One of the most dangerous "male" diseases is prostatitis - acute inflammation of the prostate. The disease is accompanied by discomfort during urination and can endanger infertility. Different types of prostatitis develop at different rates and require a specific therapeutic method. The disease has a number of serious complications and requires timely diagnosis. This will help to identify the specifics and types of the disease in time so that treatment can be started at an early stage of the disease.
Forms of disease, symptoms
The disease can occur in acute and chronic forms. The method of treatment is selected depending on the symptoms that characterize the course of the pathology. Signs of acute and chronic forms differ and have a number of characteristics. The acute form always precedes the chronic form, which can progress to more serious diseases such as adenoma and cancer.
Treatment of prostatitis at any stage of development has a favorable prognosis, if no complications occur.
Acute prostatitis
Prostate tissues are exposed to pathogenic microorganisms. Also, the acute form develops as a result of fungal organ damage. Due to the inflammatory process, the balance of the microflora is disturbed and immunity is reduced. As a result, inflammation of the prostate worsens. Other causes of acute prostatitis include:
- Decreased or weakened immunity. Men who have chronic diseases of the genitourinary system and are often prone to colds are more likely than others to have prostate problems.
- Operative intervention. Each surgery can cause various diseases.
- Pathology of internal organs. The presence of pathogenic microorganisms can cause the development of prostatitis.
- Hormonal disorder and increased estrogen production. The risk group includes men aged 30-40.
- Caries. Untreated dental disease is one of the most common causes of prostate disease. Bad teeth cause germs to spread throughout the body and cause bacterial prostatitis.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis:
- severe aching pain in the muscles and lower back;
- delays and frequent urination;
- erectile dysfunction.
The acute phase requires urgent treatment. The patient is prescribed medication and physiotherapy.
Bitan! At the first signs of illness you should see a doctor immediately, sometimes hospitalization may be necessary. The examination determines the specifics of the pathology and prescribes treatment. Self-medication can cause the transition from acute to chronic and serious complications (abscess of nearby tissues and vascular thrombosis).
Chronic prostatitis
The most dangerous and most dangerous form of the disease. It is characterized by a "slow" course: more often the signs of prostatitis do not appear in any way. All types of chronic prostatitis occur as a result of neglect of 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, hypodynamics;
- weakened immunity;
- malnutrition;
- bad habits;
- trauma;
- infectious diseases of the genital organs;
- stress;
- hypothermia.
Lack of therapy can lead to adenomas. The disease is often asymptomatic, so men should undergo regular medical examinations, especially after the age of 30.
Consequences of chronic prostatitis:
- genitourinary and dysfunction;
- burning pain in the groin;
- decreased libido, lack of erection;
- general weakness, weakness.
Chronic prostatitis is treated on an outpatient basis, but sometimes the patient can be admitted to hospital. Therapy includes a complex of physiotherapy, antibiotics and therapeutic diets. As additional therapeutic measures, massage is prescribed, and in especially neglected cases, surgery is performed.
Classification
Contagious
It is an inflammation of the prostate caused by pathogenic microflora. It can occur in both acute and chronic forms. It most often develops against the background of transmitted infectious and fungal diseases, such as influenza, rubella, chicken pox, and herpes.
Factors influencing the development of bacterial prostatitis are smoking, alcohol consumption, weakened immunity, SARS. This form most often occurs in patients aged 20 to 40. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs are used for treatment.
Bacterial
A rare type of prostatitis, whose main causes are bacteria - E. coli, staphylococci, trichomonas, chlamydia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is diagnosed by blood, urine and secretion tests. The symptoms correspond to the acute form.
The disease is caused by nervous disorders, smoking, alcohol addiction, stress, depression. Sometimes the infection can occur in the postoperative period.
Treatment includes antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Violation of the course of treatment can lead to the transition of prostatitis to a chronic form.
Fungal
The cause of the pathology is the ingestion of fungi (aspergillus or candida) into the prostate tissue. Fungal infection can occur as a result of hormonal changes and long-term use of antibiotics and antibacterial drugs. It also occurs in the background of chronic diseases and reduced immunity. Folk remedies and self-medication can lead to a chronic form and serious complications.
Sometimes it is asymptomatic, which makes timely diagnosis difficult. The latent form can cause cancer cells to proliferate. Diagnosed by biopsy. In fungal prostatitis there are disorders of the genitourinary system, urethritis, cystitis, pain in the groin and pelvis, fever.
stagnant
It is a chronic type of non-infectious origin. The causes are congestion in the circulatory system in the pelvic region or stagnation of prostate secretions. It can occur in a latent form or with mild symptoms. Signs may include mild nausea in the genitals, groin or pelvis, fever and pain when urinating.
It sometimes manifests itself in the form of sexual disorders (decreased libido, insufficient erection, liquefaction or retention of sperm). Drugs that stimulate blood circulation, hormonal agents are used for treatment. Physiotherapy exercises will also be effective.
Purulent
The most dangerous for the patient's health is the purulent type. It is characterized by urethral discharge and fever, indicating the presence of infection.
Stages and subtypes:
- catarrhal.This subtype of prostatitis has been isolated as a special disease of infectious origin. The difference is in the absence of purulent discharge. All inflammatory processes take place only in the excretory ducts of the gland. The causes are complications of influenza, tonsillitis and SARS. It manifests itself in the form of a frequent urge to urinate with mild, aching pain. The prognosis is favorable. Complex treatment of concomitant diseases is usually prescribed.
- Follicular.The acute phase begins with inflammatory processes in the ducts of the gland and is a consequence of pathological manifestations in other organs. The symptoms are mild and often invisible to the patient. It can be caused by infection or inflammation of the ENT organs, respiratory system, urethra, etc. It manifests itself in the form of acute pain, a sudden increase in body temperature, and purulent discharge appears in an advanced stage. With timely treatment, the prognosis is favorable. If the course of treatment is not completed on time, it can progress to the parenchymal phase.
- Parenchymal. This is one of the most difficult and dangerous phases. The purulent nature extends to all lobes of the prostate. In this subtype of the disease, the outflow of prostate secretions is disturbed and it is clogged with pus and mucus. The chronic form is often long-lasting. The patient has functional disorders of the genitourinary system, reduced erection and dissatisfaction with orgasm. Among the most common causes of purulent prostatitis is gonococcal infection. The treatment is long, but gives a positive effect. Self-medication can lead to life-threatening complications.
- Abscessing. The stage is the most dangerous and requires urgent treatment. It manifests itself in the form of prostate tissue abscess. May cause renal failure, infertility, cystitis and sepsis. Complications can lead to death.
One of the main methods of treatment is taking antibacterial drugs. In advanced cases, the patient undergoes surgery. Self-medication can lead to the death of the patient.
calculated
It is a complicated form that manifests itself during the long course of the disease. The reason is improper therapy or complete lack of treatment. It is characterized by the formation of stone inclusions in the ducts of the gland. Endogenous stones can block the urethra, causing acute pain in the patient during sexual intercourse, walking and urination.
It can lead to complications such as impotence and infertility. The treatment takes place in a hospital, sometimes the patient undergoes surgery. Prolonged lack of treatment can cause prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia and adenoma.
Prevention
Preventive measures will help avoid the development of pathology and reduce the likelihood of infection. The simplest preventive measures are:
- regular sexual intercourse;
- personal hygiene;
- smoking cessation and alcohol;
- wearing comfortable cotton underwear;
- maintaining immunity;
- proper nutrition;
- protection against hypothermia.
At home, you can prevent the development of pathology by performing simple physical exercises every day - bicycle, bridge, birch.
By taking 10 minutes each day for physical education, you can halve your risk of prostatitis.
Simple exercises will also help improve well-being:
- Stand upright with emphasis on one leg. With the other leg, make big wide swings back and forth. It is recommended to do 100 swings with each leg.
- Slopes. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and tilt your body alternately to the right and left.
- During the day, try to hold your breath several times for 10-15 seconds. Repeat breathing exercises at least 5 times a day.
Treating prostatitis is a long and complicated process that can cause many problems. In order to protect the body from the development of this pathology, it is necessary to take regular examinations and preventive measures.