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Signs and treatment of male prostatitis

The first symptoms of male prostatitis

Prostatitis is a pathology that occurs as an infectious and inflammatory process in the prostate (prostate), affecting its glands and connective tissue.

The prostate is a glandular structural organ located below the urethra and bladder, which is vital to the health and function of the human body. Inflammation reduces the synthesis of testosterone in the testicles, leading to decreased libido and weakened erectile function. The first symptoms of prostatitis are urination, discomfort, pain during orgasm and other problems.

The treatment of prostatitis began in the 19th century, when the disease had a trend of development. The disease is purely male because the prostate is an organ located in the human body. This disease mainly affects representatives over 40 years old, but medical statistics show that this disease has become "severe" in recent years: among men aged 25-28, prostatitis has been detected in 30% of cases. However, the specificity of the diagnosis and the likelihood of the incubation period of the disease indicate that the number is much higher. Among men aged 22-50, only a quarter received a medical examination, including prostatitis diagnosed by a urologist accounting for 15% of this number.

Complications

If the treatment of prostatitis is not started on time, many complications may occur, which are characterized by:

  • Obstruction of the bladder with acute retention of urine requires surgery;
    • The transition of prostatitis from acute stage to chronic disease;
  • The development of some form of male infertility;
  • Recurrent cystitis;
  • Urethral stricture, scarring;
  • Pyelonephritis, other kidney diseases;
  • Prostate abscess requires surgical intervention;
  • Sepsis threatens the lives of patients (patients with weak immunity, diabetes, and kidney failure are most vulnerable to infection).

Important notice!Pathology may lead to prostate cancer (7% of men over 50 years of age), which will seriously worsen the life of men and even lead to death.

Reasons for the development of pathology

There are several types of prostatitis, depending on the cause of the disease.

The main factors that cause prostatitis are as follows:

  1. infection.Bacteria enter the prostate in various ways. Young people without contraceptives (condoms) are at high risk of illness due to the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms (chlamydia, mycoplasma, etc. ). In addition, the onset of prostatitis is caused by any internal chronic disease. Harmful bacteria reach the prostate through lymph or blood flow. Pathological microorganisms can also "descent" into the prostate through the urethra. Then the disease is caused by urinary system diseases (urethritis, pyelonephritis) with weakened immunity.
  2. The process has stalled.They manifest as obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, because the blood microcirculation in the pelvic organs is disturbed. As a result, the required amount of oxygen and nutrients cannot reach the prostate.
  3. Injured.Due to mechanical damage to the tissues and organs of the small pelvis (OMT), congestion may occur, which triggers the inflammatory process. Truck drivers often encounter this situation due to professional activities related to long-term sitting and continuous injuries caused by a chair hitting an HTA.

Doctor’s opinion. Urologists are confident that prostatitis is not a lifetime diagnosis. If the treatment does not get results quickly, then the person should not give up and consider whether he fully complies with all instructions. Only the joint efforts of doctors and patients who are confident in the success of treatment can make a person feel healthy and full of health.

Types of prostatitis

Classifying prostatitis by type provides the following parameters.

The cause. According to the origin, the disease is:

  • Infectious (specific and non-specific);
  • Congestive non-infectious (because of the process of stagnation, related to long-term interruption of sexual relations, interruption of intercourse, bad habits, stress, periodic hypothermia).

Pathological features, subdivided into the following subspecies:

  • catarrhal;
  • follicular;
  • substantial;
  • Prostatic abscess (it can manifest as a complication of prostatitis in the form of malnutrition, fibrocystic, granulomatous and prostatic sclerosis).

Clinical process. Prostatitis can be acute or chronic.

Pathogenesis. According to the onset and development of the disease, prostatitis can be:

  • blood-borne;
  • Urethral;
  • small tube;
  • Calculation;
  • Allergies;
  • Endocrinology.

Symptoms and signs of prostatitis

The symptoms of prostatitis may be obvious.

The disease is divided into the following forms:

  • Sharp.This disease develops suddenly, manifested by an increase in body temperature (up to 39°C) and severe cut pain radiating to the back and groin. Ejaculation, defecation and urination are accompanied by acute pain and sometimes bleeding. This is an important reason to see a urologist.
  • Chronic.Although it is similar to the clinical symptoms of acute prostatitis, there are almost no symptoms. The temperature may rise slightly, and you may feel discomfort in the groin and urination. The main symptom of chronic prostatitis is the frequent urge to expel urine from the urethra. As time passed, the patient developed erectile function problems due to the transition from the inflammation process to the nerve responsible for erection and premature ejaculation. The overall health and condition of the patient is negative, manifested by frequent irritability, depression, dissatisfaction, and psychological breakdown.
  • Stagnation.Men who lead an inactive lifestyle and have irregular sex can develop this disease. The course of the disease is a violation of the genitourinary system. The onset of the disease is characterized by inflammation of the excretory tract, peeling of the epithelium, causing painful attacks during urination. In the severe form of this disease, the urethra stops functioning completely. The erection is also impaired, and the orgasm is weak and not manifested. Generally, the development of sexual dysfunction is rapid. The stagnant form of prostatitis is also characterized by symptoms of perineum, burning and itching of the urethra. Increased body temperature and signs of poisoning.

How to detect the symptoms of developing prostatitis

Only a urologist can make an accurate diagnosis of a patient, but according to the existing signs that appear in the urogenital system and are observed by people, they can be used as emergency signals to seek expert signals. This applies to:

  • The act of defecation, accompanied by unpleasant feelings;
    • Short-term and long-term burning sensation in the perineum;
  • often asks to urinate, but the process itself is painful and difficult.
  • The effect of orgasm is weak (also known as "erased orgasm");
  • Fatigue increases, and there is usually no obvious cause;
  • Decreased erectile function;
  • Often stressed.

Important notice!The detection of these symptoms requires immediate medical attention to affect the disease from the beginning. The development of chronic prostatitis proceeds in an unexpressed form, but is full of consequences and complications.

Disease diagnosis

The diagnosis of male prostatitis is mainly based on the analysis of patient complaints. With the help of specially prepared questionnaires, doctors discovered and studied the symptoms of the disease.

Further diagnostic measures have been taken:

  • study the composition of prostate secretions (if there is no acute form of disease: it cannot be operated on due to severe pain);
  • Palpation rectal examination;
  • Perform ultrasound examination of the prostate to confirm suspicion of prostatitis and make an accurate diagnosis;
  • Biopsy;
    • X-ray tomography of the small pelvis (computer/MRI)-if necessary;
  • Cystoscopy;
  • Urology.

In addition, the man has undergone some routine examinations, which can figure out the status of this disease:

  • Urine flow method;
  • Urine sample, three cup measurement;
    • According to Mears&Stamey's
  • study, two glasses of urine are used for measurement (the first part does not include urethral contamination (infection, infection), and the second part determines whether there is no inflammation process in the kidneys and bladder);
  • Determine the residual amount of urine samples and perform ultrasound examination of the prostate;
  • Clinical urinalysis;
  • The middle part of the urine is used for microbiological examination.

Diagnosis needs to distinguish between prostatitis and cystitis, urethritis, prostate adenoma and prostate cancer.

Men should avoid sexual intercourse for five days before the ultrasound examination. On the eve of this day, you must apply a cleansing enema and urinate before entering the ultrasound room.

Treatment of prostatitis

There is no standard treatment for prostatitis. The comprehensive treatment method prescribed by the doctor is carried out according to individual circumstances, and the process has been adjusted to improve efficiency. When treating the prostate, the form of the disease should be considered. For example, the acute form is easier to cure than the chronic form.

Prostatitis is mainly treated conservatively by outpatients.

An integration method is:

  1. Antibacterial therapy (disinfecting places infected by bacteria).
  2. Improve the blood supply to the prostate (massage, physical therapy, therapeutic exercise).

The purpose of using physical therapy is to achieve the following goals:

  1. Relieve the inflammatory process (through anti-inflammatory methods) and relieve pain (through analgesia methods).
  2. Reduce the stagnation process and change the nature of sclerosis in the future (through defibrosis treatment).
  3. Enhance the protection of the body (through immune stimulation methods).

Prostatitis treatment is usually combined with prostate massage. Because of its sophistication, this procedure is usually considered a shame for men, but it has very good results. Prostate massage can be performed at home, but for this you need to purchase special hardware equipment.

Drugs for treating prostatitis

The treatment method is through drug administration. This treatment protocol uses antibiotics because only they can destroy the pathogen of the disease. The doctor will decide which medicine to take based on the results of analysis and research. The patient was taking anesthetics, anti-inflammatory drugs and other drugs before waiting for the appropriate antibiotics.

Antibiotic treatment involves the use of acceptable doses and routes of administration. The optimal dose of antibiotics is considered to be an "effort" to target twice or three times the concentration of the pathogen.

In the case of chronic prostatitis, which usually occurs due to immunodeficiency, antibiotic therapy is combined with immunocorrective drugs.

The best way to massage is to have sex

Doctors believe that the natural massage method for treating prostatitis is to obtain orgasm during sex. Active muscle contraction occurs in the anus when the sperm ejaculate, which is also effective for the prostate: the sperm is successfully massaged in the process. Many people have heard that sex is prohibited during the entire treatment period, but this is not true. The most important thing is, if possible, don’t change your previous partner (so that the microflora "does not conflict"), and don’t interrupt or prolong intercourse.

In the absence of a sexual partner, doctors recommend masturbation to free the prostate and seminal ducts from stagnation. Horror stories about the dangers of masturbation should be treated as jokes, but you should not forget moderation and personal hygiene.

It is impossible to overcome prostatitis through sex and drugs. You should lead an active lifestyle, proper rest and nutrition, good sleep, and avoid stressful situations. Other treatments are also welcome, but they can only be used after consulting a doctor.

Important notice!Taking antibiotics also includes probiotics to avoid malnutrition and other negative effects.

Surgical treatment of prostate

Advanced surgical treatment of prostate cancer:

  • has disease progression;
  • If there is an abscess inside the prostate;
  • is ​​used for cysts or strictures.

These conditions require a thorough solution to eliminate the inflammatory process.

The type of surgery used takes into account all aspects of the disease and the patient's condition.

The surgeries prescribed by doctors are divided into the following types:

  1. Transurethral resection.During the operation, a catheter inserted into the urethra is used to perform a closed resection of the prostate.
  2. Transurethral incision.Cut the tissue near the bladder neck to reduce the pressure on it. This surgery is suitable for men with a slight increase in prostate. In fact, there will be no complications and the patient can recover quickly.
  3. Radical prostatectomy.In this case, the entire prostate is removed. This type of surgery is difficult, traumatic, and accompanied by massive blood loss.

Traditional medicine to treat prostatitis

Alternative medicine provides more than 100 recipes for fighting prostatitis, relieving symptoms and supplementing mainstream therapies. It’s worth remembering that not all proposed options may be suitable for people with some form of disease, and some may cause allergic reactions and other complications.

We provide several proven, popular and effective recipes:

  1. Pumpkin seeds.They contain a lot of zinc, which is needed by men. For prevention and treatment purposes, men should eat 30-35 raw seeds every day. You can mix the crushed seeds with a blender (without peel) and honey (200ml) to make a special ball. From the quality produced, put the walnut-sized mold balls in the refrigerator. Half an hour before a meal, eat 1 ball twice a day, chew slowly, and suck out curable juice from it. Powerful and effective, it can be used once a year.
  2. Fruit and vegetable juices.Help the body produce more uric acid. Naturally squeezed juices made from cucumbers, carrots, and asparagus are particularly successful in this regard. You can mix them for drinking, and change the ratio according to your taste. Several doses of more than half a liter of liquid need to be consumed every day.
  3. Natural honey.Beekeeping products have also been proven to perform well in treating prostatitis. Herbs based on them have powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. For example:
    • Propolis candles.40 grams of propolis are evaporated in a glass of alcohol, and the extract (0. 1 grams) is mixed with two grams of rye flour and cocoa powder. The candle is formed and inserted into the rectum one month before one month of sleep.
    • Propolis tincture.Dilute 20% tincture (40 drops) with water (100ml) 20 minutes before meals.
    • Infused with honey and Chinese herbal medicine.For acute prostatitis. Crush and mix calendula (30 g), horsetail (25 g), iron tree root (15 g), androgynous nettle leaves, medicinal sage and mint (10 g each). Then take three tablespoons from the resulting mixture and pour half a liter of boiling water. Half an hour before meals, keep in a thermos for three hours, filter, add honey to taste, drink one-third of three cups a day.
    • Red root soup.Pour the chopped roots (25 grams) into one liter of boiling water, place it in a thermos for one hour, drink it three times a day, and drink another third cup after a meal. You can add milk and honey. This tea is considered the best medicine for treating prostatitis.
    • Pharmacy chamomile.Pour 10 grams into 100 milliliters of very hot water, infuse for half an hour, and filter. Used as a solution of micro-lysate (70-80 ml).
    • Wild pears.Observe the effect a few days after the patient started taking pear preserves/tea. Prolonged use can almost completely cure prostatitis. Not only can fruits and leaves be used fresh, they can also be dried in winter to make potions. This drink is an excellent preventive measure.

The list of folk recipes is endless, but in each case, only a doctor will recommend one or several important comprehensive treatments.

Prevent prostatitis

Measures to prevent disease and recurrence of chronic diseases are based on:

  • Active and healthy lifestyle;
  • Engaged in sports, physical education;
  • Stop smoking and drinking;
  • Have sex with a regular partner (promiscuity in love can lead to sexually transmitted infections, which can lead to prostatitis);
  • Regular sex life and achieve ejaculation;
  • Regular follow-up visits by urologists (twice a year);
  • Treat urological diseases promptly;
  • A balanced diet;
  • Respect your health.