Congestive prostatitis is a disease that occurs against the background of a dysfunction of the prostate. The main reason for the development of the disease is obstruction of the prostate. Similar pathology can develop in men of any age. Recently, cases of detection of this disease in young people have become more common.
reasons
The appearance of stagnation in the prostate always indicates the development of an inflammatory process that prevents the full functioning of the male prostate. The process of outflow of blood becomes difficult, and the gland ceases to empty completely, as a result of which stagnation of its secretion occurs.
Very often this disease develops against the background of chronic prostatitis. Therefore, for a long time, the patient may not be aware that there are stagnant processes in his body.
An overload of the prostate can occur for various reasons. This disease is usually not bacterial and manifests itself due to the influence of the following factors:
- Lack of constant intimate life. Frequent arousal without subsequent ejaculation, inconsistent sexual contacts, incomplete ejaculation, frequent sex after prolonged abstinence can lead to the appearance of stagnant processes.
- Anatomical features. When a person has inadequate venous valves or weakness in the walls of the veins of the urogenital plexus.
- Spinal injuries as well as diseases such as a slipped disc or osteochondrosis. With physical damage to the spine, it is possible that a prolonged spasm of the vessels of the prostate may occur.
- Frequent hypothermia, working in a room with active air conditioning, drafts, etc.
- Bad habits - smoking, alcohol abuse. As a result, the patient may experience paralysis of the small vessels of the genitourinary system.
- Chronic rise in temperature in the pelvic organs. This phenomenon can also be attributed to anatomical features.
- Frequent colitis and diarrhea.
- Eating disorders, dehydration.
According to most experts, the main cause of stagnation lies in the varicose veins of the lower extremities. In this case, there is a violation of the blood supply to the pelvic organs, as a result of which the prostate begins to fill with blood.
Often the cause of the disease can be an inflammatory process that is localized in the pelvic organs or in the rectum. The disease can also be caused by hormonal imbalances.
Various acute or chronic infections can also cause stagnant processes in the prostate. Infection enters the prostate through the urethra. Infection is also possible through the rectum, through the blood, or through lymph vessels.
Who is at risk
Constant sedentary work is a direct route to stagnant prostatitis.
Despite the fact that this disease develops suddenly, it can be prevented if provoking factors are excluded from everyday life. The risk of developing stagnant processes in the prostate consists of:
- People with a sedentary lifestyle. First, let's talk about the people who work sitting down.
- Patients with frequent constipation.
- People who eat irregularly and neglect healthy, nutritious foods.
- Smokers and people with heavy alcohol addiction.
Symptoms
In most cases, this disease is characterized by an asymptomatic course, and therefore it is almost impossible to determine its presence at home. The first sign of disease is the presence of pain in the perineal area. It usually gets worse when you walk. Even so, the disease has certain symptoms that should be elaborated on.
The main symptoms of congestive prostatitis are:
- Decreased potency and sex drive. Worsening erection.
- Decrease in the amount of sperm, decrease in consistency.
- Frequent premature ejaculation.
- Decreased orgasm quality.
- Constant burning in the urethra and bladder.
- Problems urinating, which are intermittent and painful.
- There is aching pains in the groin that extends to the sacrum or inner thigh.
- There is constant burning and discomfort in the bladder and urethra.
Non-specific symptoms of congestive prostatitis include general weakness, decreased performance, sleep disorders and general irritability.
Classification
Currently, congestion of the prostate can be observed in the following types of prostatitis:
- Chronic.Usually it develops without regular sex life or through masturbation. Obesity, interruption of sexual intercourse, stress, poor blood supply, a sedentary lifestyle - all these factors ultimately lead to the development of chronic prostatitis. In chronic prostatitis, ejaculate is usually excreted in the form of clots. Prostate massage or sexual intercourse can improve the patient's condition, but the effects are short-lived.
- Venous.Appears in the presence of pathologies of the venous system. If a patient is diagnosed with varicose veins, as a result of which venous blood accumulates in the venous system of the pelvis, stagnant processes can be localized in the prostate. The consequence of this is prostatitis.
- Congestive.It occurs due to incomplete emptying of parts of the prostate, which makes it constantly overflowing with blood, which contributes to the development of inflammation. Most often, this form of prostatitis occurs in middle-aged men.
- Infectious.In this case, the cause of the disease is an infection that enters the prostate through the genitourinary system. If this happens against the background of the course of cognitive prostatitis, then the inflammatory process intensifies and the general condition of the patient worsens.
Diagnosis
Prostate echotomography helps to pinpoint the picture of the disease.
Diagnostic measures must necessarily include palpation of the prostate and examination of the posterior urethra. This is the basis for diagnosing prostatitis, which will allow the specialist to determine whether the sensitivity is low or high. The presence of disease is also evidenced by the release of a meager aseptic secretion.
If the doctor suspects that the disease is developing, the patient is sent for prostate rheography. This procedure is well tolerated by patients and takes about fifteen minutes on average. According to the results of rheography, it is possible to identify violations of venous outflow in order to obtain basic information about the condition of the vessels - their elasticity and integrity.
If blood flow to the tissues of the gland is difficult, it indicates degenerative changes.
To confirm the diagnosis and obtain additional information, the following procedures apply:
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs.
- Prostate echo tomography.
You cannot do without laboratory diagnostic methods that pass the following tests:
- urine tests.Includes general urinalysis, triple study and microflora culture. In the course of these analyzes, pathogenic microflora, including chlamydia, are usually not detected.
- blood tests.We are talking about thromboelastography and coagulogram.
- Analysis of ejaculate and prostate secretions.With congestive prostatitis usually no leukocytosis is detected. However, the sample contains images of columnar and squamous epithelium.
Differences between congestive prostatitis and infectious prostatitis
The disease is associated with frequent depression in men.
In the diagnostic phase, it is very important to differentiate between a stagnant and an infectious process. Otherwise, the treatment will be chosen incorrectly, which can lead to complications. Therefore, the specialist should pay attention to the following symptoms:
- Problems urinating - usually the patient urinates frequently in the morning. His condition continues to improve.
- Aching and burning pains in the perineum, testicles.
- Fever with severe general tiredness.
- Depression and general anxiety.
- erection problems and weak orgasms. Usually the quality of ejaculate deteriorates in patients, which can be determined in additional studies.
First, the doctor conducts palpation studies, in which certain changes in the prostate are detected. We can talk about the following features:
- the organ is enlarged;
- the contours of the prostate are vague;
- consistency changed;
- increased sensitivity;
- The smoothness of the contours of the median sulcus is noted.
Important!In the presence of the above symptoms, the patient will show no signs of infection during laboratory tests.
The secret of the prostate is characterized by a thick consistency that stands out in the form of lumps and clots. Similar changes are observed as a result of prostate massage. In some cases, the patient himself may notice the presence of lumps in the semen during ejaculation. This indicates the development of a stagnant process.
Treatment
The treatment of illnesses includes quitting smoking as a whole.
Treatment of congestive prostatitis is determined based on the degree of its manifestation. Based on the results of a thorough diagnosis, the specialist determines the course of further treatment. Typically an integrated approach is adopted which consists of the following procedures:
- drug therapy.When treating stagnant processes in the prostate, the patient must take anti-inflammatory drugs. The doctor can also prescribe other drugs for his patient.
- Painkillerscan be prescribed for pain. They are usually taken with blood thinners.
- Energy mode.If stagnant prostatitis is diagnosed, the patient is on a strict diet with limited spicy and fatty foods. The key to a speedy recovery is a balanced diet when the patient's daily diet includes a large amount of fruits, vegetables, fermented dairy products, and oils.
- Sexual mode.It is very important that the patient not only observes sexual hygiene, but also improves his intimate life. Regular sexual intercourse normalizes the functioning of the prostate and excludes the development of stagnant processes in the future.
- Giving up bad habits.Many experts have no idea how congestive prostatitis can be treated with smoking or alcohol abuse. It is very important that the patient completely stop smoking and drinking alcohol, which can lead to overwork. It is equally important to minimize negative factors such as hypothermia, physical overload, physical inactivity, etc.
- Physical activity.Most specialists prescribe special physiotherapy exercises for their patients. Such exercises are usually aimed at strengthening the abdominal muscles, improving breathing, and toning the pelvic floor muscles.
- Vitamin therapy.This is a very important step in the treatment of congestive prostatitis. The patient's body must receive all the nutrients. For this purpose, vitamin complexes are most often prescribed for patients with congestive prostatitis.
If the cause of the development of congestive prostatitis in a man is valvular insufficiency of the veins of the lower extremities, he will be operated on.
Prevention
In this case, the basis of preventive measures is activity. In addition, it should manifest itself both in movement and in sex. Experts say that the prostate needs to function regularly to prevent overloading. This can only be achieved through ejaculation.
Moderate exercise, frequent walks, and a normal diet will help prevent the development of this disease.