Prostatitis is a disease that can occur only in the male genitourinary system. Representatives of the stronger half rarely rush to the doctor and often skip the favorable phase for treatment, leaving the solution to health problems at the right time, which usually comes too late. It is very important to listen to your body, to notice in time the problems that threaten to keep you locked in a hospital bed for a long time.
Prostate health care becomes especially important in adulthood. But the disease is actively rejuvenating. If it was previously diagnosed mainly in men over the age of 40, now the symptoms of prostatitis have started to show at the age of 20-25. Almost every other man suffers.
The role of the prostate in the male body
This organ is often called the "second heart" because of the many important functions performed by the gland. It forms a secretion that dilutes the composition of sperm, the gland is part of the sphincter that regulates the urinary process, produces and converts male hormones, and contributes to the feeling of orgasm.
Signs of prostatitis in men and its symptoms
Prostatitis is an inflammation accompanied by swelling of the prostate tissue (prostate), it will inevitably manifest itself, even if the pathology itself is located in adjacent organs, vas deferens, urethra and bladder. The main arteries of the circulatory and lymphatic systems pass through the groin area, which worsens congestion. Many nerve fibers that pass through this part of the body contribute to painful attacks.
Symptoms of prostatitis are caused by a type of disease characterized by the cause of its occurrence. The following species are identified:
- bacterial;
- abacterial or non-infectious;
- angry;
- chronic.
Although you can distinguish your signs of prostatitis for each item, the symptoms have similar manifestations:
- There is discomfort and pain in the suprapubic region, in the groin area and in the scrotum.
- Frequent desire to go to the toilet with cuts and pain, there is a feeling of incomplete emptying.
- Libido falls.
- Body temperature rises, chills cover.
- Depressed mood, apathy, depressed state of mind.
At least two of these symptoms are already a significant reason to visit a urologist or andrologist. The insidious disease can remain without manifestations for a long time, and the first signs of prostatitis in men will be found years after the appearance of the factor that causes it.
It is worth paying attention to the pain in the small pelvis, sacrum and lower back. The pain syndrome increases with abstinence or, conversely, too frequent sexual contact. Glandular secretion has natural bactericidal barriers, so only fluid stagnation can lead to the onset of the inflammatory process, when the bactericidal effect disappears.
Signs of prostatitis for different types of diseases
Based on the clinical picture of the disease, many forms and types of prostatitis are identified. Each of them differs in its signs and the nature of the course of the disease. How prostatitis manifests itself depends on the reason for its appearance.
Urologists identify two main causes of prostatitis:
- infection that can enter the pelvic organs in different ways;
- fluid retention within the gland.
What factors form these phenomena:
- infection of the genitourinary system with various microorganisms and fungi;
- reduced immunity, interfere with protection against infection;
- hypothermia, for example from long sitting on a cold surface;
- a sedentary lifestyle causes stagnation in the body;
- dependence on alcohol and tobacco smoking negatively affects blood circulation, the vessels in the small pelvis are narrowed;
- the proper production of hormones is disturbed, which contributes to the appearance of problems in the genital area or impotence;
Let's analyze the individual forms and signs of prostatitis:
- Acute prostatitis- inflammation of the prostate tissue. It is accompanied by edema and disruption of natural processes. The swollen gland enlarges and compresses the channel of the excretory system. There are problems with meeting natural needs, there are cramps, tingling and pain when urinating, feelingincompletely emptied urethra. balloon. Very advanced cases will be accompanied by swelling of the scrotum, which causes painful discomfort on palpation. The production of secretions that form the composition of sperm is disturbed, which affects its quality maturation. The intimate sphere of life also suffers. Physiological discomfort negatively affects psychological comfort. In foci of purulent prostatitis in men, the symptoms will be as follows: viscous yellow discharge from the penis, high fever, acute urinary retention. The most common cause of the development of the disease in such a severe form is an infection introduced into the body. Pathogenic microorganisms: viruses (papilloma, influenza), bacteria (chlamydia, trichomonas) and fungi, for example, from the Candida family. The first signs of prostatitis in men in the acute form will be similar to the first signals of any infectious disease: chills, weakness, muscle aches, temperature up to 39 ° C. When cutting pain appears in the pelvic area, a person comes to the conclusion that it is not just a cold and that he will not be able to "lie down". Then there are the problems with going to the toilet. Treatment of the acute infectious form can only be carried out appropriately by a qualified physician. We need a clear diagnosis of the disease and quick relief from the symptoms of prostatitis. In most cases, antibiotics are prescribed, the duration of which depends on the effectiveness of their action. Medical treatment will be accompanied by physiotherapy procedures that promote accelerated tissue recovery and prostate massage.
- Chronic prostatitis- the most common pathology of the genitourinary system in men. According to medical statistics, about 80% of all cases of prostatitis are detected as a chronic form of the disease. The most common developmental factor is the action on the body of pathogenic microorganisms, for example, trichomonas. Lack of regular physical activity, bad habits, trauma often cause a chronic course of prostatitis. Often incompletely cured acute prostatitis becomes chronic.
The most common signs of chronic prostatitis are:
- discomfort and pain in the suprapubic area, pain in the groin area;
- frequent nocturnal awakenings to go to the toilet;
- Difficulty urinating
- painful sensations during ejaculation;
Chronic signs of prostatitis in men and its symptoms cause discomfort in many men, but most of them suffer and do not go to specialists, recklessly thinking that the disease can pass on its own. You can expect the opposite effect. In the case of this insidious disease, a man can progress to more dangerous diseases or chronic prostatitis will turn into an acute form.
The saddest result of permission will be infertility or impotence. Treatment of chronic prostatitis is carried out with the direct participation of a physician. He prescribes antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Medications are used to relax the urethral muscles, making it easier for the patient to go to the toilet.
Abacterial / non-infectious prostatitis - factors such as:
- sustained injuries;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- constant stress;
- low level of immunity;
- internal intestinal or small pelvic infections.
Signs of prostatitis will be discomfort or pain in the pelvic area, difficulty going to the toilet, disorders in the intimate sphere, the patient is constantly tired, weak, mentally depressed. Self-medication is unacceptable because it requires the integrated approach of a careful professional. It is very easy to harm your body by prescribing medications yourself.
The wrong choice of antibiotics will have a detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora. There will be a decrease in immunity, which will lead to a worsening of the processes that take place inside the prostate.
There are medications that only alleviate the symptoms. If the drugs do not help for objective reasons, the specialist must replace them and introduce hormonal drugs into the therapy.
Preventive measures
Prophylaxis for the prevention of prostatitis will be:
- personal hygiene;
- regulated rhythm of sexual activity;
- Playing sports;
- regular warm-up at the workplace in the office;
- complete diet;
- rejection of bad habits;
- timely treatment of any genitourinary tract infections;
- a steady increase in immunity.
The signs of prostatitis in men and its symptoms are very similar to a number of other dangerous diseases such as cancer, abscesses, cystitis. Negative consequences can leave a person sterile. Timely referral to an experienced specialist will help avoid health problems. It is very important to control your body regularly: once a year will be enough, especially after forty years.