Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases.No person is immune from it, and with age the probability of its occurrence only increases.What treatment does modern medicine offer?
What is the 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, namely it produces a secretion that is responsible for the motor activity of the sperm.
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 of the prostate can be suspected by difficulty urinating.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland.It can manifest itself in an acute form or become chronic.Usually, the disease occurs against the background of weakened immunity and under the influence of various negative factors:
- bacterial and viral infections of the urinary tract;
- prolonged hypothermia;
- lack of physical activity;
- alcohol abuse and smoking;
- sexually transmitted diseases;
- chronic fatigue;
- prolonged stress;
- hormonal disorders;
- non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene.
Signs of prostatitis
Symptoms of acute prostatitis in most men manifest themselves in a fairly similar way:
- pain and burning sensation when urinating;
- frequent urination;
- pain of varying intensity and duration in the abdomen, pelvic organs and groin;
- reduced sexual activity, pain during and after intercourse, premature and painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction;
- cloudy urine and bloody urine;
- increase in temperature;
- nervousness, depression.
If the symptoms of prostatitis do not disappear within three months, then we are most likely talking about a chronic form of the disease.Depending on the causes and manifestations of symptoms, chronic prostatitis can be:
- Bacterial (caused by a bacterial infection).Unpleasant sensations can pass and return again for a long period of time, but without proper treatment they will become stronger and can lead to dangerous complications.
- Abacterial (a type of disease where tests may not show inflammation).It is diagnosed by characteristic symptoms by excluding other diseases.
- Asymptomatic (calculated as a result of tests for other diseases and does not manifest itself in any way).
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Diseases of the excretory system in men are often accompanied by similar symptoms, so for an accurate diagnosis of prostatitis and effective treatment, you should consult a doctor.He will carry out an examination which may include:
- digital rectal examination;
- urine and blood tests;
- Ultrasound of the excretory system;
- urodynamic studies;
- tests for infections;
- analysis of prostate secretion.
Treatment of prostatitis
Depending on the causes, different drugs can be used to treat the disease.
Antibiotic therapy is used to treat the infection that caused the illness.In the acute form of the disease, high doses of drugs are prescribed for one to two weeks;in the chronic form, low doses are prescribed for a long period of time.
Pay attention!Only a doctor can prescribe antibiotics (as well as other drugs) after accurately identifying the cause of the infection.Self-medication can lead to even greater health problems.
If there are problems with urination, which occur due to spasms of the urethra and the smooth muscles of the bladder and ureters, alpha-blockers are prescribed.These drugs slow the transmission of nerve impulses to the receptors that cause smooth muscle spasm, help reduce pressure in the urethra, and facilitate urination.For pain relief, doctors may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Also, to relieve the condition, doctors often prescribe hormonal drugs - they block the work of male sex hormones and help reduce swelling and relieve pain.
Products based on prostate extract are used to treat chronic prostatitis.They have an overall normalizing effect on the prostate gland and relieve the unpleasant symptoms of inflammation.
Some herbal medicines are also effective in prostatitis: they relieve pain and inflammation, and also strengthen the immune system.These include preparations with extract from the fruits of the creeping palm, as well as preparations based on the biomass of silkworm larvae.
Complications and prevention
Advanced prostatitis can eventually lead to 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.That is why it is so important to contact a urologist in a timely manner if symptoms of prostatitis appear, as well as not to forget the following precautions:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- eat a balanced diet;
- strengthen immunity;
- give up bad habits;
- treat diseases in a timely manner and regularly visit a urologist;
- reduce stress levels.
Unfortunately, men in our country tend to postpone the visit to the doctor and the treatment until the unpleasant symptoms become unbearable and sometimes very painful.This leads to a more complex, lengthy and often ineffective treatment process.Don't put off your trip to the vacuum.Take care of your health and get diagnosed on time.