Inflammation of the prostate or chronic prostatitis is a fairly common and common urological disorder. According to medical research, around 90% of men are faced with this nasty disease after 35-45 years.
Who is at risk?
Men who lead an unhealthy lifestyle are at risk: lack of exercise, obesity, lack of exercise. The disease is linked to the fact that in men who lead an unhealthy lifestyle, the blood flow (circulation) in the pelvic area is disturbed. In addition, blood stagnation occurs in the reproductive system, which leads to the development of prostatitis. During the development of prostatitis, the prostate also enlarges, therefore the level of urine, which is retained in the body, increases, poisoning men's health.
Types of diseases
The types of chronic prostatitis are bacterial and non-bacterial.
Bacterial prostatitis (acute)
This is a type of disease that is mainly caused by bacterial infection. The manifestation of the disease and its symptoms are always unexpected. This type of disease is very serious and requires a mandatory visit to the doctor. In some cases, the patient is offered hospitalization. Most often, this type of disease affects middle-aged and young men.
Bacterial prostatitis (chronic)
This type of disease develops due to bacterial microorganisms that are not as hostile as in the acute form of the disease. Most often there are no specific symptoms of the disease, or the symptoms appear very slowly and for a long time.
The reasons for the development of chronic prostatitis
The main causes of the development of the disease are bacteria that enter the prostate gland along with urine (through the urinary tract). The bacteria cause both chronic bacterial and acute bacterial prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis is not contagious and cannot be infected through sexual contact. There are several factors that increase the percentage of the likelihood of developing this disease.
Development factors are:
- Problems with the development of the urinary system.
- Urinary catheterization.
- Early infection of the genitourinary system.
- Symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
Every man experiences different symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, but in its main manifestation there are similar symptoms.
Bacterial prostatitis (acute) manifests itself with bright and acute symptoms, usually occurs suddenly, frightens the man and immediately goes to the clinic.
Acute prostatitis, features of symptoms:
- Painful urination.
- Fever (chills possible).
- Feeling of a full bladder even after emptying it.
Chronic prostatitis has similar symptoms, but they are less severe than acute prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis, features of symptoms:
- Frequent urge to empty the bladder;
- Temporary (intermittent) testicular pain;
- Bladder pain;
- Lumbar pain (lower back);
- Pain during ejaculation;
- When examined by palpation, there may be pain and swelling of the prostate may be felt.
Diagnosis of the disease: chronic prostatitis
To exclude other diseases of the genitourinary system, an accurate diagnosis should be carried out by a qualified doctor in the clinic. Similar symptoms often occur with different diseases of one of the body systems. Therefore, do not conduct independent research and self-medication, but seek medical advice immediately at the first symptoms.
There are various examination techniques used to make an accurate diagnosis. Finally, prostatitis can manifest itself with symptoms similar to cystitis, adenoma, or urethritis.
During the examination, the doctor examines the rectum with the help of fingers treated with petroleum jelly (with medical gloves). This type of exam is called a rectal exam. The prostate is felt through the wall of the rectum as it is in front of it (in front of the rectum). With the help of this method, the doctor can determine whether the prostate is enlarged and whether its pain is manifested on examination.
If a man has chronic prostatitis, a palpation exam causes the patient only temporary pain and minimal discomfort that goes away very quickly.
Is the neglected form of chronic prostatitis dangerous?
In most cases, men ignore some of the symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, which aggravates the further development of prostatitis. Such a "negligent" appeal to health can cause normal hormone production in the male body to decrease, and problems with hormone levels can cause a man's libido (libido) to decrease. It is also possible to develop erectile function problems. Taken together, these diseases are very difficult to treat.
If the prostate becomes inflamed, normal secretion slows down and the sperm lose their activity. The most common consequences of advanced chronic prostatitis are infertility and decreased potency.
Effective treatment of prostatitis
Treatment methods depend on the form of inflammation and the type of prostatitis.
Medication
During the diagnosis of bacterial prostatitis (acute), the doctor may prescribe antibiotics to the patient for about two weeks. If the prostatitis has progressed, the patient can be hospitalized and injected intravenously.
If the patient has difficulty urinating, the doctor may prescribe a catheter connection (urethra). In many cases, bacterial prostatitis is treated with this method.
If the patient is diagnosed with chronic bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic treatment can last from one month to three months. This type of treatment is very effective, and in many cases patients make a full recovery.
If the disease or its symptoms return after treatment, the doctor may change the approach to treatment, such as: B. use different pills or massage the prostate.
Effective treatment of chronic prostatitis largely depends on timely admission to the clinic.
Prostate massage
Men don't like prostate massage treatment as the whole process is very uncomfortable. It is worth noting that choosing a good specialist will allow you to avoid all unpleasant moments and sensations during prostate massage. Massage is one of those methods that gives tangible results almost immediately.
Prostate massage has many positive aspects, one of the most important is that the massage increases blood flow to the prostate. It also increases muscle tone, clears the ducts of the prostate, reduces inflammation, is antibacterial, and enhances the effects of other treatments.
For chronic prostatitis, massage treatment is an important necessity!
Ethnosciences
Traditional medicine includes many ways to treat prostate problems, but the effects are not immediate and are not as effective as medication.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis using traditional medicine methods has no side effects. One of the best recipes is how to treat prostatitis with chestnut peel and propolis.
To treat prostatitis, chestnut pods need hot water, which is poured into chestnut pods, after which they insist a little and take the infusion like tea.
Treating chronic prostatitis with propolis is a very popular method. Thanks to the rich composition of propolis, prostate problems can be cured from the very first symptoms of their manifestation. Special rectal propolis suppositories, which have an antibacterial effect, are used for treatment.
You can also use a special propolis tincture that has an antibacterial effect and eliminates the symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
Special diet
In order for the treatment of prostatitis to be effective, attention should be paid to the patient's diet. During the treatment of chronic prostatitis, you should give up the wrong way of life, especially tobacco and alcohol.
A man should include more fruits, vegetables, berries, special teas (herbal tinctures), and fermented milk products in his diet. Heavy foods should be avoided: smoked foods, fatty foods, carbonated beverages, ready meals, fast foods.
To choose the right food during treatment, you can consult a doctor who will advise or prescribe a special diet.
Men should undergo vitamin therapy (drink a vitamin regimen) and enrich their bodies with essential trace elements.
Sports treatment
As mentioned earlier, prostatitis most often develops in people who lead a sedentary lifestyle. To maintain good male health, you should do a lot of jogging or walking. Running and walking improves blood flow and blood flow to the genitals. Such optimal physical activity has a positive effect on a man's health.
Men should do exercises in the morning, it can be both light exercises and active squats. The older a man gets, the more time he has to devote to his health and sports. The fact is that the entire male reproductive system depends on the general state of health of the man, and also on the normal hormonal background. And as you know, exercise actively contributes to the normal production of the hormone testosterone, which is the foundation of male sexual health. Sport activates all processes in the body and increases the production of the male hormone testosterone.
Psychological treatment
When treating prostatitis, a person's mental mood is important. If a person is convinced that there will be recovery soon, then it will most likely happen. But when a person has mental doubts about their recovery, most often the treatment of an illness is delayed for a long time.
A man should settle down for good, he can also ask for support from loved ones in such a difficult time. After all, every treatment is a little stressful. Therefore, during the treatment of chronic prostatitis, it is important to be around people who raise their morale and believe in a quick cure for the disease.
A man should also try not to be nervous during treatment, especially if the treatment does not produce quick results. As you know, a man's mental mood directly affects the health of his reproductive system. Effective treatment of prostatitis is only possible with a positive mood!
Projections for the future after treatment of chronic prostatitis
In most cases, chronic prostatitis responds well to treatment and has no negative health consequences for men.
Prostatitis develops slowly, so the main thing is not to start the development of the disease, and at the first manifestations of the disease, you should consult a specialist.
Early prostatitis responds well to treatment. It should also be warned that prostatitis has the ability to exacerbate problems with the genital area. Often times, prostatitis causes a man to lose his sexual desire and desire. Men may not even notice the presence of inflammation of the prostate, which the short-term symptoms attribute to fatigue or other reasons, so they postpone treatment. This attitude towards your health can have the worst consequences. Therefore, try to have an ultrasound scan of the prostate at least once or twice a year.
Even men after 40 years of age should consult a doctor more often, check not only the prostate, but also other organs of the reproductive system. Preventing a disease is easier than treating its consequences.