Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory process that affects the tissues of the prostate gland and causes its complete functioning to be disrupted. The disease is one of the most common disorders of the male genitalia.
The risk group is the male population between the ages of twenty and forty at the peak of childbirth, reproductive and sexual activity. Almost every tenth man has faced such a sexual problem at least once in his life.
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by alternating periods of disease symptoms and alternating periods of remission. As a sign of such a disease, many other problems are suitable not only for the genitourinary system, but also for other internal organs, so when they appear, it is important to immediately consult a qualified doctor for a diagnosis.
Chronic prostatitis develops over a long period of time. Often this disorder is manifested without any symptoms or with their slight manifestation and is diagnosed during a random examination. It is difficult to treat, there is a possibility of frequent relapses.
Etiology
Ways of infection:
- Directly through the urethra;
- With infected urine flow;
- By movement of blood or lymph;
- Transmission of infection from neighboring organs.
Every man's body has pathogenic microorganisms that can provoke the progression of prostatitis. But still, not all men have such a dangerous and unpleasant disease. This means that not only pathogenic microflora, although it is the main reason for the development of pathology, but also favorable conditions are needed for its activation. There are the following favorable factors for disease progression:
- Sedentary working conditions and sedentary lifestyle;
- Frequent change of sexual partners;
- Premature termination of sexual intercourse as a means of contraception;
- Prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse;
- Tight underwear;
- Hypothermia;
- Other inflammations of the genitourinary system;
- All types of prostate damage;
- Bad habits;
- Very fatty and high-calorie foods;
- Constant stress.
Varieties
The following classifications of chronic prostatitis are common in the medical field:
- Infectious process caused by bacteria;
- The disease is not bacterial in nature;
- Asymptomatic (regardless of the infectious process);
- Stagnation. It arises from prolonged sexual abstinence.
According to the developmental stages, chronic prostatitis is divided into:
- Exudative - accompanied by pain in the groin, scrotum, accelerated ejaculation;
- Alternative - the same signs are observed as in the previous stage, but with a slight addition, in the form of an increased desire to urinate;
- Proliferation - ejaculation slows down, the intensity of urine flow decreases;
- Cicatricial changes - All of the above signs are congenital.
Symptoms
Chronic prostatitis is manifested by the following symptoms:
- Pain and discomfort in the pelvic area, in the groin area, in the inner part of the thigh, which lasts for three months or more;
- Frequent urge to urinate;
- Sharp pain at the end of the need;
- Painful erection;
- Sometimes complete absence of ejaculation;
- Sleep disorders;
- Reduction of work capacity;
- Itching, feeling cold, or excessive sweating of the perineum;
- Skin discoloration in the groin area;
- Decreased sexual desire;
- Night erection;
- Loss of appetite;
- Irritability;
- Feeling of constant fatigue;
- Slight increase in body temperature.
Complications
Chronic prostatitis is often not expressed in any sign, which is why the patient does not realize the problem and timely treatment is not done. All this can lead to a number of complications.
Complications can be:
- Male infertility;
- Impotence;
- Urinary incontinence;
- Cysts in the prostate area;
- Prostate cancer tumors.
Diagnosis
Diagnosing such a disease is not difficult for a urologist. The doctor does:
- Questioning the patient about pain or discomfort;
- General examination of the uterine area for rash, discharge, or irritation;
- Digital examination of the prostate gland (through the rectal hole);
- Collecting prostate secretion.
These procedures are quite unpleasant and sometimes painful, but are most acceptable for diagnosing such a disease.
In addition, the patient is required to submit:
- General urinalysis;
- Smear from the urethra;
- Urine for bacterial research;
- Three glass urine sample;
- Scrap to identify the causative agent of the disease.
Hardware diagnostics consists of:
- Prostate ultrasound - to detect the size of the prostate gland, the presence of tumors or cysts;
- Uroflowmetry - to determine the rate of urine outflow. In a healthy state the movement is - fifteen milliliters per second, in chronic prostatitis - less than ten;
- CT;
- Biopsy.
Without performing all of the above diagnostic methods, your doctor will not be able to determine how to treat chronic prostatitis.
Treatment
Chronic prostatitis, although difficult to cure, is still possible, especially with timely detection.
Treatment of this disease consists of several stages:
- Antibiotic therapy, which in most cases lasts several weeks, longer if necessary;
- Therapeutic prostate massage course - consists of fourteen visits to the doctor;
- Elimination of prostate spasms, stagnation of urine and outflow of secretions from the gland with the help of a certain group of drugs that can be prescribed only by a specialist;
- Physiotherapy, consisting of microwave and laser therapy, various ultrasound methods, mud therapy and water enriched with minerals and hydrogen sulfide;
- Herbal medicine. A good effect is the use of essential oil from pumpkin seeds;
- Surgical medical intervention aimed only at changing the size of the urethra, in the case of an abscess or prostate adenoma.
Chronic prostatitis can be treated with folk remedies at home, but only in combination with the methods listed above. Such therapy can reduce pain when symptoms occur, as well as prevent recurrence of the disease.
At home it is possible to alleviate the course of the disease:
- Mixtures of honey and crushed pumpkin seeds;
- Freshly squeezed juices of cucumber, beet and carrot. Use them at least five hundred milliliters a day;
- Pear compote;
- Decoction of parsley roots;
- Ripe chestnut skin;
- Celandine infusion;
- Coniferous baths lasting no more than twenty minutes a day.
Also, a special diet will help speed up the recovery process by ensuring a reduction or complete rejection of certain foods:
- Fatty and rich meats, fish and mushroom broth;
- Hot sauces and spices;
- Onion, garlic, onion, radish, chili pepper;
- Legumes;
- Cabbage;
- Milk and dairy products.
Preventive actions
To prevent chronic prostatitis, men should follow a few simple rules:
- If possible, avoid strong and prolonged hypothermia of the body;
- Try to warm up every two hours with motionless or sedentary labor;
- Use special means with a laxative effect during constipation;
- Wear only comfortable, not too tight clothes. This is especially true of underwear;
- Have sex without frequent change of partner;
- Get rid of prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse;
- Consult a doctor in a timely manner if you suspect the presence of any kind of genital diseases;
- Follow a healthy lifestyle, give up all bad habits;
- Normalize the diet and composition of food consumed. It is best to eat in small amounts, five or six times a day. Include large amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats in your diet;
- Do daily physical exercise.
Following such simple recommendations will save a man from a problem such as chronic prostatitis. After all, preventing it is much easier than curing it.