Prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases.No one is immune, and the likelihood of this happening only increases as we age.What treatments does modern medicine offer?
what is prostate
The prostate, or prostate, is a gland in the male reproductive system.Due to its relatively small size, it performs an important function: it is involved in the production of semen, i.e. it produces secretions responsible for the motor activity of sperm.
Where is the prostate located?
The male prostate is located in the pelvis below the bladder and around the urethra.Therefore, difficulty urinating can be the first sign of prostate inflammation.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate.It can present acutely or chronically.Usually, the disease occurs against the background of weakened immunity and under the influence of various negative factors:
- bacterial and viral urinary tract infections;
- Prolonged hypothermia;
- lack of physical activity;
- Alcoholism and smoking;
- sexually transmitted diseases;
- chronic fatigue;
- prolonged stress;
- hormonal imbalance;
- Failure to follow personal hygiene rules.
signs of prostatitis
The symptoms of acute prostatitis in most men are very similar:
- pain and burning during urination;
- Frequent urination;
- Pain of varying intensity and duration in the abdomen, pelvic organs, and groin;
- Decreased sexual activity, pain during and after intercourse, premature ejaculation and painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction;
- Cloudy urine and bloody discharge in urine;
- temperature rise;
- Nervous, depressed.
If the symptoms of prostatitis do not disappear within three months, then we are most likely talking about a chronic form of the disease.Depending on the cause and presentation of symptoms, chronic prostatitis can be:
- Bacterial (caused by bacterial infection).Unpleasant feelings may disappear and reappear over long periods of time, but without proper treatment they can become increasingly intense and can lead to dangerous complications.
- Nonbacterial (a condition in which tests may not show inflammation).Diagnosis can be made by excluding other diseases based on characteristic symptoms.
- Asymptomatic (calculated based on test results for other illnesses and not manifesting in any way).
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Male urinary tract diseases are often accompanied by similar symptoms, so for an accurate diagnosis of prostatitis and effective treatment, you need to consult a doctor.He will conduct examinations, which may include:
- digital rectal examination;
- urine and blood tests;
- Ultrasound examination of the urinary system;
- Urodynamic testing;
- Infection testing;
- Prostate secretion analysis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Depending on the cause, different medications are used to treat the disease.
Antibiotic therapy is used to treat the infection that causes the disease.In the acute form of the disease, high doses of the drug are taken for one to two weeks; in the chronic form, low doses are taken for a long time.
Notice!Antibiotics (like other medicines) can only be prescribed by a doctor after accurately identifying the causative agent of the infection.Self-medication may lead to larger health problems.
If you have urinary problems due to spasms of smooth muscles in the urethra and bladder and ureters, you may need to take alpha-blockers.These drugs slow down the transmission of nerve impulses to receptors, causing smooth muscle spasms that help reduce pressure in the urethra and make urination easier.To relieve pain, your doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Additionally, to help relieve the condition, doctors often prescribe hormonal medications—they block the effects of male sex hormones and help reduce swelling and relieve pain.
For the treatment of chronic prostatitis, products based on prostate extracts are used.They have a comprehensive normalizing effect on the prostate and relieve unpleasant inflammatory symptoms.
Some herbs are also effective for prostatitis: they can relieve pain and inflammation and also strengthen the immune system.These include preparations containing extracts from the fruits of the creeping palm tree, as well as preparations based on silkworm larvae biomass.
Complications and prevention
Advanced prostatitis can subsequently lead to erectile dysfunction and even infertility.In addition, long-term inflammation of the prostate can develop into serious diseases, such as benign and malignant tumors.Therefore, if symptoms of prostatitis occur, it is very important to contact a urologist promptly, and do not forget the following preventive measures:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- Live an active lifestyle;
- a balanced diet;
- Enhance immunity;
- break bad habits;
- Treat the disease promptly and visit a urologist regularly;
- Reduce stress levels.
Unfortunately, men in our country tend to put off seeing a doctor and getting treatment until the unpleasant symptoms become unbearable and sometimes downright painful.This results in a more complex, lengthy and often ineffective treatment process.Don't delay your vacation.Take good care of your health and get diagnosed promptly.