Unfortunately, most men neglect their health, but this is as long as the problem does not concern the reproductive system. Even if men do not particularly like to visit doctors, be examined. In the article, we consider what prostatitis is, what causes this disease, what symptoms are accompanied, and also what threatens this ailment to men's health.
General definition of the prostate
The prostate gland is one of the most important organs of the male reproductive system. The prostate is a small gland about the size of a walnut. It is located near the urethra. The main functions of this body are to produce a certain fluid, which is the "juice" of the prostate. It is this product that takes an active part in sperm formation, and also gives sperm motility.
Prostate inflammation
Statistics show that most of the male population of the planet suffers from abnormalities in the prostate gland. This pathology is accompanied by some complications. Prostatitis is an endocrine organ disease that is characterized in medicine as inflammation of the gland (prostate), which develops due to tissue damage by bacteria or viruses. In addition, a non-specific infectious pathology develops against the background of the inflammatory process that occurs in the seminal vesicles, prostate appendages. Speaking about what causes prostatitis, it should be noted that urination disorder can provoke this ailment.
Signs and symptoms of prostatitis
Conventionally, a disease of the prostate in medicine is divided into several categories:
- Non-bacterial.
- Bacterial
- Chronic
Answering the question of what causes bacterial and chronic prostatitis , it is possible to note the reasons associated with the penetration of bacteria into the human body. The acute bacterial form of the disease is accompanied by severe pain in the groin and perineum, fever, as well as cramping in the lower abdomen. The patient at the same time experiences frequent urge to urinate, and during this process, droplets of blood may come out with urine.
Non-bacterial prostatitis occurs as one of the types of paraprostatic syndrome of chronic pelvic tenderness. Other symptoms may be completely absent.
Symptoms of prostatitis with a chronic course in men are accompanied by pain during urination, pain in the groin, as well as a disorder or lack of sexual function. The main feature of this form of the disease is that most of the time this ailment is asymptomatic.
It should be noted that a feature of the manifestation of the disease is the absence of any permanent signs. Since each human body is individual, these or other symptoms may be completely absent with the development of prostatitis, the disease occurs in different categories of men in their own way. In some cases, this ailment begins with a sharp manifestation of the inflammatory process. This indicates the occurrence of an acute form of the disease. If the disease only bothers the patient occasionally, then we are talking about the chronic stage of inflammation of the prostate.
Causes of the disease
Talking about why prostatitis appears in men, it is necessary to distinguish certain categories of citizens who are most often exposed to this disease. These men should include those who:
- They move a little and sit a lot.
- Prefer to eat improperly.
- They can’t get rid of addictions for smoking or drinking.
- Often exposed to hypothermia.
- Do not have a permanent sexual partner.
- Quite often refuse sex.
However, this is not the whole list of why men have prostatitis. Experts say that inflammation of the prostate can appear even in a healthy person. In such situations, the causes are stress, fatigue, and the poor environmental situation in the region. We examined the main reasons why prostatitis appears in men. Symptoms, however, can occur after surgery, genital contusion. In any situation, even with the appearance of the slightest signs, you should definitely visit a urologist.
Chronic prostatitis
How and what causes chronic prostatitis? The recurring form of this disease is diverse. In some men, this is accompanied by a complete rejection of sex, frequent urination, burning or itching in the urethra, soreness in the groin. Other patients experience such symptoms only occasionally. However, it is necessary to highlight the more characteristic functional ghosts of this form of the disease. These symptoms are divided into three subgroups:
- Frequent painful urges in the toilet, the appearance of blood in the urine, urinary retention, diarrhea, swelling in the groin.
- Weakness or lack of erection, sensation of pressure in the anus during ejaculation, lack of desire to have sex in general, loss of severity of orgasm.
- Sensation of fatigue, anxiety, depression, frequent stress and nervous breakdowns.
Recurrent prostatitis without timely treatment gives a man a lot of trouble, and can also provoke serious consequences: abscess, adenoma, prostate cancer, paraprostatitis. This chronic inflammation can last indefinitely, but the course of the disease is never monotonous. Attacks, which can be sharp, sometimes of intense intensity, are replaced by periods of a certain lull.
Catarrhal prostatitis
When answering the question of why prostatitis appears in men in acute form, it should be indicated that most often this happens due to weakened immunity. Also, this form of the disease can occur due to infection inside the male body. In this case, the catarrhal form of the disease develops even after acute respiratory viral infections, the usual sore throat, severe cough. Bacteria and microbes, as well as other pathogenic microbes together with lymph enter the prostate, where the inflammatory process begins. The first symptoms of prostatitis in men are a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, a slight increase in body temperature.
With a detailed examination, the specialist can see other symptoms characteristic of the catarrhal form. For this, the following examinations are carried out:
- With a manual examination, mild swelling of the prostate is determined, the procedure itself is extremely painful for a man.
- An analysis of the secretion from the prostate is taken, as a result of which the number of leukocytes is established.
- With the help of ultrasound, you can detect purulent components, a partial narrowing or complete blockage of the urethra.
At what age does it manifest
When answering the question of at what age prostatitis can appear in men, one should turn to statistics. It says that this ailment appears after 40 years. By the age of 50, men have prostate inflammation in 80% of cases.
Diagnostic Methods
Thanks to the ubiquitous advertising and active campaigning, even schoolchildren are now aware of the symptoms that accompany this disease, how to treat prostatitis. But if there are no signs of the disease, then it becomes quite difficult not only to pick up medications, but also to make a diagnosis on time. The best way to prevent inflammation is to visit a specialist regularly. Therefore, the diagnosis of prostatitis is often carried out during a routine examination by a urologist.
If there are complaints of the patient, then a qualified specialist will be able to determine inflammation of the prostate, as well as prescribe appropriate tests, including:
- Analysis of seminal fluid and secretion.
- Finger rectal examination.
- Ultrasound examination of the prostate.
- A smear from the urethra.
- Blood and urine tests.
After the diagnosis, the specialist should tell you how to treat prostatitis.
Treatment methods
Many scientists and ordinary doctors every year try to identify more accurate signs and symptoms of prostatitis, to develop the latest drugs and methods for the prevention of this disease. But at present, the classical range of therapeutic methods is unchanged and includes:
- The use of antiviral, antibacterial drugs, as well as immunomodulators.
- The therapeutic use of hirudotherapy devices, magnetic fields, ultrasounds, as well as laser treatment.
- The purpose of the course of prostate massage, which is aimed at strengthening the reproductive function of the male body, as well as the normalization of blood microcirculation in the genitourinary system.
The use of herbal remedies
In reviews of prostatitis, it is mentioned that "Lycoprofit", which is a complex of natural components, is a very effective tool in the fight against this disease. They selectively accumulate in the tissues of the prostate, help strengthen the protective function, reduce the manifestation of the inflammatory process, protect cells from free radicals and control the function of tissue growth in the prostate gland.
Thanks to a comprehensive and balanced composition, the difficulties associated with urination are eliminated, and the pain syndrome also weakens. The components of Lycoprofit effectively affect the main symptoms of chronic prostatitis, improve urination, as a result of which the urge to this process is reduced, the urine stream is strengthened, overall well-being is improved, and a general strengthening effect is also provided.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis
Unfortunately, there is not the most effective treatment for chronic prostatitis in men. To completely get rid of the disease, it is necessary to use drugs in a comprehensive manner. For this, effective drugs from three main groups are used:
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotics. The funds belonging to this series, well get into the soft tissues of the prostate, where most of the harmful microorganisms are destroyed.
- Anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs. Such funds can eliminate swelling of the prostate, relieve pain, improve blood circulation.
- Alpha blockers. These drugs relax the bladder and urethra, and also facilitate the outflow of urine.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that the use of the above medicines is selected for each case by an individually qualified specialist. In no case should you self-medicate, as this can cause serious complications. Therefore, all drugs should be prescribed only after diagnostic measures.
What can not be done with prostatitis
Many are interested in questions whether it is possible to perform certain actions with prostatitis, to use certain products, and so on. It should be noted what cannot be done during this disease:
- Drinking alcohol.
- To smoke.
- Ride a bike.
- Eat fatty, salty, fried, smoked and spicy foods.
- Take too hot a shower or bath.
- Supercool.
- To engage in heavy physical exertion.
- Tolerate urination.
- Be nervous.
- Limit sex life.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that prostatitis is a very common and unpleasant disease among men. However, in order to overcome this disease, at the first sign it is necessary to seek help from a specialist who will prescribe the appropriate treatment.