Prostatitis is a purely male disease. It affects the prostate, such a small but very functional process that is located at the junction of the vas deferens and the urethra.
functions of the prostate
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- Erectile, contributes to the appearance of tension in the penis in men;
- Works like a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during arousal;
- Orgasmic, organizes and controls the entire process, from arousal to ejaculation;
- Produces special hormones needed for full intercourse, including testosterone;
- Produces a special substance that protects sperm in the female vagina.
Their position is subject to constant negative influences from neighboring organs, such as the bladder, urinary tract, vas deferens. Inflammation in these organs necessarily provokes the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: how to recognize them?
Depending on the course, the disease of the prostate is acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, while chronic inflammation is more predictable and associated with another condition.
Signs of prostatitis confirming its presence are as follows:
- severe painIt is connected with the fact that the prostate is constantly irritated by the inflammatory process contained in it. Sometimes there is a dull pain in the anus or perineum.
- The presence of blood in the urine. A rather alarming symptom, indicating either mechanical damage to the prostate during the examination, or the presence of a malignant tumor. It can also indicate purulent accumulations.
- Increased or decreased body temperature. It occurs only at the stage of suppuration of the prostate, or the so-called DIC. At the same time, a high value indicates suppuration, and a low one indicates increased blood clotting.
- Frequent trips 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 flow out completely, for this you have to make an effort.
Accordingly, urination is carried out:
- small cans;
- Often, although urine arrives on schedule (due to developing pathologies, the bladder is not completely emptied and leads to such a feeling);
- With pain because the urethra is compressed by the prostate and the urine presses against the walls, causing pain.
If you find these signs, hurry to start treatment, because men's health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to signs, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Among them:
- The diet is bad and unbalanced;
- Regular stress;
- infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- The lack of a constant sex life in men or vice versa is too intense;
- work that does not allow active movement;
- persistent constipation;
- severe hypothermia;
- urethral reflux – when the prostate cannot close the urethra in time and enters the vas deferens and causes inflammation;
- Hormonal changes in men that result in lower testosterone production weaken muscle tone, which weakens erections.
Types of prostatitis
Depending on the origin of the inflammation of the prostate, it is defined as bacterial and non-bacterial. The former means that the disease arose under the influence of pathogens.
The second, in turn, has several variants:
- Atypical - pain does not appear at all in the place where the focus of inflammation is located;
- Prostate - it is characterized by the presence of constant pain in the lower abdomen. It is believed that these are neurotic pains;
- Calculated - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate;
- Sclerotic - degenerative processes in the prostate cause a change in its shape and pain;
- Congestion - discomfort is caused by congestion processes in the prostate.
diagnosis of prostatitis
Before making an independent conclusion that you have a disease, consult a doctor. He will guide you to the diagnosis to pinpoint the diagnosis.
To do this, you must submit the following:
- cell analysis, which helps determine if an infection is present;
- Blood for culture is given under the threat of sepsis, that is, blood poisoning;
- "Three glasses" urinalysis, which allows to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test that shows the presence of special bodies that confirm or not the inflammatory process.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the body of men. As soon as it starts to hurt, the erection and the quality of semen and sperm immediately suffer. This is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, timely treatment is very important.
Treatment of men from prostatitis
It's never too late to rectify the situation, no matter how neglected it is. The treatment is longer and more tiring, but the problem can be completely overcome. First of all, the origin of prostatitis is determined, if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. If not, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Also, vitamin complexes will not be superfluous.
During treatment, it is imperative to give up bad habits. A good addition, if there are no contraindications, is prostate massage. To do this, there are many devices that make the task much easier. Thanks to them, you can do the massage in the comfort of your own home.
Currently, physiotherapeutic procedures for the treatment of prostatitis are widely used - laser stimulation or ultrasound. In addition, you can use folk methods if the situation allows.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rosehip can be both drunk and used for therapeutic enemas.
Prostate diseases and their prevention
Preventive measures:
- Watch your health;
- Eat properly;
- play sports;
- Find a permanent sex partner, because regular sex strengthens the prostate, it is less negatively affected;
- If work requires prolonged sitting, schedule short breaks;
- Treat constipation with enemas with herbal decoctions, do not often drink laxatives;
- Dress appropriately for the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating of the genitals.
Many men are difficult to reach to go to the doctor and start treatment. However, if signs appear, it is still better to go to an appointment and check your health. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.