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Prostatitis in men

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate (prostate gland), an organ that produces a liquid secretion that is part of semen.The pathology sometimes causes severe pain and problems with potency.It makes sense to start treatment for prostatitis immediately after diagnosis.

Symptoms

Prostatitis usually affects men between 25 and 50 years old.The pathology is very common.It affects between a third and half of all people on the planet.The problem has many symptoms:

Symptoms of prostatitis
  • a man feels discomfort and pain when urinating;
  • Urine flows slowly, in a thin stream, you have to squeeze it out;
  • At night and at other times of the day there is often a desire to relieve yourself.I can't help but feel like not all of the urine has left the bladder;
  • the urine is cloudy, mixed with blood;
  • Pain in the lower abdomen, back, groin and perineum (between the scrotum and anus);
  • also afflicted by pain, discomfort in the area of the testicles and penis;
  • Ejaculation occurs with pain;

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

Reasons

Prostatitis is more common in men who have already had this disease.The problem is caused by:

  • infection of the bladder and urethra;
  • HIV and other diseases that a man becomes infected with during sex;
  • Injury to the pelvic area – fall from a bicycle or horse;

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

Sometimes pathology occurs after a prostate biopsy when a tissue sample is taken for analysis.After such a procedure, symptoms of prostatitis are rarely observed in men.

Complications

Due to prostatitis, the following may occur:

    Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis
  • Inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis);
  • the sperm count decreases significantly and infertility occurs;
  • An abscess (a cavity filled with pus) forms.

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 nonbacterial, chronic and acute bacterial, asymptomatic.

  • Chronic non-bacterial(also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome).Most common (more than 90% of all patients suffer from it).Signs of prostatitis are unstable, come and go.No pathogens are found in the body.The diagnosis is made when a man has been suffering from pelvic pain, difficulty urinating and other symptoms mentioned above for at least 3 months.The exact cause of the disease is unknown, but it is likely caused by:
    • neurological problems (neuropathy);
    • Irritation of the prostate causing poor urine flow from the bladder;
    • Problems with the pelvic floor muscles (dyssynergia);
    • atypical viruses and bacteria that are still unknown to science.
  • Acute, not bacterial.Accompanied by chronic pain in the pelvic area and constant problems with urination.
  • Acutely contagious.The most serious type of illness.Rarely happens.Spawned by:
    • E. coli, staphylococci and other bacteria;
    • sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia, gonorrhea);
    • Candida fungus.
    Diagnosis of the prostate

    The symptoms increase quickly.Pelvic discomfort is accompanied by pain in the genital area, fever, nausea and burning pain when urinating.Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause serious, life-threatening complications such as abscesses, urinary urgency, and low blood pressure.

  • Chronic contagious.The pathology may not make itself felt for several years.The symptoms are similar to those of the acute bacterial type, but are not as severe.
  • Asymptomatic.Discovered by chance.There are no symptoms.Ultrasound shows signs of inflammation and a blood test shows elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen.

diagnosis

The diagnosis is made with:

  • digital rectal examination;
  • Urinalysis.Necessary to determine whether there is an infection of the prostate;
  • Blood sample.Prostate-specific antigen levels are checked.The test shows signs of inflammation;
  • Ultrasound of the urogenital system.It is prescribed when the above tests are not enough to make an accurate diagnosis.The ultrasound examination of the prostate is preferably carried out through the anus (transrectal method).

Sometimes the doctor also analyzes prostate secretions.To get it, the gland is massaged.

Tests may be prescribed for various sexually transmitted diseases that cause inflammation of the prostate.

Professional diagnosis allows you to prescribe the correct treatment for prostatitis in men.

Treatment

If prostatitis is bacterial, the doctor prescribes:

  • Antibiotics.Their type depends on the bacterium identified.You need to take the medicine for a month and a half.If symptoms are very severe, antibiotics are given intravenously immediately.
  • Alpha blockers.The medications relax the bladder muscles at the point where the prostate connects to the bladder.Relieves pain during urination.
    • Healthy and unhealthy prostate
  • Analgesics- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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

Prevention

To prevent prostatitis:

  • take a warm sitz bath;
  • Place a heating pad on your lower abdomen or back.
  • Stop drinking alcohol, caffeine and foods that increase acidity (spicy, salty);
  • We drink a lot of liquid (unsweetened).In this way we wash the genitourinary system;Bacteria don't have time to multiply;
  • Let's try not to ride a bike 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 are enough - start with jogging, swimming in the pool and a light warm-up.

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