The insidiousness of the disease lies in the invisibility of symptoms at an early stage of development of prostatitis. If you do not detect the disease on time, it goes into the stage of chronic, bringing ongoing pain, urination problems, a decrease in libido, and in some cases the exclusion of sexual life. Symptoms of prostatitis and its treatment in men may differ. In the absence of proper treatment, about half of the patients threaten impotence and infertility.
The causes of the disease
A common cause of prostatitis in men is a bacterial infection in the body. The catalysts of the disease, as a rule, are hypothermia, various inflammatory processes that occur in the body and transferred sexually transmitted diseases. This is an incomplete list of pathogens. Other possible causes of the disease:
- Violation in the small pelvis of blood circulation (stagnation causes inflammation of the prostate).
- Reducing immunity.
- Disrupted hormonal background of a man.
- Long abstinence, interruption of sexual intercourse or more artificial extension.
- Passive, sedentary lifestyle.
- Avitaminosis, lack of trace elements.
- Allergy.
- Frequent hypothermia.
- Excessive physical activity, experiences, stress.
The main features and symptoms
Prostatitis is a disease that is easier to prevent than to cure. There are several options for its classifications, but among them it is worth highlighting three main forms of the disease: acute, chronic and stagnant. Based on the symptoms of the types of disease described below, the doctor diagnoses one of the existing forms of the disease in the patient.
In acute prostatitis
The disease often develops suddenly, as acute inflammation with symptoms characteristic of this disease. In the presence of this form of prostatitis, the temperature of the man rises to 38-39 degrees, cutting pains in the groin, in the area of the anal passage, behind the pubis appear. The processes of defecation and urination are invariably accompanied by acute pains.
In a chronic form
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis and its treatment in men are diagnosed more often than an acute form of ailment. The disease at first practically does not bother a person. Symptoms, although similar to signs of acute prostatitis, are manifested to a minimum degree. The body temperature only occasionally can rise to 37 degrees, sometimes discomfort in the groin and at the time of urination appears. One of the characteristic symptoms of a chronic form is characteristic discharge from the urethra.
Prostatitis often develops as a complication of any infectious disease, which is transmitted sexually, for example, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, ureplamosis. During the illness, only insignificant symptoms are manifested: discomfort during urination becomes more expressive, pain in the perineum occurs more often, during defecation, liquid is released from the urethra. Often the signs are so weak that a man does not even notice them.
After a certain time, the patient observes the problems of erectile function. Doctors associate this with the transition of inflammation to the nerves passing through the prostate gland, which are responsible for the erection. A chronic disease negatively affects the general well -being and mood of a man. Often there are irritability, discontent uncharacteristic to the patient.
With stagnant
This form of the disease is inherent in men who lead a passive lifestyle and does not have regular sexual contacts. Stagnation of prostatitis, as a rule, affects mature representatives of the stronger sex, but it also occurs in young people. The problem can proceed against the background of chronic prostatitis, but its occurrence is due to other causes. The main symptom of a stagnant disease is a violation of the function of the genitourinary system.
The beginning of the development of prostatitis is characterized by inflammation of the output pathways and the exfoliation of the epithelium, which causes pain during urination. However, even insignificant complications when going to the toilet for a man should become the reason for the trip to the urologist. Severe cases of congestive prostatitis are fraught with the complete cessation of the functioning of the urethra.
The second characteristic symptom of the disease is a gradual violation of erection. In men, with the development of stagnant prostatitis, erectile function decreases, orgasm is dull. Over time, sexual dysfunction begins to develop very quickly. In addition, stagnant prostatitis is often characterized by a characteristic burning sensation in the crotch or in the area of the urethra of men. The symptom is also itching in the inguinal region, an increase in body temperature, signs of intoxication.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
The examination of the prostate is comprehensive and is based on the patient's complaints (if any). Only a specialist in the field of urology can make an accurate diagnosis, so you should immediately consult a doctor even if there are weak symptoms. During the examination of the genital organs of a man, it is important to confirm the absence of cancer or prostate adenoma. The possibilities of modern medicine are extensive, so the doctor offers a man only those examination methods that are necessary for specific symptoms. Diagnosis includes:
- finger rectal examination;
- Analysis of urine and contents of the prostate lobules;
- Prostate ultrasound;
- taking a smear from the urethra to detect sexual infection;
- biopsy;
- Tomography of the pelvic area of a man.
How to treat prostatitis in men
It is not always possible to cure a sick man, however, modern medicine is able to eliminate unpleasant symptoms of prostatitis and achieve persistent remission. The duration of the period of calm the disease depends on the patient himself. If a man complies with the doctor’s recommendations, the symptoms may disappear and no longer appear. To do this, the treatment of prostatitis should be correctly selected and be of a comprehensive nature.
Compliance with the diet
Along with drug therapy, the correction of the lifestyle and diet of the patient is of great importance along with drug therapy. Compliance with a special diet will help improve the overall health of a man and reduce the symptoms of prostatitis. The diet should be used in the event of primary signs of the disease, since the balanced diet helps to suppress the inflammatory process of the prostate.
Symptoms of prostatitis and its effective treatment in men include the rejection of such products:
- strong hot drinks (coffee/tea);
- alcohol, soda;
- offal, semi -finished products, canned food;
- bakery products;
- smoked, sharp, fatty dishes;
- onions, garlic, pepper;
- sour fruits;
- gaseous products (beans, cauliflower);
- mushrooms.
Dietary nutrition for prostatitis includes the consumption of extremely easily digestible products - many vegetables and non -acidic fruits, fish, lean meat. In a chronic disease, a man should not completely abandon the above products, however, during periods of exacerbation of the form of the disease, it is worth refraining from their use. From alcohol, only a small amount of red wine is allowed.
Drug treatment
Regardless of the diagnosed form of prostatitis, antibiotics are prescribed to a man. Doctors often dwell on fluoroquinologists, since the drugs of this group are characterized by increased penetrating ability in prostate tissue. In addition, macrolides and amoxicillin are often prescribed patients. To reduce pain, the doctor can prescribe non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs to the patient.
When diagnosing sexual infections, a man needs to be treated aimed at eliminating the causative agent of prostatitis. The consequence of such therapy is a complete cure for infection or the transformation of the disease into a hidden form. In the second option, the infection will necessarily manifest in the future. Therefore, an experienced doctor responsibly approaches the choice of antibiotics, pre -conducting the necessary tests.
Physiotherapy
Symptoms of prostatitis and its treatment in men implies a set of measures aimed at suppressing the disease. Physiotherapy is no less important than taking drugs, because it stimulates the nutrition of prostate tissue cells and accelerates the recovery process. For the treatment of acute or chronic prostatitis, the doctor can prescribe one or at the same time several effective physiotherapeutic techniques:
- Diadinamophoresis (exposure to the tissues of the organ of low -frequency currents);
- ultrasonic phonophoresis (ultrasonic effects on the prostate, the effect of which is comparable to micromassage);
- microwave hyperthermia (a special apparatus is used, which affects the prostate through electromagnetic waves).
Laser therapy
Treatment of prostatitis in men through laser therapy is prescribed for chronic and close to acute forms of the disease. According to reviews, the technique shows the effectiveness in the treatment of non -bacterial inflammation of the prostate gland. Laser therapy helps to achieve stable remission, remove the infection from the patient’s body, increasing immunity. Through the treatment of laser exposure, the deadlines for eliminating the cold of the prostate by increasing the efficiency of drugs are reduced. The procedure is painless and takes no more than 15 minutes.
Massage
Symptoms of prostatitis and its treatment in men bring many inconvenience. To speed up the recovery process, prostate massage regularly. Thanks to the procedure, the secret accumulated in the patient’s prostate is removed, the blood supply to the gland is improved, which increases the effectiveness of local and drug therapy. Prostate massage cannot be carried out in the acute phase of the disease. The treatment method, although it is extremely unpleasant for men, is considered one of the most effective, so you should not refuse to massage.
Exercise
Chronic prostatitis in men is accompanied by stagnation of blood in the pelvis. This entails the emergence of the puffiness of the prostate and creates a favorable soil for the propagation of harmful bacteria. The worsened blood supply to the prostate gland means that the organ does not receive enough oxygen and cannot function normally. Physical exercises are an effective way to improve blood flow in the prostate and reduce swelling.
- Kegel exercise No. 1. Performed during urination. Stretching the muscles of the prostate area, hold a stream for a couple of seconds. Repeat 20-30 reductions for one approach.
- Kegel exercise No. 2. It is performed at any time, in a position convenient for you. Squeeze and relax the muscles of the anus 20 times per approach. It is worth repeating the exercise a day at least 2-3 times.
Folk remedies
The burdened and acute forms of the disease suggest treatment in a hospital. With serious complications of prostatitis, a surgical operation is required. At home, the treatment of the disease is possible only with chronic relapse or an uncomplicated form of ailment. Non -traditional methods are aimed at increasing immunity, reducing pain, suppression of infections. Below are the most effective folk remedies for prostatitis:
- Chestnuts. Brew 200 g of shells with needles, grinding it and the bay of 600 ml of boiling water. The infusion should stand for 8-10 hours, after it is filtered and drunk instead of tea, adding a little honey. In addition, a decoction is used for microcroccisma (250-300 ml twice a week each).
- Celandine. Prepare a tincture of backbone herbs and celandine, mixing according to the station. components and bay 100 ml of alcohol. The liquid is infused for 10 days in a dark glass bowl. When the product is ready, strain the tincture and take on an empty stomach every morning, dissolving one drop of the product in a glass of water or milk. Add 1 drop to the dosage daily, after reaching 30, start reducing the dose at the same pace (on the 60th day you will return to a dose of 1 drop).
- Recipe with poplar buds. To suppress symptoms and treatment of chronic prostatitis, an infusion of 1 tbsp is used. kidneys in a glass of warm water. When the liquid is infused within two hours, it should be drunk per day, dividing into 3-4 portions.
Methods of the prevention of the disease
Preventive measures of acute prostatitis or relapse of a chronic form of the disease are based on a careful attitude to health, regular sports, and rejection of bad habits. Prevention of prostatitis in men includes several important rules that every representative of the stronger sex, including healthy and young guys:
- It is better to have a permanent sexual partner, since illegible connections often bring sexually transmitted infections caused by prostatitis.
- Close regular sex life (ejaculation is the main preventive measure).
- Provide timely treatment of any urological diseases.
- Eat correctly.
- Lead active life, play sports.
- Try not to hypothermia.
As a rule, home treatment methods for prostatitis in men are used simultaneously with antibacterial therapy. There are a huge number of different non -traditional means to combat inflammation of the prostate, which help to accelerate recovery and increase the effectiveness of drugs.