Modern living conditions often lead many men into a dead end. Society expects us to succeed, work hard, and put work and family first.
A man is forced to work intensively and often cannot afford adequate rest. Eating on the go, daily stressful situations, poor environmental conditions - all this does not have the best effect on your health.
Among other dangers, one in two men on the planet are at risk of prostatitis.
Prostatitis and its causes
The inflammatory process in the prostate tissue is called prostatitis. It is an exclusively male disease that does not depend on age. It is diagnosed in both young and older men.
It is not for nothing that the prostate is considered one of the key organs of men. The prostate regulates the formation of fluid present in sperm, participates in the secretion of testosterone, controls urination and in a certain way influences the duration and severity of orgasm.
As a result, prostatitis definitely worsens men's health and usually does not change a man's life for the better.
The cause of the disease can be various infections and associated complications. In this regard, both depending on the type of course and the reason for its appearance, prostatitis is divided into the following forms:
- infectious form;
- acute form;
- bacterial form;
- chronic form.
Impaired blood supply to the pelvic organs, hormonal imbalances (excess or deficiency of certain hormones) can cause prostatitis.
Injuries to the genitals and hip of the male body can also lead to prostatitis.
Exposure to certain factors over time on the prostate 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, long period without sexual relations.
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
Prompt diagnosis of prostatitis is essential to restore normal prostate function. Every man should know the signs of this disease. If you start treatment at the first signs, you can get rid of prostatitis for a long time.
Signs of prostatitis include:
- Impaired bladder activity (incontinence, frequent urgency, weak urine stream).
- Ejaculation problems.
- Pain in the lower abdomen and genitals (scrotum, perineum).
- Sexual dysfunction (lack of erection).
- Any change in the quantity or type of sperm.
Such manifestations occur not only in cases of prostatitis, but also in the presence of other pathological phenomena in the male body. It is therefore very important to consult a specialist immediately after detecting the first signs of prostatitis. Be prepared to undergo testing to obtain accurate information about your health. Only a qualified doctor can clearly formulate the problem and assess its scale. So, men, even knowing everything about the signs of prostatitis, should in no case make a diagnosis on their own and undergo uncontrolled treatment.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The first diagnostic measures that the specialist will take will consist of questioning, examining the patient and performing a rectal examination. The last procedure may be a little uncomfortable. This is due to the fact that if a man actually suffers from prostatitis, the prostate reacts painfully to palpation. The doctor examines this organ, assesses its physical condition, whether the size of the prostate is enlarged, whether there are neoplasms.
Additionally, as a rule, if prostatitis is suspected, the following tests are prescribed:
- UAM (general urine analysis),
- analysis of prostate secretions (the organ is stimulated by massage and the necessary secretions are collected);
In some cases, to obtain a clearer image and clear visualization of the prostate, a transrectal ultrasound may be ordered. This is the most accurate method for determining prostatitis.
Cystoscopy allows a detailed examination of the bladder, urethra and the prostate itself. But this examination is not prescribed very often, other diagnostic methods are usually enough 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 course of antibiotics. The chronic form is treated with the same drugs, but longer and more intensely.
Using various types of alpha blockers helps relax the prostate and bladder muscles, which helps restore normal urination.
Taking antioxidants is an important part of restoring prostate function. They protect the prostate tissue from the negative effects of free radicals, which are particularly produced during inflammatory processes, and thus reduce inflammation.
The prostatitis treatment program also includes additional measures and procedures:
- Special massages and exercises.
- Diet (avoid spicy and fatty foods).
- Abstention from all sexual activity and certain sports (cycling, for example, can aggravate the manifestations of inflammation).
A complex form of prostatitis in rare cases requires a man to stay in the hospital, but inflammation of the prostate gland is usually successfully cured without hospitalization. The main factor in a favorable outcome is a timely visit to a specialist. Let us remember once again that at the first signs of prostatitis, you should immediately go to a medical institution. Men over 40 are also recommended to regularly undergo preventive examinations by a urologist.