Prostatitis is a purely male disease. It concerns the prostate gland, such a small but very functional process, located at the junction of the vascular vessel 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.
- It acts as a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during stimulation.
- Orgastic, organizes and controls the whole process, from arousal to ejaculation.
- It produces special hormones that are needed for complete sexual intercourse, including testosterone.
- It produces a special substance that protects the sperm in the vagina.
Its position is subject to constant negative effects from neighboring organs, such as the bladder, urinary tract, seminal vesicle. Inflammation in these organs inevitably causes the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: how to recognize it?
According to the form of the course, 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 the following:
- Severe 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.
- The presence of blood in the urine. Quite a worrying symptom, indicates either mechanical damage to the prostate gland during the examination, or the presence of a malignant tumor. It may also indicate purulent accumulations.
- Increased or decreased body temperature. It occurs only at the stage of prostate perfusion or so-called DIC. At the same time, a high indicates perfusion and a low indicates increased blood clotting.
- Frequent visits to the toilet due to the constant feeling of a full bladder. This is due to the fact that the inflamed prostate blocks the urethra and urine does not flow completely out of it, so you need to make an effort.
Therefore, urination occurs:
- small doses;
- Often, although the urine arrives according to plan (due to developing pathologies, the bladder does not empty completely and causes such a sensation).
- With pain, because due to the prostate, the urethra is strongly compressed and the 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.
Between them:
- The diet is poor and unbalanced.
- Regular stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases.
- The presence of chronic diseases.
- The absence of a continuous sexual life in men, or vice versa, is very pronounced.
- Work that does not allow active movement.
- Persistent constipation?
- Severe hypothermia?
- Urethral regurgitation - when the prostate can not close the urethra in time and enters the semen and causes inflammation.
- Hormonal changes in men, resulting in less testosterone production, weaken muscle tone, which weakens erections.
Types of prostatitis
According to the origin of prostate inflammation, it is defined as bacterial and non-bacterial. The first means that the disease has occurred under the influence of pathogens.
The second, in turn, has many varieties:
- Atypical - the pain does not appear at all at the site of the site of inflammation.
- Prostatic - characterized by the presence of constant pain in the lower abdomen. It is believed that these are neurotic pains.
- Accounting - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate.
- The sclerosing - degenerative processes in the prostate gland cause a change in its shape and pain.
- Congestive - discomfort is caused by congestive processes in the prostate.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before reaching an independent conclusion that you have an illness, consult a doctor. It will guide you through the diagnosis to pinpoint the diagnosis.
To do this, you must submit:
- Cell analysis, which helps to detect if there is an infection.
- Blood for culture is made with the threat of sepsis, that is, blood poisoning.
- The "three glasses" urine analysis, which makes it possible to determine the dynamics.
- A general blood test that shows the presence of specific bodies, which will confirm the inflammatory process or not.
The negative effects of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the body of men. Once it starts to hurt, the erection and the quality of the semen and the sperm immediately suffer. This is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is very important to get timely treatment.
Treatment of men with prostatitis
It is never too late to rectify the situation, no matter how neglected it is. 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, antibiotics are prescribed. 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 make the job much easier. Thanks to them, you can massage yourself in the comfort of your own home.
At this stage, physiotherapy procedures are widely used to treat prostatitis - laser stimulation or ultrasound. In addition, you can use folk methods, if the situation allows.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rose can be drunk and used for therapeutic enema.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Precautions:
- Take care of your health?
- Eat right?
- Go for sports.
- Find a permanent sexual partner, because regular sex will strengthen the prostate, it will be less negatively affected.
- If the job requires an extended seat, schedule short breaks.
- Treat constipation with herbal teas, do not drink laxatives often.
- Dress 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 best to go to an appointment and check your health status. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.