Prostatitis in men has different symptoms, all largely depending on the form of the disease.The inflammatory process in prostate tissues occurs for several reasons.Viruses, bacteria, and even chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and pyelonephritis can be to blame for this.
Some forms of the disease are rare, while others are diagnosed more often.There is also the so-called general symptomatology, but understanding the classification is not so easy.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs for various reasons.The inflammatory process affects the prostate tissue, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and can be a consequence of tuberculosis, alcoholism or obesity.
Types of prostatitis known to doctors:
- Acute bacterial - this type of disease is quite rare and is characterized by acute, pronounced symptoms.Requires hospital treatment under the supervision of a specialist;can cause sepsis or septic shock.
- Chronic bacterial - the disease often occurs without pronounced symptoms, but in some cases certain signs of acute type of prostatitis are observed.
- Chronic (not bacterial) - develops against the background of infectious diseases or arises as a result of inflammatory processes occurring in the body over a long period of time.Doctors failed to identify all the factors that led to the development of the inflammatory process.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) - it can appear as an accompanying disease, develops quickly, but has no specific symptoms.Signs of the inflammatory process are mild.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and goes away on its own after the root cause is eliminated.
- Chronic granulomatous - occurs against the background of replacement of prostate tissue with growths of fibrous tissue with granules inside.In this case, there may be foci of necrosis in the granules.The disease develops as a complication after surgery on the pelvic organs or as a consequence of an infectious process taking place in the tissues.
Detailed classification
Forms of prostatitis can also have a slightly different classification, according to the type of pathogen that led to the development of inflammation:
Bacterial type of disease.The causative agents are Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, streptococci and staphylococci.Bacteria enter the prostate tissue via lymph and blood.
- Gonorrheal type of disease.Pathogens: gonococci.Infection occurs through unprotected sexual contact.
- A viral type of disease.It occurs due to herpes virus, cytomegalovirus and human papilloma virus.The main danger of the disease is that virus cells actively reproduce and can infect cells in nearby organs.
- Tuberculosis type of disease.The culprits threw Koch.This type of infection is dangerous because it is difficult to treat and occurs as an accompanying disease during the active course of the main one - tuberculosis.
- A fungal type of disease.The causative agent is fungi from the genus Candida.It develops while taking antibiotics or after having unprotected sex with a woman who has thrush.
- Mixed disease type.It appears as a result of infection with at least two of the above-mentioned diseases.It is extremely rare.
A woman can infect a man with various bacteria.Infection occurs during the period of unprotected PA.Moreover, the partner's pregnancy increases the risk of infection during this period;a woman, on the background of a weakened immune system, often develops thrush, which, in turn, becomes the cause of the development of fungal prostatitis.
Signs and symptoms of prostate inflammation in men
The first sign of prostatitis is pain that occurs during urination and is getting stronger, and intensifies as the urethra is compressed.
The main signs of prostatitis:
- problems in the intimate sphere;
- discharge from the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- pain when urinating;
- frequent urge;
- elevated body temperature, general signs of intoxication.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men are increasing.The swelling of the prostate tissue gradually increases.It increases in volume, as it increases, the pain increases and the symptoms become more intense.
Signs of acute and chronic prostatitis
So, how is acute prostatitis manifested, description of symptoms:
- Increase in body temperature up to 38 degrees and above.
- The appearance of discharge from the urethra.
- Increased pain in the groin area.
- Frequent and painful urge to urinate.
- Erection problems.
Symptoms often appear spontaneously, intensify and may be accompanied by worsening of the patient's general condition: decreased appetite, general weakness, malaise and apathy.
What are the characteristic signs of a chronic type of disease:
- discomfort during erection;
- recurring pain in the groin, abdomen, testicles or even the perineum;
- difficulties that occur during urination.
In the chronic form of the course, the signs of prostatitis in men are mild and occur periodically.They bother a person from time to time.But in unfavorable conditions, the symptoms intensify, problems with erection and urination occur.
Causes of prostate disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are different;the inflammatory process in the tissues develops in the background:
- non-observance of personal hygiene rules;
- sexual contact with a woman who has an infectious disease;
- systematic hypothermia;
- chronic pyelonephritis or tuberculosis.
The causes of the disease are often associated with the presence of an infectious agent in the human body.In the absence of adequate therapy, the chronic inflammatory process gradually develops and affects nearby tissues.
The cause of prostatitis in young people can be constant stress, poor nutrition, lack of vitamins, prolonged abstinence, promiscuity, heavy physical activity, etc.
Despite the fact that the causes of prostatitis are different, according to urologists, there is a risk group, which includes people:
- Elderly people.
- With reduced immunity.
- Leading a sedentary lifestyle.
- Alcohol addicts.
Chronic diseases, systematic alcohol consumption, promiscuous sexual relations - all this can cause the development of the inflammatory process.But if you regularly go for examinations, visit a urologist and get tested, you may never encounter this disease.
Disease diagnosis
The diagnosis of prostatitis takes place in several stages, and includes:
- collection of anamnesis (description of symptoms that trouble the patient);
- performing ultrasound of pelvic organs (prostate, kidneys and ureters);
- urine analysis (general, clinical, according to Nechiporenko, daily portion and bacterial culture);
- swab from the urethra for microflora;
- inspection;
- blood test for ELISA;
- urography (performed if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main diagnostic method is to conduct a comprehensive study to identify and eliminate the root cause of the disease.
Methods of treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis in men begins with stopping the inflammatory process and reducing the intensity of unpleasant symptoms.It can take place in several stages and include:
- taking antibiotics;
- performance of physiotherapeutic procedures;
- taking diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How to treat prostatitis in men and, most importantly, how, the doctor should tell you.Because everything depends on the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the symptoms.
Tablets for prostatitis can be divided into several groups:
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial drugs;
- vitamins and immune system stimulants.
Antibiotics are prescribed in any case, but in order to prescribe such drugs to a patient, the doctor must be sure of the diagnosis.
Medicines are taken for 2-3 weeks.If necessary, the duration of therapy is extended.But if antibiotics do not have the desired effect on the patient's body, then the therapy is subject to correction.
Prostate massage is a method to improve the effectiveness of treatment.It is prescribed for congestion in the prostate and is used as an adjunct to the main therapy.
Massage is most effective in the period of worsening of the disease.It helps the prostate to "release" the secretion accumulated in it, which removes pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps to increase the effect of antibiotics and shorten the duration of treatment.
Which physiotherapeutic procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- warming up;
- ultrasonic phonophoresis;
- diadynamophoresis.
Why is prostatitis dangerous if left untreated?
Is prostatitis dangerous for men's health and what is the main danger of the disease?The fact is that the inflammation develops rapidly, "invades" the prostate tissue, and if the disease is not treated, it can cause:
- chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in tissues;
- impotence (with a probability of up to 45%);
- chronic diseases of the kidneys and other nearby organs.
What is the danger of prostatitis with the wrong therapy:
- Without treatment, the inflammatory process can become chronic.
- They lead to the development of prostate adenoma.
- Erection problems.
Over a long period of time, inflammation will cause intoxication, the signs of which will only worsen the patient's well-being and complicate the course of the disease.
Prevention of prostatitis at home
Prevention of prostatitis comes down to simple rules:
- maintenance of personal hygiene;
- use of antiseptics after unprotected PA;
- rationalization of sexual life;
- correction of the diet (it is worth including meat in the diet, it is rich in proteins).
Prevention of prostatitis in men can also include taking certain medications:
- vitamins and minerals;
- immunostimulants;
- herbal diuretics.
Preventive methods will help prevent the development of the inflammatory process, but you should not lose vigilance.
In order not to encounter prostatitis, it is worth treating colds and viral diseases.
Inflammation of the prostate is a dangerous disease that can cause serious complications.Therefore, if unpleasant symptoms appear, you should contact a urologist as soon as possible, this will avoid serious complications: impotence, infertility.