The prostate gland (prostate) is an important part of the male reproductive system: it produces a secret that provides motor activity and viability of sperm. The secret contains enzymes, immunoglobulins, citric acid, vitamins, zinc ions. In case of violation of the activity of the prostate gland, the sexual function of the male body decreases. The most common prostate disease is its inflammation - prostatitis. Usually he is exposed to him at the age of 20-50 years. The older the man, the higher the risk of incidence. Prostatitis proceeds in an acute or chronic form, is often difficult to diagnose and can lead to persistent prostate dysfunctions. The most severe consequences of prostatitis are infertility and prostate cancer.
About half of the able -bodied men are ill all over the world for chronic prostatitis. Modern medicine is very actively engaged in the treatment of prostatitis. Prostatitis, in reality, is successfully treated - it is only important to diagnose it as early as possible. As soon as the initial signs of prostatitis appear, it is necessary to contact a urologist. In the early stages, outpatient treatment is possible, in advanced cases the patient is hospitalized. The course of treatment with both versions is one to two weeks, after which the patient needs to take preventive measures to prevent new inflammation of the prostate gland. Relapses frequency of chronic prostatitis - over 50%
Types of prostatitis
Depending on the causes and clinical picture of the course of the disease, the following types of prostatitis are distinguished:
Acute prostatitis- the seriously leaking inflammation of the prostate gland, which occurs as a result of the bacterial infection of its tissues. Many bacteria are part of the normal microflora of the body and are constantly present in the intestines and skin. However, when the prostate gland enters the tissue-usually due to non-compliance with the rules of elementary hygiene and other causes-they can cause the development of an acute inflammatory process. Acute prostatitis is extremely rare. Treatment should be carried out in a hospital.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis- is a third of all cases of inflammation of the prostate gland. This form of prostatitis is dangerous in that painful signs can be spontaneously subside even without treatment. But this does not mean healing - after a while, an exacerbation occurs, which proceeds every time more painfully. If you do nothing over and over again, there is a risk of developing purulent foci, deposition of stones in the prostate, inflammation of the bladder and other severe complications, up to cancer.
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. A difficult to diagnose form of prostatitis is manifested by constant pain in the pelvic area, which lasts more than three months. Along the way, neurological disorders and psycho -emotional disorders can be observed. The diagnosis is made by exclusion, analyzes may not show signs of inflammation.
Asymptomatic chronic prostatitis. It proceeds asymptomatic and can be revealed according to the results of urine analysis, which show the high concentration of leukocytes and bacteria.
Chronic granulomatous prostatitis. Usually it is a side effect of drug treatment of other diseases or irradiation of the prostate gland. During this disease, the tissue of the prostate gland is gradually replaced by connective tissue, and the iron ceases to function.
Symptoms of the disease
In men suffering from different forms of prostatitis, common symptoms can be distinguished. These include: difficulty urinating due to compression of the blade channel with an inflamed prostate gland. When urinating, pain and burning can be observed. Violation of the mechanism of erection, weakening of orgasm. Accelerated ejaculation. Reducing potency. Mental depression, anxiety. For a patient of prostatitis, a psychological mood for recovery is very important. Stress additionally weakens the body and complicates treatment, which leads to even greater oppression. It is difficult for the patient to break out of this closed circle, so sometimes antidepressants are additionally prescribed with prostatitis.
The causes of prostatitis
The causes of prostatitis disease are quite diverse, but are mainly associated with the neglect of a man to his health: sexually transmitted infections; violation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs-for example, due to a sedentary lifestyle; prolonged sexual abstinence, interrupted sexual intercourse or artificial lengthening of sexual intercourse; impaired immunity; frequent hypothermia, which is characteristic of lovers of extreme sports; stress; hormonal imbalance; deficiency of vitamins and trace elements; non -compliance with personal hygiene rules.
Complications
Prostatitis gives men serious inconvenience: urination problems, decreased libido, impaired erectile function. If the patient does not receive adequate treatment in time, he can develop infertility with a probability of 40%, since the prostate iron will no longer be able to develop a secret in normal quantities and the necessary quality. Self -medication of prostatitis is unacceptable, since it can lead to a deterioration in the patient's condition and the occurrence of concomitant diseases. For example, incorrectly prescribed antibiotics adversely affect the intestinal microflora and significantly reduce immunity, while not solving the problem with the prostate gland. Other drugs only mask the disease and its symptoms, aggravating the situation. Therefore, prostatitis must be diagnosed and treated with an experienced specialist.
Prevention
Preventive measures to prevent prostatitis include: careful observance of personal hygiene; Regular ordered sexual life; healthy physical activity; diet with sufficient protein content, vitamins and trace elements; increasing general immunity; abstinence in alcohol consumption and smoking; timely treatment of any infectious diseases; Reducing the overall level of daily stress. Due to the large number of varieties of prostatitis and provoking factors of its development, men should be careful about their well-being and at least twice a year visit a urologist. This is especially important after forty years.