Inflammation of the prostate gland or chronic prostatitis are quite common and common urological diseases. 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, sedentary lifestyle. The disease is due to the fact that in men who lead an unhealthy lifestyle, blood circulation (circulation) in the pelvic region is disturbed. Then there is blood stagnation in the reproductive system, which leads to the development of prostatitis. During the development of prostate, the prostate gland also grows, therefore the level of urine increases, which gets stuck in the body and poisons the health of men.
Types of disease
The types of chronic prostatitis are: bacterial and non-bacterial.
Bacterial (acute) prostatitis
This is a type of disease in which the main causative agent is a bacterial infection. The onset of the disease and its symptoms always occur suddenly. 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 (chronic) prostatitis
This type of disease develops due to bacterial microorganisms that do not behave as hostilely as in the acute form of the disease. Most often, there are no specific symptoms of the disease, or the symptoms appear very slowly and for a long time.
Causes of developing chronic prostatitis
The main causes of the development of the disease include bacteria that enter the prostate gland with urine (through the urinary tract). Bacteria cause chronic and acute bacterial prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis is not contagious, it can not be caught through sexual contact (sexual contact). There are several factors that increase the percentage of chance 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.
Everyone experiences a variety of symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, but in its main manifestation there are similar symptoms.
Bacterial (acute) prostatitis manifests itself with bright and acute symptoms, occurs suddenly, as a rule, scares a man and he immediately goes to the clinic.
Acute prostatitis, characteristics of symptoms:
- Pain when urinating.
- Fever (possible chills).
- The feeling of a full bladder even after emptying it.
Chronic prostatitis has similar symptoms, but they are less acute than acute prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis, characteristics of symptoms:
- Frequent desire to empty the bladder;
- Temporary (periodic) pain in the testicles;
- bladder pain;
- Pain in the lumbar region (lower back);
- Pain during ejaculation;
- During palpation examination, it is possible for pain to appear and examination of the prostate gland to swell.
Diagnosis of the disease: chronic prostatitis
To rule out other diseases of the genitourinary system, an accurate diagnosis must be made by a qualified physician at the clinic. Often, with different diseases of one of the body systems, there are similar symptoms, so do not engage in independent research and self-treatment, but immediately consult a doctor at the first symptoms.
To make an accurate diagnosis, there are various examination methods. After all, prostatitis can present with symptoms similar to cystitis, adenoma or urethritis.
During the study, the doctor examines the rectum with the help of fingers (in medical gloves) treated with Vaseline. This type of examination is called a rectal examination. The prostate gland is palpable through the wall of the rectum, as it is in front of it (opposite the rectum). Using this method, the doctor will be able to determine if the prostate gland is enlarged and if its pain is manifested during the study.
If a man has chronic prostate, then palpation examination will cause the patient only temporary pain and minimal discomfort, which will pass 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 exacerbate the further development of inflammation of the prostate gland. Such a "careless" treatment of one's health can lead to the fact that the normal production of hormones in the male body is reduced, and problems with the hormonal background can lead to the fact that a man's libido (sexual desire) decreases. It is also possible to develop problems with erectile function. Taken together, these diseases are very difficult to cure.
During inflammation of the prostate gland, the normal production of secretion slows down, and therefore the sperm lose their activity. Most often, the consequences of advanced chronic prostatitis are infertility and reduced power.
Effective treatment for prostatitis
Treatment methods depend on the form of inflammation and the type of prostatitis.
Drug treatment
When diagnosing bacterial (acute) prostatitis, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics to the patient for a course of about two weeks. If the prostatitis is advanced, the patient may be hospitalized and given intravenous injections.
If the patient has difficulty urinating, the doctor may prescribe a catheter (urethral) ligation. In many cases, bacterial prostatitis is treated this way.
If a patient has chronic bacterial prostatitis, then antibiotic treatment can last from one month to three months. This type of treatment is very effective, in many cases patients recover completely.
If the disease or its symptoms return after treatment, the doctor may change the approach to treatment, as p. sh. use of other pills or prostate massage.
Effective treatment of chronic prostatitis depends mainly on timely treatment in the clinic.
Prostate massage
Men do not like prostate massage treatment because the whole process is very uncomfortable. It is worth noting that when choosing a good specialist, you can avoid all the moments and unpleasant sensations during prostate massage. Massage refers to those methods that almost immediately give a tangible result.
Prostate massage has many positive aspects, one of the most important being that massage increases blood circulation to the prostate gland. It also increases muscle tone, loosens prostate gland ducts, reduces inflammation, has antibacterial nature and enhances the effect of other treatments.
In chronic prostatitis, massage therapy is an important necessity!
ethnoscience
Traditional medicine includes many ways to treat problems with the prostate gland, but the effect occurs more than once and is not as effective as during drug treatment.
Treating chronic prostatitis with traditional medicine has no side effects. The best recipes include treating prostatitis with chestnut peel and propolis.
To treat prostatitis with chestnut peel, hot water is required, which is poured into the chestnut peels, after which they insist a little and take the infusion as a tea.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with propolis is a very popular method. Due to the rich composition of propolis, prostate problems can be cured from the first symptoms of their appearance. Special rectal propolis suppositories are used for treatment, which have antibacterial effect.
Also, you can use a special solution of propolis, which has an antibacterial effect and relieves the symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
special diet
In order for prostate treatment to be effective, you need to pay attention to the patient's diet. When treating chronic prostatitis, you should abandon the wrong lifestyle, especially smoking and alcohol.
A man should include in his diet more fruits, vegetables, berries, special teas (herbal tinctures), as well as fermented milk products. Heavy food should be abandoned: smoked foods, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, cozy foods, fast foods.
To choose the right foods during treatment, you can consult a doctor who will suggest or prescribe a special diet.
Men should undergo vitamin therapy (drink a course of vitamins), as well as enrich their body with essential trace elements.
sports treatment
As mentioned earlier, prostatitis most often develops in those men who lead a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle. To maintain good male health, you need to run or walk a lot. Running and walking improve blood circulation and blood flow to the genitals. Such optimal physical activity will favorably affect a man's health.
Men should exercise in the morning, it can be both light exercises and active squats. The older a man grows, the more time he should devote to his health and sports. The fact is that the whole male reproductive system depends on the general state of male health and also on the normal hormonal background. And, as you know, sport actively participates in 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 treating prostatitis, a person's psychological mood is important. If a person is positively inclined about the fact that there will soon be a recovery, then it is very likely that it will happen. But if a person in his thoughts doubts in his cure, then more often the treatment of any disease is delayed for a long time.
A man has to set himself up for good, he can also seek support from loved ones in such a difficult period. After all, any treatment is a small stress. Therefore, when treating chronic prostatitis, it is important to have people nearby who will boost 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!
Predictions for the future after treatment of chronic prostatitis?
In most cases, chronic prostatitis responds well to treatment and has no negative consequences for a man's health.
Prostatitis develops slowly, so the main thing is not to start the development of the disease, and in the first manifestations of the disease, you should consult a specialist.
Prostatitis in the initial stage responds well to treatment. It should also be warned that prostatitis has the ability to exacerbate problems with the genital area. Often prostatitis becomes the cause that a man loses sexual desire and desire. Men may not even be aware that they have inflammation of the prostate gland, leaving out short-term symptoms for fatigue or other reasons, so they delay treatment. Such an attitude towards health can have the most negative consequences. Therefore, try to undergo an ultrasound examination of the prostate gland, at least once or twice a year.
Also, men over 40 should visit the doctor more often, to check not only the prostate gland, but also other organs of the reproductive system. It is easier to prevent a disease than to treat its consequences.