Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory process that affects the tissues of the prostate gland and leads to the failure of its full functioning. The disease is one of the most common among the disorders of the work of the male genital organs.
The risk group is the male population from twenty to forty years old, at the height of their labor, reproductive and sexual activity. Almost every tenth man at least once in his life has faced such a sexual problem.
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by alternating periods of exacerbation and remission of the symptoms of the disease. Under the signs of such a disease, many other problems are suitable not only for the genitourinary system, but also for other internal organs. Therefore, when they appear, it is important to immediately consult a qualified doctor for a diagnosis.
Chronic prostatitis develops over a long period of time. Very often, this disorder occurs without the manifestation of symptoms or with a slight expression of them, and is diagnosed during a random examination. It is difficult to treat, there is a possibility of frequent relapses.
Etiology
Routes of infection:
- directly through the urethra;
- with a stream of infected urine;
- with the movement of blood or lymph;
- transmission of infection through neighboring organs.
In each male body there are pathogenic microorganisms that can provoke the progression of prostatitis. But still, not all men have such a dangerous and unpleasant disease. This means that not only pathogenic microflora, although it is the main cause of the development of pathology, but favorable conditions are necessary for its activation. There are the following favorable factors for the progression of the disease:
- sedentary working conditions and a sedentary lifestyle;
- frequent change of sexual partners;
- premature termination of sexual intercourse, as a contraceptive;
- prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse;
- tight underwear;
- hypothermia;
- other inflammations of the genitourinary system;
- all kinds of prostate lesions;
- bad habits;
- too fatty and high-calorie food;
- constant stress.
Varieties
In the medical field, the following classification of chronic prostatitis is common:
- infectious process caused by bacteria;
- the disease is not bacterial in nature;
- asymptomatic (regardless of the infectious process);
- stagnant. It results from prolonged sexual abstinence.
According to the stages of development, chronic prostatitis is divided into:
- exudative - accompanied by pain in the groin, scrotum, ejaculation is accelerated;
- alternative - the same signs are observed as at the previous stage, but with a slight addition, in the form of a frequent urge to urinate;
- proliferation - ejaculation slows down and the intensity of urinary flow decreases;
- scarring changes - all of the above signs are inherent.
Symptoms
Chronic prostatitis results in the following symptoms:
- pain and discomfort in the pelvic region, inguinal region, inner thighs, lasting three months or more;
- frequent urination;
- sharp pain at the end of the need;
- painful erection;
- sometimes complete absence of ejaculation;
- sleep disorder;
- decrease in working capacity;
- itching, feeling cold or excessive sweating of the perineum;
- skin discoloration in the groin area;
- decreased sexual desire;
- nocturnal erections;
- loss of appetite;
- irritability;
- feeling of constant fatigue;
- slight increase in body temperature.
Complications
Chronic prostatitis is often not expressed by any signs, which is why the patient is unaware of the problem and prompt treatment does not occur. All of this can lead to a number of complications.
Complications can be:
- male infertility;
- incapacity;
- urinary incontinence;
- cysts in the prostate;
- cancerous tumors of the prostate.
Diagnostic
Diagnosis of such a disease is not difficult for a urologist. The doctor does:
- ask patient about pain or discomfort;
- general inspection of the groin area for rashes, discharge, or irritation;
- digital examination of the prostate (through the rectal opening);
- collection of prostatic secretions.
These procedures are quite unpleasant and sometimes painful, but are the most acceptable for diagnosing such a disease.
In addition, the patient will need to provide:
- general urinalysis;
- smear from the urethra;
- urine for bacterial research;
- three-glass urine sample;
- scraping to determine the causative agent of the disease.
Hardware diagnostics includes:
- Ultrasound of the prostate - to determine the volume of the prostate, the presence of tumors or cysts;
- uroflowmetry - to determine the rate of urine flow. In a healthy state, the movement is - fifteen milliliters per second, with chronic prostatitis - less than ten;
- CT;
- biopsy.
Without performing all of the above diagnostic methods, the doctor will not be able to determine how to treat chronic prostatitis.
Processing
Chronic prostatitis, although difficult to treat, is still possible, especially with early detection.
The treatment of this disease consists of several stages:
- antibiotic therapy, which in most cases lasts several weeks, if necessary, longer;
- course of therapeutic prostate massage - consists of fourteen visits to the doctor;
- elimination of prostate spasms, stagnation of urine and discharge of secretions from the gland with the help of certain groups of drugs that can only be prescribed by a specialist;
- physiotherapy, consisting of microwave and laser therapy, various methods of ultrasound, mud therapy and enemas with water enriched with minerals and hydrogen sulfide;
- phytotherapy. A good effect is the use of pumpkin seed essential oil;
- surgical medical intervention, which is approached only in case of a change in the size of the urethra, in case of an abscess or adenoma of the prostate.
Chronic prostatitis can be treated with folk home remedies, but only when combined with the above methods. Such therapies can reduce pain when symptoms appear, as well as prevent disease recurrence.
At home, the course of the disease can be mitigated with:
- mixtures of honey and crushed pumpkin seeds;
- freshly squeezed juices of cucumber, beets and carrots. Use them at least five hundred milliliters a day;
- pear compote;
- decoction of parsley roots;
- bark of ripe chestnuts;
- infusion of celandine;
- coniferous baths, lasting no more than twenty minutes a day.
In addition, a special diet will help speed up the recovery process, providing for the reduction or complete rejection of certain foods:
- fatty and rich meat, fish and mushroom broths;
- hot sauces and spices;
- onion, garlic, horseradish, radish, hot pepper;
- legumes;
- cabbage;
- milk and dairy products.
Preventive actions
To prevent chronic prostatitis, men should follow a few simple rules:
- if possible, avoid strong and prolonged hypothermia of the body;
- try to warm up every two hours with sedentary or sedentary work;
- for constipation use special means with a laxative effect;
- only wear comfortable and not too tight clothes. This is especially true for underwear;
- have sex without frequent change of partner;
- get rid of long abstinence from sex;
- timely consult a doctor if you suspect the presence of diseases of the genitals of any kind;
- lead a healthy life, giving up all bad habits;
- standardize the mode and composition of food consumed. It is best to eat small meals, five or six times a day. Include a large amount of fresh fruits, vegetables and meat in the diet;
- do daily physical exercises.
Implementation of such simple recommendations will save a man from the onset of such a problem as chronic prostatitis. After all, avoiding it is much easier than curing it.