Prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate (prostate), the body which produces fluid secretion that is part of semen. Pathology causes sometimes severe pain and problems with potency. Treatment of prostatitis is best to start immediately after diagnosis.
Symptoms
Prostatitis typically affects men aged 25 to 50. The disease is very common. It suffers from one-third to half of all men on the planet. The problem many of the symptoms:
- a man will experience discomfort, pain when urinating;
- the urine is slow, thin stream, it is squeezed;
- at night and at other times of the day there is often a desire to urinate. You can't avoid the feeling that not all urine has left the bladder;
- the urine is turbid, mixed with blood;
- pestering pain in the lower abdomen, back, groin, perineum (between the scrotum and the anus);
- also haunted by the pain and discomfort in the area of the testicles, of the penis;
- ejaculation occurs the pain;
Are often symptoms of prostatitis, which is similar to the common cold (mild fever, fever). They are inherent in the bacterial varieties of the disease (more on that below).
Reasons
Prostatitis often occurs in men who previously suffered from the disease. The cause of the problem:
- infection of the bladder and urethra;
- HIV and other diseases that man can get the infection during sex;
- trauma to the pelvis - falling off bicycles, horses;
Causes of prostatitis in men the catheter in the urethra to drain urine from the bladder.
Pathology sometimes appears after the prostate biopsy, when the analysis is taken a sample of his tissue. After this procedure, symptoms of prostatitis in men are rare.
Complications
Because prostatitis can:
- the inflamed appendage testicles (epididymitis);
- greatly reduces sperm count, infertility can result;
- visible abscess (cavity with pus).
Numerous scientific studies do not reveal a direct connection for prostatitis and prostate cancer.
Types of prostatitis
Prostatitis 5 main types: chronic and acute non-bacterial, chronic bacterial, asymptomatic.
- Chronic non-bacterial (also known as chronic pain syndrome in the pelvic area). Common (more than 90% of all patients had them). The symptoms of prostatitis are unstable, come and go. Pathogens in the body have been observed. The diagnosis is made if at least 3 months, a man suffering from pain in the pelvis, discomfort when urinating and the other above-mentioned symptoms. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but most likely it is called:
- neurological problems (neuropathy);
- irritation of the prostate gland, which leads to poor outflow of urine from the bladder;
- problems with the pelvic floor muscles (library);
- an atypical, as yet unknown to science, viruses, bacteria.
- Acute non-bacterial. There is a chronic pain syndrome in the pelvic area, persistent problems with urination.
- Acute infectious. The most serious form of the disease. Quite rare. Created:
- Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus and other bacteria;
- sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia, gonorrhea);
- the fungus Candida.
- Chronic infectious. Pathology can be evident for several years. Symptoms are similar to acute bacterial type, but are shown not so much.
- Asymptomatic. Diagnosed accidentally. The symptoms are gone. Ultrasound shows signs of inflammation, and the blood has a high concentration prostatospecific antigen.
Symptoms increase quickly. Discomfort in the pelvis is associated with tenderness in the genitals, fever, nausea, burning pain when urinating. Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause serious, life-threatening complications - abscesses, inability to urinate, low blood pressure.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is made:
- digital rectal examination;
- urine test. Needed to determine whether prostate gland infection;
- blood. Check the level of the prostatospecific antigen. Tests reveal signs of inflammation;
- Ultrasound of the genitourinary system. Has been shown, when the above-mentioned tests, an accurate diagnosis is not enough. Ultrasound of the prostate, it is better to make in through the rectum (trans-rectally method).
Also, sometimes, the doctor will examine the prostate secretion. To get it, rubbed into the glands.
May be assigned analyses of different venerologic infections that cause inflammation of the prostate.
A professional diagnosis will help to prescribe the right treatment of prostatitis in men.
Treatment
If the prostatitis is bacterial, the doctor will prescribe:
- Antibiotics. Their appearance depending on the identified bacteria. Medication is one and a half months. If the symptoms are very severe, antibiotics are administered intravenously promptly.
- Alpha-blockers. Tools to relax the muscles in the bladder where it joins the prostate. Eliminate the pain when urinating.
- Pain medications - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
It is impossible to prescribe medications independently. Only a doctor determine how to treat prostatitis.
Prevention
To prevent prostatitis:
- take a warm sitz bath;
- is applied to the lower abdomen or back warmer-cushion;
- stop drinking alcohol, caffeine, foods that increase acidity (spicy, salty);
- consume lots of liquids (unsweetened). So we flush the urinary tract, the bacteria do not have time to multiply;
- trying to for a long time not riding a bike for a long time did not sit;
- don't forget about the hygiene of the penis, perineum;
- the use of contraception;
- sports. Simple cardio exercises is enough - began to jog, swim in the pool, do a light workout.
Prevention of prostatitis should be a part of the lifestyle. Simple ways to protect the body.