Chronic inflammation of the prostate gland affects about 30% of men aged 20-50.It is one of the most common urological diseases among men.
Due to inflammation, prostatitis is divided into two groups.The first group includes infectious prostatitis, which can be caused by various bacteria, viruses or fungal diseases.
The second group includes the so-called congestive prostatitis, which is caused by stagnation of the fluid (secret) of the prostate gland and blood in the veins of this organ.The development of these symptoms can be observed, for example, in case of irregular sexual activity.Venous congestion can develop during long-term work in a sitting position (for example, car drivers, white-collar workers), wearing tight underwear, and drinking alcohol.
Factors in the development of prostatitis
In addition, predisposing factors to the development of prostatitis include: a decrease in the body's defense capacity, hormonal disorders, untreated foci of infection, from which microbes penetrate the prostate gland and contribute to the development of inflammation.
The risk of prostatitis due to reduced immunity is higher in frequent patients, due to nervous overload, chronic stress, smoking and alcohol.All these factors either facilitate the penetration of the infection into the prostate gland, or lead to the deterioration of the blood supply to the pelvic organs, stagnant processes, which contribute to the proliferation of microorganisms and the development of the inflammatory process.
What's going on?
Most often, prostatitis develops in a chronic form, over several years, without causing any particular concern.In this case, mild pain and discomfort may occur in the perineum, which radiates to the sacrum, genitals, or rectum.At times, frequent, painful and sometimes difficult urination and a slight discharge from the urethra are observed.
Unfortunately, most men do not pay attention to such symptoms at this stage, but in vain.The danger of chronic prostatitis lies in the fact that its spread through the urinary system can lead to the development of cystitis and pyelonephritis.
In addition, complications of prostatitis include vesiculitis - inflammation of the seminal vesicles, and orchiepididymitis - inflammation of the testicles and their appendages, which can ultimately lead to male infertility.In addition, inflammatory processes of the prostate gland can subsequently cause the development of prostate adenoma or prostate cancer.
After a while, prostatitis causes erectile problems.This is due to the fact that they participate in the inflammatory process of the nerves passing through the prostate gland responsible for erectile function.
Diagnosis and treatment
So, if at least one of the listed symptoms appears, do not hesitate, do not start the disease - go to a urologist or andrologist.The doctor will ask you for an initial examination, which will include a test for sexually transmitted infections, an ultrasound of the pelvic organs and the prostate, and a digital rectal examination of the prostate.You don't need to be afraid of it: an experienced doctor won't hurt you.This study is extremely informative.It makes it possible to clarify the diagnosis and severity of the disease.By palpating the gland (through the anus), the doctor not only finds out what happened to it, but also gets a sample of its secretions.Before starting the treatment, a bacteriological culture of the prostate secretion is performed in the laboratory to determine the sensitivity of your microflora to different antibacterial agents.Without this, the treatment will not be effective and may lead not to getting rid of the disease, but to a transition to a new, more severe form.
The medical treatment of prostatitis is complemented by prostate massage, which reduces congestion, improves blood flow and the emptying of gland secretions.Unfortunately, modern medicine still cannot solve the problem of the ultimate cure for prostatitis.The doctor is able to bring the disease into remission (without symptoms) for two to three years.After that, the treatment must be repeated.
Prevention
It is always much easier to prevent a disease than to cure it.Therefore, try to follow simple preventive measures that can protect you from all the "joys" of prostatitis.Avoid fashion that forces you to wear tight swimming trunks all the time.Loose cotton panties are much more hygienic and do not interfere with the normal blood flow of the prostate.
In addition, avoid hypothermia, exercise more, and if regular sexual intercourse is not possible, masturbate - according to doctors, this is cleansing, self-massage and prostatitis prevention at the same time.