Prostatitis is a disease that can occur only in the male genitourinary system. Representatives of the stronger half rarely rush to see a doctor and often skip a favorable stage for treatment, leaving the solution to health problems at a convenient time, which usually comes too late. It is very important to listen to your body, in time to identify problems that threaten to be imprisoned for a long time in a hospital bed.
Caring for the health of the prostate becomes especially important in adulthood. But the disease is actively getting younger. If earlier it was diagnosed mainly in men over 40 years old, now the symptoms of prostatitis began to be detected at 20-25 years old. Almost every second man suffers.
The role of the prostate in a man's body
This organ is often called the "second heart" because of the many important functions that the gland performs. A secret is formed in it, which dilutes the composition of the sperm, the gland is part of the sphincter that regulates the urinary process, it produces and converts male hormones, and also contributes to the sensation of orgasm.
Signs of prostatitis in men and its symptoms
Prostatitis is an inflammation accompanied by swelling of the tissues of the prostate gland (prostate), it will inevitably manifest itself, even if the pathology itself is in the organs adjacent to it, the vas deferens, the urethra and the bladder. The main highways of the circulatory and lymphatic systems pass through the groin area, this aggravates congestion. The many nerve fibers that run in this area of the body contribute to painful seizures.
Symptoms of prostatitis are caused by the type of disease, which is characterized by the cause of its onset. The following types are identified:
- bacterial;
- abacterial, or non-infectious;
- spicy;
- chronic.
Although for each item you can distinguish its own signs of prostatitis, the symptoms have similar manifestations:
- There is discomfort and soreness in the suprapubic region, in the groin area and in the scrotum.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet with cuts and pain, there is a feeling of incomplete emptying.
- Libido falls.
- The body temperature rises, chills cover.
- Depressed mood, apathy, depressive state of the psyche.
At least two of the listed symptoms are already a significant reason to visit a specialist urologist or andrologist. An insidious disease can remain without manifestations for a long time, and the first signs of prostatitis in men will be found years after the onset of the provoking factor.
It is worthwhile to be wary of pain in the small pelvis, sacrum and lower back. The pain syndrome increases with abstinence or, conversely, too frequent sexual contact. The secretion of the gland has natural bactericidal barriers, so only fluid stagnation can lead to the onset of the inflammatory process, when the bactericidal effect disappears.
Signs of prostatitis for different types of disease
Based on the clinical picture of the disease, many forms and types of prostatitis are identified. Each of them differs in its signs and nature of the course of the disease. How prostatitis manifests itself is due to the reasons for its appearance.
Urology specialists identify two main causes of prostatitis:
- an infection that can enter the pelvic organs in various ways;
- fluid stasis inside the gland.
What factors form these phenomena:
- infection of the genitourinary system with various microorganisms and fungi;
- reduced immunity, impeding protection against infections;
- hypothermia, for example from sitting on a cold surface for a long time;
- a sedentary lifestyle provokes stagnation in the body;
- dependence on alcohol and tobacco smoking negatively affects blood circulation, the vessels in the small pelvis are narrowed;
- the correct production of hormones is disrupted, which contributes to the appearance of problems in the genital area or impotence;
Let's analyze the individual forms and signs of prostatitis:
- Acute prostatitis- inflammation of the prostate tissue. It is accompanied by edema and disruption of natural processes. The swollen gland enlarges and compresses the canal of the excretory system. There are problems with the administration of natural needs, there are cramps, burning sensation and pain during urination, the feeling of an incompletely emptied urenousbubble. Very advanced cases will be accompanied by swelling of the scrotum, this causes painful discomfort on palpation. The production of the secretion that forms the composition of the sperm is impaired, this affects its quality maturation. The intimate sphere of life also suffers. Physiological inconveniences negatively affect psychological comfort. With foci of purulent prostatitis in men, the signs will be as follows: viscous yellow discharge from the penis, high fever, acute urinary retention. Most often, the cause of the development of the disease in such a severe form is an infection brought into the body. Pathogenic microorganisms: viruses (papilloma, influenza), bacteria (chlamydia, Trichomonas) and fungi, for example, of the Candida family. The first signs of prostatitis in men in their acute form will be similar to the first signals of any infectious disease: chills, weakness, muscle aches, fever up to 39 ° C. When a cutting pain appears in the pelvic area, a man comes to the conclusion that it is not just a cold and it will not be possible to "lie down". Then problems with going to the toilet join. Treatment of an acute infectious form can only be properly carried out by an appropriately qualified doctor. We need a clear diagnosis of the disease and prompt relief from the symptoms of prostatitis. In most cases, antibiotic drugs are prescribed, the duration of which depends on the effectiveness of their action. Medical treatment will be accompanied by physiotherapy procedures that promote accelerated tissue recovery, and prostate massage.
- Chronic prostatitis- the most common pathology of the genitourinary system in men. According to medical statistics, approximately 80% of all cases of detection of prostatitis are precisely the chronic form of the disease. The most common developmental factor is the effect on the body of pathogenic microorganisms, for example, Trichomonas. Lack of regular physical activity, bad habits, trauma often provoke a chronic course of prostatitis. Often not completely cured acute prostatitis becomes chronic.
The most common signs of chronic prostatitis are:
- discomfort and pain in the suprapubic area, pain in the groin area;
- frequent nightly awakenings to go to the toilet;
- Difficulty urinating
- painful sensations during ejaculation;
Chronic signs of prostatitis in men and its symptoms cause discomfort to many men, but most put up with them and do not go to specialists, recklessly thinking that the disease may go away by itself. You can wait for the opposite effect. In the case of this insidious disease, a man can get progress in the form of more dangerous diseases, or chronic prostatitis will turn into its acute form.
The most sad result of connivance will be infertility or impotence. Treatment of the chronic form of prostatitis is carried out with the direct participation of a doctor. He prescribes antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Medicines are used to relax the muscles of the urethra, thus making it easier for the patient to go to the toilet.
Abacterial / non-infectious prostatitis - factors such as:
- suffered injuries;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- constant stress;
- low level of immunity;
- internal infections of the intestine or small pelvis.
Signs of prostatitis will be discomfort or pain in the pelvic area, difficulty going to the toilet, disorders in the intimate sphere, the patient is constantly tired, weak, mentally depressed. Self-medication is unacceptable, as it requires an integrated approach of an attentive specialist. It is very easy to harm your body by prescribing drugs on your own.
The wrong choice of antibiotic will have a detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora. There will be a decrease in immunity, which will lead to an aggravation of the processes taking place inside the prostate gland.
There are medications that only relieve symptoms. If medications do not help for objective reasons, the specialist must replace them and introduce hormonal drugs into therapy.
Preventive measures
Prophylaxis to prevent prostatitis will be:
- personal hygiene;
- an ordered rhythm of sexual activity;
- playing sports;
- regular warm-ups at the workplace in the office;
- a complete diet;
- rejection of bad habits;
- timely treatment of any infections of the genitourinary tract;
- constant increase in immunity.
Signs of prostatitis in men and its symptoms are very similar to a number of other dangerous diseases such as cancer, abscesses, cystitis. The negative consequences can leave a man sterile. Timely referral to an experienced specialist will help to avoid health problems. It is very important to regularly check your body: once a year will be enough, especially after forty years.