Prostatitis is a purely male disease. It is about the prostate gland, such a small but very functional process, which is located at the junction of the vas deferens and the urethra.
Prostate functions
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 as a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during awakening;
- Orgasmic, organizes and controls the whole process, from awakening to ejaculation;
- Produces specific hormones needed for a full sexual intercourse, including testosterone;
- Produces a special substance that protects sperm in the female vagina.
Its position is subject to constant negative influences from nearby 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 it?
According to the course form, prostate gland disease is acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more predictable and is associated with another disease.
The signs of prostatitis that confirm its presence are as follows:
- Strong pain. It is associated with the fact that the prostate gland is constantly irritated by the inflammatory process in it. Sometimes there is a dull pain in the anus or perineum.
- Presence of blood in urine. Quite alarming symptom, indicates either mechanical damage to the prostate gland during examination, or the presence of a malignant tumor. May also show purulent accumulations.
- Increase or decrease in body temperature. Occurs only in the prostate suppression phase or so-called DIC. At the same time, a high indicates suffocation, and a low indicates increased blood clotting.
- Frequent visits to the toilet due to the constant sensation of a stuffy bladder. This is due to the fact that the inflamed prostate blocks the urethra and urine does not flow completely from it, for this you need to make an effort.
Therefore, urination is performed:
- small doses;
- Often, although the urine comes according to plan (due to developing pathologies, the bladder does not empty completely and creates such a feeling);
- With pain, because due to the prostate, the urethra is tightly compressed, and urine presses against the walls, thus causing pain.
If you find these signs, hurry to start treatment, as men's health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to the signs, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Among them:
- Nutrition is poor and unbalanced;
- Regular stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- Presence of chronic diseases;
- The lack of a continuous sex life in men, or vice versa, is very intense;
- Work that does not allow active movement;
- Persistent constipation;
- Severe hypothermia;
- Urethral reflux - when the prostate can not close the urethra in time, and enters the vas deferens and causes inflammation;
- Hormonal changes in men, resulting in lower testosterone production, weaken muscle tone, which weakens the erection.
Types of prostatitis
According to the origin of inflammation of the prostate gland, it is defined as bacterial and non-bacterial. The first means that the disease has appeared under the influence of pathogens.
The second, on the other hand, has several types:
- Atypical - the pain does not appear at all at the place where the focus of inflammation is;
- Prostatopic - characterized by the presence of persistent pain in the lower abdomen. It is believed that these are neurotic pains;
- Calculous - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate;
- Sclerotic - degenerative processes in the prostate gland cause a change in its shape and pain;
- Congestive - anxiety is caused by congestive processes in the prostate.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before making an independent conclusion that you have an illness, consult a doctor. He will guide you through the diagnosis to accurately determine the diagnosis.
To do this, you must submit:
- Cell analysis, which helps to identify if there is an infection;
- Blood for culture is done with the threat of sepsis, i. e. blood poisoning;
- "Three-cup" urine analysis, which makes it possible to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test that shows the presence of specific bodies, which will confirm or not the inflammatory process.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the male body. As soon as it starts to hurt, the erection and quality of seminal fluid and sperm suffers immediately. This is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, timely treatment is very important.
Treatment of men with prostatitis
It is never too late to rectify the situation, no matter how neglected it may be. The treatment is longer and more exhausting, but the problem can be completely overcome. First of all, determine the origin of prostatitis, if it is bacterial, prescribe antibiotics. If not, non-steroidal 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 greatly facilitate the task. Thanks to them, you can do the massage yourself in the comfort of your own home.
At the present stage, physiotherapeutic procedures are widely used to treat prostatitis - laser stimulation or ultrasound. In addition, you can use popular methods, if the situation allows.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rose can be drunk and used for therapeutic enemas.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Preventive actions:
- Take care of your health;
- Eat properly;
- go for sports;
- Find a permanent sexual partner, because regular sex will strengthen the prostate, will be less negatively affected;
- If work requires extended reductions, plan short breaks;
- Treat constipation with herbal decoction enemas, do not drink laxatives often;
- Wear according to the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating of the genitals.
Many men find it difficult to go to the doctor and start treatment. However, if signs appear, it is still best to go to an appointment and check on your health. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.