The inflammation of the prostate gland, unfortunately, is quite common disease. According to statistics almost half of men in one way or another, the age of to deal with this problem. The causes of inflammation may be different, but because in the modern medicine, different types of this disease. One of these is the bacterial prostatitis.
Because of this great spread of the disease many men are interested in more information about him. What are the causes of inflammation bacterial? What are the symptoms you should pay attention to? What are the modern methods and treatments are most effective?
What is prostatitis? The basic forms of the disease
Before considering the question of what is it bacterial prostatitis, it is worth to analyze what is the prostate, or the prostate. This is a small organ which is part of the reproductive system. It is located a little below the bladder, around the urethra. The prostate produces about 70 percent of the seminal fluid, which is then mixed with the sperm, which is in the testes. The prostate plays a role in the process of expulsion of semen and maintains the erection. In addition to this affects the retention of urine.
Prostatitis is a disease, which is accompanied by an inflammatory process in the tissue of the prostate. Depending on the cause of development in the modern medicine, different types of the disease:
- acute bacterial prostatitis is an inflammation in this case develops on the background of infection of the organ-specific bacteria (e.g., chlamydia, gonococci, etc.);
- the chronic form of bacterial prostatitis usually develops on the background of a wrong therapy or its absence (illness lasts more than three months, a period of well-being changes aggravations of inflammatory process);
- nonspecific prostatitis — the inflammation with this disease is due to the conditional activation of the microflora pathogenic or is not associated with the bacterial infection;
- asymptomatic prostatitis the inflammatory flowing without obvious symptoms, and very often the inflammatory process weakens itself.
The causes of bacterial prostatitis
As the name implies, is an inflammatory process in this case is associated with the activity of bacterial microorganisms. The agents of bacterial prostatitis very often penetrate into the tissue of the prostate if the patient has had sexually transmitted infections. Nearly all of the sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. gonorrhea, chlamydia), can lead to inflammation of the prostate.
In middle-aged men as the etiologic agent perhaps, and conventionally pathogenic microorganisms, such as and. coli. A bit of the other pattern has been observed in elderly patients. The fact is that many men over the age of 50 years are diagnosed with so-called benign prostatic hyperplasia (accompanied by the growth of tissues). If this disease, evacuation of the secretion of fluid from the prostate carcinoma is difficult, that begins to accumulate within the breast. The stagnation of secretions leads actively the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms and, consequently, inflammation.
Also bacterial prostatitis can develop on a background of various diseases of the genitourinary system. For example, the inflammation is more often diagnosed on the background of obstruction of the bladder, urinary tract infections, epididymitis, urethritis. The diffusion and penetration of infection inside it promotes phimosis (patchwork extremely meat). Cause the inflammation of the prostate gland can variety of injury of the perineum, the installation of a urinary catheter, previously performed cystoscopy (internal control of the bladder) or a biopsy.
There are risk factors?
As you can see, the causes of inflammation of the prostate may be different. In addition, there are a group of so-called risk factors, whose presence increases the likelihood of developing both acute and chronic prostatitis:
- frequent infectious diseases of the genitourinary system;
- parasitic diseases;
- incomplete emptying of the bladder;
- genetic predisposition;
- the irritation of the urinary tract as aggressive chemical substances;
- a strong hypothermia;
- disorderly sexual life (frequent changes of partner sexual contacts without condom use);
- the smoke, the abuse of drugs and alcohol (weakens the body's defenses);
- weakening of the immune system;
- long periods of sexual abstinence;
- strong dehydration;
- properly the power supply;
- neurological diseases of the urinary tract;
- the constant stress, nervous exhaustion, emotional surges;
- sedentary lifestyle, which leads to a stagnation of blood in the pelvis (that is, increase the probability of inflammation, not only prostate, but also of some of the other nearby organs).
What are the symptoms accompanied by a disease?
Signs of bacterial prostatitis is usually quite characteristic. The disease begins a desperate, and grows quickly. Patients often first observed an increase in body temperature, weakness, muscle aches, fatigue, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Along with this appear, and problems with the work of the genitourinary system. The process of urination becomes difficult and painful, stimuli - more frequent. However, the bladder is not completely emptied. Jet during urination becomes weak, the same urine takes on a rather unpleasant smell. Also may be present as a small impurity of the blood. It is possible the appearance of pain and a burning sensation in the urethra.
Patients often stress and other symptoms of bacterial prostatitis. In particular, you see the pain in the pubic area, which also pays in the lower part of the back. Can occur pain in the testicles and the perineal area. Men appear erection problems, premature ejaculation, accompanied by painful feelings. Sometimes in the sperm, it is possible to notice the traces of blood. There is also pain during defecation.
In the presence of these symptoms, it is necessary to consult a doctor immediately. Compared to before the patient receives medical care, the lower the probability of transition to the chronic form of the disease.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Once it is worth noting that this form of the disease is quite rare. Chronic bacterial prostatitis may be associated with the activity of the bacteria, which are protected from the effects of the drugs, as well as find themselves deep in the tissues of the prostate. Furthermore, some microorganisms become insensitive to the broad-spectrum antibiotics exposure.
Bacterial exacerbation of chronic prostatitis accompanied practically the same symptoms, and the acute form of the disease. It is observed the pain during urination, abdominal pain, and perineal area, the presence of blood in the urine, and sperm. On the other hand, the increase of temperature and other signs of intoxication of the body are rare. Aggravation replaced by a period of relative well-being — the man feels well, but some irregularities in the functioning of the genitourinary system are still there. In particular, patients suffering from a variety of stimuli to urinate. Also, there are erection problems (sometimes up to severe erectile dysfunction and decreased sexual desire.
The diagnosis of the disease
For the beginning of a doctor carries out physical inspection and collect the anamnesis, to have a complete picture of the symptoms that bother the patient. Usually this is enough to suspect prostatitis and assign further analysis.
The patient rents the samples of blood and urine, the analysis of which allows to identify the markers of inflammation. You also need a digital rectal examination of the prostate, which gives the possibility to the doctor to determine the size, the contours, the texture of the organ, the degree of pain and some other parameters. In addition to this during the massage of the prostate is possible to obtain samples of his secret, which are then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The sowing of the samples helps to determine the type of infection and the degree of sensitivity or otherwise of drugs.
A further examination takes place only in case, if there are suspicions about the presence of complications. With the help of cystoscopy, the doctor can observe and evaluate the status of the urinary tract and bladder. Sometimes also perform urodynamic testing. Transrectal ultrasound and computed tomography help to better study the state of the prostate, to detect the presence of abscesses or stones. If you suspect the malignant transformation of cells biopsy of the prostate.
The pharmacological treatment of prostatitis
After the complete inspection of the doctor will be able to make the most effective scheme of therapy. Usually, in the first place is indicated in the treatment of bacterial prostatitis with antibiotics. In particular, are very effective antibacterial agents are considered as drugs containing tetracycline, and ciprofloxacin. Depending on the severity of the disease and a variety of bacterial infections, the therapy may last from four to six weeks. Sometimes in the early days, the drug is administered intravenously, then move on to tablet form. In the chronic form of inflammation, the treatment can last up to 12 weeks.
Are used other medicines for the treatment of bacterial prostatitis. In particular, to facilitate the patient's condition may anti-spasmodics, which help relaxation of the neck of the urinary bladder and reduce the pain during urination.
If necessary, the patient is prescribed drugs for the pain, that is to say non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which also help relieve the fever. A positive effect on the condition of men and women of impact reception complex, multivitamins, immunomodulators, biostimulators.
Other methods of treatment
In earlier stage patients often recommend massage to the prostate. This procedure helps eliminate the stagnation of liquids, improve the tissue exchange, to improve the local immune system, restore the drainage function of the prostate, and also improve the flow of blood.
Also in the course of treatment can be used different methods of physiotherapy, in particular:
- magnetic therapy;
- transrectal ultrasound therapy;
- the electrostimulation.
All the previous methods help to normalize the blood circulation and the resolution processes are stagnant.
When you need the surgery?
Immediate intervention — is a measure of last resort. Applies only in case of prolonged pharmacological therapy and other treatment methods have no effect. The surgical procedure of partial resection of the prostate takes place, usually, elderly patients. At a young age so radical treatment try to avoid, as well as sometimes causing impotence and sterility. The operation is often prescribed to elderly patients with chronic forms of prostatitis, because they have many years to suffer from urinary problems and continual pain. Optionally, it performs correction plastic, which helps to restore special routes, normalizes the functioning of the bladder.
Alternative methods for the treatment of the disease
Of course, there are some other less traditional methods of treatment of prostatitis. For example, sometimes a good effect give medicines double, treatment with leeches, acupuncture, massage.
Patients with chronic forms of the disease, recommend a spa treatment. Also positively on the state of the body affect the special physical exercises that will help you restore the circulation and eliminate the stasis of blood in the pelvic organs.
How to cure bacterial prostatitis with the help of the people of the funds? Today there are many tools that help to eliminate the inflammatory process. In particular, positively on the degree of pelvic sometimes affect sitz baths warm decoction of yarrow, horsetail, sage. Also offers special rectal suppositories of bee products and medicinal herbs.
In any case, it is worth mentioning that before applying any tool necessarily need to consult with your doctor.
What are the predictions for the patients?
Allows for the treatment of bacterial prostatitis in men get good results? Once it is worth saying that the success of the therapy will depend on many factors, including the phase and the form of the disease, the age of the patient, presence of concomitant diseases, etc.
Acute bacterial prostatitis is well suited for medical care. Already a few days after the start of therapy the patient can note the improvement of well-being. On the other hand, the wrong treatment, the lack of or cessation (for example, very often men stop taking the medication during the disappearance of the symptoms, it finishes the full course) can lead to the development of a chronic form of the disease.
Chronic prostatitis is a disease that is much more difficult to treat. Relapses can happen again and again. And in these cases, doctors often recommend patients surgery. The results of the surgical treatment is generally positive. Also in this case, sometimes charging the not-too-pleasant consequences.