Inflammation in the prostate or chronic prostatitis is a fairly common and common urological ailment. According to medical research, about 90% of men after the age of 35-45 face this unpleasant disease.
Who is at risk?
At risk are those men who lead an unhealthy lifestyle: inactivity, overweight, lack of exercise. The disease is based on the fact that in men with an unhealthy lifestyle, the blood flow (blood flow) in the pelvic area is disturbed. Then there is stagnation of blood in the reproductive system, which leads to the development of prostatitis. During the development of prostatitis, the prostate also increases, therefore, the level of urine that remains in the body and poisons men's health increases.
types of diseases
Types of chronic prostatitis are: bacterial and non-bacterial.
Bacterial prostatitis (acute)
This is a type of disease where the main culprit is a bacterial infection. The manifestation of the disease and its symptoms always occurs unexpectedly. This type of disease is very serious and requires a mandatory visit to the doctor. In some cases, the patient is offered hospitalization. Most often, this type of disease affects middle-aged and young men.
Bacterial prostatitis (chronic)
This type of disease develops due to bacterial microorganisms, which are not as hostile as in the acute form of the disease. Most often there are no particular symptoms of the disease or the symptoms appear very slowly and for a long time.
Reasons for the development of chronic prostatitis
The main causes of the development of the disease are bacteria that enter the prostate with the urine (through the urinary tract). The bacteria cause both chronic bacterial and acute bacterial prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis is not contagious, it cannot be transmitted through sexual contact (sex contact). There are some factors that increase the percentage of possibility of developing this disease.
Development factors include:
- Problems with the development of the urinary system.
- bladder catheterization.
- Early infection of the genitourinary system.
- Symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
Every man experiences a variety of symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, but in its main manifestation there are similar symptoms.
Bacterial prostatitis (acute) is manifested by bright and acute symptoms, it usually comes on suddenly, frightens a man and he immediately goes to the clinic.
Acute prostatitis, symptom characteristics:
- pain when urinating.
- Fever (possible chills).
- Feeling of full bladder even after emptying.
Chronic prostatitis has similar symptoms but they are less acute than acute prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis, features of the symptoms:
- Frequent urge to empty the bladder;
- Transient (periodic) pain in the testicles;
- pain in the bladder;
- pain in the lumbar region (lower back);
- pain during ejaculation;
- During the palpation examination, the manifestation of pain and probing swelling of the prostate is possible.
Diagnosis of the disease: chronic prostatitis
To exclude other diseases of the genitourinary system, an accurate diagnosis should be made by a qualified doctor in the clinic. Similar symptoms often appear in different diseases of one of the body systems. Therefore, do not conduct independent research and self-treatment, but at the first symptoms seek immediate medical attention.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, there are various examination methods. Finally, prostatitis can manifest itself with symptoms resembling cystitis, adenoma, or urethritis.
During the study, the doctor examines the rectum with the help of fingers (in medical gloves) treated with petroleum jelly. This type of exam is called a rectal exam. The prostate is palpable through the wall of the rectum because it is in front of it (in front of the rectum). With this method, the doctor can determine whether the prostate is enlarged and whether its pain is manifested during the study.
When a man suffers from chronic prostatitis, palpation examination causes the patient only temporary pain and minimal discomfort, which passes very quickly.
Is the advanced form of chronic prostatitis dangerous?
In most cases, men ignore some of the symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, which aggravate further development of inflammation of the prostate. Such "careless" approach to health can lead to a decrease in the normal production of hormones in the male body, and problems with the hormonal background can lead to a decrease in a man's libido (sexual desire). It is also possible problems withof erectile function. Taken together, these diseases are very difficult to cure.
During inflammation of the prostate, normal secretion slows down and therefore sperm lose activity. The consequences of advanced chronic prostatitis are mostly infertility and reduced potency.
Effective treatment of prostatitis
Treatment methods depend on the form of inflammation and the type of prostatitis.
Medication
During the diagnosis of bacterial prostatitis (acute), the doctor may prescribe the patient antibiotics for a period of about two weeks. If prostatitis is advanced, the patient may be hospitalized and given intravenous injections.
If the patient has difficulty urinating, the doctor may order a catheter (urethra) to be inserted. In many cases, bacterial prostatitis is treated in this way.
If a patient has chronic bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic treatment can last from one month to three months. This type of treatment is very effective, in many cases patients make a full recovery.
If the disease or its symptoms recur after treatment, the doctor may change the treatment approach, e. g. B. use other pills or a prostate massage.
Effective treatment of chronic prostatitis largely depends on timely treatment in the clinic.
prostate massage
Men don't like prostate massage treatment because the whole process is very uncomfortable. It is worth noting that choosing a good specialist will allow you to avoid all unpleasant moments and sensations during prostate massage. Massage refers to those methods that give a tangible result almost immediately.
Prostate massage has many positive aspects, one of the most important being that massage increases blood flow to the prostate gland. It also increases muscle tone, unclogs prostate ducts, reduces inflammation, is antibacterial and enhances the effects of other treatments.
With chronic prostatitis, massage therapy is an important necessity!
ethnoscience
Traditional medicine includes many ways to treat problems with the prostate, but the effect occurs more than once and is not as effective as during drug treatment.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with traditional medicine has no side effects. Among the best recipes is the treatment of prostatitis with chestnut peel and propolis.
To treat prostatitis with chestnut peel, hot water is needed, which is poured into chestnut peel, after which they insist a little and take the infusion like tea.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with propolis is a very popular method. Due to the rich composition of propolis, problems with the prostate can be cured already at the first symptoms of their manifestation. Special rectal propolis suppositories, which have an antibacterial effect, are used for treatment.
You can also use a special tincture of propolis, which has an antibacterial effect and eliminates the symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
special diet
In order for the treatment of prostatitis to be effective, you should pay attention to the patient's diet. During the treatment of chronic prostatitis, you should refrain from the wrong way of life, especially tobacco and alcohol.
A man should include more fruits, vegetables, berries, special teas (herbal tinctures), as well as fermented milk products in his diet. Heavy foods should be avoided: smoked foods, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, ready meals, fast food.
In order to choose the right foods during treatment, you can consult a doctor who will suggest or prescribe a special diet for you.
Men should undergo vitamin therapy (drink a vitamin regimen) and enrich their bodies with essential trace elements.
athletic treatment
As already mentioned, prostatitis most often develops in people leading a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle. To maintain good male health, you should run or walk a lot. Running and walking improve blood flow and blood flow to the genitals. Such optimal physical activity has a beneficial effect on a man's health.
Men should do sports in the morning, this can be both light exercises and active squats. The older a man gets, the more time he has to devote to his health and sports. The fact is that the entire male reproductive system depends on the general state of health of the man, and also on the normal hormonal background. And as you know, exercise actively contributes to the normal production of the hormone testosterone, which is the basis of male sexual health. Sport activates all processes in the body and increases the production of the male hormone testosterone.
psychological treatment
In the treatment of prostatitis, the psychological mood of a person is important. If a person is positive that there will be a recovery soon, then most likely it will happen. But when a person doubts his recovery in his thoughts, most often the treatment of an illness is delayed for a long time.
A man should set himself up forever, he can also ask for support from loved ones at such a difficult time. After all, every treatment is a bit of a stress. Therefore, during the treatment of chronic prostatitis, it is important to be around people who raise morale and believe in a quick cure of the disease.
A man should also try not to be nervous during treatment, especially if the treatment does not give quick results. As you know, a man's psychological attitude directly affects the health of his reproductive system. Effective treatment of prostatitis is possible only with a positive mood!
Prognosis for the future after treatment of chronic prostatitis?
In most cases, chronic prostatitis responds well to treatment and does not cause any negative consequences for a man's health.
Prostatitis develops slowly, so it is important not to start the development of the disease, and at the first manifestations of the disease you should consult a specialist.
Prostatitis in its early stages responds well to treatment. It should also be warned that prostatitis can aggravate problems in the genital area. Often prostatitis becomes the reason that a man loses sexual desire and desire. Men may not even be aware that they have prostate inflammation and write off short-term symptoms due to fatigue or other reasons, delaying treatment. Such an attitude towards one's own health can lead to the most negative consequences. Therefore, try to have an ultrasound scan of the prostate at least once or twice a year.
Men over 40 should also visit a doctor more often, examine not only the prostate, but also other organs of the reproductive system. It is easier to prevent an illness than to treat its consequences.