Prostatitis is a purely male disease. It is about the prostate gland, such a small but very functional process, which is located at the junction of the vas deferens and the urethra.
prostate functions
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- Erectile, contributes to the appearance of tension in the penis in men;
- It works like a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during arousal;
- Orgastic organizes and controls the entire process, from arousal to ejaculation;
- Produces special hormones that are needed for a full sexual relationship, including testosterone;
- It produces a special substance that protects the sperm in the female vagina.
Its position is subject to constant negative influences from nearby organs, such as the bladder, the urinary canal, the vas deferens. Inflammation in these organs necessarily provokes the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: how to recognize it?
According to the form of the course, prostate disease is acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more predictable and associated with another disease.
The signs of prostatitis that confirm its presence are the following:
- Strong pain. It is associated with the fact that the prostate gland is constantly irritated by the inflammatory process in it. Sometimes there is a dull ache in the anus or perineum.
- The presence of blood in the urine. Quite an alarming symptom, it indicates mechanical damage to the prostate gland during the examination or the presence of a malignant tumor. It can also indicate purulent accumulations.
- Increase or decrease in body temperature. It occurs only in the stage of suppuration of the prostate or the so-called DIC. At the same time, a high one indicates suppuration, and a low one indicates increased blood coagulation.
- Frequent visits to the bathroom due to the constant feeling of a full bladder. This happens due to the fact that the swollen prostate blocks the urethra, and urine does not come out completely, so you have to make an effort.
Consequently, urination is carried out:
- small doses;
- Often, although the urine comes according to plan (due to the development of pathologies, the bladder does not empty completely and gives rise to such a sensation);
- With pain, because due to the prostate, the urethra is strongly compressed and urine presses against the walls, causing pain.
If you find these signs, hurry to start treatment, as men's health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to the signs, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Among them:
- Nutrition is poor and unbalanced;
- regular stress;
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- The absence of a constant sexual life in men, or vice versa, is too intense;
- Work that does not allow active movement;
- persistent constipation;
- severe hypothermia;
- Urethral reflux: when the prostate cannot close the urethra in time, it enters the vas deferens and causes inflammation;
- Hormonal changes in men, resulting in less testosterone production, weaken muscle tone, which weakens erections.
types of prostatitis
Depending on the origin of the inflammation of the prostate, it is defined as bacterial and non-bacterial. The first means that the disease has arisen under the influence of pathogens.
The second, in turn, has several varieties:
- Atypical - pain does not occur at all in the place where the focus of inflammation is located;
- Prostatopic: characterized by the presence of constant pain in the lower abdomen. These are believed to be neurotic pains;
- Calculus - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate;
- Sclerotic - degenerative processes in the prostate gland cause a change in its shape and pain;
- Congestive - discomfort is caused by congestive processes in the prostate.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before making an independent conclusion that you have a disease, consult a doctor. He will direct you to the diagnosis to accurately determine the diagnosis.
To do this, you need to send:
- Cell analysis, which helps identify if there is infection;
- Blood for culture is made with the threat of sepsis, that is, blood poisoning;
- Urinalysis "three glasses", which allows to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test showing the presence of special bodies, which will or will not confirm the inflammatory process.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are obvious. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the body of men. As soon as it starts to hurt, the erection and the quality of seminal fluid and sperm immediately suffer. This is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is very important to treat on time.
Treatment of men from prostatitis.
It is never too late to correct the situation, however neglected it may be. The treatment is longer and more exhausting, but the problem can be completely overcome. First of all, the origin of prostatitis is determined, if it is bacterial, then antibiotics are prescribed. If not, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Also, vitamin complexes will not be superfluous.
During treatment, it is imperative to abandon bad habits. A good complement, if there are no contraindications, is prostate massage. To do this, there are many devices that make the task much easier. Thanks to them, you can do the massage yourself in the comfort of your own home.
At the present stage, physiotherapeutic procedures are widely used for the treatment of prostatitis - laser or ultrasound stimulation. Also, you can use folk methods, if the situation allows.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and rose hips can be drunk and used for therapeutic enemas.
Prostate disease and its prevention.
Preventive actions:
- Watch your health;
- Eat well;
- Practice sports;
- Find a permanent sexual partner, because regular sex will strengthen the prostate, it will be less negatively affected;
- If the job requires prolonged sitting, plan short breaks;
- Treat constipation with enemas with herbal decoctions, do not often take laxatives;
- Dress according to the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating of the genitals.
Many men find it difficult to get to the doctor and begin treatment. However, if signs appear, it is still better to go to an appointment and check your health status. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.