Prostate Inflammation: Symptoms and Treatment

Prostate inflammation in men is the most common urological disease in the world. Symptoms of the disease can form in the stronger sex already when they reach puberty. If you ignore the problem, it will leave irreversible traces, namely fibrotic changes and stones with subsequent exacerbations.

Body importance

The prostate is the main reproductive organ of men. It is located in the pelvis and is responsible for the release of ejaculate for semen. And also this organ helps to hold urine and does not allow sperm to enter the bladder. It should be noted that with inflammation of the prostate, problems begin to form both in the urinary and reproductive systems.

Outwardly, the gland is a trapezoid the size of a walnut. Weight ranges from 25-50 grams. At the time of inflammation, the organ grows to such volumes that it can be palpated during palpation.

Iron separates the secret, which is aimed at regulating the hormonal background of a man. For example, you can maintain testosterone levels only thanks to this substance. And also in secret there are components that are aimed at neutralizing pathogenic microorganisms that penetrate the urethra.

Causes

When signs of pathology begin to form, the doctor must correctly determine the cause. Often, this ailment develops due to the ingress of pathogenic organisms such as chlamydia, fungi, trichomonads, mycoplasma and various viruses. Iron can be populated by similar microorganisms in different ways. It happens that the bacteria carries the blood, and sometimes they penetrate the prostate from the intestine or bladder.

However, these are not the only reasons because of which inflammation of the prostate begins to form in the body. The reasons also include:

• keeping the body warm;
• minimal physical activity;
• unbalanced nutrition;
• poor organization of sexual activity;
• way of activity.

In order for the man’s health to be in order, he is forced to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. It is very difficult to implement this advice for those who work as a driver or an office worker. It is important to note that a man should not be cold or sit on a cool surface. It is imperative to wear clothing that matches the weather. It is also recommended to control that on a wet day, the legs always remain dry.

The prostate is a very sensitive organ, and malnutrition can cause serious problems. All useful substances are required to enter the body, without exception. To prevent prostate inflammation in men, they should regularly get protein, seafood, and vegetables. Great harm to the body are salty, spicy and acidic foods.

A healthy lifestyle has a healing effect on the male organ. Smoking and drinking alcohol significantly harm the gland. When a young person leads a healthy lifestyle from a very young age, the risk of getting the disease is minimized.

If a man does not have a full sexual life, then this is considered a significant factor in the formation of the disease. It should be noted that both prolonged abstinence and frequent sexual intercourse are harmful. It must be remembered that a man must have a regular partner.

Symptoms of prostate inflammation

In men, this disease is a very common occurrence. It is important that the ailment often begins asymptomatically, and this significantly complicates therapy and a further favorable outcome. But still, signs of the problem exist and look like this:

• there are periodic pains in the perineum and in the scrotum, especially after prolonged sitting;
• severe discomfort at the time of urination;
• urinary incontinence;
• decreased erectile function;
• frequent urination;
• thin stream during urination.

All these signs of inflammation of the prostate, although the most common, but they may differ depending on the type of prostatitis. For example, in a chronic course, signs of inflammation can form rather weakly. But in acute all symptoms are shown instantly.

Not only indicators from the genitourinary system warn about deviations in the functioning of the prostate, sometimes the stronger sex has weakness, a feeling of heaviness in the perineum appears and the body temperature rises. Other men suffer from chills and digestive problems. All of the above symptoms of inflammation of the prostate make up a general and unified picture, thereby letting the man know that he needs to seek medical help.

Patient Actions

Even the appearance of the most minor of the above symptoms should be a good reason to consult a doctor. Very often, the ailment proceeds in a latent form, so all men are required to regularly come to the urologist for examinations.

Classification of prostatitis

Depending on the course of the disease, experts identify the main types of ailment:

1. Acute bacterial prostatitis is an unexpected bacterial infection that provokes inflammation of the prostate. It is the least common form, but the patient’s well-being is usually much harder. Symptoms of an inflamed prostate in this case are not very pleasant. The patient increases the need for urination and there is a need to urinate very often at night. It should be noted severe pain in the pelvic area and in the genitals. The ailment is often accompanied by chills, fever, vomiting, nausea and burning. This problem requires mandatory surgical intervention, since such a condition can lead to infection of the bladder, prostate abscess, as well as to complete blockage of the flow of urine. If treatment is not carried out, then such a condition is often fatal. Most often, intravenous antibiotics and painkillers are used for therapy.
2. Chronic bacterial prostatitis. This disease is the result of recurrent urinary tract infections. As noted by specialists, such inflammation of the prostate often develops in men for many years before symptoms begin to appear. Symptoms of the disease are very similar to the previous option, but are less intense. It is quite difficult to make such a diagnosis. For treatment, antibiotics and pills for pain are used for 4-12 weeks.
3. Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. It is the most common form and occurs in 90% of cases. This condition is characterized by pain that is concentrated in the lower abdomen and in the genitals and is observed for 3 months. There are no bacteria in the urine, but there may be other signs. Very often, this condition is confused with interstitial cystitis.

Diagnostics

In order to determine that the patient has prostate inflammation, after the survey, the doctor performs rectal palpation. The characteristic signs of the disease are an increase in the size of the organ and soreness of the anterior wall of the rectum. For diagnosis, the following methods are most often used.

1. Ultrasound (ultrasound) helps to determine the presence of inflammation, to identify the size of the prostate and the condition of neighboring organs.
2. Analysis to measure the level of sex hormones helps to determine the hormonal state of a man. With increased production of testosterone, proliferation of prostate tissues and its inflammation are provoked, and with a reduced amount, the functioning of the prostate gland is disrupted.
3. Analysis of the secretion of the prostate helps to identify changes in the functioning of the body, and also helps determine the cause of the disease.
4. Bacterial analysis of the mucosa - most often this study is able to identify the pathogen, as well as determine the sensitivity of the parasite to antibiotics.
5. A blood test to identify pathogens.

The main task of diagnosis is to correctly identify the causes and prescribe the correct therapy for the inflamed prostate.

Therapy

All procedures are always prescribed according to the type of ailment. It should be noted that the correct diagnosis is not the last value, since recovery methods are different. You must be sure that all the symptoms are not caused by urethritis or other diseases that so often lead to a permanent infection of the kidneys or bladder.

Treatment for symptoms of prostate inflammation in men and boys may include the following:

1. Warm baths and anti-inflammatory drugs. This option is the most conservative and familiar with the treatment of the disease.
2. Antibiotics are constantly used for acute bacterial prostatitis, but are completely ineffective for non-infectious. Most often a two-week course is prescribed, but sometimes more. Almost every acute infection can be defeated in this way. Antibiotics for chronic bacterial type prostate inflammation are used for a long time, most often from 4 to 12 weeks. About 75% of this type of disease is treated successfully. Then, when therapy fails, it may be recommended to use low doses of antibiotics for a long time. And also to relieve sensations, painkillers and muscle relaxants are necessarily prescribed.
3. Surgical exposure to infected parts. The doctor recommends such a radical treatment only in very difficult cases of a chronic course of the disease or when the prostate gland blocks the flow of urine.
4. Often, alpha-blockers are used to treat inflammation of the prostate in men. These are drugs that perfectly relax the muscles of the bladder and prostate, which improves the flow of urine and reduces pain symptoms. Also, drugs that lower the level of hormones that help reduce the size of the gland are often used.
5. Diet - some patients, changing their diet, begin to feel much better. This requires the exclusion of spicy foods and caffeine, as well as acidic and salty foods. You must avoid cycling, which significantly worsen the condition.
   
6. Massage - most cases of non-bacterial prostatitis are successfully treated thanks to a combination of basic therapy with massage of myofascial and trigger points.

It should be noted that prostatitis is a treatable disease. But even when it is impossible to do this, there are options to alleviate the condition of the patient. It is recommended that you undergo a full course of therapy even if symptoms stop.

Folk remedies

Inflammation of the prostate is considered a common ailment among men, but many of them are embarrassed to seek medical help. For treatment, home recipes are chosen that can be performed independently.

However, it must be remembered that alternative medicine can only help in the initial stages when the signs of the disease are minor. And also doctors recommend combining them with drug therapy in order to achieve a more lasting result.

1. One of the popular recipes for relieving symptoms of prostate inflammation and treating it is the following mixture. For cooking, you will need honey (100 grams), grated onions (300 grams) and white wine (0.5 l). All ingredients are combined together and mixed well, and then insist for 7 days in a warm and dry place. After cooking, take 1 tbsp. l before every meal.
2. And also traditional medicine recommends using a pumpkin-honey mixture. For preparation, you will need to mix the crushed pumpkin seeds and honey in a 1: 2 ratio, and then put in a frosty place. Apply 1 tsp. morning and evening, and this mass is best absorbed.
3. In addition to the use of medicinal mixtures, the patient is advised to resort to physiotherapeutic procedures, for their appointment it is nevertheless necessary to consult your doctor.
4. At home, you can use an enema with calendula or chamomile, which has a calming and anti-inflammatory effect.
5. Be sure to require physical activity - morning exercises, jogging, brisk walking. All this has a beneficial effect on the condition of the gland, and also improves blood counts in the organ, thereby removing the inflammatory process.

Given all of the above methods, we can conclude that this ailment is a serious disease, which should not be taken lightly. Therefore, after the onset of the first alarming symptoms, it is better to immediately consult a specialist, and alternative therapy still leave as an adjuvant.

What is dangerous

If the disease is not started to be treated in a timely manner, then this can cause serious harm to the entire body. Typically, with such options in men, urinary retention is observed, which negatively affects the condition of the kidneys. Initially, urine does not drain completely, but collects in the bladder. Further, it begins to advance to the kidneys, which causes serious violations.

In fact, this is a very serious and dangerous condition. Due to urinary retention, toxins begin to accumulate in the body and severe intoxication is provoked. Harmful particles begin to enter the bloodstream, and if you do not provide help and do not put a catheter, then a person may even die.

In addition to all of the above, problems with the prostate can cause a decrease in sexual desire. In some severely advanced cases, male infertility is observed.

Prevention

Instead of treating unpleasant symptoms, it is better to prevent them. To maintain his own health, a man should refrain from bad habits and, if possible, undergo an annual examination.

It is necessary to avoid situations in which stagnation of the secretion of the prostate gland is caused. This includes the use of interrupted intercourse as a permanent way to prevent the use of stimulant drugs.

Of course, men are a strong sex, so they are not used to discussing their problems with a stranger, but to maintain their health it is very important. When the first symptoms appear, you should immediately contact a doctor and begin treatment. The longer it takes to go to the hospital, the more difficult it will be to defeat the disease. Earlier, contacting a qualified doctor is the key to effective and quick treatment without complications.