Prostatitis is a purely male disease. It involves the prostate gland, a small but highly functional process, located at the junction of the vas deferens and urethra.
Prostate function
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- Erectile dysfunction, contributing to the appearance of tension on the penis in men;
- Acts like a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during stimulation;
- Orgastic, regulating and controlling the whole process, from stimulation to ejaculation;
- Produces special hormones needed for full sexual intercourse, including testosterone;
- Produces a special substance that protects sperm in a woman's vagina.
Its position is subject to constant negative influences from nearby organs, such as the bladder, urinary tract, vas deferens. Inflammation in this organ inevitably triggers the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: how to recognize it?
According to the form of the course, prostate gland disease is acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more easily predicted and is associated with other diseases.
Signs of prostatitis that confirm its presence are as follows:
- Strong pain. It is associated with the fact that the prostate gland is constantly irritated by inflammatory processes in it. Sometimes there is a dull pain in the anus or perineum.
- Presence of blood in urine. Symptoms are quite alarming, indicating either mechanical damage to the prostate gland during examination, or the presence of a malignant tumor. It may also indicate purulent accumulation.
- Increase or decrease in body temperature. It occurs only at the stage of prostate suppuration or so -called DIC. At the same time, high ones show pus, and low ones show increased blood clotting.
- Frequent visits to the toilet due to the constant sensation of a full bladder. This happens due to the fact that the inflamed prostate blocks the urethra and urine does not completely flow out of it, for this you need to make an effort.
Therefore, urination is carried out:
- small doses;
- Often, even if the urine arrives according to plan (due to the development of pathology, the bladder is not completely emptied and gives rise to such a feeling);
- With pain, as caused by the prostate, the urethra is highly compressed, and the urine presses against the wall, thus causing pain.
If you notice these signs, start treatment immediately, because men's health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to the symptoms, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Among them:
- Nutrition is poor and unbalanced;
- Constant pressure;
- Infectious diseases, including venereal diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- The absence of a continuous sexual life in men, or vice versa, is too intense;
- Work that does not allow active movement;
- Persistent constipation;
- Severe hypothermia;
- Urethral reflux - when the prostate is unable to close the urethra in time, and enters the vas deferens and causes inflammation;
- Hormonal changes in men, resulting in less testosterone production, weaken muscle tone, which weakens erections.
Types of prostatitis
According to the origin of inflammation of the prostate gland, it is defined as bacterial and non -bacterial. The first means that the disease has arisen under the influence of pathogens.
The latter, in turn, has several types:
- Atypical - pain does not occur at all where the focus of inflammation is located;
- Prostatopic - it is characterized by the presence of persistent pain in the lower abdomen. It is believed that this is a neurotic pain;
- Calculous - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate;
- Sclerotic - a degenerative process in the prostate gland causing changes in its shape and pain;
- Congestive - discomfort caused by congestive processes in the prostate.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before you make an independent conclusion that you have the disease, consult a doctor. He or she will direct you to the diagnosis to determine the diagnosis accurately.
To do this, you need to submit:
- Cell analysis, which helps identify if there is an infection;
- Blood for culture was performed with the threat of sepsis, i. e. , blood poisoning;
- Urinalysis "three glasses", which makes it possible to determine the dynamics;
- General blood tests indicate the presence of a special body, which will confirm the inflammatory process or not.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the male body. As soon as he starts to get sick, his erection and the quality of semen and spermatozoa are immediately affected. It is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is very important to treat in a timely manner.
Male treatment of prostatitis
No word is too late to rectify the situation, no matter how neglected. The treatment is longer and more tiring, but the problem can be completely overcome. First of all, the origin of prostatitis is determined, if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. Otherwise, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Also, vitamin complexes will not be excessive.
While undergoing treatment, it is important to abandon bad habits. A good addition, if there are no contraindications, is a prostate massage. To do this, there are many devices that greatly simplify the task. Thanks to them, you can do your own massage in the comfort of your own home.
At the present stage, physiotherapeutic procedures are widely used for the treatment of prostatitis - laser stimulation or ultrasound. In addition, you can use the folk method, if circumstances allow.
Decoction of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rose hips can be drunk and used for therapeutic enemas.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Precautions:
- Take care of your health;
- Eat right;
- Enter for sports;
- Find a regular sexual partner, because regular sex will strengthen the prostate, it will be less negatively affected;
- If the job requires prolonged sitting, plan for short breaks;
- Treat constipation with an enema with a decoction of herbs, do not regularly drink laxatives;
- Dress according to the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating on the genitals.
Many men find it difficult to go to the doctor and start treatment. However, if symptoms appear, it is better to go to an appointment and check your health status. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.