The prostate gland (prostate) is an important part of the male reproductive system: it produces a secret that provides motor activities and sperm profitability. 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. He is usually exposed to him at the age of 20-50. The older the man is, the greater the risk of incidence. Prostatitis proceeds in an acute or chronic form, it is often difficult to diagnose and can lead to persistent prostatic dysfunctions. The most serious consequences of prostatitis are infertility and prostate cancer.
About half of the low skilled men are sick all over the world for chronic prostatitis. Modern medicine is actively engaged in the treatment of prostatitis. Prostatitis is actually successfully treated: it is only important to diagnose as soon 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 the treatment with both versions has been for one or two weeks, after which the patient must take preventive measures to prevent the new inflammation of the prostate gland. Reflective frequency of chronic prossesite - 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 inflammation that loses the prostate gland, which occurs due to the bacterial infection of its tissues. Many bacteria are part of the normal body microflora and are constantly present in the intestine 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 the hospital.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis- It is a third of all cases of inflammation of the prostate gland. This form of prostatitis is dangerous as painful signs can be spontaneously decreasing 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 yet and again, there is the risk of developing purulent outbreaks, the deposition of stones in the prostate, inflammation of the bladder and other serious complications, up to cancer.
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. A form of prostatitis difficult to diagnose manifests itself from 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 done by exclusion, the analyzes may not show signs of inflammation.
Chronic asymptomatic prostatitis. It proceeds asymptomatic and can be revealed on the basis of the results of the urine analysis, which show the high concentration of leukocytes and bacteria.
Chronic granulomatous prostatitis. It is usually a side effect of the pharmacological treatment of other diseases or irradiation of the prostate gland. During this disease, the fabric of the prostate gland is gradually replaced by the connective tissue and the iron ceases to work.
Symptoms of the disease
In men who suffer from different forms of prostatitis, common symptoms can be distinguished. These include: difficulty urinating due to the compression of the blade channel with an inflamed prostate gland. When urine, pain and burning can be observed. Violation of the erection mechanism, weakening of orgasm. Accelerated ejaculation. Reduce power. Mental depression, anxiety. For a prostatitis patient, a psychological mood for recovery is very important. Stress also weakens the body and complicates treatment, which leads to an even greater oppression. It is difficult for the patient to get out of this closed circle, so sometimes antidepressants are also prescribed with prostatitis.
The causes of prostatitis
The causes of prostatitis disease are quite different, but are mainly associated with a man's negligence to his health: sexual transmission infections; violation of blood circulation in the example of the pelvic organs, due to a sedentary lifestyle; Prolonged sexual abstinence, interrupted sexual or artificial extension of sexual intercourse; compromised 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 inconveniences: urination problems, reduced libido, compromised erectile functionality. If the patient does not receive adequate treatment over time, it can develop infertility with a 40%probability, since prostate iron will no longer be able to develop a secret in normal quantities and the necessary quality. The car -mediation of prostatitis is unacceptable, since it can lead to a deterioration of the patient's conditions and the occurrence of concomitant diseases. For example, the antibiotics prescribed incorrectly affect the intestinal microflora negatively and significantly reduce immunity, without solving the problem with the prostate gland. Other drugs mask only the disease and its symptoms, aggravating the situation. Therefore, prostatitis must be diagnosed and treated with an expert specialist.
Prevention
Preventive measures to prevent prostatitis include: careful observance of personal hygiene; Regular orderly sex life; healthy physical activity; Diet with sufficient protein content, vitamins and trace elements; increase general immunity; abstinence in the consumption of alcohol and smoking; timely treatment of any infectious disease; Reduce the overall level of daily stress. Due to the large number of varieties of prostatitis and stimulating factors of its development, men should be careful of their well -being and at least twice a year to visit a urologist. This is particularly important after forty years.