Prostatitis is an exclusively male disease. It concerns the prostate gland, such a small but very functional process, which is located at the junction of the vas deferens and the urethra.
Functions of the prostate
It plays an important role in the body and performs the following functions:
- Erectile, contributes to the appearance of tension in the penis in men;
- It works like a valve, preventing urine from entering the urethra during arousal;
- Orgastic, it organizes and controls the whole process, from arousal to ejaculation;
- It produces special hormones needed for full sexual intercourse, including testosterone;
- It produces a special substance that protects the sperm in the female vagina.
Its position is subject to continuous negative influences from nearby organs, such as the bladder, the urinary canal, the vas deferens. Inflammation in these organs necessarily provokes the development of prostatitis.
The main signs of prostatitis: how to recognize it?
According to the form of the course, the disease of the prostate gland is acute and chronic. Acute inflammation causes additional symptoms, chronic inflammation is more predictable and is associated with another disease.
The signs of prostatitis that confirm its presence are the following:
- Severe pain. It is associated with the fact that the prostate gland is constantly irritated by the inflammatory process contained in it. Sometimes there is a dull pain in the anus or perineum.
- The presence of blood in the urine. A rather alarming symptom, it indicates mechanical damage to the prostate gland during the examination or the presence of a malignant tumor. It can also indicate purulent accumulations.
- Increase or decrease in body temperature. It occurs only in the stage of suppuration of the prostate or the so-called DIC. At the same time, a high one indicates suppuration and a low one indicates increased blood clotting.
- Frequent visits to the toilet for the constant feeling of a full bladder. This happens because the inflamed prostate blocks the urethra and urine does not completely come out of it, for this it is necessary to make an effort.
As a result, urination is carried out:
- small doses;
- Often, although urine comes according to plan (due to developing pathologies, the bladder does not empty completely and gives rise to such a sensation);
- With pain, because due to the prostate, the urethra is strongly compressed and the urine presses against the walls, thereby causing pain.
If you find these signs, hurry to start treatment, as men's health is at risk.
Causes of prostatitis
In addition to the signs, there are other reasons why prostate disease develops.
Between them:
- Nutrition is scarce and unbalanced;
- Regular stress
- Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- The presence of chronic diseases;
- The absence of a constant sex life in men, or vice versa, is too intense;
- Work that does not allow active movement;
- persistent constipation;
- Severe hypothermia;
- Urethral reflux - when the prostate fails to close the urethra in time, it enters the vas deferens and causes inflammation;
- Hormonal changes in men, resulting in reduced testosterone production, weaken muscle tone, which weakens erections.
Types of prostatitis
According to the origin of the inflammation of the prostate gland, it is termed bacterial and non-bacterial. The first means that the disease manifested itself under the influence of pathogens.
The second, in turn, has several varieties:
- Atypical - pain does not occur at all in the place where the focus of inflammation is;
- Prostatpic: is characterized by the presence of constant pain in the lower abdomen. These are believed to be neurotic pains;
- Calculus - pain occurs due to the fact that there are stones in the prostate;
- Sclerotic - degenerative processes in the prostate gland cause a change in its shape and pain;
- Congestive: Discomfort is caused by congestive processes in the prostate.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
Before drawing an independent conclusion that you have a disease, consult a doctor. He will direct you to the diagnosis to accurately determine the diagnosis.
To do this, you need to send:
- Cellular analysis, which helps identify if there is an infection;
- Blood for culture is done with the threat of sepsis, that is, blood poisoning;
- Urinalysis "three glasses", which allows you to determine the dynamics;
- A general blood test showing the presence of special bodies, which will confirm the inflammatory process or not.
The negative consequences of prostatitis are evident. The fact is that the prostate performs many functions in the body of men. As soon as it starts to hurt, your erection and the quality of your semen and sperm are immediately affected. This is fraught with infertility and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is very important to deal on time.
Treatment of men from prostatitis
It is never too late to correct the situation, no matter how neglected it is. The treatment is longer and more exhausting, but the problem can be completely overcome. First of all, the origin of prostatitis is determined, if it is bacterial, antibiotics are prescribed. If not, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, vitamin complexes will not be superfluous.
During the treatment, it is imperative to give up bad habits. A good addition, if there are no contraindications, is prostate massage. To do this, there are many devices that greatly facilitate the task. Thanks to them, you can do the massage yourself in the comfort of your home.
At present, physiotherapeutic procedures are widely used for the treatment of prostatitis: laser or ultrasound stimulation. Also, you can use folk methods, if the situation allows.
Decoctions of chamomile, calendula, juniper and dog rose can be both drunk and used for a therapeutic enema.
Prostate disease and its prevention
Preventive actions:
- Take care of your health;
- Eat well;
- Do you practice any sport;
- Find a permanent sexual partner, because regular sex will strengthen the prostate, it will be less negatively affected;
- If work requires prolonged sitting, plan short breaks;
- Treat constipation with enemas with herbal decoctions, do not drink laxatives often;
- Dress according to the weather, do not allow hypothermia or overheating of the genitals.
Many men are difficult to reach to go to the doctor and start treatment. However, if any signs appear, it's still best to go on an appointment and check your health. If the doctor confirms the presence of prostatitis, treatment should be started immediately.