Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland. In terms of severity, functional changes in the glands, there are 3 stages: early, moderate, severe.
The early stages of prostatitis are characterized by primary changes in the prostate. Against the background of the development of inflammatory processes, tissue regrowth continues at this stage. Channel changes are not so noticeable, which often allows patients to lead a satisfying life. However, the development of the disease causes the formation of adhesions, impaired blood circulation, and deterioration of general well-being.
Reason
The cause of the early stages of prostatitis, depending on the source of inflammation, can be:
- Infections (bacterial prostatitis): bacteria, streptococcus, chlamydia.
- Congestion, a feature of the physiological structure of the male pelvic organs (non-bacterial prostatitis).
Depending on the degree of damage, duration of course and complexity of treatment, prostatitis occurs
- Sharp.
- Chronic.
The reasons associated with the onset of congestion in the prostate gland are:
- Age-related changes (decreased testosterone levels, narrowing of the ducts, enlargement of the prostate gland).
- Inactive lifestyle.
- Alcohol abuse, which causes swelling, narrowing of the ducts.
- Delayed chronic infectious diseases (tonsillitis, caries, bronchitis, infections of the genitourinary system).
- Irregular sex life.
- Perineal trauma, as a result of surgical intervention on the pelvic organs.
- General hypothermia.
- Intestinal disorders (constipation).
- Weakened immune system related to stress, improper lifestyle, smoking.
Symptoms
The early stages of prostatitis are a signal of the onset of an inflammatory process. Early symptoms:
- Draw pain in the perineum with localization in the scrotum, rectum, radiating to the legs, abdomen, lower back.
- A sharp pain, burning while urinating.
- The feeling of emptying the bladder is incomplete. Frequent urination.
- Difficulty urinating.
- Sexual dysfunction: pain during intercourse, with ejaculation; decreased libido, weak erection.
- Removing from the urethra.
- The consequences of the above symptoms are depression, sleep disorders, and decreased quality of life in general.
In some cases, the disease is not symptomatic: pain occurs periodically, the clinical picture is not clearly stated. As a result, the disease progresses to the next stage, with more severe consequences.
Diagnostics
The difficulty in detecting the early stages of chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is due to the similarity of its symptoms with the symptoms of other diseases. Fever, malaise, patients may be associated with the flu; pulling pain in the perineum area - with cystitis; radiating lower back pain - with osteochondrosis.
Do not rely on self-relief symptoms, the disease will not "heal" by itself. Only a qualified urologist can make a diagnosis based on an in-depth examination.
Must pass:
- General urine analysis.
- Complete blood count.
- Bacterial urine culture.
- Analysis of prostate secretion.
- Urethral secretion analysis.
- Computed tomography of the pelvic organs.
- PCR (Polymer Chain Reaction) - diagnostic.
In addition to general tests and studies, if cancer is suspected, doctors prescribe additional studies:
- PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen) blood test. Increased protein content indicates the possibility of prostate cancer.
- TRUS (TransRectal Ultrasound) prostate, performed by inserting an electronic probe into the patient's rectum.
- Spermogram.
- Prostate tissue biopsy (if cancer is suspected).
After making an accurate diagnosis based on anamnesis and research data, the doctor will provide a comprehensive treatment.
Methods of treatment
The early stages of prostatitis include drug therapy. The earlier treatment begins, the better the prognosis.
In case of bacterial infection, the main treatment is with antibiotics, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory drugs, alpha blockers.
- The antibiotic group for the treatment of bacterial prostatitis is penicillin, sefalosporin. Antibiotic treatment should be continued for 5-7 days. Abrupt discontinuation of the pill can lead to loss of sensitivity of microorganisms to this type of antibiotic.
- Alpha-blockersrelax the smooth muscles of the bladder, normalize the sensitivity of the mucous membranes, and reduce the frequency of urges (tamsulosin hydrochloride, doxazosin). While using this medicine, side effects may occur: blurred vision, decreased blood pressure.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsreduce pain, reduce swelling (diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen).
In addition to medication, we recommend:
- Physiotherapy procedures can reduce symptoms, relieve inflammation - magnetic therapy, ultrasound, laser.
- Prostate massage stimulates blood supply, secretion of glandular secretions.
Non-traditional prostatitis treatment methods include:
- Reflexotherapy(acupuncture, acupuncture) allows you to influence biologically active points. As a result, blood circulation, metabolism is normalized, the general condition of the patient improves.
- Apitherapy(treatment with bee venom and bee waste products) stimulates the endocrine glands - adrenal glands, thyroid gland, gonads.
- Hirudotherapy(leech therapy).
- Balneotherapy(bath in mineral springs) is a common tonic, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system.
Traditional treatment methods
In the early stages of prostatitis, it is useful to combine the use of drugs with alternative treatment methods. Herbal medicine involves the use of decoctions, tinctures, the use of microclysters. They are a complementary treatment for chronic prostate disease. Their ability to maintain immunity is known, has a bactericidal, sedative effect.
- Ginsengenhances immunity, relieves inflammation.
- St John's worthas an antispasmodic effect, stimulating the production of male hormones.
- Pumpkin Seedsstimulates the production of zinc, a vitamin needed to strengthen the genitourinary system.
- Wormwoodis an effective antimicrobial agent. It is used as a decoction, microclysters.
Prevention
Prophylactic prostatitis involves taking care of men's health before the first symptoms of the disease appear.
- Healthy lifestyle.Good rest after work, fresh air, smoking and quitting alcohol strengthens the body's defenses, preventing the onset of infection.
- Physical activity.Sports activities, active rest help improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs, circulation of prostate secretions. Exercises to get rid of congestion are useful: squatting, "scissors", abdominal exercises, walking.
- Proper nutrition.Eating fiber-rich foods, lean meats, fish helps eliminate constipation as a risk factor for prostatitis.
- Frequent sex life.The function of the healthy prostate gland is closely related to the regularity of sexual activity. Frequent sexual partner changes, immoderation, irregularities lead to thinning of the premature nervous system, infections of the male genitourinary system and, as a consequence, inflammation of the prostate gland.
The early stages of prostatitis are a disease that must be taken seriously. Self-medication, a late visit to the doctor, can cause serious problems: deterioration of well-being, early form growth to moderate levels, and then high levels of severity.
If, at an early stage, conservative drug treatment can be ruled out, then the severe stage of the disease requires surgical intervention with an unfavorable prognosis.
An important element of the male genital area is the prostate gland. Its function is the production of secretions (fluids), which ensure the movement of sperm in the semen.
Narrowing of the ducts causes congestion in the prostate. As a result of disrupted blood flow, the reproduction of microorganisms is an inflammatory disease - prostatitis.