Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory process that affects the tissues of the prostate and leads to failure of its entire function. The disease is one of the most common disorders of the work of the male genitals.
The at-risk group is the male population between the ages of twenty and forty during peak periods of labor, reproduction, and sexual activity. Almost one in ten men has experienced such a sexual problem at least once in their lives.
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by alternating periods of exacerbation and remission of the symptoms of the disease. There are many other problems under the signs of such a disease that affect not only the urinary system but also other internal organs, so when they appear, it is important to see a qualified doctor immediately for a diagnosis.
Chronic prostatitis develops over a long period of time. Often, this disorder occurs without the onset or mild expression of symptoms and is diagnosed at random. It is difficult to handle and has the potential for frequent relapses.
Etiology
Routes of infection:
- directly through the urethra;
- with infected urine;
- by moving blood or lymph;
- transmission of infection from neighboring organs.
There are pathogenic microorganisms in every male body that can provoke the progression of prostatitis. But not all men have such a dangerous and unpleasant illness. This means that not only is the pathogenic microflora, although it is the main cause of pathology, but favorable conditions are required for activation. The progression of the disease is influenced by the following favorable factors:
- sedentary working conditions and sedentary lifestyle;
- frequent exchange of sexual partners;
- premature termination of sexual intercourse as a contraceptive;
- prolonged abstinence from sexual contact;
- tight underwear;
- hypothermia;
- other inflammations of the urogenital system;
- all kinds of prostate damage;
- bad habits;
- foods that are too greasy and high in calories;
- constant stress.
Types
The following classifications of chronic prostatitis are common in medicine:
- bacterial infectious process;
- the disease is not bacterial in nature;
- asymptomatic (regardless of the infectious process);
- stagnation. It develops as a result of prolonged sexual abstinence.
According to its stages of development, chronic prostatitis is divided into:
- exudative - accompanied by pain in the groin, scrotum, ejaculation accelerates;
- alternative - the same signs as in the previous stage are observed, but with a slight addition, in the form of a frequent urge to urinate;
- proliferation - ejaculation slows down and the intensity of urine flow decreases;
- cicatricial changes - all of the above signs are inherent.
Symptoms
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by the following symptoms:
- pain and discomfort lasting three months or more in the pelvic area, in the groin region, in the inner thighs;
- frequent urination;
- sharp pain at the end of the need;
- painful erection;
- sometimes a complete lack of ejaculation;
- sleep disorders;
- loss of ability to work;
- itching, coldness, or excessive sweating of the perineum;
- discoloration of the skin in the lumbar region;
- decrease in sexual desire;
- nocturnal erections;
- anorexia;
- irritability;
- feeling constantly tired;
- slight increase in body temperature.
Complications
Chronic prostatitis is often not indicated by any signs, so the patient is unaware of the problem and is not treated in time. All this can lead to many complications.
Complications may include:
- male infertility;
- impotence;
- difficulty urinating;
- cysts in the prostate;
- prostate cancer.
Diagnostics
Diagnosing such a disease is not difficult for a urologist. The doctor will do the following:
- asking the patient about the pain or discomfort;
- general examination of the lumbar region for rash, discharge or irritation;
- digital examination of the prostate (through the anus);
- collection of prostate secretion.
These procedures are quite inconvenient and sometimes painful, but are the most acceptable for diagnosing such a disease.
In addition, the patient must submit:
- general urine analysis;
- smear from the urethra;
- urine for bacterial research;
- three glasses of urine;
- scraping to determine the pathogen of the disease.
Hardware diagnostics consists of:
- Prostate Ultrasound - to determine the volume of the prostate gland, the presence of tumors or cysts;
- uroflowmetry - determination of the rate of urine outflow. In a healthy state, the movement - fifteen milliliters per second in chronic prostatitis - is less than ten;
- CT;
- biopsy.
Without performing the above diagnostic methods, your doctor will not be able to determine how to treat your chronic prostatitis.
Treatment
Chronic prostatitis, although difficult to treat, is still possible, especially with timely detection.
The treatment of the disease consists of several stages:
- antibiotic therapy, which in most cases lasts for several weeks if necessary;
- therapeutic prostate massage - consists of fourteen medical visits;
- elimination of prostate spasms, stagnation of urine and outflow of secretions from the gland with the help of certain groups of drugs that can only be prescribed by a specialist;
- physiotherapy consisting of microwave and laser therapy, various ultrasound methods, mud therapy and enema with water enriched with minerals and hydrogen sulphide;
- Herb. The use of essential oil from pumpkin seeds has a good effect;
- surgical medical intervention, which is performed only in case of changes in the size of the urethra, abscesses or prostate adenoma.
Chronic prostatitis can be treated with folk remedies at home, but only in combination with the above methods. Such therapies can reduce pain at the onset of symptoms and prevent recurrence of the disease.
At home, the course of the disease can be alleviated:
- mixtures of honey and crushed pumpkin seeds;
- freshly squeezed juice of cucumber, beet and carrot. Use them at least five hundred milliliters a day;
- pear compote;
- parsley root decoction;
- peel of ripe chestnuts;
- infusion of celandine;
- coniferous baths lasting no more than twenty minutes a day.
In addition, a special diet will help speed up the healing process by ensuring that certain foods are reduced or completely rejected:
- fatty and rich meat, fish and mushroom soups;
- hot sauces and condiments;
- onions, garlic, horseradish, radishes, chili peppers;
- legumes;
- Cabbage;
- milk and milk products.
Preventive measures
To prevent chronic prostatitis, men need to follow a few simple rules:
- if possible, avoid strong and prolonged hypothermia in the body;
- try to warm up every two hours with a sedentary or sedentary job;
- in case of constipation, use special laxatives;
- just wear comfortable, not too tight clothes. This is especially true for underwear;
- have sex without frequent partner changes;
- get rid of long stays from sexual intercourse;
- consult a doctor in time if you suspect the presence of any type of genital disease;
- leading a healthy lifestyle, giving up all bad habits;
- normalizes the way and composition of the food consumed. It is better to eat small portions five or six times a day. Bring plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat into your diet;
- exercise daily.
Implementing such simple recommendations will save a person from having a problem like chronic prostatitis. After all, it is much easier to avoid than to cure.