Prostatitis in men

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland (prostate), an organ that produces a fluid secretion that is a part of sperm.Pathology sometimes causes severe pain and potential problems.It is advisable to start treatment of prostatitis immediately after diagnosis.

Symptoms

Prostatitis usually occurs in men between the ages of 25 and 50.Pathology is very common.It affects between a third and a half of all men on the planet.The problem has many symptoms:

• a man experiences discomfort and pain when urinating;
• urine flows slowly, in a thin stream, it must be squeezed;
• There is often a desire to relieve oneself at night and at other times of the day.I can't help but feel that it hasn't left the bladder;
• urine is cloudy, mixed with blood;
• pain in the lower abdomen, back, groin and perineum (between the scrotum and anus);
• also pain, discomfort in the testicles and penis area;
• ejaculation occurs with pain;

Symptoms of prostatitis often occur, they are similar to a cold (low temperature, fever).They are characteristic of bacterial-type pathology (more on this below).

Reasons

Prostatitis occurs more often in men who have had this disease before.Causes the problem:

• infection in the bladder and urethra;
• HIV and other diseases contracted by a man during sexual intercourse;
• injury in the pelvic region - fall from a bicycle or horse;

A catheter in the urethra to drain urine from the bladder causes prostatitis in men.

The pathology is sometimes seen after a biopsy of the prostate gland, when a sample of its tissue is taken for analysis.Symptoms of prostatitis are rarely observed in men after such a procedure.

Complications

Prostatitis can be due to:

• inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis);
• sperm count significantly decreases and infertility occurs;
• an abscess (a cavity filled with pus) appears.

Numerous studies by scientists do not find a direct connection between prostatitis and prostate cancer.

Types of prostatitis

There are 5 main types of prostatitis: chronic and acute non-bacterial, chronic and acute bacterial, asymptomatic.

• Chronic non-bacterial(aka chronic pelvic pain syndrome).The most common (more than 90% of all patients suffer from it).Prostatitis symptoms are erratic and come and go.No pathogens are detected in the body.The diagnosis is made if a man suffers from pelvic pain, discomfort during urination and other symptoms mentioned above for at least 3 months.The exact cause of the disease is unknown, but it is probably caused by:
• neurological problems (neuropathy);
• irritation of the prostate, which causes a weak flow of urine from the bladder;
• problems with the muscles of the pelvic floor (dysynergia);
• atypical, yet unknown viruses, bacteria.
• Acute non-bacterial.It is accompanied by chronic pelvic pain and constant problems with urination.
• Acutely contagious.The most severe form of the disease.It rarely happens.Created by:
• E. coli, staphylococci and other bacteria;
• venereal pathologies (chlamydia, gonorrhea);
• fungus Candida.


Symptoms increase rapidly.Pelvic discomfort is accompanied by pain in the genitals, fever, nausea, and burning pain during urination.Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause severe, life-threatening complications such as abscesses, urinary incontinence, and low blood pressure.

• Chronically infectious.The pathology may not make itself felt for several years.Symptoms are similar to the acute bacterial type, but not as severe.
• Asymptomatic.Discovered by accident.There are no symptoms.An ultrasound shows signs of inflammation and a blood test shows increased levels of prostate-specific antigen.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is made using:

• digital rectal examination;
• urinalysis.It is necessary to determine whether there is an infection in the prostate gland;
• blood test.The level of prostate specific antigen is checked.The test reveals signs of inflammation;
• Ultrasound of the genitourinary system.The above tests are prescribed when they are not enough to make an accurate diagnosis.Prostate ultrasound is best done through the anus (transrectal method).

Also, sometimes the doctor analyzes prostate secretions.To get it, the gland is massaged.

Tests may be prescribed for various venereal infections that cause inflammation of the prostate.

Professional diagnosis will allow you to determine the correct treatment for prostatitis in men.

Treatment

If prostatitis is bacterial, the doctor prescribes the following:

• Antibiotics.Their type depends on the identified bacteria.You will have to take the medicine for a month and a half.If symptoms are severe, antibiotics are given immediately intravenously.
• Alpha blockers.Medicines relax the muscles of the bladder where the prostate joins.Relieves pain during urination.

• Analgesics- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

You cannot prescribe medicines yourself.Only a doctor determines how to treat prostatitis.

Prevention

To prevent prostatitis:

• take a hot bath;
• apply a heating pad to the lower abdomen or back;
• stop drinking alcohol, caffeine, foods that increase acidity (spicy, salty);
• We drink a lot of liquids (without sugar).In this way, we will wash the genitourinary system;bacteria will not have time to reproduce;
• Let's try not to ride a bicycle for a long time, not to sit for a long time;
• do not forget about the hygiene of the penis and perineum;
• we use contraceptives;
• We play sports.Simple cardio exercises will be enough - start running, swimming in the pool, light warm-up.

Prevention of prostatitis should become a part of your lifestyle.Simple ways to protect the body.