Modern living conditions often drive many men into a dead end. Society demands that we be successful, work hard, and put work and family first.
A man is forced to work intensively and often cannot afford adequate rest. Eating on the run, everyday stressful situations, poor environmental conditions – none of this has an optimal effect on your health.
Among other things, every second man in the world is at risk of prostatitis.
Prostatitis and its causes
The inflammatory process in the tissue of the prostate is called prostatitis. This is an exclusively male disease and does not depend on age. It is diagnosed in both young and older men.
It is not for nothing that the prostate is considered one of the most important male organs. The prostate regulates the formation of the fluid present in sperm, is involved in testosterone secretion, controls urination and to some extent influences the duration and severity of orgasm.
Accordingly, prostatitis definitely worsens men's health and generally does not change a man's life for the better.
The cause of the disease can be various infections and associated complications. Prostatitis is divided into the following forms according to both the type of course and the cause of its occurrence:
- infectious form;
- acute form;
- bacterial form;
- chronic form.
Impaired blood supply to the pelvic organs and hormonal imbalances (excess or deficiency of certain hormones) can lead to prostatitis.
Injuries to the genital organs and hip area of the male body can also lead to prostatitis.
The impact of certain factors on the prostate gland also leads to inflammatory processes and prostatitis over time. These factors include:
- lack or lack of physical activity;
- improper functioning of the immune system;
- overheating or hypothermia;
- high pace of sexual life or, conversely, a long time without sex.
Diseases of the internal organs also often lead to prostatitis. The causative agent of the disease is E. coli, enterococci, chlamydia and other pathogens. Most often, prostatitis develops as a side effect of sexually transmitted infections.
Signs of prostatitis
Timely diagnosis of prostatitis is of utmost importance for the restoration of normal prostate function. Every man should know the signs of this disease. If you start treatment at the stage of the first signs, you can get rid of prostatitis for a long time.
Signs of prostatitis include:
- Impaired bladder activity (incontinence, frequent urination, weak urine stream).
- Problems with ejaculation.
- Pain in the lower abdomen and genitals (scrotum, perineum).
- Sexual dysfunction (lack of erection).
- Any changes in the amount or type of sperm.
Such manifestations occur not only with prostatitis, but also with other pathological phenomena in the male body. Therefore, it is very important to consult a specialist immediately after detecting the first signs of prostatitis. Be prepared that you will have to undergo tests to obtain accurate information about your health condition. Only a qualified doctor can clearly formulate the problem and assess its extent. Therefore, even if men know everything about the signs of prostatitis, they should in no case make a diagnosis on their own and undergo uncontrolled treatment.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The first diagnostic measures that the specialist carries out include an interview, examination of the patient and conducting a digital rectal examination. The final procedure can be somewhat uncomfortable. This is because if a man actually suffers from prostatitis, the prostate gland reacts painfully when palpated. The doctor examines this organ, assesses its physical condition, whether the prostate is enlarged and whether there are any new growths.
In addition, if prostatitis is suspected, the following examinations are usually prescribed:
- UAM (general urine analysis),
- Analysis of prostate secretions (the organ is stimulated by massage and the necessary secretions are collected);
In some cases, a transrectal ultrasound scan may be prescribed to obtain a clearer image and visualization of the prostate. This is the most accurate method for determining prostatitis.
Cystoscopy allows a detailed examination of the bladder, urethra and the prostate itself. However, this examination is not prescribed very often; As a rule, other diagnostic methods are sufficient to diagnose prostatitis and determine its stage.
Treatment of prostatitis
Once the type of prostatitis is diagnosed, treatment is prescribed. Depending on the stage and form of the disease, individual therapy is prescribed. If it is a bacterial form of prostatitis, the patient takes a certain course of antibiotics. The chronic form is treated with the same medications, but longer and more intensively.
The use of different types of alpha blockers helps to relax the muscles of the prostate and bladder, which helps restore normal urination.
An important part of restoring prostate function is taking antioxidants. They protect the prostate tissue from the negative effects of free radicals, which arise particularly in inflammatory processes, and thus reduce inflammation.
The treatment package for prostatitis also includes additional measures and procedures:
- Massage and special exercises.
- Diet (avoiding spicy, fatty foods).
- Avoiding sexual activities and certain sports (e. g. cycling can worsen the symptoms of inflammation).
A complex form of prostatitis rarely requires a man to be hospitalized, but inflammation of the prostate can usually be successfully cured without hospitalization. The main factor in a favorable outcome is a timely visit to a specialist. We would like to remind you once again that at the first signs of prostatitis, you should immediately go to a medical facility. Men over 40 are also recommended to have a regular check-up with a urologist.