Prostatitis is a purely male disease. This is the prostate, such a small but very functional process, which is located at the crossroads of the vas deferens and the urethra.
Functions of the prostate
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;
- Works like a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during arousal;
- Orgastic, organizes and controls the whole process, from excitement to ejaculation;
- Produces special hormones necessary for full intercourse, including testosterone;
- Produces a special substance that protects sperm in the female vagina.
Its position is subject to constant negative influences from neighboring organs, such as the bladder, urinary tract, vas deferens. Inflammation of these organs necessarily provokes the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: how to recognize it?
Depending on the form of the course, prostate 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 as follows:
- Strong pain. It is associated with the fact that the prostate 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. A rather alarming symptom, indicates either mechanical damage to the prostate during examination, or the presence of a malignant tumor. It may also indicate purulent accumulations.
- Increase or decrease in body temperature. It occurs only at the stage of prostate suppuration or the so-called DIC. At the same time, a high level indicates suppuration, and a low level 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 the urine does not flow out of it completely, for this you need to make an effort.
As a result, urination is performed:
- small doses;
- Often, although urine comes as expected (due to developing pathologies, the bladder is not completely emptied and gives rise to such a sensation);
- With pain, because due to the prostate, the urethra is strongly compressed, and the urine presses against the walls, thereby causing pain.
If you find these signs, hurry to start treatment, because men's health is in danger.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to signs, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Among them:
- Nutrition is poor and unbalanced;
- Regular stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- The absence of a constant sex life in men, or vice versa, is too intense;
- Work that does not allow active movement;
- Persistent constipation;
- severe hypothermia;
- Urethral reflux - when the prostate cannot close the urethra in time and enters the vas deferens 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 the inflammation of the prostate, it is defined as bacterial and non-bacterial. The first means that the disease arose under the influence of pathogens.
The second, in turn, has several varieties:
- Atypical - pain does not occur at all in the place where the focus of inflammation is;
- Prostatopic - it is characterized by the presence of constant pain in the lower abdomen. They are believed to be neurotic pains;
- Stone - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate;
- Sclera - degenerative processes in the prostate cause a change in its shape and pain;
- Congestive - discomfort is caused by congestive processes in the prostate.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before making an independent conclusion that you have a disease, consult a doctor. He will direct you to the diagnosis in order to accurately determine the diagnosis.
To do this, you must submit:
- Cellular analysis, which helps identify if there is an infection;
- Blood for culture is made with the threat of sepsis, that is, blood poisoning;
- Urinalysis "three glasses", which allows to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test showing the presence of special organisms, which will confirm or not the inflammatory process.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the body of men. As soon as she starts to hurt, the erection and the quality of seminal fluid and sperm immediately suffer. This is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is very important to treat in time.
Treatment of prostatitis men
It is never too late to correct the situation, however neglected it may be. The treatment is longer and more exhausting, but the problem can be completely overcome. First, the origin of prostatitis is determined, if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. Otherwise, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, 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 greatly facilitate the task. Thanks to them, you can do the massage yourself in the comfort of your own home.
At the present stage, physiotherapeutic procedures are widely used for the treatment of prostatitis - laser stimulation or ultrasound. Also, you can use folk methods, if the situation allows.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rosehip can be drunk and used for a therapeutic enema.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Preventive actions:
- Take care of your health;
- Eat well;
- Play sports;
- Find a permanent sexual partner, because regular sex will strengthen the prostate, it will be less negatively affected;
- If the job requires prolonged sitting, plan for short breaks;
- Treat constipation with enemas with herbal decoctions, do not often drink laxatives;
- Dress according to the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating of the genitals.
Many men are hard to convince to go to the doctor and start treatment. However, if signs appear, it is still best to go to an appointment and have your condition checked. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.