Prostatitis is a male-only disease. This refers to the prostate gland, a small but very functional process located at the junction of the vas deferens and the urethra.
Prostate functions
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- Erectile, promotes penile tension in men;
- Acts as a valve, prevents urine from entering the urethra during excitation;
- Orgasmic, regulates and controls the whole process, from arousal to ejaculation;
- Produces special hormones needed for full sexual intercourse, including testosterone;
- Produces a special substance that protects sperm in a woman's vagina.
His position is subject to constant negative impact from nearby organs such as bladder, urinary tract, vas deferens. Inflammation of these organs inevitably leads to the development of prostatitis.
Basic signs of prostatitis: How to diagnose it?
Depending on the form of the course, prostate disease is acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more predictable and is associated with other diseases.
The signs of prostatitis that confirm its existence are as follows:
- strong pain. Is related to the fact that the prostate gland is constantly irritated by the inflammatory process taking place in it. Sometimes there is dull pain in the anus or perineum.
- The presence of blood in the urine. Quite an alarming symptom, indicating either mechanical damage to the prostate gland during the examination, or the presence of a malignant tumor. May also indicate purulent accumulation.
- Increase or decrease in body temperature. Occurs only in the stage of prostate suppuration or e. წ. At the same time, high indicates purulent, while low indicates increased blood clotting.
- Frequent visits to the toilet due to the constant feeling of a full bladder. This is because the inflamed prostate blocks the urethra and urine does not come out of it completely, which requires effort.
Accordingly, urination is carried out:
- Small doses;
- Often, even though the urine comes according to plan (due to the developed pathologies, the bladder does not empty completely and produces such a feeling);
- With pain because because of the prostate, the urethra is strongly compressed and the urine clings to the walls, thus causing pain.
If you find these signs, hurry to start treatment as men’s health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to the signs, there are other reasons for the development of prostate disease.
Between them:
- Meals are poor and unbalanced;
- Regular stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- The absence of a constant sex life in men, or vice versa, is very intense;
- Work that does not allow active movement;
- Persistent constipation;
- Severe hypothermia;
- Urethral reflux - when the prostate fails to close the urethra in time, it gets into the veins and causes inflammation;
- Hormonal changes in men, which lead to less testosterone production, weaken muscle tone, which weakens the erection.
Types of prostatitis
According to the origin of inflammation of the prostate gland it is defined as both bacterial and non-bacterial. The first means that the disease originated under the influence of pathogens.
The other, in turn, has several species:
- Atypical - the pain does not appear at all in the place where the focus of inflammation is;
- Prostatopic - characterized by persistent pain in the lower abdomen. It is believed that these are neurotic pains;
- Calculosis - pain occurs due to stones in the prostate;
- Sclerotic - degenerative processes in the prostate gland cause its change in shape and pain;
- Congestive - Discomfort is caused by the prostatic processes.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before making an independent conclusion that you have the disease, consult a doctor. He will take you to the diagnosis to make an accurate diagnosis.
To do this, you must submit:
- Cell analysis to help determine if there is an infection;
- For culture, blood is made at the risk of sepsis, or blood poisoning;
- Urine analysis "three cups", which makes it possible to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test that shows the presence of special organs to confirm the inflammatory process or not.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate has many functions in the male body. As soon as she starts having pain, an erection and the quality of testicular fluid and sperm immediately suffers. It is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore timely treatment is very important.
Treatment of men with prostatitis
It is never too late to rectify a situation, no matter how neglected. Treatment is longer and more debilitating, but the problem can be completely overcome. The origin of prostatitis is first determined, if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. If not, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Also, vitamin complexes will not be superfluous.
It is necessary to abandon bad habits during treatment. A good addition, if there are no contraindications, is prostate massage. To do this, there are many devices that greatly facilitate the task. Thanks to them, you can make a massage in your own home comfortably.
At this stage, physiotherapy procedures are widely used to treat prostatitis - laser stimulation or ultrasound. Alternatively, you can use folk remedies if the situation allows.
Extracts of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rose hip can be drunk and used for therapeutic enemas.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Preventive actions:
- Ი Take care of your health;
- Ს Proper nutrition;
- Do some sports;
- Find a permanent sexual partner, because regular sex will strengthen the prostate, have less negative effects;
- If work requires a long sitting, plan short breaks;
- Treat constipation with herbal extracts, do not drink laxatives often;
- Wear according to the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating of the genitals.
Many men find it difficult to see a doctor and start treatment. However, if signs appear, it is still better to go on a date and check your health. If your doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should begin immediately.