Prostatitis in men has various symptoms, all depending on the form of the disease.The inflammatory process in the tissue of the prostate gland occurs for several reasons.Viruses, bacteria and even chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and pyelonephritis are to blame.
Some forms of the disease are rare, while others are diagnosed more often.There is also a so-called general symptomatology, but understanding the classification is not so easy.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs for various reasons.The inflammatory process affects the tissue of the prostate gland, characterized by unpleasant symptoms and may be the result of tuberculosis, alcohol or obesity.
Types of prostatitis known to doctors:
- Acute bacterial - this type of disease is relatively rare and is characterized by clear acute symptoms.Requires hospital treatment under specialist supervision;it can cause sepsis or septic shock.
- Chronic bacteria - this disease often occurs without obvious symptoms, but in some cases certain signs of the acute prostatitis type are observed.
- Chronic (non-bacterial) - develops against the background of an infectious disease or occurs as a result of an inflammatory process that occurs in the body over a long period of time.Doctors cannot identify all the factors that lead to the development of the inflammatory process.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) - may appear as a concomitant disease, develop quickly, but have no specific symptoms.Signs of the inflammatory process are mild.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and disappears on its own after the root cause is eliminated.
- Chronic granulomatous - occurs on the background of replacement of prostate tissue with the growth of fibrous tissue with granules in it.In this case, there may be a focus of necrosis in the grain.This disease develops as a complication after surgery on the pelvic organs or as a result of an infectious process occurring in the tissue.
Classification in detail
The form of prostatitis may also have a slightly different classification, according to the type of pathogen that leads to the development of inflammation:
Types of bacterial diseases.The causative agents are Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, streptococci and staphylococci.Bacteria enter the prostate tissue through the lymph and bloodstream.
- Types of gonorrhea.Pathogen: Gonococci.Infection occurs through unprotected sexual intercourse.
- Types of viral diseases.Appears due to herpes virus, cytomegalovirus and human papillomavirus.The main danger of this disease is that viral cells multiply actively and can infect cells in nearby organs.
- Type of tuberculosis disease.The causative agent is Koch's bacillus.This type of infection is dangerous because it is difficult to treat and occurs as a concomitant disease during the main active course - tuberculosis.
- Types of fungal diseases.The causative agent is a fungus of the genus Candida.It develops while taking antibiotics or after unprotected sex with a woman who has thrush.
- Mixed type of disease.Appears as a result of infection with at least two of the above diseases.It is extremely rare.
A woman can infect a man with various bacteria.Infection occurs during unprotected PA periods.In addition, the partner's pregnancy increases the risk of infection during this period;a woman, with a background of a weak immune system, often suffers from thrush, and this, in turn, becomes the cause of the development of fungal prostatitis.
Signs and symptoms of prostate inflammation in men
The first sign of prostatitis is pain that occurs during urination and its nature increases, getting stronger when the ureter is compressed.
The main symptoms of prostatitis:
- problems in the intimate sphere;
- discharge from the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- pain during urination;
- frequent urges;
- increased body temperature, general signs of intoxication.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men are increasing.Swelling of the prostate tissue gradually increases.It increases in number, as it increases, the pain increases and the symptoms become more intense.
Symptoms of acute and chronic prostatitis
So, how acute prostatitis manifests itself, description of symptoms:
- An increase in body temperature to 38 degrees and above.
- The appearance of discharge from the urethra.
- Increasing pain in the groin area.
- Frequent and painful urge to urinate.
- Erectile problems.
Symptoms often occur spontaneously, they increase and may be accompanied by a deterioration in the patient's general condition: decreased appetite, general weakness, malaise and apathy.
What are the signs that characterize this type of chronic disease:
- discomfort during erection;
- recurrent pain in the groin, abdomen, testicles or perineum;
- difficulty in urinating.
In the chronic form of the course, the signs of prostatitis in men are mild and occur periodically.They bother a man from time to time.But under unfavorable conditions, symptoms increase, problems with erection and urination arise.
Causes of prostate disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are diverse;the inflammatory process in the tissue develops against the background of:
- failure to comply with personal hygiene rules;
- sexual intercourse with a woman who has an infectious disease;
- systematic hypothermia;
- chronic pyelonephritis or tuberculosis.
The cause of this disease is often associated with the presence of infectious agents in the human body.In the absence of adequate therapy, the chronic inflammatory process gradually develops and affects nearby tissues.
The cause of prostatitis in young people can be constant stress, poor nutrition, lack of vitamins, prolonged abstinence, promiscuity, heavy physical activity, etc.
Despite the fact that the causes of prostatitis are different, according to urologists, there are risk groups, which include people:
- Senior citizens.
- With reduced immunity.
- Lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- Alcohol abuser.
Chronic diseases, systematic alcohol consumption, promiscuous sexual relations - all this can cause the development of the inflammatory process.But if you regularly undergo examinations, visit a urologist and undergo tests, you may not encounter this disease.
Disease diagnosis
Diagnosis of prostatitis occurs in several stages, it includes:
- collecting anamnesis (description of symptoms that bother the patient);
- perform an ultrasound of the pelvic organs (prostate, kidneys and ureters);
- urine analysis (general, clinical, according to Nechiporenko, daily portion and bacterial culture);
- smear from the urethra for microflora;
- inspection;
- blood test for ELISA;
- urography (performed if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main diagnostic method is to conduct a comprehensive study to identify and eliminate the cause of the disease.
Treatment methods for prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis in men begins with stopping the inflammatory process and reducing the intensity of unpleasant symptoms.It can occur in several stages and include:
- taking antibiotics;
- carry out physiotherapeutic procedures;
- take diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How to treat prostatitis in men and, most importantly, how, the doctor should tell you.Because it all depends on the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the symptoms.
Tablets for prostatitis can be divided into several groups:
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial drugs;
- vitamins and immune system stimulants.
Antibiotics are prescribed in any case, but to prescribe the drug to a patient, the doctor must confirm the diagnosis.
Medicines are taken in a course of 2-3 weeks.If necessary, the duration of therapy is increased.But if the antibiotic does not have the desired effect on the patient's body, then the therapy is subject to correction.
Prostate massage is a method to increase the effectiveness of treatment.It is prescribed for congestion in the prostate gland and is used in addition to the main therapy.
Massage is most effective during periods of disease exacerbation.It helps to "relieve" the prostate gland from the secretions accumulated in it, thereby removing pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps increase the effect of antibiotics and shorten the duration of treatment.
What physiotherapeutic procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- warming up;
- ultrasonic phonophoresis;
- diadynamophoresis.
Why is prostatitis dangerous if left untreated.
Is prostatitis dangerous for men's health and what are the main dangers of this disease.The problem is that the inflammation develops quickly, it "attacks" the tissue of the prostate gland and if the disease is not treated, it can cause:
- chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in tissue;
- impotence (with a probability of up to 45%);
- chronic kidney disease and other nearby organs.
What are the dangers of prostatitis with the wrongly chosen therapy:
- Without treatment, the inflammatory process can become chronic.
- Leads to the development of prostate adenoma.
- Erectile problems.
In the long term, inflammation will cause intoxication, the symptoms of which will only worsen the patient's well-being and complicate the course of the disease.
Prevention of prostatitis at home
Prevention of prostatitis comes down to simple rules:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- use of antiseptics after unprotected PA;
- streamlining sexual life;
- diet correction (it is worth including meat in the diet, it is rich in protein).
Prevention of prostatitis in men may also include taking certain medications:
- vitamins and minerals;
- immunostimulants;
- diuretics of plant origin.
Preventive methods will help prevent the development of the inflammatory process, but you should not lose vigilance.
In order not to face prostatitis, it is worth treating colds and viral diseases.
Inflammation of the prostate is a dangerous disease that can cause serious complications.Therefore, if unpleasant symptoms appear, you should contact a urologist as soon as possible, this will avoid serious complications: impotence, infertility.