Chronic prostatitis is a long-term (more than six months) inflammatory process of the prostate in men.
Usually this pathology is the result of an infectious process.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is aimed at destroying the infectious agent.
Failure to such treatment can lead to the development of various functional disorders and complications, including male infertility.
Causes of chronic prostatitis Various pathogenic (disease-causing) microorganisms lead to the development of an inflammatory reaction over a long period of time.
There are 2 main groups of pathogens that cause chronic prostatitis:
- Non-specific bacterial infection– pathogenic microorganisms can lead to the development of inflammatory reactions in various organs.These include streptococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus and staphylococci.
- Specific infections.Pathogenic microorganisms are parasitic only in the structures of the male urinary tract (chlamydia, ureaplasma, trichomonas).
Knowledge of the causes of development of chronic inflammatory process of the prostate is necessary to choose the appropriate subsequent therapy of the pathology.
It aims to destroy disease-causing pathogens.
Other factors can also cause the development of chronic prostatitis.
Blood stagnation in the pelvic area leads to insufficient oxygen exchange in organ tissues.
This affects their regeneration and ability to fight infection.
A general deterioration in the body's protective functions provokes the development of inflammation.
Lack of physical activity has a detrimental effect on human health and leads to a deterioration of the body's defenses.
Factors leading to the development of chronic prostatitis include problems in the patient's sexual life.
This includes interruptions in sexual intercourse without ejaculation, irregular sex life, and long-term abstinence.
The consequences of trauma often affect the condition of the genital organs.
Overwork and stressful situations can along with other reasons cause prostate problems.
Drinking alcohol and smoking in large quantities leads to dysfunction of the reproductive system in men.
Classification of prostatitis
There are three types of diseases:
- Bacteria;
- No bacteria;
- Prostate pain.
The first type is characterized by the identification of microorganisms in waste.
To treat this disease, antibacterial drugs are needed.
Abacteriosis is the absence of bacteria in the glandular secretions.
Prostate pain is a process when the patient has complaints characteristic of prostatitis but has no abnormalities in the analysis of prostatic secretions.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with accompanying pathologies
Patients with prostate problems often have other problems.
These can be cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems.
For such patients, the treatment regimen will be different.
To correctly adjust treatment, it is necessary to undergo appropriate diagnosis.
For advice in such cases, specialized specialists may be involved.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in young people
Under 30 years old, the cause of prostatitis will often be an infectious agent.
This is due to the lifestyle of young people.
Prompt treatment of bacterial and viral infections will have an impact.
Promiscuous sex life, neglect of hygiene and sedentary lifestyle play a role.
Patients rarely see a doctor at the first sign of the disease.
The disease progresses and becomes chronic.
It is worth paying attention to these issues and minimizing the risk of their impact.
For preventive purposes, annual testing is recommended.
Obesity treatment
The problem of weight gain can negatively impact men's internal organs.
Increased cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels lead to metabolic disorders.
Lack of constant physical activity causes blood to stagnate in the pelvic organs and contributes to the development of inflammation.
Weight loss and timely prevention can have beneficial effects on overall health.