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 potency problems.It is reasonable to begin treatment for prostatitis immediately after its diagnosis.

Symptoms

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

• a man feels discomfort and pain when urinating;
• urine flows slowly, in a thin stream, it must be squeezed out;
• At night and at other times of the day there is usually an urge 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, and perineum (between the scrotum and anus);
• also tormented by pain, discomfort in the area of the testicles and penis;
• ejaculation occurs with pain;

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

Reasons

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

• infection in the bladder and urethra;
• HIV and other diseases that a man contracts during sexual intercourse;
• injury to the pelvic area: fall from a bicycle or horse;

A 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 its tissue is taken for analysis.After such a procedure, symptoms of prostatitis in men are rarely observed.

Complications

Due to prostatitis, you can:

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

Numerous scientific studies do not find a direct connection between prostatitis and prostate cancer.

Types of prostatitis

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

• Chronic nonbacterial(also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome).The most common (more than 90% of all patients suffer from it).The signs of prostatitis are unstable, they come and go.No pathogens are found in the body.The diagnosis is made if, for at least 3 months, a man suffers from pain in the pelvic area, discomfort when urinating 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, which causes poor urine flow from the bladder;
• problems with the pelvic floor muscles (dyssynergia);
• viruses, atypical bacteria, still unknown to science.
• Acute nonbacterial.Accompanied by chronic pain in the pelvic area and constant problems urinating.
• Acute infectious.The most serious type of illness.It occurs infrequently.Generated by:
• E. coli, staphylococcus and other bacteria;
• venereal pathologies (chlamydia, gonorrhea);
• Candida fungus.


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

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

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is made by:

• digital rectal exam;
• urinalysis.Necessary to determine if there is an infection in the prostate gland;
• 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 previous tests are not sufficient to make an accurate diagnosis.Ultrasound of the prostate is preferably performed through the anus (transrectal method).

Additionally, sometimes the doctor analyzes prostate secretions.To achieve this, the gland is massaged.

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

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

Treatment

If prostatitis is bacterial, the doctor prescribes:

• Antibiotics.Its type depends on the bacteria identified.You will have 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.Relieves pain when urinating.

• Painkillers- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

You cannot prescribe medication 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 (without sugar).In this way we will wash the genitourinary system;bacteria will not have time to multiply;
• Let's try not to ride a bike for too long, not to sit too long;
• do not forget about the hygiene of the penis and perineum;
• we use contraceptives;
• We practice sports.Simple cardio exercises will be enough: start jogging, swim in the pool and do a light warm-up.

Preventing prostatitis should be part of your lifestyle.Simple ways to protect the body.