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What is prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, and sometimes the region around it.This is not cancer.

Normal and inflamed prostate

Only men have a prostate gland.It is located in front of the rectum and under the bladder.The iron is wrapped around the urethra, tubes that removes the urine from the body.The prostate makes the liquid part of the sperm.

Types of prostatitis

  • Chronic prostatitis.This is the most common type of prostatitis.Symptoms can disappear, and then return without warning.Medical workers do not know why this is happening.There is no medicine, but you can cope with the symptoms.
  • Acute bacterial prostatitis.This is the least common type of prostatitis.This happens in men at any age.This often begins suddenly and has serious symptoms.It is important to get treatment immediately.Urination can be difficult and very painful.Other symptoms include fever, chills, lower back pain, genital pain, frequent urination, burning during urination or urination urination at night.You may also have pain in the whole body.
  • Chronic bacterial prostatitis.This type is quite unusual.This is an infection that returns again and again, and it is difficult to treat.Symptoms resemble a slight form of acute bacterial prostatitis.But they last longer.Often you have no temperature.
  • Sinimptomatic inflammatory prostatitis.This is prostatitis without symptoms.Your attending physician often diagnoses this during a study of another health problem.It can diagnose this if you have a cage fighting with a prostate or sperm fluid.

What causes prostatitis?

Prostatitis is most often caused by bacteria.They spread from the rectum or from infected urine.

You cannot get prostatitis from another person.This is not SPPP.But this may be the result of several STDs.

Who is at risk of prostatitis?

You can get prostatitis at any age, but some things increase your risk:

  • Recent infection of the bladder or urinary tract, or other infection in the body;
  • Damage to the area between the scrotum and the anus;
  • Anomalous anatomy of the urinary tract;
  • Enlarged prostate;
  • A recent test when a catheter or sight was introduced into the urethra.

What are the symptoms of prostatitis?

Here are the most common symptoms of prostatitis:

  • Frequent urination;
  • Burning or tingling during urination;
  • Pain during urination;
  • Less urine during urination;
  • Rectal pain or pressure;
  • Fever and chills (often only with acute infection);
  • Pain in the lower back or pelvis;
  • Discharge through the urethra during defecation;
  • Erectile dysfunction or loss of sexual desire;
  • Pulsating sensations in the rectum or genitals.

Symptoms of prostatitis can look like other diseases or problems.Always consult a doctor to make a diagnosis.

How is prostatitis diagnosed?

Your doctor will check the history of your health and sexual history.He will also conduct a physical examination.Other tests may include:

  • Culture of urine.This test collects prostatic fluid and urine.Urine is checked for the presence of white blood cells and bacteria.
  • Digital rectal inspection (DRE).In this test, a medical worker puts a finger in a glove in the rectum to check part of the prostate gland next to the rectum.This is done to find a tumor or increased sensitivity.
  • Prostate massage.The medical worker makes your prostate massage to take the liquid to the urethra.Then this liquid is checked under a microscope for inflammation or infection.This test is usually carried out during a digital rectal study (DRE).
  • Seed culture.A sperm sample is tested in the laboratory for the presence of bacteria and leukocytes.
  • Cystoscopy.A thin flexible tube and observation device are inserted into the penis and through the urethra.Your attending physician uses a device to check the bladder and urinary tract for structural changes or clogs.
  • Transrectal ultrasound.The thin sensor is inserted into the rectum next to the prostate to show images of the prostate.
  • Computed tomography.This is a visual study, which uses x -rays and a computer to create detailed images of the body.CT shows the details of bones, muscles, fat and organs.

How is prostatitis treated?

Your attending physician will determine the best treatment based on:

  • Your age;
  • Your general health and health history;
  • How you feel;
  • How well do you cope with specific drugs, procedures or methods of treatment;
  • How long the condition lasts;
  • Your opinion or preference.

Treatment depends on what type of prostatitis you have.

Chronic prostatitis

You can take antibiotics until you exclude the possibility of infection.Depending on the symptoms, other treatment methods may include:

  • Drugs that help to relax the muscles around the prostate and bladder, reduce inflammation and relieve pain;
  • Prostate massage to release a liquid that causes pressure in the prostate;
  • Heat from hot baths or heating pads to alleviate discomfort.

Chronic bacterial prostatitis

Treatment usually includes taking antibiotics within 4-12 weeks.This type of prostatitis is difficult to treat, and the infection may return.If antibiotics do not act within 4-12 weeks, you may need to reduce the dose of antibiotics for some time.In rare cases, you may need an operation to remove part or the entire prostate.This can be done if you have problems with emptying the bladder.

Acute bacterial prostatitis

For this type of prostatitis, you usually take antibiotics within 2-4 weeks.It is important to undergo a full course of antibiotics, even if you have no symptoms.This should stop the growth of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.You may also need painkillers.You may be told to drink more fluids.In severe cases, you may need to stay in the clinic.

Always contact your doctor for additional information about the treatment of prostatitis.

Key points about prostatitis

Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland caused by infection.It can be one of several types.

Prostatitis is not contrast and is not SPPP.

Any man can get prostatitis at any age.Symptoms of prostatitis may include frequent urination, burning or tingling during urination, pain during urination, fever and chills.Your attending physician usually diagnoses prostatitis by your symptoms and checking the urine and sperm for the presence of signs of infection.

Antibiotics are used to treat prostatitis.In rare cases, you may need an operation.