Prostatitis is an inflammatory process located in the prostate gland. This pathology is quite common and is often diagnosed at male reproductive age. The prostate (second name for the prostate gland) is located below the bladder and partially surrounds the urethra (urethra). Therefore, even a slight dysfunction of these organs leads to disturbances in the function of the genitourinary system.
Causes of the development of prostatitis
Prostatitis is classified as an inflammatory process, but this does not mean that it is caused exclusively by pathogenic microorganisms. Doctors (andrologists involved in diseases of the male reproductive system) identify several reasons for the development of the pathology in question:
- Blood stasis in the small pelvis. This refers to a violation of blood microcirculation in the prostate gland and nearby organs, which provokes an increase in organs. Violations can occur against the background of an inactive lifestyle, obesity (it should not be critical), in the postoperative period.
- Infections of the genitourinary system. Often, when examining patients with prostatitis, doctors isolate gonococci, staphylococci, chlamydia and Trichomonas. Very rarely, the infection can penetrate the prostate gland with a background of sore throat or flu - in this case, the inflammatory process in question is distinguished as a complication.
- Frequent trauma to the pelvic organs. For this reason, prostatitis develops in drivers - they constantly receive a load on the perineum, the prostate gland experiences tremors and vibrations.
- Entry of bacteria through biological body fluids. In everyone’s body there are bacterial colonies that live in the intestines and urethra. Under normal circumstances, they are completely harmless and only in favorable conditions (weakness of the immune system, prolonged use of drugs, chronic diseases, human immune deficiency viruses) they become pathogens and cause inflammatory processes. These bacteria can enter the prostate gland through the blood or lymph.
In addition, when diagnosing inflammatory processes in the prostate gland, factors that serve as pathological provocateurs can also be considered:
- normal hypothermia - this may be due to the strangeness of working conditions or ignoring the rules for wearing clothes within a certain period of the year;
- disorders in the endocrine system - excessive or insufficient production of male hormones, diabetes mellitus is diagnosed;
- overactive sex life, as well as prolonged abstinence - depleted prostate gland;
- any chronic disease - there are officially recorded cases of the development of prostatitis against the background of bronchitis, caries, cystitis, untreated urological infections.
Symptoms of inflammatory processes
Andrology distinguishes between primary and indirect signs of a developing inflammatory process in the prostate gland. The main symptoms are stated:
- urination becomes more frequent, regardless of the amount of fluid consumed;
- when the outflow of urine is painful, the man experiences cramping and burning in the urethra;
- body temperature (hyperemia) rises to a critical level.
These symptoms are very quickly accompanied by a burning sensation in the entire area of the perineum and pain during bowel movements.
The signs of indirect inflammation of the prostate gland are not very noticeable, but men should not ignore them:
- ejaculation becomes too accelerated - intercourse time is reduced;
- erections can be quite long at night;
- decrease in sexual drive - partial or complete;
- white "fragments" or "threads" appear in the urine.
Please note: these indirect signs indicate the beginning of the development of the inflammatory process in question - it responds well to treatment and proceeds without complications.
Prostatitis is classified into acute and chronic forms of course, each of which has its own characteristics.
Acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis always starts suddenly and manifests itself:
- increase in temperature;
- prolonged pain in the perineum;
- frequent desire to use the toilet;
- release of a small amount of urine with the feeling of a full bladder.
Please note: urinary retention is considered the most dangerous condition in the acute form of the inflammatory process of the prostate gland. In this case, the man will feel a strong desire to go to the toilet, but urine will not be excreted even with strong tension. Acute urinary retention is accompanied by severe pain in the area of anatomical location of the bladder, a feeling of pressure - patients describe their condition "now the bladder will rupture. " This condition requires immediate medical attention, which consists of using a catheter - it is inserted into the urethra and bladder, literally "pushes" the swollen glands. As soon as the catheter reaches the bladder, the outflow of urine begins and the patient is immediately relieved, his condition is normalized for a short time.
Chronic prostatitis
This type of pathology under consideration is almost asymptomatic - sometimes a man experiences short -term pain in the perineum (similar to lumbago), notes changes in sex - it can lengthen or shrink. In addition, the patient becomes irritable, sleepless nights, urine flow may be weak (this is due to narrowing of the urinary tract), in the morning there may be white clots in the urine in the form of flakes or threads.
Please note: chronic forms of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland can develop invisibly for the patient himself. The fact is that at a young age, acute prostatitis is continued with mild symptoms, and if a young man likes to drink alcohol or is too interested in his work, then he does not have time to pay attention to changes in urination or periodic pain in the perineum. The symptoms of acute prostatitis will disappear over time, but this does not mean that the disease has subsided - it just becomes chronic.
Methods for the treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland should be carried out only under the supervision of an andrologist. He not only diagnosed prostatitis itself (often the symptoms are similar to prostate cancer), but also revealed the true cause of its occurrence. In general, several different therapies can be used to treat prostate inflammation.
Drug treatment
With prostatitis, antibacterial agents (antibiotics) can be prescribed, but only if, during examination, pathogenic bacteria are isolated and recognized as the cause of pathological development. Simultaneously with antibiotics, patients are prescribed probiotics or prebiotics - drugs that normalize the intestinal microflora and oppose the development of pathological processes in it.
If the inflammatory process begins as a result of the negative impact of external factors (hypothermia, trauma), then nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will be prescribed.
In case of hormonal disorders, a man must undergo a course of hormone therapy.
Please note: treatment with drugs is very variable, therefore, it should be chosen individually-the drugs themselves in this case are strictly prohibited.
Physiotherapy
Treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland should be comprehensive. And against the background of the use of drugs, it will be effective to carry out certain physiotherapy procedures:
- Electrical stimulation - speeds up metabolic processes, triggers the production of more active hormones, restores the structure of the glands.
- Magnetotherapy is a painless procedure that helps reduce the level of inflammation and eliminate swelling of the prostate gland.
- Prostate gland massage - is carried out only after carrying out medical measures in connection with acute inflammation, the procedure is painful, but very effective.
ethnoscience
Please note: recipes from the category of traditional medicine are not the only methods of treatment-they can only speed up the therapeutic process and increase the effect of taking medications and conducting physiotherapy.
The most effective and safe alternative treatment methods include:
- Eat pumpkin seeds. They contain zinc, which is an essential element for men’s health, so for prostatitis, you need to eat 30 raw seeds 30 minutes before meals throughout the course of therapy.
- Pumpkin honey balls. Peel 100 grams of raw pumpkin seeds, grind in a meat grinder (or in a blender, but not into a small powder) and mix with 200 grams of honey. Roll into small balls of the resulting mass and store in the refrigerator. Before eating (30 minutes), you need to eat 1-2 balls-no need to chew them, it is better to dissolve slowly. Treatment with this prescription is continued until the symptoms of prostatitis disappear.
- Decoction of hazel leaves. You can collect hazel leaves yourself, or you can buy dried raw materials at the pharmacy, a glass of boiling water is needed for one tablespoon of the source. The broth is brewed like regular tea for 20 minutes, filtered and taken in 50 ml at least 4 times a day. Please note: Hazel bark is also sold in pharmacies - it can also be used in the treatment of prostatitis and according to the same prescription. But keep in mind that for the crust, the brewing time is doubled.
- Jus parsley. Prepare from the green leaves of the plant and take 1 dessert spoon 3 times a day before meals.
- Soup from parsley seeds. You need to take 1 tablespoon of parsley seeds, pour 400 ml of boiling water and leave for 2 hours (you can do this in a thermos). You need to take the soup daily in the morning and in the evening in the amount of 1 tbsp.
In any case, no matter how safe the medicine is, you must first consult your doctor. For example, if a man, in addition to prostatitis, has cholelithiasis, then the use of pumpkin seeds is strictly prohibited for him - any appointment is made individually.
Diet and lifestyle
To get the best results during therapeutic measures in relation to prostatitis, you need to adhere to a certain diet. It should exclude fatty meats, smoked and overly salty dishes, pastries and chocolate from the diet. The menu can include fish and seafood, milk and its derivatives, steamed vegetables. It is very useful for prostatitis to use freshly prepared juices from vegetables and fruits-they will help strengthen and restore the immune system.
During therapy, you need to exclude alcohol and lead an active lifestyle - at the very least, do morning exercises, walk more and lose extra pounds.
Prostatitis is not considered a life -threatening disease for men, but ignoring its symptoms can lead to the development of severe complications. One of the most difficult consequences is male infertility and loss of erectile function, which often occurs with prolonged chronic prostatitis.