Prostatitis in men

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate (prostate), an organ that produces a fluid secretion that is part of semen.The pathology sometimes causes intense pain and potency problems.It is reasonable to start treatment for prostatitis immediately after its diagnosis.

Symptoms

Prostatitis generally affects men between the ages of 25 and 50.The pathology is very common.It affects between a third and half of the men on the planet.The problem has many symptoms:

• a man experiences discomfort and pain while urinating;
• urine flows slowly, in a thin stream, it must be squeezed out;
• At night and at other times of the day, we often want to relieve ourselves.I can't help but think that not all the urine left the bladder;
• the urine is cloudy, mixed with blood;
• pain in the lower abdomen, back, groin, and perineum (between the scrotum and anus);
• also haunted by pain, discomfort in the testicles and penis;
• ejaculation occurs with pain;

Symptoms of prostatitis often appear, which resemble those of a cold (low temperature, fever).They are characteristic of a bacterial type pathology (more information below).

Reasons

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

• infection of the bladder and urethra;
• HIV and other diseases with which a man becomes infected during sexual intercourse;
• injury in the pelvic region - falling from a bicycle or horse;

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

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

Complications

Due to prostatitis, it may:

• inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis);
• the sperm count decreases significantly and infertility occurs;
• an abscess (a cavity filled with pus) appears.

Many scientific studies 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(aka chronic pelvic pain syndrome).The most common (more than 90% of all patients suffer from it).Signs of prostatitis are unstable, come and go.No pathogens are found in the body.The diagnosis is made if, for at least 3 months, a man has suffered from pain in the pelvic region, discomfort during urination and other symptoms mentioned above.The exact cause of the disease is unknown, but it is likely caused by:
• neurological problems (neuropathy);
• irritation of the prostate, which causes poor flow of urine from the bladder;
• problems with the pelvic floor muscles (dyssynergia);
• atypical, still unknown to science, viruses, bacteria.
• Acute non-bacterial.Accompanied by chronic pain in the pelvic region and constant problems with urination.
• Acute contagious.The most serious type of illness.Rarely occurs.Powered by:
• E. coli, staphylococci and other bacteria;
• venereal pathologies (chlamydia, gonorrhea);
• Candida fungus.


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

• Chronic contagious.The pathology may not be felt for several years.Symptoms are similar to the acute bacterial type, but are not as severe.
• Asymptomatic.Discovered by chance.There are no symptoms.Ultrasound shows signs of inflammation and a blood test shows increased levels of prostate-specific antigen.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is carried out using:

• digital rectal exam;
• urine analysis.Needed to determine if there is an infection in the prostate;
• blood test.The level of prostate-specific antigen is checked.The test reveals signs of inflammation;
• Ultrasound of the genitourinary system.It is prescribed when the above tests are not sufficient to make an accurate diagnosis.Ultrasound of the prostate is preferably done through the anus (transrectal method).

Sometimes the doctor also analyzes secretions from the prostate.To obtain it, the gland is massaged.

Tests may be ordered for various venereal infections causing inflammation of the prostate.

A professional diagnosis will allow you to prescribe the correct treatment for prostatitis in men.

Treatment

If the prostatitis is bacterial, the doctor prescribes:

• Antibiotics.Their type depends on the bacteria identified.You will need to take the medicine for a month and a half.If symptoms are very severe, antibiotics are given immediately intravenously.
• Alpha blockers.The medications relax the bladder muscles where the prostate connects to it.Relieves pain during urination.

• Painkillers- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

You cannot prescribe medications 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 lots of (unsweetened) fluids.In this way we will wash the genitourinary system;the bacteria will not have time to multiply;
• Let's try not to ride a bike for a long time, not to sit for a long time;
• don't 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.

Prostatitis prevention should be part of your lifestyle.Simple ways to protect the body.