Prostatitis is a purely male disease. It refers to the prostate, such a small but very functional process located at the crossroads of the vas deferens and the urethra.
Prostate functions
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- Erectile, contributes to the appearance of tension in the penis in men;
- It works like a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during arousal;
- Orgastic, it organizes and controls the entire process, from arousal to ejaculation;
- It produces special hormones that are needed for full sexual intercourse, including testosterone;
- It produces a special substance that protects the sperm in the female vagina.
Its position is subject to constant negative influences from nearby organs, such as the bladder, urinary canal, vas deferens. Inflammation in these organs necessarily causes the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: how to recognize it?
According to the form of the course, prostate disease is both acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more predictable and is associated with another disease.
The signs of prostatitis that confirm its presence are as follows:
- Strong pain. It is associated with the fact that the prostate is constantly irritated by the inflammatory process in it. Sometimes there is a dull ache in the anus or perineum.
- The presence of blood in the urine. A rather alarming symptom, it indicates mechanical damage to the prostate during examination or the presence of a malignant tumor. It can also indicate purulent accumulations.
- Increase or decrease in body temperature. It occurs only in the phase of suppuration of the prostate or the so-called DIC. At the same time, a high indicates suppuration and a low indicates increased blood clotting.
- Frequent visits to the bathroom due to the constant feeling of a full bladder. This happens due to the fact that the inflamed prostate blocks the urethra and urine does not come out completely from it, for this you need to make an effort.
Thus, urination is carried out:
- small doses;
- Often, although urine arrives as planned (due to the development of pathologies, the bladder is not completely emptied and gives rise to such a sensation);
- With pain, because due to the prostate, the urethra is strongly compressed and urine presses against the walls, causing pain.
If you see these signs, hurry to start treatment as the man's health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to the signs, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Between them:
- Nutrition is poor and unbalanced;
- regular stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- The absence of a constant sexual life in men, or vice versa, is very intense;
- Work that does not allow active movement;
- Persistent constipation;
- severe hypothermia;
- Urethral reflux - when the prostate cannot close the urethra in time, and it enters the vas deferens and causes inflammation;
- Hormonal changes in men, resulting in lower testosterone production, weaken muscle tone, which weakens erections.
types of prostatitis
According to the origin of prostate inflammation, it is defined as bacterial and non-bacterial. The first means that the disease arose under the influence of pathogens.
The second, in turn, has several varieties:
- Atypical - pain does not occur in the place where the focus of inflammation is located;
- Prostopic - is characterized by the presence of constant pain in the lower abdomen. They are believed to be neurotic pains;
- Calculosa - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate;
- Sclerotic - degenerative processes in the prostate cause a change in its shape and pain;
- Congestive - discomfort is caused by congestive processes in the prostate.
diagnosis of prostatitis
Before making an independent conclusion that you have a disease, consult a doctor. It will direct you to the diagnosis in order to accurately determine the diagnosis.
To do this, you need to send:
- Cell analysis, which helps to identify if there is infection;
- Blood for culture is done with the threat of sepsis, that is, blood poisoning;
- Urinalysis "three glasses", which allows to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test showing the presence of special bodies, which will or will not confirm the inflammatory process.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the body of men. As soon as it starts to hurt, the erection and the quality of seminal fluid and sperm immediately suffer. This is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is very important to treat on time.
Treatment of prostatitis men
It is never too late to correct the situation, however neglected it may be. Treatment is more time-consuming and exhausting, but the problem can be totally overcome. First, the origin of prostatitis is determined, if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. If not, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, vitamin complexes will not be superfluous.
During treatment, it is imperative to give up bad habits. A good addition, if there are no contraindications, is prostate massage. To do this, there are many devices that make the task much easier. Thanks to them, you can do the massage yourself in the comfort of your own home.
At the current stage, physiotherapeutic procedures are widely used for the treatment of prostatitis - laser or ultrasound stimulation. Also, you can use popular methods if the situation allows.
Chamomile, calendula, juniper and rosehip decoctions can be drunk and used for therapeutic enema.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Preventive actions:
- Take care of your health;
- Eat right;
- Go to sports;
- Find a permanent sexual partner, because regular sex will strengthen the prostate, it will be less negatively affected;
- If the job requires you to sit for a long time, plan short breaks;
- Treat constipation with enemas with herbal decoctions, do not drink laxatives often;
- Dress for the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating of Organs genitals.
Many men have difficulty going to the doctor and starting treatment. However, if signs appear, it is still better to go to an appointment and check your health status. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.