Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland. It is the most common disease in men.
It is believed that the disease associated with prostatitis is in most cases associated with the penetration of infection. However, this is not quite true. In some cases, the diseases are not contagious.
The main cause of prostatitis arises from the peculiarities of the prostate gland's anatomical structure and blood supply.
Characteristics of prostatitis
The prostate gland is located in the pelvic area. Its anatomical structure differs from that of all other human glands. The prostate consists of several parts, and only one of them contains glandular tissue. The glandular tissue of the prostate consists of many small glands, each of which has its own excretory duct. The canals merge to form the largest canals. Both small and large ducts have extensions, sinuses, in which the secret of the prostate - prostatic juice - accumulates. Prostate juice, on the other hand, is an excellent medium for the development of bacteria, and the cells lining the sinuses are excellent substrates for an intracellular sexual infection (chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, virus). In addition, the prostate does not have its own main blood vessels and is supplied with blood from eight to ten small vessels. Therefore, the speed of blood flow in the prostate gland is initially low, which in turn predisposes both to the development of infection and to the development of congestive changes in the prostate tissue itself. These conditions largely determine the complexity of structural changes in the prostate gland and the variety of clinical forms of prostatitis.
There are many classifications of prostatitis, but none of them are comprehensive. In short, there are two main types of prostatitis: chronic and acute.
Acute prostatitisit differs from the chronic one in a more vivid set of symptoms. Its treatment is carried out with the use of significant doses of antibiotics, and in some cases it becomes necessary to perform surgery to remove prostate abscesses.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
High temperature, severe pain in the perineum, groin, above the pubis. Pain during urination. Poor general health. Reduced potency, etc.
In the case of chronic prostatitis, the clinical picture is often vague.There may be no symptoms at all. Very often, problems with potency and sexual relations are attributed to general fatigue, psychological stress at work, lack of rest, and accordingly, a person simply does not understand that he is ill. Therefore, in this case, preventive examinations, which aim to identify incipient prostatitis, play an important role.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
- pain that occurs and passes rather quickly in the perineum, in the inguinal region, above the pubis;
- decreased sexual desire (libido);
- a change in the duration of sexual intercourse (in some cases rapid ejaculation, in others - a significant prolongation of sexual intercourse);
- a change in the nature of sexual sensation (decrease in the intensity of orgasm);
- discharge from the urethra, especially in the morning.
Why is prostatitis dangerous?
In the absence of qualified treatment of prostatitis, a violation of sexual function occurs - impotence, impaired ejaculation (especially accelerated ejaculation). Prostatitis can become chronic and lead to urolithiasis and infertility.
Treatment of prostatitis
The treatment of prostatitis should be comprehensive and well chosen. Treatment includes measures such as antibiotic therapy and prostate massage. Prostate massage, despite the fact that it causes many discomforts, is a necessary procedure. First, for diagnosis, when the secret of the prostate should be taken for research, in addition, in some cases, massage is performed to relieve congestion of the prostate. In general, this event is approached seriously and selectively.
Physiotherapy, immune regulatory therapy, and lifestyle correction are widely used to treat prostatitis.
Physiotherapy methods for the treatment and prevention of a wide range of diseases are used almost everywhere in modern medicine. Taking into account the many years of experience gained by domestic and foreign doctors in the effectiveness of physiotherapy, we only use modern and state-of-the-art imported electrotherapy procedures (electrophoresis, pulse and alternating current, electrical stimulation, etc. ), various spectrum laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, magnet therapy, vacuum therapy to treat our patients.
Prevention of prostatitis
In order to prevent prostatitis, it is important to organize your life in such a way that it contains as few risk factors as possible for the development of this disease. We recommend a balanced diet, limiting the consumption of spicy and fatty foods, alcohol abuse and maintaining a stable normal body weight. Stay cool and move as much as possible. A regular sex life, without long abstinence, is necessary to maintain a constant circulation of sperm and an active blood supply to the prostate. True, we must not forget that the development of prostatitis is often provoked by sexually transmitted infections, so sex must not only be regular, but must also be protected. Ideally, every man should have a preventive examination with a urologist at least once a year. First of all, the secret of the prostate must be examined and an ultrasound examination of the prostate must be performed, and after 40 years, blood must be given for tumor markers.
Prostatitis is a complex and insidious disease; its treatment is a big problem for doctors worldwide. However, this does not mean that the doctor cannot help the patient with prostatitis. It is not always possible to completely cure the patient, but modern medicine is able to eliminate the symptoms of prostatitis and induce a stable, long-term remission. And the duration of this period depends on the patient himself. If you honestly follow your doctor's recommendations.
Prostatitis is a disease that is much easier to avoid than to cure. Make small changes in your life that are useful and necessary to prevent prostatitis, and you will not suffer from this unpleasant and complex disease for the rest of your life.
Be sure to consult a specialist in male diseases at the Semeynaya clinic.