Diseases of the genitourinary system is one of the problems that not only affects the physical condition of a person, but also causes psychological discomfort. Especially if the patient is a man. Indeed, because of such pathologies, the sexual activity of the patient is disrupted. As a result, in addition to physical discomfort, a man experiences stress. As a result, health problems are only exacerbated, and troubles arise at work and at home. One of the pathologies related to diseases of the genitourinary system is congestive prostatitis. Despite the fact that this condition is difficult to tolerate, with timely access to medical care, it is treatable.
The concept of congestive prostatitis
Congestive prostatitis is a disease of the prostate gland in which congestion occurs. This pathology in most cases is observed in elderly men leading an inactive lifestyle. Often, congestive prostatitis is asymptomatic, so it is difficult to diagnose. With severe inflammation, there are disorders of urination and sexual function, which is usually an occasion to see a doctor. A specialist - a urologist is engaged in the treatment of prostate diseases. A distinctive feature of this pathology is the difficulty in outflow of prostate secretion. Stagnation of seminal fluid leads to unpleasant sensations in the lower abdomen. With the progression of the disease, erectile dysfunction develops, signs of inflammation appear. To prevent this, mature men need to visit a urologist at least 1 time per year.
Causes of congestive prostatitis
There are many factors due to which congestive (congestive) prostatitis develops. There are endo- and exogenous causes of this disease. The following factors for the development of stagnation in the prostate are distinguished:
- Inflammatory processes of the prostate gland. Occur due to the penetration of bacterial and viral agents. Due to chronic inflammation, prostate function is impaired. This adversely affects the formation and secretion of the gland.
- Pathology of the arteries and veins of the pelvis. Violation of the blood supply to the prostate gland is one of the most common causes of congestive prostatitis. Most often, pathology develops in men suffering from atherosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.
- Adynamia and obesity.
- Smoking.
- Sexual dysfunction. Congestive prostatitis can occur both with excessive sexual activity, and due to prolonged abstinence. In addition, masturbation, interruption and deliberate prolongation of sexual contact lead to the development of the disease.
Despite the fact that pathology is more common among older men, it can occur at any age.
The mechanism of development of congestive prostatitis
The basis of the pathogenesis of congestive prostatitis is stagnation in the vessels supplying the prostate gland. As a result, the organ wall thickens, tissue edema occurs. Due to such changes, the processes of formation and secretion of the prostate gland are slowed down. Semen fluid acquires a thick consistency and accumulates in the body cavity. Stagnation of gland secretion is one of the predisposing factors for the attachment of a bacterial or viral infection. As a result, chronic congestive prostatitis develops. Hypertrophic and edematous tissue of the gland is a favorable environment for the multiplication of microorganisms. Chronic inflammation is dangerous by the development of complications such as impotence and infertility.
Congestive prostatitis: symptoms of the disease
Prostatitis is often combined with a disease such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In some cases, these pathologies are difficult to differentiate among themselves, since they have similar symptoms. The following signs of congestive prostatitis are distinguished:
- Pain during urination.
- Erectile dysfunction.
- Pain during ejaculation.
- Increased urination.
When a bacterial infection is attached, the pain intensifies, it can occur at rest. Most often, discomfort occurs in the perineum, lower abdomen. With exacerbation, there are phenomena of intoxication of the body - an increase in body temperature, malaise. If the disease has developed recently, and the inflammation is not yet very pronounced, there is an asymptomatic chronic congestive prostatitis. BPH 1-2 tbsp. characterized in that the main clinical manifestation of the pathology is frequent (often night) urination. Minor prostatic hyperplasia is rarely accompanied by pain and erectile dysfunction. In most cases, elderly patients have both BPH and chronic inflammation of the prostate gland.
Diagnostic criteria for prostatitis
The diagnosis of congestive prostatitis is made on the basis of clinical, laboratory and instrumental examinations. This disease can be suspected by symptoms such as pain during urination and ejaculation, discomfort in the lower abdomen. It is also important to pay attention to the consistency of the ejaculate. With stagnant prostatitis, the seminal fluid becomes thick, collects in lumps. One of the diagnostic methods is a digital examination of the prostate gland. Isolation of prostate secretion during rectal examination indicates the presence of stagnation of seminal fluid. Laboratory diagnostics includes: OAK, OAM, sperm research. An informative method is ultrasound of the prostate gland. To improve visualization, transrectal ultrasound is recommended . With inflammatory and stagnant phenomena, an increase in the size of the organ due to thickening of the walls of the gland is observed.
Congestive prostatitis: treatment of the disease
The main method of treating congestive prostatitis is drug therapy. With bacterial inflammation, an antibioticogram is necessary. Based on the results of this study, the necessary medications are prescribed. The most commonly used drugs are Cefazolin, Ciprolet, Summamed. In addition to antibiotics, anti-inflammatory treatment is necessary. To reduce swelling of the prostate gland, prescribe medications "Nise", "Prostamol Uno." Effective methods of treatment are physiotherapeutic procedures. They help improve blood circulation of the pelvic organs. Also, to combat congestion, prostate massage is indicated .
Folk remedies for congestive prostatitis
Folk remedies are ineffective in the treatment of congestive prostatitis. However, they help eliminate the symptoms of the disease. For this purpose, anti-inflammatory and diuretic herbal preparations are used. For the treatment of prostatitis, it is recommended to use decoctions of celandine and honey, oats, infusion of hazel. Also, pumpkin seeds, plantain have an anti-inflammatory effect. To eliminate edema, it is recommended to drink kidney tea.
In addition, it is necessary to follow a diet (exclusion of smoked, fatty and spicy foods), perform physical exercises to improve blood circulation in the pelvis (squats, swinging legs).
Congenital prostatitis prophylaxis
To avoid congestive prostatitis, risk factors must be excluded. To do this, it is recommended to lead an active lifestyle, monitor body weight, eliminate bad habits. It is also important to visit a urologist to prevent pathologies of the genitourinary system. It should be remembered that congestive prostatitis often develops with irregular sex life. Sexual contact should not be too long, and it is not recommended to interrupt it. With frequent changes in partners, barrier methods of contraception should be used to avoid bacterial infection.