Inflammation of the prostate gland or chronic prostatitis are quite common and common urological disorders. According to medical research, about 90% of men after the age of 35-45 are faced with this unpleasant disease.
Who is at risk?
At risk are those men who lead an unhealthy lifestyle: inactivity, overweight, sedentary lifestyle. The disease is due to the fact that in men who lead an unhealthy lifestyle, blood circulation (circulation) in the pelvic region is disturbed. So there is a stagnation of blood in the reproductive system, which leads to the development of prostatitis. During the development of prostatitis, the prostate gland also increases, so the level of urine increases, which lingers in the body and poisons the health of men.
Types of diseases
The types of chronic prostatitis are: bacterial and non-bacterial.
Bacterial prostatitis (acute)
This is a type of disease in which the main causative agent is a bacterial infection. The manifestation of the disease and its symptoms always occurs unexpectedly. 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 men of middle and young age.
Bacterial prostatitis (chronic)
This type of disease develops due to bacterial microorganisms that do not behave hostile as in the acute form of the disease. Most often, there are no special symptoms of the disease or the symptoms appear very slowly and for a long time.
Reasons for the development of chronic prostatitis
The main causes of the development of the disease include bacteria that enter the prostate gland with urine (through the urinary channels). Bacteria cause both chronic bacterial and acute bacterial prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis is not contagious, it cannot be contracted through sexual contact (sexual contact). There are some factors that increase the chance of developing this disease.
Development factors include:
- Problems with the development of the urinary system.
- Bladder catheterization.
- Early infection of the genitourinary system.
- Symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
Every man experiences a variety of symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, but in its main manifestation there are similar symptoms.
Bacterial (acute) prostatitis is manifested by bright and acute symptoms, occurs suddenly, as a rule, scares a man and immediately goes to the clinic.
Acute prostatitis, symptoms characteristics:
- Pain when urinating.
- Fever (possible chills).
- Feeling of full bladder even after emptying it.
Chronic prostatitis has similar symptoms, but they are less acute than acute prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis, symptoms characteristics:
- Frequent need to empty the bladder
- Temporary (periodic) pain in the testicles
- bladder pain;
- Pain in the lumbar region (lower back);
- Pain during ejaculation;
- During palpation examination, the manifestation of pain and probing of swelling of the prostate gland is possible.
Diagnosis of the disease: chronic prostatitis
In order to exclude other diseases of the genitourinary system, an accurate diagnosis should be made by a qualified doctor in the clinic. Often, with several diseases of one of the body systems, there are similar symptoms, so do not undertake independent research and self-treatment, but immediately consult a doctor at the first symptoms.
To make an accurate diagnosis, there are several methods of examination. After all, prostatitis can manifest itself with symptoms similar to cystitis, adenoma or urethritis.
During the study, the doctor examines the rectum with the help of fingers (in medical gloves) treated with petroleum jelly. This type of exam is called a rectal exam. The prostate gland is palpable through the rectum wall, as it is in front of it (in front of the rectum). Using this method, the doctor will be able to determine whether the prostate gland is enlarged and whether its pain occurs during the study.
If a man has chronic prostatitis, then the examination by palpation will cause the patient only temporary pain and minimal discomfort, which will pass very quickly.
Is the advanced form of chronic prostatitis dangerous?
In most cases, men ignore some of the symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, which exacerbate the further development of inflammation of the prostate gland. Such "careless" treatment of one's health can lead to the fact that the normal production of hormones in the male body decreases, and problems with the hormonal background can lead to the fact that a man's libido (sexual desire) decreases. It is also possible to develop problems with erectile function. Taken together, these diseases are very difficult to cure.
During inflammation of the prostate gland, the normal production of secretion slows down and therefore the spermatozoa lose their activity. Most often, the consequences of advanced chronic prostatitis are infertility and reduced potency.
Effective treatment for prostatitis
Methods of treatment depend on the form of inflammation and the type of prostatitis.
Pharmacological treatment
When diagnosing bacterial (acute) prostatitis, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics for a course of about two weeks. If the prostatitis is advanced, the patient can be hospitalized and given intravenous injections.
If the patient has difficulty urinating, the doctor may prescribe a catheter connection (urethral). In many cases, bacterial prostatitis is treated in this way.
If a patient has chronic bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic treatment can last from one month to three months. This type of treatment is very effective, in many cases the patients recover completely.
If the disease or its symptoms recur after treatment, the doctor may change the treatment approach, for example by using other pills or a prostate massage.
Effective treatment of chronic prostatitis largely depends on timely treatment in the clinic.
Prostatic massage
Men do not like prostate massage, because the whole process is very unpleasant. It is worth noting that when choosing a good specialist, it is possible to avoid all unpleasant moments and sensations during prostate massage. Massage refers to those methods that almost immediately give a tangible result.
Prostate massage has many positive aspects, one of the main ones being that the massage increases blood flow to the prostate gland. It also increases muscle tone, clears the ducts of the prostate gland, reduces inflammation, is antibacterial in nature and enhances the effect of other treatments.
In chronic prostatitis, massage therapy is an important necessity!
ethnoscience
Traditional medicine includes many ways to treat problems with the prostate gland, but the effect occurs more than once and is not as effective as during drug treatment.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with traditional medicine has no side effects. The best recipes include the treatment of prostatitis with chestnut shells and propolis.
To cure prostatitis with chestnut shells, hot water is required, which is poured into chestnut shells, after which they insist a little and take the infusion as a tea.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with propolis is a very popular method. Due to the rich composition of propolis, prostate problems can be cured already at the first symptoms of their manifestation. For treatment, special rectal propolis suppositories are used, which have an antibacterial effect.
In addition, you can use a special propolis tincture, which has an antibacterial effect and removes the symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
special diet
In order for the treatment of prostatitis to be effective, it is necessary to pay attention to the patient's diet. During the treatment of chronic prostatitis, you should abandon the wrong lifestyle, especially tobacco and alcohol.
A man should include more fruits, vegetables, berries, specialty teas (herbal tinctures), and fermented milk products in his diet. Heavy foods should be abandoned: smoked foods, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, convenience foods, fast food.
To choose the right foods during treatment, you can consult a doctor who will suggest or prescribe a special diet.
Men should undergo vitamin therapy (drink a course of vitamins) and enrich their body with essential trace elements.
sports treatment
As mentioned above, prostatitis most often develops in those people who lead a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle. To maintain good male health, you should run or walk a lot. Running and walking improve blood circulation and blood flow to the genitals. Such optimal physical activity will favorably affect a man's health.
Men should exercise in the morning, it can be both light exercises and active squats. The older a man gets, the more he needs to devote time to his health and sports. The fact is that the entire male reproductive system depends on the general state of male health and also on the normal hormonal background. And, as you know, sport actively participates in the normal production of the hormone testosterone, which is the basis of male sexual health. Sport activates all processes in the body and increases the production of the male hormone testosterone.
Psychological treatment
In the treatment of prostatitis, a person's psychological mood is important. If a person is positively disposed to the fact that there will soon be a recovery, most likely it will happen. But if a person in her thoughts doubts his recovery, then most often the treatment of any disease is delayed for a long time.
A man should settle down forever, he can even ask for support from loved ones in such a difficult time. After all, any treatment is a bit of a stress. Therefore, when treating chronic prostatitis, it is important that there are people nearby who will cheer up 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 give quick results. As you know, a man's psychological attitude directly affects the health of his reproductive system. Effective treatment of prostatitis is possible only in a positive mood!
Forecast for the future after the treatment of chronic prostatitis?
In most cases, chronic prostatitis responds well to treatment and has no negative consequences for men's health.
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.
Prostatitis in the initial stage responds well to treatment. It should also be warned that prostatitis has the ability to exacerbate problems with the genital area. Often, prostatitis becomes the reason a man loses sexual desire and desire. Men may not even be aware that they have inflammation of the prostate gland, clearing symptoms in the short term for fatigue or other reasons, so they postpone treatment. Such an attitude towards one's health can have the most negative consequences. Therefore, try to have an ultrasound examination of the prostate gland at least once or twice a year.
In addition, men over 40 should visit a doctor more often, check not only the prostate gland, but also other organs of the reproductive system. It is easier to prevent a disease than to cure its consequences.