Prostatitis in men has several symptoms, it all largely depends on the form of the disease.The inflammatory process in the prostate tissues occurs for several reasons.The culprits can be viruses, bacteria and even chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and pyelonephritis.
Some forms of the disease are rare, while others are diagnosed more frequently.There is also the so-called general symptomatology, but understanding the classification is not so easy.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs for various reasons.The inflammatory process affects the prostate tissue, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and can be a consequence of tuberculosis, alcoholism or obesity.
Types of prostatitis known to doctors:
- Acute bacterial - this type of disease is quite rare and is characterized by acute and pronounced symptoms.Requires hospital treatment under the supervision of a specialist;can cause sepsis or septic shock.
- Chronic bacterial - the disease often occurs without pronounced symptoms, but in some cases certain signs of an acute type of prostatitis are observed.
- Chronic (non-bacterial) - develops against the background of infectious diseases or arises as a result of inflammatory processes occurring in the body over a long period of time.Doctors could not identify all the factors that led to the development of the inflammatory process.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic): may appear as a concomitant disease, develops rapidly, but has no specific symptoms.Signs of the inflammatory process are mild.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and goes away on its own once the root cause is eliminated.
- Chronic granulomatous: occurs in the context of the replacement of prostate tissue by growths of fibrous tissue with granules inside.In this case, foci of necrosis may appear in the granules.The disease develops as a complication after surgery on the pelvic organs or as a consequence of an infectious process occurring in the tissues.
Classification in detail
Forms of prostatitis may also have a slightly different classification, depending on the type of pathogen that caused the development of inflammation:
Type of bacterial disease.The causative agents are Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, streptococci and staphylococci.Bacteria enter the prostate tissue through lymph and bloodstream.
- Type of disease gonorrhea.Pathogens: Gonococci.Infection occurs through unprotected sexual contact.
- Viral type of disease.It appears due to the herpes virus, cytomegalovirus and human papillomavirus.The main danger of the disease is that the virus cells actively multiply and can infect cells of nearby organs.
- Type of tuberculosis disease.The causative agents are Koch bacilli.This type of infection is dangerous because it is difficult to treat and occurs as a concomitant disease during the active course of the main one - tuberculosis.
- Type of fungal disease.The causative agent is fungi of the genus Candida.It develops while taking antibiotics or after having unprotected sex with a woman who has thrush.
- Mixed type of disease.It appears as a result of infection with at least two of the above diseases.It is extremely rare.
A woman can infect a man with various bacteria.Infection occurs during the period of unprotected AP.Additionally, the couple's pregnancy increases the risk of infection during this period;A woman, against the background of a weakened immune system, often develops thrush and this, in turn, becomes the cause of the development of fungal prostatitis.
Signs and symptoms of prostate inflammation in men.
The first sign of prostatitis is the pain that occurs when urinating and is increasing in nature, intensifying as the ureter is compressed.
Main signs of prostatitis:
- problems in the intimate sphere;
- discharge from the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- pain when urinating;
- frequent need;
- increased body temperature, general signs of intoxication.
The symptoms of prostatitis in men are increasing.The inflammation of the prostate tissue gradually increases.It increases in volume, as it increases, the pain increases and the symptoms become more intense.
Signs of acute and chronic prostatitis.
So how does acute prostatitis manifest?Description of symptoms:
- Increase in body temperature to 38 degrees or more.
- The appearance of discharge from the urethra.
- Increasing pain in the groin area.
- Frequent and painful need to urinate.
- Erection problems.
Symptoms usually appear spontaneously, increase and may be accompanied by a deterioration in the patient's general condition: decreased appetite, general weakness, general malaise and apathy.
What signs are characteristic of the chronic type of the disease?
- discomfort during erection;
- recurrent pain in the groin, abdomen, testicle or even perineum;
- difficulties encountered when urinating.
In the chronic form of the course, signs of prostatitis in men are mild and occur periodically.They bother a man from time to time.But in unfavorable conditions, the symptoms intensify, problems with erection and urination arise.
Causes of prostate disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are diverse;The inflammatory process in tissues develops against the background of:
- non-compliance with personal hygiene rules;
- sexual contact with a woman suffering from an infectious disease;
- systematic hypothermia;
- chronic pyelonephritis or tuberculosis.
The causes of the disease are often associated with the presence of an infectious agent in the human body.In the absence of adequate therapy, a chronic inflammatory process gradually develops, affecting nearby tissues.
The cause of prostatitis in young people can be constant stress, poor nutrition, lack of vitamins, prolonged abstinence, promiscuity, intense physical activity, etc.
Although the causes of prostatitis are different, according to urologists, there is a risk group to which people belong:
- Seniors.
- With reduced immunity.
- Lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- Alcohol abusers.
Chronic diseases, systematic alcohol consumption, promiscuous sexual relations - all this can provoke the development of an inflammatory process.But if you regularly undergo examinations, visit a urologist and take tests, you may never encounter this disease.
Diagnosis of the disease.
The diagnosis of prostatitis is made in several stages and includes:
- collect anamnesis (description of the symptoms that bother the patient);
- perform an ultrasound of the pelvic organs (prostate, kidneys and ureters);
- urine analysis (general, clinical, according to Nechiporenko, daily portion and bacterial culture);
- smear from the urethra to detect microflora;
- inspection;
- blood test for ELISA;
- urography (carried out if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main diagnostic method is to conduct a comprehensive study to identify and eliminate the root cause of the disease.
Treatment methods for prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis in men begins with stopping the inflammatory process and reducing the intensity of unpleasant symptoms.It can take place in several stages and include:
- taking antibiotics;
- performance of physiotherapy procedures;
- taking diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How to treat prostatitis in men and, most importantly, how, your doctor should tell you.Since it all depends on the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the symptoms.
Tablets for prostatitis can be divided into several groups:
- anti-inflammatory medications;
- antibacterial medications;
- vitamins and immune system stimulants.
Antibiotics are prescribed in any case, but to prescribe such drugs to a patient, the doctor must be sure of the diagnosis.
The medications are taken in a 2 to 3 week cycle.If necessary, the duration of therapy is increased.But if antibiotics do not have the desired effect on the patient's body, then the therapy is subject to correction.
Prostate massage is a method to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.It is prescribed for prostate congestion and is used as an adjunct to the main therapy.
Massage is most effective during the period of exacerbation of the disease.It helps to "free" the prostate gland from secretions accumulated in it, thus eliminating pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps to improve the effect of antibiotics and shorten the duration of treatment.
What physiotherapy procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- heating;
- ultrasonic phonophoresis;
- diadynamophoresis.
Why is prostatitis dangerous if it is not treated?
Is prostatitis dangerous for men's health and what is the main danger of the disease?What happens is that the inflammation develops quickly, “invades” the prostate tissue and if the disease is not treated it can cause:
- chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in tissues;
- impotence (with a probability of up to 45%);
- Chronic diseases of the kidneys and other nearby organs.
What is the danger of prostatitis with incorrectly selected therapy?
- Without treatment, the inflammatory process can become chronic.
- Lead to the development of prostate adenoma.
- Erection problems.
Over a long period of time, inflammation will cause intoxication, the signs of which will only worsen the patient's well-being and complicate the course of the disease.
Prevention of prostatitis at home.
Prevention of prostatitis comes down to simple rules:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- use of antiseptics after unprotected PA;
- rationalize sexual life;
- diet correction (it is worth including meat in the diet, it is rich in protein).
Preventing prostatitis in men may also include taking certain medications:
- vitamins and minerals;
- immunostimulants;
- diuretics of plant origin.
Preventive methods will help prevent the development of the inflammatory process, but vigilance should not be lost.
In order not to suffer from prostatitis, colds and viral diseases should be treated.
Prostate inflammation is a dangerous disease that can cause serious complications.Therefore, if unpleasant symptoms appear, it is advisable to contact a urologist as soon as possible, this will avoid serious complications: impotence, infertility.