The prostate (prostate) is an important part of the male reproductive system: it produces a secretion that ensures the motility and viability of sperm.Secretions contain enzymes, immunoglobulins, citric acid, vitamins and zinc ions.If the activity of the prostate gland is interrupted, the male body's sexual function will decline.The most common disease of the prostate is inflammation - prostatitis.The disease usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 50. The older a man is, the higher the risk of the disease.Prostatitis occurs in acute or chronic forms, is often difficult to diagnose, and can lead to long-term prostate dysfunction.The most serious consequences of prostatitis are infertility and prostate cancer.
Around the world, about half of working-age men have chronic prostatitis.Modern medicine is very actively involved in the treatment of prostatitis.In fact, prostatitis can be treated successfully - it's important to diagnose the disease as early as possible.As soon as the initial signs of prostatitis appear, you need to consult a urologist.In the early stages, outpatient treatment is possible;In severe cases, the patient must be hospitalized.The course of treatment for both options is one to two weeks, after which the patient must take preventive measures to prevent new prostatitis.The recurrence rate of chronic prostatitis is over 50%
Types of prostatitis
Depending on the cause and clinical picture of the disease, the following types of prostatitis are distinguished:
Acute prostatitis– Severe prostatitis, caused by bacterial infection of its tissues.Many bacteria are part of the body's normal microflora and are regularly present in the intestines and on the skin.However, when they get into the tissues of the prostate - often due to non-compliance with basic hygiene rules and other reasons - they can cause the development of an acute inflammatory process.Acute prostatitis is extremely rare.Treatment should be performed in a hospital setting.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis- accounts for 1/3 of all cases of prostatitis.This form of prostatitis is very dangerous because the painful symptoms can subside on their own even without treatment.But this does not mean healing - after a while, an exacerbation occurs, each time more and more painful.If you do not do it again and again, there is a risk of pus formation, stone deposition in the prostate, cystitis and other serious complications, including cancer.
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.A difficult-to-diagnose form of prostatitis, characterized by constant pain in the pelvic area that lasts more than three months.Along the way, nervous disorders and psycho-emotional disorders may occur.Diagnosis is made by exclusion;Tests may not show signs of inflammation.
Chronic prostatitis has no symptoms.It is asymptomatic and can be detected by urine test results, which show high levels of white blood cells and bacteria.
Chronic granulomatous prostatitis.Often a side effect of drug treatment for other diseases or of radiotherapy to the prostate.In this disease, prostate tissue is gradually replaced by connective tissue and the gland stops working.
Symptoms of the disease
In men with different forms of prostatitis, common symptoms can be identified.They include: Difficulty urinating due to an inflamed prostate compressing the urinary tract.Pain and burning may occur when urinating.Erection mechanism declines, orgasm weakens.Quick ejaculation.Reduced potency.Mental depression and anxiety.For patients with prostatitis, the psychological attitude towards recovery is very important.Stress further weakens the body and makes treatment difficult, thereby leading to more severe depression.It can be difficult for patients to break out of this vicious cycle, so sometimes antidepressants are additionally prescribed for prostatitis.
Causes of prostatitis
The causes of prostatitis are quite diverse but are mainly related to men's neglect of health: sexually transmitted diseases;poor circulation in the pelvic organs - for example, due to a sedentary lifestyle;Abstain from prolonged sexual intercourse, interrupted sexual intercourse or artificially prolonged sexual intercourse;impaired immunity;frequent hypothermia, characteristic of fans of extreme sports;emphasize;hormonal imbalance;lack of vitamins and trace elements;Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules.
complications
Prostatitis causes serious inconveniences for men: difficulty urinating, decreased sexual desire and impaired erectile function.If the patient does not receive timely adequate treatment, the patient can become infertile with a probability of 40%, because the prostate will no longer be able to secrete secretions in normal quantity and of the necessary quality.Self-treatment of prostatitis is unacceptable because it can lead to deterioration of the patient's condition and the appearance of accompanying diseases.For example, incorrectly prescribed antibiotics will have a detrimental effect on intestinal microflora and significantly reduce immunity without solving prostate problems.Other drugs only mask the disease and its symptoms, making the situation worse.Therefore, prostatitis must be diagnosed and treated by an experienced specialist.
prevent
Preventive measures for prostatitis include: careful personal hygiene;Regular and orderly sex life;healthy physical activity;A diet with enough protein, vitamins and trace elements;increases general immunity;abstain from alcohol and smoking;Prompt treatment of any infectious disease;reduce overall daily stress levels.Because there are many types of prostatitis and factors that promote its development, men should pay attention to their health and see a urologist at least twice a year.This is especially important after forty years.