prostatitis, acupuncture, hirudotherapy, electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, darsonvalization are performed. A good effect is achieved with ultrasound and shock wave therapy.
In addition, there are a number of prostatitis treatment devices for home use. Before purchasing such a device, you should consult your doctor.
Lifestyle and prevention
Avoiding bad habits and eating a balanced diet will help speed recovery from prostatitis. Natural protectors of the prostate should be introduced into the diet - pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil, honey, citrus fruits, nuts.
You need to normalize the daily routine and exercise regularly. An important role in the treatment of congestive prostatitis is attributed to regular sexual activity, since sex eliminates the cause of the development of the disease - stagnation of prostatic secretions.
Having understood what congestive prostatitis is, you need to know how to prevent its development. The prevention of disease comes down to a careful attitude towards their own health. In order for the prostate to be healthy, it is necessary to ensure moderate but regular physical activity, prevent hypothermia of the pelvic organs and strengthen the immune system.