Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases.No man is immune from it, and with age, the likelihood of its occurrence only increases.What treatment does modern medicine offer?
What is prostate
The prostate, or prostate gland, is a gland of the male reproductive system.With its relatively small size, it performs an important function: it participates in the production of seminal fluid, that is, it produces secretions responsible for sperm motor activity.
Where is the prostate located?
The prostate gland in men is located in the pelvis below the bladder, around the urethra.Therefore, the first signs of inflammation in the prostate can be suspected by difficulty urinating.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland.It can be acute or chronic.Usually, this disease occurs on the background of weak immunity and under the influence of various negative factors:
- bacterial and viral urinary tract infections;
- prolonged hypothermia;
- physical inactivity;
- alcohol abuse and smoking;
- venereal disease;
- chronic fatigue;
- prolonged stress;
- hormonal disorders;
- failure to comply with personal hygiene rules.
Symptoms of prostatitis
Symptoms of acute prostatitis in most men manifest themselves in a somewhat similar way:
- pain and burning sensation when urinating;
- frequent urination;
- pain of varying intensity and duration in the abdomen, pelvic organs and groin;
- decreased sexual activity, pain during and after sexual intercourse, premature and painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction;
- cloudy urine and bloody discharge in the urine;
- temperature increase;
- nervousness, depression.
If the symptoms of prostatitis do not disappear within three months, then most likely we are talking about a chronic form of the disease.Depending on the cause and manifestation of symptoms, chronic prostatitis can be:
- Bacteria (caused by a bacterial infection).Unpleasant sensations may pass and return over a long period of time, but without proper treatment they will become stronger and can lead to dangerous complications.
- Bacteria (a type of disease where tests may not show inflammation).Diagnosis by characteristic symptoms by excluding other diseases.
- Asymptomatic (counted as a test result for another disease and not manifest in any way).
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Diseases of the urinary system in men are often accompanied by similar symptoms, so for an accurate diagnosis of prostatitis and effective treatment you need to consult a doctor.He will carry out an examination, which may include:
- digital rectal examination;
- urine and blood tests;
- Ultrasound of the urinary system;
- urodynamic test;
- tests for infection;
- prostate secretion analysis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Depending on the cause, different drugs can be used to treat the disease.
Antibiotic therapy is used to treat infections that cause disease.In the acute form of the disease, a high dose of the drug is prescribed for one to two weeks;in the chronic form, low doses are prescribed for a long period.
Pay attention!Only a doctor can prescribe antibiotics (like other drugs) after accurately identifying the causative agent of the infection.Self-medication can lead to greater health problems.
If there is a problem with urination, which occurs due to spasm of the urethra and the smooth muscles of the bladder and ureter, alpha blockers are prescribed.These drugs slow the transmission of nerve impulses to receptors that cause smooth muscle spasms, helping to reduce pressure in the urethra and facilitate urination.To relieve pain, the doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Also, to alleviate the condition, doctors often prescribe hormonal drugs - they block the work of male sex hormones and help reduce swelling and relieve pain.
To treat chronic prostatitis, products based on prostate extract are used.They have a comprehensive normalizing effect on the prostate gland and relieve unpleasant inflammatory symptoms.
Some herbal remedies are also effective for prostatitis: they relieve pain and inflammation, and also strengthen the immune system.These include preparations with fruit extracts of creeping palm trees, as well as preparations based on biomass from silkworm larvae.
Complications and prevention
Advanced prostatitis can further cause erectile dysfunction and even infertility.In addition, long-term inflammation of the prostate gland can develop into serious diseases, such as benign and malignant neoplasms.Therefore, it is very important to contact a urologist in time if symptoms of prostatitis occur, and also do not forget about the following precautions:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- eat a balanced diet;
- strengthen immunity;
- abandon bad habits;
- treat diseases in a timely manner and regularly visit a urologist;
- reduce stress levels.
Unfortunately, men in our country tend to postpone visits to the doctor and treatment until the unpleasant symptoms become unbearable and sometimes very painful.This causes the treatment process to become more complex, long and often ineffective.Don't delay your trip to the vac.Take care of your health and get a timely diagnosis.