Prostatitis called inflammation of the prostate gland. Currently, urologists tend to believe that the prostatitis is not a single disease, and brings together a range of diseases of the sexual sphere in the male. This is one of the most frequent pathologies of the urogenital tract of the male, and according to experts, the percentage of men suffer from prostatitis in one form or another, in constant growth.
That is the cause of prostatitis, what are the first signs and symptoms in men, but also that it is prescribed as a treatment in the acute phase of the disease — we will know more next.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is the most common pathology of urological in men of reproductive age. According to the survey, a third of them at least once in their life has experienced the symptoms, which can be interpreted as the inflammation of the prostate gland.
Develops prostatitis during the penetration of the infectious agent, that enters into the prostate tissue of the organs in the genito-urinary tract (urethra, bladder) or a focus of inflammation (pneumonia, flu, sore throat, abrasions). There are a number of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing prostatitis.
The prostate: what is it?
The prostate is an organ that is round about the size of a walnut. The position of the prostate gland in men — the passage between the rear and the base of the penis. For male health of this organ so important, that it is sometimes called the heart of a man.
Of course, and in the case of problems with it, you can live long enough, supporting medicines, but much better, if he can maintain the health of the prostate gland for many years. In the case of problems for this part of the treatment will be long and complex.
In the photo you see that is unpaired gland. With the age increases and changes its appearance, the maximum size in the standard, it reaches about 20 years of age, remaining, correct, up to 45 years.
To the achievement of a man of 45-50 years, the prostate begins to grow, resulting in BPH. Benign prostatic hyperplasia – often used in medical practice similar phenomenon senile wrinkles, grey hair or reduction of power. The glandular tissue is responsible for the production of hormones, and the juice of the prostate, the muscle – for the maintenance of the level of the urethra in the correct diameter.
The volume of an organ in general depends on the physique of a man, but the averages are the following:
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The prostate is involved in the formation of seminal fluid. The juice of the prostate contains proteins, fats, vitamins, enzymes. The secret of it thins considerably in the semen, helping to improve the survival of spermatozoa and the step of their long journey to the inside of the female genital tract.
Classification
The signs and symptoms of prostatitis, such as its treatment, is quite diverse, which is associated with the presence of different types of diseases. First of all prostatitis in men is:
The acute prostatitis
Pungent. Often has purulent the forecast. Signs of inflammation in men, general and specific, are expressed to the maximum, and the etiologic agent is the pathogenic flora. Then and treatment of men in most situations is to prescribe antibiotics.
Causes:
- shot of infection during sexual intercourse with an infected partner;
- the presence of a catheter in the urethra;
- operational intervention in the urethra;
- the stones and sand in the kidneys.
This form of the disease is relatively easy to diagnose and treat with antibiotics. At the same time, among men, very often there are cases of chronic prostatitis are not bacterial, which is more difficult to diagnosis and is not linked to a certain defeat of infectious nature.
Chronic form
Chronic prostatitis develops gradually in the course of. Initially, the symptoms moderate, a bit worried about the man, but with time it grows. Just slight discomfort becomes a serious problem. Therefore, when the first sign of a need to consult a urologist, who will help you get rid of the inflammation and bring it in long-term remission.
Also can highlight the following:
Prostatitis infectious. The danger of this disease is that the infection affects not only the prostate but nearby organs (bladder, rectum).
Bacterial. The main reason is the weakening forces of the immune system of the body, this can lead to:
- diseases (AIDS, tuberculosis, diabetes, etc.);
- hypothermia;
- a stressful situation,
- heavy physical effort;
- the bad habits of dependency.
The reasons for this are some types of bacteria. To him is attributed:
- and. coli;
- aureus;
- Pseudomonas wand;
- chlamydia and trichomonas;
- the bacterium mycoplasma.
The first signs of a man
The first signs of prostatitis, and that man must necessarily be careful and consult a urologist:
- A sharp pain during urination. At the end of the process you feel the unpleasant burning sensation.
- The increase of the temperature of the body.
- The feeling is not completely empty the bladder.
- The discomfort in the area of the perineum and groin.
- Insufficient pressure of the jet during the visit to the toilet.
All of this the early symptoms of prostatitis. After a little time you can make yourself. But this is not worth to rejoice. The infection remains in the body. Then his need to be sure to treat, to prevent new outbreaks of a syndrome of pain and complications.
The first signs of prostatitis in men in the chronic form virtually identical to characterized the acute phase of the disease, but he also joins in:
- a significant reduction of pleasure from the sexual intercourse, the so-called "lubricated" orgasm, which is missing the old emotions, and the satisfaction never comes.
- So men can notice how during the emptying of the intestines, the urethra, stands out the mucus.
The causes of
Prostatitis is the inflammatory changes in the prostate gland and you should understand that not only occur under the influence of bacterial microflora. The causes of inflammation may be all the factors that lead to damage of the breast tissue and the destruction of the cells.
The main causes of prostatitis in men
- Obesity and sedentary lifestyle worsen the circulation of the blood throughout the body, but in particular in the pelvic region. Stagnant processes, and are the most common cause the cause of prostatitis
- The infectious diseases. This can be, such as sexually transmitted diseases, and these infections, like tuberculosis, that affect different organs
- Trauma to the groin area
- Hypothermia also becomes the cause the most common cause of inflammation of the prostate
- A variety of inflammatory bowel disease, which are transferred in the reproductive system (bacterial and infectious diseases)
- The inflammatory process in the neighbouring tissues and organs.
Some factors increase the risk of the development of the disease:
- young and middle-aged;
- episodes of prostatitis, which took place in the past;
- an infection of the bladder and urethra;
- injury of the pelvis: often occur during skiing, cycling and horse riding;
- dehydration (lack of fluids in the body, most often due to various diseases, to work in conditions of high temperatures);
- the use of a urinary catheter (a special tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder – used in various diseases, during, and after surgical interventions);
- promiscuous communication, unprotected sexual contact;
- HIV/AIDS;
- frequent stress;
- inheritance: some genes may make a man more susceptible to developing inflammation of the prostate gland.
The symptoms of prostatitis
All the symptoms of prostatitis can be divided into 3 large groups:
- Impairment of the functionality of the device. Other than the group of signs is called "dysuria disorder". Also here should be attributed to the symptoms which indicate the development in the prostate the inflammatory process.
- Disorders of the sexual sphere, specific for prostatitis.
- The changes on the part of the nervous system, the main cause of the process. Feature of the disease.
Regardless of the flow of the disease, it is possible to highlight some of the main symptoms:
- the body temperature from 37 to 40 degrees;
- muscle pain, chills;
- burning sensation in the urethra area;
- pain during urination;
- a general weakening of the body;
- sleep disorders and the psychological state, increases the likelihood of stress and depression;
- the change in color of urine;
- the pain in the anus;
- disorders of erection, rarely impotence;
- premature ejaculation.
Painful attacks with prostatitis can be long and short. If it doesn't go away for a long period of time, the quality of life of men is greatly reduced. They begin to torment neurosis.
Pain when prostatitis occurs in the following cases:
- At the time of erection.
- During the urination.
- In a moment of intimacy.
- In the process of defecation.
- After a strong hypothermia.
- Due to excessive physical exertion
Signs of acute prostatitis in men
Distinguish three phases of acute prostatitis, which are characterized by the presence of a given clinical picture and morphological changes:
- Sharp catarrhal prostatitis. Patients have complaints of palpitations, often painful urination, pain in the buttocks and the perineum.
- The cutting edge follicular. The pain becomes more intense, sometimes radiating to the anus, are amplified during defecation. Urination difficult, urine comes out a nice jet. In some cases, celebrates urinary retention. Low-grade fever or mild hyperthermia.
- Acute prostatitis. Expressed in the common intoxication, fever up to 38-40°C, it transmits chills. Dysuria disorder, often acute urinary retention. Sudden, throbbing pain in the perineum. The difficulty of defecation.
What other symptoms of prostatitis look at themselves in men?
- Often they are suffering from disorders of the sexual function. At the beginning is slightly decreased libido, lessened erection.
- If the inflammation affects the testicles, then a man may complain of premature or painful ejaculation.
- The sexual act is always of short duration, and the recovery after him requires a lot more time.
- In the later stages of the prostatitis can cause impotence, which in many cases is the main reason for the treatment of a doctor.
The symptoms of the chronic form
Perhaps, the patient was not expressed acute periods of the disease, bypassing his, passed in the chronic form.
In this case, the symptoms are the following:
- A dull pain in the area of the anus after defecation, pain that radiates to the coccyx;
- Regular or irregular, pain in the groin;
- Trips to the toilet are not particularly difficult, but for the beginning of the urination must strain a bit of the belly. The patient does not pay particular attention;
- Sometimes after urination there remains a burning sensation in the urethra area.
The first signs of chronic prostatitis can manifest itself in the course of a long period of time. Can disappear, and then get to know again.
Most of the men in the inflammation of the prostate does not manifest itself explicitly. You are in a latent state signs of prostatitis occur only a few mild disorders:
- frequent urination,
- periodic secretion of the urethral,
- burning and itching in the ureter,
- reduced power,
- the fall of the quality of the sperm, and, as a consequence, the inability to conceive,
- and your pain in the pubic area, perineum and genitals.
The consequences
The possible complications of prostatitis include:
- the bacteremia – bacterial infection of the blood;
- epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis;
- abscesses of the prostate education, prostate cavity full of pus;
- the violation on the part of the sperm and infertility – complication, the most typical for chronic prostatitis;
- the increase in the blood levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA).
Prostate Adenoma, which is benign training also often develops exactly as a result of the prostatitis. In adenoma the surgery is inevitable.
The most feared complication of prostatitis in men, the prostate cancer, which is full of the most serious consequences.
The treatment of prostatitis in men
Treatment of prostatitis takes place depending on the form of the disease. Acute inflammation is an indication for hospitalization of a patient in the urology department at the hospital, and in chronic patients undergoing therapy at home. If the cause of the disease is proved to be a sexually transmitted infection, given the antibiotics should take both partners.
During the treatment of prostatitis, it is important to immediate possession of a system of anti-bacterial treatment. Often the doctor prescribes to the patient receiving trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline, and fluoroquinolones. In the case of symptoms of prostatitis as a result of sexually transmitted diseases, the treatment also includes receiving ceftriaxone, doxycycline, etc.
The main groups of drugs you refer to:
- Antibiotics. Applied in the form of tablets, capsules, candles, syrups and other genres.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Analgesics.
- Medicines to improve the immunity.
- Vitamins.
- Anti-stress medicine.