Prostatitis is one of the most common urinary diseases.No man is immune to it, and with age, the likelihood of its occurrence only increases.What treatments does modern medicine offer?
What is the prostate?
The prostate, or prostatic gland, is a gland of the male reproductive system.With its relatively small size, it performs an important function: participating in the production of semen, specifically the creation of secretions responsible for the motility of sperm.
Where is the prostate located?
The prostate in men is located in the pelvis, below the bladder, around the urethra.Therefore, the first signs of inflammation in the prostate can be suspected as difficulty urinating.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland.It can present in an acute form or become chronic.Most often, the disease occurs against the background of weakened immunity and is influenced by various negative factors:
- urinary tract infections caused by bacteria and viruses;
- prolonged hypothermia;
- physical inactivity;
- alcohol abuse and smoking;
- sexually transmitted diseases;
- chronic fatigue;
- prolonged stress;
- hormonal disorders;
- Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules.
Signs of prostatitis
Symptoms of acute prostatitis in most men appear quite similar:
- pain and burning sensation when urinating;
- frequent urination;
- pain of varying intensity and duration in the abdomen, pelvic organs and groin;
- decreased sexual activity, pain during and after sex, premature and painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction;
- cloudy urine and blood in the urine;
- increased temperature;
- stress, depression.
If the symptoms of prostatitis do not disappear within three months, then most likely we are talking about a chronic form of the disease.Depending on the cause and manifestation of symptoms, chronic prostatitis can:
- Bacteria (due to bacterial infection).The unpleasant feelings may pass and return after a long time, but without proper treatment they will become stronger and can lead to dangerous complications.
- Bacterial (a type of disease in which tests may not show inflammation).Diagnosis is by characteristic symptoms by excluding other diseases.
- Asymptomatic (calculated based on test results for other diseases and not manifested in any way).
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Diseases of the urinary system in men are often accompanied by similar symptoms, so to accurately diagnose prostatitis and treat it effectively, you need to consult a doctor.He will conduct an examination, which may include:
- digital rectal exam;
- urine and blood tests;
- Ultrasound of the urinary system;
- urinary tests;
- infection testing;
- Prostate secretion analysis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Depending on the cause, different medications can be used to treat the disease.
Antibiotic therapy is used to treat the infection that causes the disease.In the acute form of the disease, high doses of medication are prescribed for one to two weeks;In chronic form, low doses are prescribed for long periods of time.
Pay attention!Only a doctor can prescribe antibiotics (like other medications) after accurately determining the cause of the infection.Self-medication can lead to more serious health problems.
If there are problems with urination, which occur due to spasms of the urethra and smooth muscles of the bladder and ureters, alpha blockers will be prescribed.These drugs slow the transmission of nerve impulses to receptors that cause smooth muscle contractions, helping to reduce pressure in the urethra and making urination easier.To relieve pain, your doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
In addition, to alleviate this condition, doctors often prescribe hormonal drugs - they block the action of male sex hormones and help reduce swelling and pain.
For the treatment of chronic prostatitis, products extracted from the prostate are used.They work to comprehensively normalize the prostate and relieve unpleasant inflammatory symptoms.
Some herbal remedies are also effective for prostatitis: they relieve pain and inflammation, and strengthen the immune system.These include preparations extracted from the fruit of the climbing palm tree, as well as preparations based on biomass from silkworm larvae.
Complications and ways to prevent them
Progressive prostatitis can then lead to erectile dysfunction and even infertility.In addition, prolonged prostatitis can develop into serious diseases such as benign and malignant tumors.Therefore, it is important to promptly contact a urologist if there are symptoms of prostatitis, and also do not forget about the following precautions:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- have an active lifestyle;
- eat a balanced diet;
- enhance immunity;
- give up bad habits;
- Treat the disease promptly and visit a urologist regularly;
- reduce stress levels.
Unfortunately, men in our country tend to delay seeing a doctor and getting treatment until the unpleasant symptoms become unbearable and sometimes very painful.This leads to complex, lengthy and often ineffective treatment.Don't delay your trip to your vacancy.Take care of your health and get diagnosed promptly.