Prostatitis is a purely male pathology. It involves the prostate gland, a small but very functional process, located at the intersection of the vas deferens and the urethra.
Functions of the prostate
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- erection, which contributes to the appearance of tension in the penis in men;
- Acts like a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra when stimulated;
- Orgastic, which organizes and controls the entire process, from stimulation to ejaculation;
- Production of special hormones necessary for a successful intercourse, including testosterone;
- Produces a special substance that helps to protect sperm in a woman's vagina.
The girl's position is often negatively affected by the nearby organs such as the bladder, urinary tract, and vas deferens. Inflammation in these organs necessarily provokes the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: How to recognize it?
According to the form of the course, diseases of the prostate gland are acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more predictable and is associated with another disease.
Signs of prostatitis confirming its presence are as follows:
- Strong pain. It is related to the fact that the prostate gland is often irritated by the inflammatory process in it. Sometimes there is a dull pain in the anus or perineum.
- Presence of blood in the urine. A rather alarming symptom, indicating mechanical damage to the prostate on examination or malignancy. It may also indicate a purulent buildup.
- Increase or decrease body temperature. It occurs only in the recovery phase of the prostate, or DIC. At the same time, a high value indicates coagulation and a low value indicates increased coagulation.
- Frequent bowel movements due to frequent feeling that the bladder is full. This happens because an inflamed prostate gland blocks the urethra and urine doesn't completely drain out of it, you need to try.
Accordingly, urination is performed:
- small doses;
- Usually, despite the planned arrival of urine (due to a developing pathology, the bladder is not completely empty and gives rise to such a sensation);
- When the pain is caused by the prostate being strongly pressed, the urine presses against the wall, which causes pain.
If you detect these signs, quickly conduct treatment, because men's health is at risk of being affected.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to the signs, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Among them:
- Poor and unbalanced nutrition;
- Frequent stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- Not having a constant sex life in men, or conversely, being too intense;
- Work does not allow active movement;
- Persistent constipation;
- Severe hypothermia;
- Reflux - when the prostate cannot close the urethra in time, it enters the vas deferens and causes inflammation;
- Hormonal changes in men, which lead to less testosterone production, weaken muscle tone leading to weaker erections.
Types of Prostatitis
According to the origin of prostatitis is defined as bacterial and non-bacterial. The first means that the disease has arisen under the influence of pathogens.
Second, in turn, there are several varieties:
- Atypical - pain does not occur at all at the site of the inflammation;
- Prostate pathology - it is characterized by the presence of constant pain in the lower abdomen. It is believed that these are neuropathic pains;
- Calculation - pain occurs due to the presence of stones in the prostate gland;
- Sclerosing-degenerative processes in the prostate cause a change in shape and pain;
- Congestion - discomfort caused by the process of congestion in the prostate gland.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before making an independent conclusion that you have the disease, consult your doctor. Your doctor will guide you through the diagnosis to determine the correct diagnosis.
To do this, you need to submit:
- Cell analysis, which helps determine if an infection is present;
- Blood for culture is taken with the risk of sepsis, i. e. blood poisoning;
- Urinalysis "three glasses", which helps to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test reveals the presence of special organs, which will confirm the inflammatory process or not.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are all too obvious. The fact is that the prostate gland performs many functions in the male body. As soon as she starts to hurt, her erection and the quality of semen and sperm are immediately affected. This leads to infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, on-time treatment is very important.
Treatment of men from prostatitis
It is never too late to correct the situation, no matter how negligent. The treatment is longer and more tiring, but the problem can be completely fixed. First of all, the source of prostatitis is determined, if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. Otherwise, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, the vitamin complex will not be superfluous.
During treatment, it is necessary to give up bad habits. A good supplement, if there are no contraindications, is prostate massage. To do this, there are many devices that greatly support the work. Thanks to them, you can give yourself a massage in the comfort of your own home.
At the present stage, physiotherapeutic procedures are widely used for the treatment of prostatitis - laser or ultrasound stimulation. Alternatively, you can use folk methods, if the situation allows.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rose hip can be both taken orally and used as a therapeutic enema.
Prostate disease and how to prevent it
Preventive action:
- Stay healthy;
- Eat right;
- Go in for sports;
- Find a long-term sexual partner, because regular sex strengthens the prostate gland, it will be less negatively affected;
- If your job requires prolonged sitting, plan short breaks;
- Treat constipation with enemas with herbal decoction, do not take regular laxatives;
- Dress for the weather, don't let your genitals cool down or overheat.
Many men find it difficult to go to the doctor and start treatment. However, if symptoms appear, it is better to see a doctor and check your health. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.