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Prostatitis in men

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland (prostate), an organ that produces a liquid secretion that is part of semen.The pathology sometimes causes severe pain and problems with potency.It makes sense to start prostatitis treatment immediately after its diagnosis.

Symptoms

Prostatitis usually affects men between the ages of 25 and 50.The pathology is very common.It affects one-third to one-half of all men on the planet.The problem has several symptoms:

Symptoms of prostatitis
  • a man feels discomfort and pain during urination.
  • urine flows slowly, in a thin stream, you need to squeeze it out.
  • At night and at other times of the day there is often a desire to relieve oneself.I can't help but feel that not all the urine has left the bladder.
  • the urine is cloudy, mixed with blood.
  • pain in the lower abdomen, back, groin area and perineum (between the scrotum and anus).
  • also haunted by pain, discomfort in the region of the testicles and penis.
  • ejaculation occurs with pain.

Symptoms of prostatitis often appear, which are similar to a cold (low temperature, fever).They are characteristic of a bacterial type of pathology (more on this below).

Reasons

Prostatitis occurs more often in men who have previously had this disease.The problem is caused by:

  • infection in the bladder and urethra.
  • HIV and other diseases with which a man is infected during sex.
  • injury to the pelvic area - falling from a bicycle or horse;

Catheter in the urethra to drain urine from the bladder causes prostatitis in men.

The pathology sometimes appears after a prostate biopsy, when a sample of his tissue is taken for analysis.After such a procedure, symptoms of prostatitis are rarely observed in men.

Complications

Due to prostatitis, you may:

    Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis
  • inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis).
  • the sperm count is significantly reduced and infertility occurs.
  • an abscess (a cavity filled with pus) appears.

Numerous studies by scientists do not find a direct link between prostatitis and prostate cancer.

Types of prostatitis

Prostatitis has 5 main types: chronic and acute non-bacterial, chronic and acute bacterial, asymptomatic.

  • Chronic non-bacterial(also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome).The most common (more than 90% of all patients suffer from it).The signs of prostatitis are fickle, they come and go.There are no pathogens in the body.The diagnosis is made if, for at least 3 months, a man suffers from pain in the pelvic area, discomfort during urination and other symptoms mentioned above.The exact cause of the disease is unknown, but it is probably caused by:
    • neurological problems (neuropathy).
    • irritation of the prostate, causing poor urine flow from the bladder.
    • problems with the pelvic floor muscles (dyssynergia).
    • atypical, still unknown to science, viruses, bacteria.
  • Acute non-bacterial.It is accompanied by chronic pain in the pelvic area and constant problems with urination.
  • Acute infectious.The most serious type of disease.It occurs rarely.Created by:
    • E. coli, staphylococci and other bacteria.
    • venereal diseases (chlamydia, gonorrhea).
    • Candida fungus.
    Diagnosis of the prostate

    Symptoms increase rapidly.Discomfort in the pelvic area is accompanied by pain in the genitals, fever, nausea and burning pain during urination.Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause serious, life-threatening complications, such as abscesses, inability to urinate, and low blood pressure.

  • Chronic infectious.The pathology may not be felt for several years.The symptoms are similar to the acute bacterial type, but are not as severe.
  • Asymptotically.Discovered by accident.There are no symptoms.An ultrasound shows signs of inflammation and a blood test shows elevated levels of prostate specific antigen.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is made using:

  • Digital rectal examination.
  • urinalysis.Necessary to determine if there is an infection in the prostate gland.
  • blood test.The level of prostate specific antigen is checked.Examination reveals signs of inflammation.
  • Ultrasound of the genitourinary system.It is prescribed when the above tests are not sufficient to make an accurate diagnosis.Prostate ultrasound is preferably done through the anus (rectal method).

Also, sometimes the doctor analyzes the secretions of the prostate.To get it, the gland is massaged.

Tests for various venereal infections that cause inflammation of the prostate may be prescribed.

Professional diagnosis will allow you to prescribe the right treatment for prostatitis in men.

Treatment

If the prostatitis is bacterial, the doctor prescribes:

  • Antibiotics.Their type depends on the identified bacterium.You should take the medicine for a month and a half.If the symptoms are very severe, antibiotics are given immediately intravenously.
  • Alpha blockers.Medicines relax the muscles of the bladder where the prostate attaches to it.Relieves pain during urination.
    • Healthy and unhealthy prostate
  • Analgesics- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

You cannot prescribe medicines yourself.Only a doctor determines how to treat prostatitis.

Prevention

To prevent prostatitis:

  • Take a warm sitz bath.
  • apply a heating pad to the lower abdomen or back.
  • stop drinking alcohol, caffeine, foods that increase acidity (spicy, salty).
  • We drink a lot of liquids (unsweetened).This is how we will wash the urogenital system.bacteria will not have time to multiply.
  • Let's try not to cycle for a long time, not to sit for a long time.
  • do not forget the hygiene of the penis and perineum.
  • we use contraceptives.
  • We play sports.Simple cardio exercises will be enough - start jogging, swimming in the pool, doing a light warm-up.

Prevention of prostatitis should become part of your lifestyle.Simple ways to protect the body.