Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. This is the most common disease in men.
It is believed that the disease with prostatitis is most often associated with the penetration of infection. But this is not entirely true. In some cases, diseases are non-infectious.
The main cause of prostatitis is related to the characteristics of the anatomical structure of the prostate gland and its blood supply.
Features of prostatitis
The prostate gland is located in the pelvis. Its anatomical structure differs from the structure of all other human glands. The prostate gland consists of several parts, and only one of them contains glandular tissue. The glandular tissue of the prostate consists of many small glands, each of which has its own secretory duct. The canals merge to form the largest canals. Both small and large ducts have extensions, sinuses, where the secret of the prostate - prostate juice - collects. In turn, prostate juice is an excellent food environment for the development of bacteria, and the cells surrounding the sinuses are an excellent substrate for the life of intracellular sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, mycoplasmas, ureoplasmas, viruses). In addition, the prostate does not have its own major blood vessels and is supplied with blood by eight to ten smaller vessels. Therefore, the speed of blood flow in the prostate gland is initially low, which in turn leads to both the development of an infectious beginning and the formation of congestive changes in the prostate tissue itself. These cases mainly determine the complexity of structural changes in the prostate gland and the variety of clinical forms of prostatitis.
There are many classifications of prostatitis, but none of them are comprehensive. In short, prostatitis has two main courses: chronic and acute.
Acute prostatitisIt differs from the chronic one by a brighter set of symptoms. Its treatment is carried out with the use of antibiotics in significant doses, and in some cases it is necessary to perform an operation to remove abscesses from the prostate gland.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
High temperature, severe pain in the perineum, groin, above the pubis. Pain while urinating. Poor general health. Decrease in potency, etc.
In chronic prostatitis, the clinical picture is often blurred.There may be no symptoms. Often, problems with potency and sexual intercourse are associated with general fatigue, psychological stress at work, lack of rest, and therefore a person simply does not understand that he is sick. Therefore, in this case, preventive examinations play an important role, the purpose of which is to identify the newly started inflammation of the prostate gland.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
- pain in the perineum, in the inguinal region, above the pubis and which passes rather quickly;
- decrease in sexual desire (libido);
- changes in the duration of sexual intercourse (in some cases rapid ejaculation, in others - a significant prolongation of sexual intercourse);
- change in the nature of sexual feelings (decreased brightness of orgasm);
- the appearance of discharge from the urethra, especially in the morning.
Why is prostatitis dangerous?
In the absence of qualified treatment of prostatitis, later sexual dysfunction occurs - impotence, ejaculation disorders (especially accelerated ejaculation). Prostatitis can become chronic and cause urolithiasis and infertility.
Treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis should be comprehensive and correctly selected. Treatment includes measures such as antibiotic therapy and prostate massage. Prostate massage is a necessary procedure, despite the fact that it causes a number of unpleasant sensations. First, for diagnosis, when it is necessary to take the secret of the prostate for research, in addition, in certain cases, massage is performed to remove congestion in the prostate gland. Usually, this event is approached seriously and selectively.
Physiotherapy, immunoregulatory therapy, and lifestyle correction are widely used for the treatment of prostatitis.
In modern medicine, physiotherapeutic methods are used almost everywhere for the treatment and prevention of a wide range of diseases. Taking into account the long-term experience of the effectiveness of the use of physiotherapy methods of our country and foreign doctors, electrotherapy procedures (electrophoresis, pulse and alternating currents, electrical stimulation, etc. ), various spectrum laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, magnetic therapy, vacuum therapy for the treatment of our patients.
Prevention of prostatitis
To prevent prostatitis, it is important to organize your life so that it contains as few risk factors as possible for the development of this disease. It is recommended to establish a balanced diet, limit the consumption of spicy and fatty foods, do not abuse alcohol and maintain a stable normal weight. Stay cool and move as much as possible. To ensure the constant circulation of spermatozoa and active blood supply to the prostate gland, it is necessary to lead a regular sex life without prolonged abstinence. Of course, we must not forget that the development of prostatitis is often provoked by sexually transmitted infections, so sex should not only be regular, but also absolutely protected. Ideally, every man should undergo a preventive examination by a urologist at least once a year. First of all, it is necessary to examine the secret of the prostate and conduct an ultrasound examination of the prostate, and after 40 years, it is necessary to give blood for tumor markers.
Prostatitis is a complex and insidious disease; its treatment is a big challenge for doctors all over the world. But this does not mean that the doctor cannot help the patient with prostatitis. It is not always possible to completely cure the patient, but modern medicine is able to eliminate the symptoms of prostatitis, to cause stable long-term remission. And the duration of this period depends on the patient himself. If he faithfully follows the doctor's recommendations.
Inflammation of the prostate gland is a disease that is easier said than done. Make small changes in your life that are useful and necessary to prevent prostatitis, and you will not suffer from this unpleasant and complicated disease for the rest of your life.
Be sure to consult a specialist in the field of male diseases at the Semeynaya clinic.