The prostate (prostate) gland is an important part of the male reproductive system: it produces a secret that provides motor activity and sperm viability. The secret contains enzymes, immunoglobulins, citric acid, vitamins, zinc ions. In case of violation of the activity of the prostate gland, 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 to 50. The greater the man, the greater the risk of incidence. Prostatitis proceeds acutely or chronicly, it is often difficult to diagnose and can lead to persistent prostate dysfunctions. The most serious consequences of prostatitis are infertility and prostate cancer.
About half of men with chain capable worldwide for chronic prostatitis. Modern medicine is very active in the treatment of prostatitis. Prostatitis, in reality, is treated successfully; It is only important to diagnose it as soon as possible. As soon as the initial prostatitis signs 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 or two weeks, after which the patient must take preventive measures to prevent a new inflammation of the prostate gland. The frequency of chronic prostatitis falls: more than 50%
Types of prostatitis
Depending on the causes and clinical image of the disease course, the following types of prostatitis are distinguished:
Acute prostatitis- The inflammation seriously with leaks of the prostate gland, which occurs as a result of the bacterial infection of their tissues. Many bacteria are part of the normal microflora of the body and are constantly present in the intestines and skin. However, when the prostate gland enters the tissue, usually due to breach of elementary hygiene rules and other causes, they can cause the development of an acute inflammatory process. Acute prostatitis is extremely rare. The treatment must be carried out in a hospital.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis- It is a third of all cases of inflammation of the prostate gland. This form of prostatitis is dangerous, since painful signs can decrease spontaneously even without treatment. But this does not mean healing: after a while, there is an exacerbation, which continues more and more painfully. 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 serious complications, to cancer.
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. A difficult way to diagnose prostatitis is manifested by constant pain in the pelvic area, which lasts more than three months. Along the way, neurological disorders and psychomotional disorders can be observed. The diagnosis is made by exclusion, the analysis may not show signs of inflammation.
Asymptomatic chronic prostatitis. Proceed asymptomatic and can be revealed according to the results of urine analysis, which show the high concentration of leukocytes and bacteria.
Granulomatous prostatitis. In general, it is a side effect of the pharmacological treatment of other diseases or irradiation of the prostate gland. During this disease, the fabric of the prostate gland is gradually replaced by connective tissue, and iron stops working.
Symptoms of the disease
In men suffering from different forms of prostatitis, common symptoms can be distinguished. These include: difficulty urinating due to the compression of the blade channel with an inflamed prostate gland. When urinating, pain and burning can be observed. Violation of the erection mechanism, weakening of orgasm. Accelerated ejaculation. Reducing power. Mental depression, anxiety. For a prostatitis patient, a psychological mood for recovery is very important. Stress also weakens the body and complicates the treatment, which leads to even greater oppression. It is difficult for the patient to get out of this closed circle, so sometimes antidepressants are prescribed with prostatitis.
The causes of prostatitis
The causes of prostatitis disease are quite diverse, but they are mainly associated with the negligence of a man to his health: sexually transmitted infections; violation of blood circulation in pelvic organs for example, due to a sedentary lifestyle; Prolonged sexual abstinence, interrupted sex or artificial lengthening of sexual relations; deteriorated immunity; Frequent hypothermia, which is characteristic of extreme sports lovers; stress; hormonal imbalance; Vitamins and trace elements; It does not complement personal hygiene rules.
Complications
Prostatitis gives men serious inconveniences: urination problems, decreased libido, deteriorated erectile function. If the patient does not receive adequate treatment over time, he can develop infertility with a 40%probability, since the iron of the prostate may no longer develop a secret in the normal quantities and the necessary quality. The self -medication of prostatitis is unacceptable, since it can cause deterioration in the patient's condition and the appearance of concomitant diseases. For example, incorrectly prescribed antibiotics negatively affect intestinal microflora and significantly reduce immunity, while solving the problem with the prostate gland. Other medications will only mask the disease and its symptoms, aggravating the situation. Therefore, prostatitis must be diagnosed and treated with an experienced specialist.
Prevention
Preventive measures to prevent prostatitis include: careful observance of personal hygiene; Regular ordered sex life; healthy physical activity; Diet with sufficient content of proteins, vitamins and trace elements; growing general immunity; abstinence in alcohol and smoking consumption; timely treatment of any infectious disease; Reducing the general level of daily stress. Due to the large amount of varieties of prostatitis and provocative factors of their development, men must be careful with their well -being and at least twice a year visit a urologist. This is especially important after forty years.