Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory process that affects the tissue of the prostate gland and causes failure to function completely. The disease is one of the most common among disorders in the work of the male genitalia.
The risk group is the male population from twenty to forty years of age, during the peak of their labor, reproduction and sexual activity. Almost every tenth man at least once in his life faces such sexual problems.
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by alternating periods of exacerbation and remission of disease symptoms. Under the signs of such diseases, many other problems correspond not only with the genitourinary system, but also with other internal organs, therefore, when they appear, it is important to immediately see a qualified doctor for diagnosis.
Chronic prostatitis develops over a long period of time. Often, these disorders occur without manifestation of any symptoms or with little expression of them, and are diagnosed during a randomized examination. Difficult to treat, there is a possibility of frequent relapses.
Etiology
Path of infection:
- directly through the urethra;
- with infected urine flow;
- with the movement of blood or lymph;
- transmission of infection from neighboring organs.
In every male body there are pathogenic microorganisms that can trigger the development of prostatitis. However, not all men have dangerous and unpleasant diseases. This means that not only pathogenic microflora, although it is the main cause of pathological development, but favorable conditions are required for its activation. There are the following factors that promote the development of the disease:
- inactive working conditions and inactive lifestyle;
- frequent sexual partner changes;
- premature termination of sexual intercourse, as a contraceptive;
- prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse;
- tight underwear;
- hypothermia;
- other inflammations of the genitourinary system;
- all types of prostate injuries;
- bad habits;
- foods that are too fatty and high in calories;
- constant pressure.
Variety
In medicine, the following classifications of chronic prostatitis are common:
- infectious processes caused by bacteria;
- the disease is not bacterial;
- asymptomatic (regardless of the infectious process);
- stagnant. It arises from prolonged sexual abstinence.
According to the stage of development, chronic prostatitis is divided into:
- exudative - accompanied by pain in the groin, scrotum, accelerated ejaculation;
- alternative - the same symptoms are observed as in the previous stage, but with a little extra, in the form of a frequent urge to urinate;
- proliferation - ejaculation slows down, and the intensity of urine flow decreases;
- cicatricial changes - all of the above signs are present.
symptoms
Chronic prostatitis is indicated by the following symptoms:
- pain and discomfort in the pelvic area, inguinal area, inner thighs, lasting from three months or more;
- frequent urge to urinate;
- sharp pain at the end of need;
- painful erections;
- sometimes complete absence of ejaculation;
- sleep disorders;
- decreased work capacity;
- itching, feeling cold, or excessive sweating of the perineum;
- skin discoloration in the groin area;
- decreased sexual desire;
- night erection;
- loss of appetite;
- irritable;
- a feeling of constant fatigue;
- slight increase in body temperature.
Complications
Chronic prostatitis is often not expressed by any signs, which is why patients are unaware of the problem, and timely treatment does not occur. All this can lead to some complications.
Complications can be:
- male infertility;
- erectile dysfunction;
- urinary incontinence;
- cysts in the prostate;
- prostate cancer tumor.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis of such diseases is not difficult for urologists. The doctor does:
- questioning the patient about pain or discomfort;
- general examination of the groin area for rash, discharge or irritation;
- digital examination of the prostate gland (through the opening of the rectum);
- accumulation of prostate secretions.
This procedure is quite unpleasant and sometimes painful, but is the most acceptable for diagnosing such diseases.
In addition, patients are required to submit:
- general urine analysis;
- smears from the urethra;
- urine for bacterial research;
- three -glass urine samples;
- scraping to determine the causative agent of the disease.
Hardware diagnostics consist of:
- Prostate ultrasound - to determine the number of prostate glands, the presence of tumors or cysts;
- uroflowmetry - to determine the rate of urine outflow. In a healthy state, movement is - fifteen milliliters per second, with chronic prostatitis - less than ten;
- CT;
- biopsy.
Without carrying out all of the above diagnostic methods, doctors will not be able to determine how to treat chronic prostatitis.
Treatment
Chronic prostatitis, although difficult to treat, is still possible, especially with timely detection.
The treatment of this disease consists of several stages:
- antibiotic therapy, which in most cases lasts several weeks, if necessary, longer;
- course of therapeutic massage of the prostate gland - consists of fourteen visits to the doctor;
- elimination of prostate spasm, urinary stagnation and outflow of secretions from the glands with the help of certain groups of drugs that can only be prescribed by a specialist;
- physiotherapy, which consists of microwave and laser therapy, various ultrasound methods, mud therapy and enemas with water enriched with minerals and hydrogen sulfide;
- herbal medicine. A good effect is the use of essential oils from pumpkin seeds;
- surgical medical intervention, which is addressed only when there is a change in the size of the urethra, in the event of an abscess or prostate adenoma.
Chronic prostatitis can be treated with folk remedies at home, but only when combined with the above methods. Such therapy can reduce pain when symptoms appear, as well as prevent recurrence of the disease.
At home, the course of illness can be reduced by:
- a mixture of honey and crushed pumpkin seeds;
- cucumber juice, beets and freshly squeezed carrots. Use it at least five hundred milliliters daily;
- pear compote;
- boil parsley root;
- ripe chestnut skin;
- absorption of celandine;
- coniferous baths, lasting no more than twenty minutes a day.
Also, a special diet will help speed up the recovery process, providing a complete reduction or rejection of certain foods:
- fatty and rich meat, fish and mushroom soups;
- hot sauces and spices;
- shallots, garlic, horseradish, radish, chili peppers;
- beans;
- cabbage;
- milk and dairy products.
Precautions
To prevent chronic prostatitis, men should follow a few simple rules:
- if possible, avoid strong and prolonged body hypothermia;
- try to warm up every two hours with sedentary or sedentary work;
- for constipation, use a special means with a laxative effect;
- wear only comfortable clothing, not too tight. This is especially true for underwear;
- having sex without frequent partner exchanges;
- eliminate long -term abstinence from sexual intercourse;
- consult a doctor in a timely manner if you suspect the presence of genital disease of any nature;
- living a healthy lifestyle, abandoning all bad habits;
- normalize the mode and composition of food consumed. It is better to eat small meals, five or six times a day. Introduce large amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats into the diet;
- do physical exercise every day.
The implementation of such a simple recommendation will save a man from the occurrence of problems such as chronic prostatitis. After all, avoiding it is easier than curing it.