Prostatitis is a purely male disease. It concerns the prostate gland, such a small but very functional process, which is located at the crossroads of the vas deferens and urethra.
Functions of the prostate
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- Erectile, contributes to the appearance of tension in the penis in men;
- Works like a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during arousal;
- Orgastic, organizes and controls the whole process, from arousal to ejaculation;
- Produces special hormones that are needed for a full sexual intercourse, including testosterone;
- Produces a special substance that protects sperm in the female vagina.
Her position is subjected to constant negative influences from nearby organs, such as the bladder, urinary canal, vas deferens. Inflammation in these organs necessarily provokes the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: how to recognize it?
According to the form of the course, the disease of the prostate gland is acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more predictable and is associated with another disease.
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 the inflammatory process in it. Sometimes there is a dull pain in the anus or perineum.
- The presence of blood in the urine. Quite an alarming symptom, indicates either mechanical damage to the prostate gland during the examination, or the presence of a malignant tumor. It may also indicate purulent accumulations.
- Increased or decreased body temperature. It occurs only at the stage of suppuration of the prostate or the so-called DIC. At the same time, a high one indicates suppuration, and a low one indicates 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 the urine does not completely flow out of it, for this you need to make an effort.
Accordingly, urination is carried out:
- small doses;
- Often, although urine arrives according to plan (due to developing pathologies, the bladder is not completely emptied and gives rise to such a feeling);
- With pain, because due to the prostate, the urethra is strongly compressed, and the urine presses against the walls, thereby causing pain.
If you find these signs, hurry up to start treatment, as men's health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to signs, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Among them:
- Nutrition is poor and unbalanced;
- Regular stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- The absence of a constant 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 cannot 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 second, in turn, has several varieties:
- Atypical - pain occurs not at all in the place where the focus of inflammation is located;
- Prostatopic - it is characterized by the presence of constant pain in the lower abdomen. It is believed that these are neurotic pains;
- Calculous - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate;
- Sclerotic - degenerative processes in the prostate gland cause a change in its shape and pain;
- Congestive - discomfort is caused by congestive processes in the prostate.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before you make an independent conclusion that you have a disease, consult a doctor. He will direct you to the diagnosis in order to accurately determine the diagnosis.
To do this, you need to submit:
- Cell analysis, which helps to identify if there is an infection;
- Blood for culture is done with the threat of sepsis, that is, blood poisoning;
- Urinalysis "three glasses", which makes it possible to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test showing the presence of special bodies, 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 body of men. As soon as she starts to hurt, the erection and the quality of seminal fluid and spermatozoa immediately suffer. This is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is very important to treat on time.
Treatment of men from prostatitis
It is never too late to correct the situation, no matter how neglected it is. The treatment is longer and more exhausting, but the problem can be completely overcome. First of all, the origin of prostatitis is determined, if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. If not, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Also, vitamin complexes will not be superfluous.
While undergoing treatment, it is imperative to give up bad habits. A good addition, if there are no contraindications, is prostate massage. To do this, there are many devices that greatly facilitate the task. Thanks to them, you can do the massage yourself in the comfort of your own home.
At the present stage, physiotherapy procedures - laser stimulation or ultrasound - are widely used for the treatment of prostatitis. Additionally, you can use folk methods, if the situation allows.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rose hips can be both drunk and used for therapeutic enema.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Preventive actions:
- Take care of your health;
- Eat right;
- Go in for sports;
- Find a permanent 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 enemas with herbal decoctions, do not drink laxatives often;
- Dress according to the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating of the genitals.
Many men are hard to get to go to the doctor and start treatment. However, if signs appear, it is still better to go to an appointment and check your health status. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.