What do others see? The man looks dejected, depressed. To the questioning of home - refers to problems at work. The careful questions of colleagues reply that he is tired, you need a vacation.
And only to the most close friend (if there is one) or a beloved woman (if the relationship in the couple is really sincere) can, embarrassed, talk about what is happening.
For several days (or even weeks), something was wrong with urination. The stream of urine is interrupted or flowing sluggishly, and the urge to the toilet became much more often. The feeling that I was emptied - but it seems not completely and you have to go to the toilet again.
And he is pursuing constant or periodic pain - aching, and sometimes he gives a lot to the groin, in the crotch, in the lower abdomen. It is clear that there is no time for sexual exploits. But if proximity nevertheless happens, it can only add negativity. Difficulties with an erection, accelerated or slowed ejaculation can make themselves even more close. But they can become a reason for contacting a urologist.
Having evaluated three groups of symptoms - pain, urination and problems in the genital area - the doctor will most likely suspect prostatitis. This Inflammation of the prostate, one of the most common urological diseases in men. How does it develop, how dangerous and can prostatitis be cured?
What is the danger of prostatitis?
The prostate, or the prostate gland, is located from the bottom of the bladder, it "wraps over" the urethra - along it, sperm moves during ejaculation. Why do you need a prostate and how does it work?
- Produces sex hormones.
- Participates in restraint of urine and sperm emission.
- Prepares sperm for ejaculation - it dilutes it with a special secret, saturates with nutrients, makes spermatozoa mobile.
If inflammation occurs, the prostate gland increases in size, it can squeeze the urethra (hence the symptoms of prostatitis as difficulties with urination and ejaculation). The structure of the gland is disturbed - as a result, sperm quality suffers, which can lead to infertility. There are no pain receptors in the gland itself, so pain occurs in adjacent organs and tissues.
But the most important thing is these Signs of prostatitis They are very similar to those that occur with adenoma (benign increase) of the prostate gland. That's why Consultation of a urologist It is needed for any discomfort in the genitourinary sphere.
And given the frequency of prostatitis in men - almost every man encounters this disease in an acute or chronic form - it would be good for representatives of the strong half of humanity to have "their own" urologists for regular preventive examinations (women go to "their" gynecologist). The doctor, with whom good contact has been established, is easier to talk about delicate symptoms, he has more comfortable to undergo examinations. This will help to find out The causes of prostatitis And treat it effectively.
Causes of prostatitis in men
Acute prostatitis in men more often occurs at a young age (up to 35) due to the infectious process. Symptoms intensify at high speed, the temperature may even increase. It provokes the inflammatory process of hypothermia, various diseases transmitted, genitourinary infections, lack of hygiene, as well as constipation, anal cracks and hemorrhoids - the prostate is located near the rectum.
Exacerbate the situation and also launch Chronic prostatitis Factors related to the behavior of a man:
- Due to a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, blood circulation in the pelvic organs is disturbed;
- Rare sexual contacts, lack of masturbation lead to stagnant phenomena in the prostate;
- bad habits - smoking, alcohol use - reduce immunity, worsen cell nutrition;
- Irrational nutrition, especially fast food, changes the metabolism.
With age, these factors enhance their negative impact.
How to treat prostatitis in men
Diagnosis of prostatitis has been well worked out, but in the compulsory medical insurance system, the patient will have to tune in to frequent visits to the clinic, which men usually do not like. If prostatitis is suspected, there is:
- undergo an examination of the urologist, including a finger rectal examination - the doctor probes the prostate gland through the anus;
- pass a smear from the urethra to the STD;
- explore the secret of prostate and sperm quality;
- take blood and urine tests, as well as make bacterial sowing of urine;
- Make an ultrasound of the prostate gland and bladder.
If you suspect an adenomic gland, an additional investigation will be required, and if the oncological process is suspected, a biopsy may be required.
The advantage of "your" urologist in a well -equipped private clinic is that all these tests and procedures can be performed in one visit. As a rule, the doctor himself performs an ultrasound and prescribes treatment of prostatitis, which immediately relieves the patient's condition, and then corrects him. It is important to understand that the generally accepted treatment for prostatitis does not exist - drugs are selected individually. In the case of complications of prostatitis, surgical intervention may also be needed.
Complete understanding with the urologist is necessary for another reason. It happens that, having felt better, a man interrupts treatment - he ceases to take antibiotics and other drugs, do prostate massage and physiotherapeutic procedures. An experienced and attentive doctor will be able to convince the patient: to cure prostatitis means not only to remove inflammation, but also to establish the function of the prostate gland, and it takes time.
In chronic prostatitis, especially in men over 45 years old, you need to visit a urologist regularly - and here a regular doctor who remembers his patient and treatment details will save a lot of nerves and will help extend the active life.
The best option for treating prostatitis is to consult a professional doctor. At his disposal - modern diagnostic equipment and a laboratory that allows you to do all studies in the field of urology.