Prostatitis is a disease that can only occur in the male genitourinary system. The stronger half seldom rush to see a doctor and often miss a favorable stage of treatment, leaving the solution to health problems at a convenient time, which usually comes too late. It is very important to listen to your body, to identify in time problems that threaten to be locked up in a hospital bed for a long time.
Prostate health care becomes especially important in adulthood. But the disease is actively becoming young. If previously diagnosed mainly in men over 40 years, now the symptoms of prostatitis begin to appear at 20-25 years. Almost every second man suffers.
The role of the prostate in a man's body
This organ is often called the "second heart" because of the many important functions that the gland performs. It forms a secretion that dilutes the composition of sperm, the gland is part of the sphincter, which regulates the process of urination, produces and converts male hormones, and also contributes to the sensation of orgasm.
Signs of prostatitis in men and its symptoms
Prostatitis is an inflammation accompanied by swelling of the tissues of the prostate gland (prostate), it will inevitably occur, even if the pathology itself is in the adjacent organs, vas deferens, urethra and bladder. The main highways of the circulatory and lymphatic systems pass through the groin area, which worsens congestion. The many nerve fibers that run in this area of the body contribute to painful seizures.
The symptoms of prostatitis are caused by the type of disease that is characterized by the cause of its onset. The following species are identified:
- bacterial;
- abacterial or non-infectious;
- spicy;
- chronic.
Although for each element you can distinguish your own signs of prostatitis, the symptoms have similar manifestations:
- There is discomfort and pain in the suprapubic area, in the groin area and in the scrotum.
- Often the desire for a 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 go unnoticed for a long time, and the first signs of prostatitis in men will be found years after the onset of the provoking factor.
It is worth paying attention to pain in the pelvis, sacrum and lower back. The pain syndrome increases with abstinence or, conversely, too frequent sexual intercourse. The secretion of the gland has natural bactericidal barriers, therefore only the stagnation of fluids can lead to the beginning 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 nature of the course of the disease. How prostatitis manifests itself is due to the reasons for its appearance.
Urologists have identified two main causes of prostatitis:
- an infection that can enter the pelvic organs in different ways;
- stagnation of fluid inside the gland.
What factors shape these phenomena:
- urogenital infection with various microorganisms and fungi;
- reduced immunity, preventing protection against infections;
- hypothermia, for example from prolonged sitting on a cold surface;
- sedentary lifestyle provokes stagnation in the body;
- alcohol and smoking dependence has a negative effect on blood circulation, the vessels in the small pelvis narrow;
- proper production of hormones is impaired, 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. Accompanied by edema and disruption of natural processes. The swollen gland enlarges and compresses the canal of the urinary system. There are problems with the application of natural needs, there are cramps, a burning sensation and pain during urination, a feeling of incompletely emptied urine balloon. There will be very advanced casesaccompanied by swelling of the scrotum, which causes painful discomfort on palpation. The production of secretion, which forms the composition of sperm, is impaired, this affects its quality maturation. The intimate sphere of life also suffers. Physiological inconveniences have a negative effect on psychological comfort. In cases of purulent prostatitis in men, the symptoms will be as follows: viscous yellow secretion from the penis, fever, acute urinary retention. The most common reason for 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 family Candida. The first signs of prostatitis in men in their acute form will be similar to the first signs of any infectious disease: chills, weakness, muscle aches, fever up to 39 ° C. When cutting pain in the pelvis, the man concludes thatit's not just a cold and you won't be able to "lie down". Then there are problems with going to the toilet. The treatment of the acute infectious form can be done correctly only by a doctor with appropriate qualifications. We need a clear diagnosis of the disease andrapid relief of 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, approximately 80% of all cases of prostatitis are found to be the chronic form of the disease. The most common developmental factor is the effect on the body of pathogenic microorganisms, such as Trichomonas. Lack of regular physical activity, bad habits, injuries often provoke a chronic course of prostatitis. Often untreated completely 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 to many men, but most tolerate them and do not go to specialists, recklessly thinking that the disease can disappear on its own. You can wait for the opposite effect. In the case of this insidious disease, the man may progress in the form of more dangerous diseases or chronic prostatitis will turn into an acute form.
The saddest result of seduction will be infertility or impotence. The treatment of the chronic form of prostatitis is carried out with the direct participation of a doctor. Prescribes antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. The drugs are used to relax the muscles of the urethra, thus making it easier for the patient to go to the toilet.
Abacterial / non-infectious prostatitis - factors such as:
- injured;
- sedentary way of life;
- constant stress;
- low level of immunity;
- internal infections of the intestines or small pelvis.
Signs of prostatitis will be discomfort or pain in the pelvic area, difficulty going to the toilet, disorders of the intimate sphere, the patient is constantly tired, weak, mentally depressed. Self-medication is unacceptable, as it requires an integrated approach of a careful specialist. It is very easy to harm your body by prescribing drugs yourself.
The wrong choice of antibiotic will have a detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora. There will be a decrease in immunity, which will lead to a deterioration of the processes taking place inside the prostate gland.
There are medications that only relieve the symptoms. If the drugs do not help for objective reasons, the specialist must replace them and introduce hormonal drugs in therapy.
Precautions
Prophylaxis for the prevention of prostatitis will be:
- personal hygiene;
- orderly rhythm of sexual activity;
- I play sports;
- regular heating of the workplace in the office;
- complete diet;
- rejection of bad habits;
- timely treatment of any infections of the genitourinary system;
- constant 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 effects can leave a man sterile. Timely referral to an experienced professional will help avoid health problems. It is very important to check your body regularly: once a year will be enough, especially after forty years.