male prostatitis

Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate, an organ that produces the fluid secretions that are part of semen.This pathology sometimes causes severe pain and potency problems.It is reasonable to initiate treatment immediately after prostatitis is diagnosed.

symptom

Prostatitis usually affects men between the ages of 25 and 50.Its pathology is very common.It affects one-third to one-half of the men on earth.This problem has many symptoms:

• Men experience discomfort and pain when urinating;
• Urine comes in a slow, thin stream and you have to squeeze it out;
• In the evening and other times of the day, people often want to relieve themselves.I couldn't help but feel that not all of the urine was leaving the bladder;
• Urine is cloudy and mixed with blood;
• Pain in the lower abdomen, back, groin area, and perineum (between the scrotum and anus);
• Also suffer from pain and discomfort in the testicular and penile areas;
• Pain during ejaculation;

Prostatitis often presents with cold-like symptoms (low body temperature, fever).They are characteristic of bacterial pathology (more information below).

reason

Prostatitis occurs more commonly in men who have previously had the disease.The cause of the problem is:

• Bladder and urinary tract infections;
• HIV and other diseases that men contract during sexual intercourse;
• Injuries to the pelvic area - falling from a bicycle or horse;

The tube in the urethra that drains urine from the bladder can cause prostatitis in men.

Pathology sometimes occurs after a prostate biopsy, when a sample of prostate tissue is taken for analysis.After such surgery, symptoms of prostatitis in men are rarely observed.

complication

Due to prostatitis, it can:

• Inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis);
• The sperm count is significantly reduced and infertility occurs;
• An abscess (a cavity filled with pus) develops.

Numerous studies by scientists have found no direct link between prostatitis and prostate cancer.

Types of prostatitis

There are 5 main types of prostatitis: chronic and acute non-bacterial, chronic and acute bacterial, and asymptomatic.

• chronic nonbacterial(aka chronic pelvic pain syndrome).Most common (more than 90% of patients suffer from it).The signs of prostatitis are unstable and appear and disappear.No pathogens were found in the body.It is diagnosed if a man has experienced pain in the pelvic area, discomfort with urination, and other of the above symptoms for at least 3 months.The exact cause of the disease is unknown, but it may be caused by:
• Nervous system problems (neuropathy);
• Stimulates the prostate and causes poor urine flow in the bladder;
• Pelvic floor muscle problems (dyssynergia);
• Atypical viruses and bacteria that are not yet known to science.
• Acute nonbacterial.With chronic pain in the pelvic area and persistent urinary problems.
• Acute contagiousness.The most severe type of disease.Rarely happens.Produced by:
• Bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus;
• Sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia, gonorrhea);
• Fungus Candida.


Symptoms worsen rapidly.Discomfort in the pelvic area with genital soreness, fever, nausea, and burning pain during urination.Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause serious, life-threatening complications such as abscesses, inability to urinate, and low blood pressure.

• Chronic contagion.Pathology may not be noticed for years.Symptoms are similar to the acute bacterial type, but less severe.
• Asymptomatic.Discovered by accident.No symptoms.An ultrasound showed signs of inflammation, and a blood test showed elevated prostate-specific antigen levels.

diagnosis

Use the following methods to diagnose:

• digital rectal examination;
• Urinalysis.It is necessary to determine whether the prostate is infected;
• blood test.Check prostate-specific antigen levels.Tests show signs of inflammation;
• Urogenital ultrasound.Treatment is given when the above tests are insufficient to make an accurate diagnosis.Ultrasound examination of the prostate is preferably performed through the anus (transrectal approach).

In addition, sometimes doctors analyze prostate secretions.To get it, the glands need to be massaged.

Tests may be conducted for various sexually transmitted infections that cause inflammation of the prostate.

A professional diagnosis will enable you to develop the right treatment for male prostatitis.

treat

If prostatitis is bacterial, your doctor will prescribe:

• antibiotic.Their type depends on the bacteria identified.You must take the medicine for a month and a half.If symptoms are very severe, give intravenous antibiotics immediately.
• alpha blockers.These medications relax the bladder muscles where the prostate connects.Relieve pain during urination.

• analgesics- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

You cannot prescribe your own medicine.Only a doctor can decide how to treat prostatitis.

prevention

Prevent prostatitis:

• Take a warm sitz bath;
• Place a heating pad on your lower abdomen or back;
• Stop drinking alcohol, caffeine, and foods that increase acidity (spicy, salty);
• We drink lots of liquids (without sugar).This way we can cleanse the genitourinary system; bacteria do not have time to multiply;
• We try not to ride our bikes for long periods of time or sit for long periods of time;
• Don’t forget penile and perineal hygiene;
• We use contraceptives;
• We do sports.Simple aerobic exercise is enough - start with a jog, swim in the pool, do some light warm-up.

Prostatitis prevention should be part of your lifestyle.Simple ways to protect your body.