One of the most dangerous "male" diseases is prostatitis - an acute inflammation of the prostate gland. The disease is accompanied by discomfort during urination and can threaten infertility. Different types of prostatitis develop at different rates and require specific therapeutic methods. The disease has several serious complications and requires timely diagnosis. This will help to determine the specifics and type of disease in time to start treatment in the early stages of the disease.
Forms of disease, symptoms
The disease can occur in acute and chronic forms. The method of treatment chosen depends on the symptoms that characterize the pathological course. The signs of acute and chronic forms are different and have several features. The acute form always precedes the chronic form, which can develop into more serious diseases such as adenomas and cancer.
Prostatitis therapy at any stage of development has a favorable prognosis, if complications do not appear.
Acute prostatitis
Prostate tissue is exposed to pathogenic microorganisms. Also, the acute form develops as a result of damage to organs by fungi. Due to the inflammatory process, the balance of the microflora is disturbed and immunity is reduced. As a result, inflammation of the prostate gland becomes worse. Other causes of acute prostatitis include:
- Reduces or weakens immunity. Men who have chronic diseases of the genitourinary system and are often prone to colds are more likely than others to have problems with the prostate.
- Surgical intervention. Any surgical operation can cause a variety of diseases.
- Pathology of internal organs. The presence of pathogenic microorganisms can trigger the development of prostatitis.
- Hormonal failure and increased estrogen production. The risk group includes men aged 30-40 years.
- Caries. Untreated dental disease is one of the most common causes of prostate disease. Bad teeth trigger the spread of germs throughout the body and cause bacterial prostatitis.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis:
- severe pain in the muscles and lower back;
- delay and frequent urge to urinate;
- erectile dysfunction.
The acute phase requires immediate treatment. Patients were given medication and physiotherapy.
Important! At the first signs of illness, you should immediately undergo an examination by a doctor, sometimes hospitalization may be required. After examination, pathological specifics are established and treatment is prescribed. Medications alone can cause the transition of an acute form to a chronic form and serious complications (nearby tissue abscesses and vascular thrombosis).
Chronic prostatitis
The most dangerous and serious form of the disease. It is characterized by a "moist" course: more often the signs of prostatitis do not appear in any way. All types of chronic prostatitis occur as a result of ignoring symptoms and lack of timely treatment, sometimes it can occur without an acute form. Other possible causes of chronic prostatitis include:
- congestion in internal organs;
- sedentary work, hypodynamia;
- weakened immunity;
- Malnutrition;
- bad habits;
- trauma;
- infectious diseases of the genital organs;
- pressure;
- hypothermia.
Lack of therapy can lead to adenomas. Often the disease is asymptomatic, so men should undergo regular medical examinations, especially after 30 years.
Consequences of chronic prostatitis:
- genitourinary and systemic dysfunction;
- burning pain in the groin;
- decreased libido, lack of erection;
- general lethargy, weakness.
Chronic prostatitis is treated on an outpatient basis, but sometimes patients can be hospitalized. Therapy includes complex physiotherapy, antibiotics and therapeutic diet. As an additional therapeutic measure, massage is prescribed, in particularly neglected cases, surgery is performed.
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infectious
It is an inflammation of the prostate caused by pathogenic microflora. It can occur in acute and chronic forms. Often it develops against the background of infectious diseases and transmitted fungi, such as influenza, rubella, chickenpox, herpes.
Factors influencing the development of bacterial prostatitis include smoking, alcohol consumption, weakened immunity, SARS. Often this form occurs in patients from 20 to 40 years. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs are used for treatment.
Bacteria
A rare type of prostatitis, the main causes of which are bacteria - E. coli, staphylococci, Trichomonas, chlamydia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Diagnosis through blood, urine and secretion tests. The symptoms correspond to the acute form.
The disease is provoked by nervous disorders, smoking, alcohol addiction, stress, depression. Sometimes infections can occur in the postoperative period.
Treatment includes antibiotics and non -steroidal medications to relieve inflammation. Violation of the course of treatment can lead to the transition of prostatitis into a chronic form.
fungus
The pathological cause is the ingestion of a fungus (aspergillus or candida) into the prostate gland tissue. Fungal infections can occur as a result of hormonal changes and long -term use of antibiotics and antibacterial drugs. It also occurs against the background of chronic diseases and reduced immunity. Treatment with folk methods and self-medication can lead to chronic forms and serious complications.
Sometimes it is asymptomatic, which makes it difficult to make a timely diagnosis. The latent form can cause cancer cells to multiply. Diagnosis by biopsy. With fungal prostatitis, there are disturbances in the function of the genitourinary system, urethritis, cystitis, pain in the groin and pelvis, fever.
stagnant
It is a chronic type of non -infectious origin. The cause is congestion in the circulatory system in the pelvic area or stagnation of prostate secretions. It can occur in a latent form or with mild symptoms. Symptoms may include mild nagging pain in the genitals, groin, or pelvis, fever, and pain when urinating.
Sometimes it manifests itself in the form of sexual disorders (decreased libido, insufficient erection, thawing or retention of sperm). For treatment, drugs that stimulate blood circulation, hormonal agents are used. Physiotherapy exercises will also be effective.
Purulent
The most dangerous to the health of the patient is the purulent type. It is characterized by discharge from the urinary tract and fever, indicating the presence of infection.
Rank and subtype:
- cataracts.This subtype of prostatitis is isolated as a disease separate from the infectious origin. The difference is the absence of purulent discharge. All inflammatory processes occur only in the excretory tract of the glands. The causes are complications of influenza, tonsillitis and SARS. It manifests itself in the form of a frequent urge to urinate with a weak and painful ache. The prognosis is encouraging. Usually prescribed complex treatment of the corresponding disease.
- follicular.The acute stage begins with an inflammatory process in the glandular ducts and is a consequence of pathological manifestations in other organs. The symptoms are mild and often invisible to the patient. It can be triggered by infection or inflammation of ENT organs, respiratory system, urethra, etc. It manifests itself in the form of acute pain, a sharp increase in body temperature, and purulent discharge appears at an advanced stage. With timely treatment, the prognosis is good. If the course of treatment is not completed on time, it can go to the parenchymal stage.
- parenchyma. It is one of the most difficult and dangerous stages. The purulent nature extends to all lobes of the prostate gland. In this subtype of the disease, the outflow of prostate secretions is disrupted and clogged with pus and mucus. The chronic form is often protracted. The patient has dysfunction of the genitourinary system, decreased erection and dissatisfaction with orgasm. Among the most common causes of purulent prostatitis, gonococcal infections have been noted. The treatment is long, but has a positive effect. Medications alone can lead to life-threatening complications.
- Purulent. This stage is the most dangerous and requires immediate treatment. Manifested in the form of abscesses of prostate tissue. It can cause kidney failure, infertility, cystitis and sepsis. Complications can lead to death.
One of the main treatment methods is to take antibacterial drugs. In further cases, the patient undergoes surgery. The drugs themselves can cause the death of the patient.
count
It is an intricate form that manifests itself with a long course of illness. The reason is incorrect therapy or complete lack of treatment. It is characterized by the formation of rocky inclusions in the glandular ducts. Endogenous stones can block the urethra, causing patients to experience acute pain during sexual intercourse, walking and urination.
It can lead to complications such as impotence and infertility. Treatment takes place in a hospital, sometimes the patient undergoes surgery. Prolonged lack of treatment can lead to prostate cancer, benign prostate hyperplasia and adenomas.
prevention
Preventive measures will help to prevent the development of pathology and reduce the chances of infection. The simplest preventative measures are:
- frequent sexual intercourse;
- hygiene;
- quit smoking and alcohol;
- wear comfortable cotton underwear;
- maintain immunity;
- proper nutrition;
- hypothermia protection.
At home, you can prevent the development of pathology by doing simple physical exercises every day - bike, bridge, birch.
Allocating every day for 10 minutes for physical education, you can halve the risk of prostatitis.
Simple exercises will also help improve well -being:
- Stand upright with emphasis on one leg. With the other leg, do a large wide swing back and forth. It is recommended to do 100 swings with each foot.
- tilted. Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart and tilt your body alternately to the right and left.
- During the day, try to hold your breath for 10-15 seconds several times. Repeat breathing exercises at least 5 times a day.
The treatment of prostatitis is a long and complicated process that can cause many problems. To protect the body from the development of this pathology, regular examinations and preventive measures should be taken.