The prostate gland (prostate) is an important part of the male reproductive system: it produces a secret that provides motor activity and viability of semen. The secret contains enzymes, immunoglobulins, citric acid, vitamins, zinc ions. In case of impaired prostate gland activity, the sexual function of the male body decreases. The most common prostate disease is its inflammation - prostatitis. It is usually exposed to him at the age of 20-50 years. The more adult the man, the greater the risk of frequency. Prostatitis occurs in acute or chronic form, it is often difficult to diagnose and can lead to persistent prostate dysfunctions. The most serious effects of prostatitis are infertility and prostate cancer.
About half of capable men are patients around the world for chronic prostatitis. Modern medicine is very actively engaged in the treatment of prostatitis. Prostatitis is actually treated successfully - it is only important to diagnose as early as possible. Once the initial signs of prostatitis appear, it is necessary to contact a urologist. In the early stages, outpatient treatment is possible, in advanced cases the patient is hospitalized. The course of treatment with both versions is one to two weeks, after which the patient should take preventative measures to prevent new inflammation of the prostate gland. Recurrent frequency of chronic prostatitis - over 50%
Depending on the causes and the clinical picture of the course of the disease, the following types of prostatitis are distinguished:
Acute prostatitis- The seriously leaked inflammation of the prostate gland, which occurs as a result of the bacterial infection of its tissues. Many bacteria are part of the normal microflora of the body and are constantly present in the intestine and skin. However, when the prostate gland enters the tissue-usually due to non-compliance with the rules of elementary hygiene and other causes, they can cause the development of an acute inflammatory process. Acute prostatitis is extremely rare. Treatment should be performed in a hospital. Chronic bacterial prostatitis- is one third of all cases of inflammation of the prostate gland. This form of prostatitis is dangerous as painful signs can be spontaneously disappeared even without treatment. But it does not mean healing - after a while there is an exacerbation, which continues every time more painful. If you do nothing again and again, there is a risk of developing purulent foci, deposition of stones in the prostate, inflammation of the bladder and other severe complications, to cancer. Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndromeSDifficult to diagnose the form of prostatitis is manifested by constant pain in the pelvis, which lasts for more than three months. Along the way, neurological disorders and psycho -emotional disorders can be observed. The diagnosis is made by exclusion, the analyzes may not indicate signs of inflammation. Asymptomatic chronic prostatitisSIt continues asymptomatic and can be revealed according to the results of urine analysis, which show the high concentration of leukocytes and bacteria. Chronic granulomatous prostatitisSThis is usually a side effect of drug treatment of other diseases or exposure to the prostate gland. During this disease, the tissue of the prostate gland is gradually replaced by connective tissue and the iron ceases to function. In men suffering from various forms of prostatitis, common symptoms can be distinguished. These include: difficulty urinating due to compression of the blade duct with inflamed prostate gland. Pain and burning can be observed in urination. Disruption of the mechanism of erection, weakening of the orgasm. Accelerated ejaculation. Reducing potency. Mental depression, anxiety. For a patient with prostatitis, the psychological mood for recovery is very important. Stress further weakens the body and complicates the treatment, which leads to even more oppression. It is difficult for the patient to get out of this closed circle, so sometimes antidepressants are prescribed further with prostatitis. The causes of prostatitis are quite varied, but are mainly related to the neglect of a person to his health: sexually transmitted infections; Disturbance of blood circulation in the pelvic organs-for example due to a sedentary lifestyle; prolonged sexual abstinence, interrupted sexual contact or artificial prolongation of sexual contact; impaired immunity; Frequent hypothermia that is characteristic of lovers of extreme sports; stress; hormonal imbalance; deficiency of vitamins and trace elements; Mismatches with personal hygiene rules. Prostatitis gives men serious inconvenience: problems with urination, decreased libido, impaired erectile function. If the patient does not receive adequate treatment on time, he or she may develop infertility with a likelihood of 40%, since prostate iron will no longer be able to develop a secret in normal quantities and the required quality. Prostatitis suicide is unacceptable as it can lead to a worsening in the patient's condition and the onset of concomitant diseases. For example, improperly prescribed antibiotics adversely affect the intestinal microflora and significantly reduce immunity, while not solving the problem with the prostate gland. Other medicines only mask the disease and its symptoms, aggravating the situation. Therefore, prostatitis should be diagnosed and treated with an experienced specialist. Preventive measures to prevent prostatitis include: careful observance of personal hygiene; Regular orderly sex life; healthy physical activity; diet with sufficient protein, vitamins and trace elements; increase in total immunity; abstinence from alcohol consumption and smoking; Timely treatment of infectious diseases; Reducing the overall level of day stress. Due to the large number of varieties of prostatitis and provoking factors of its development, men should be careful about their well -being and at least twice a year to visit a urologist. This is especially important in forty years.
