Prostatitis in men has various symptoms, it all depends on the form of the course of the disease.The inflammatory process in the fabrics of the prostatic gland occurs for several reasons.The fault of everything can be viruses, bacteria and even chronic diseases, such as tuberculosis and pyelonephritis.
Some forms of the disease are rare, others are diagnosed more often.There are also the general symptoms thus called, but understanding the classification is not so simple.
What is prostatitis and its classification
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs for various reasons.The inflammatory process affects the fabric of the prostate gland, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and can be the result of tuberculosis, alcoholism or obesity.
Known types of prostatitis of doctors:
- Acute bacterial - This type of disease is quite rare and is characterized by acute and pronounced symptoms.It requires hospital treatment under the supervision of a specialist, can cause septicemia or septic shock.
- Chronic bacterial - The disease often occurs without pronounced symptoms, but in some cases, certain signs of the type of acute prostatitis are observed.
- Chronic (non -bacterial) - develops in the context of neuromuscular infectious diseases or occurs following inflammatory processes that occur in the body for a long period.All the factors that have led to the development of the inflammatory process have not been able to establish doctors.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) - may appear as a concomitant disease, develops quickly, but has no specific symptoms.The signs of the inflammatory process are low.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and goes independently, after eliminating the deep cause.
- Chronic granulomatous - granulomatous - occurs in the bottom of the replacement of the fabrics of the gland of the prostate with growth of the fibrous tissue by granules inside.At the same time, the foci of necrosis can be in granules.The disease develops as a complication after surgical intervention on pelvic organs or because of the infectious process that occurs in the tissues.
Detail classification
The forms of prostatitis can have a slightly different classification, depending on the type of pathogen that has led to the development of inflammation:
| Type of illness | Pathogens | Other information |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial | Escherichia and Pseudomonas Sticks, Streptococci, Staphylococci. | Bacteria fall into the fabrics of the prostate gland with lymph and blood flow. |
| Give up | Gonococci. | The infection occurs with unprotected sexual contact. |
| Viral | Herpes virus, cytomegalovirus, human papillomavirus. | The main danger of the disease is that viral cells are actively spread and can affect cells in neighboring organs. |
| Tuberculosis | Koch glue. | This type of infection is dangerous in that it is difficult to treat, occurs as a concomitant disease with the active course of the main tuberculosis. |
| Fungal | Farmers of the genus candidate. | It develops in the context of antibiotics or after unprotected sexual contact with a woman who suffers. |
| Mixed | 2 Type of infection. | It is extremely rare and can be a consequence of 2 types of bacteria. |
The type of calculation of the disease is separated, it occurs due to the formation of calculations (stones) in the prostate tissues, and they cause the development of the inflammatory process.
A woman can infect a man with various bacteria.The infection occurs during the unprotected PA period.The pregnancy of a partner increases the risks of infection during this period, in a woman, in the context of the weakening of immunity, valley often develops and, in turn, becomes the cause of the development of fungal prostatitis.
Signs and symptoms
The first sign of prostatitis is the pain that occurs during urination and increases by nature, intensifies when the ureter is in a hurry.
The main signs of prostatitis:
- Problems in the intimate sphere;
- The exit of the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- Pain during urination;
- frequent desire;
- An increase in body temperature, general signs of poisoning.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men develop.The graduation of the fabric of the prostate gland is gradually intensifying.It increases in volume, as the pain increases, the symptoms develop more intense.
Signs of acute and chronic prostatitis
Thus, how the prostatitis of the acute form of the course manifests, the description of the symptoms:
- An increase in body temperature to 38 degrees and more.
- The appearance of the urethra discharge.
- Growing pain in the groin area.
- Frequent and painful urilation.
- Problems with an erection.
Often, symptoms occur spontaneously, it increases and can be accompanied by deterioration in the general condition of the patient: a decrease in appetite, general weakness, discomfort and apathy.
What signs are characteristic of the chronic type of disease course:
- discomfort with an erection;
- Recurring pain in the groin, abdomen, testicle or even perineum;
- Difficulties occurring during urination.
In the chronic form of the course, the signs of prostatitis in men are weakly expressed, they occur periodically.It bothers man from time to time.But under unfavorable conditions, the symptoms are improved, problems arise with erection and urination.
The causes of the disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are diverse, the inflammatory process in the tissues develops in the context:
- non-compliance with personal hygiene rules;
- Sexual contact with a woman who has an infectious disease;
- systematic hypothermia;
- Chronic pyelonephritis or tuberculosis.
The causes of the disease are often associated with the presence of an infectious agent in the human body.The chronic inflammatory process in the absence of adequate therapy is developing gradually and affects nearby tissues.
The causes of prostatitis among young people:
- Stress, bad nutrition, lack of vitamins;
- Abstinence, which is long term;
- random sexual ties with various women;
- Severe physical activity on the body (weight lifting).
Despite the fact that the causes of prostatitis are of a different nature, according to urologists, there is a risk group, it understands people:
- Age.
- With reduced immunity.
- Leading sedentary lifestyle.
- Abuse alcohol.
Chronic diseases, systematic alcohol consumption, erratic sexual contacts - all of this can cause the development of the inflammatory process.But if you regularly undergo exams, visit a urologist and do tests, you can never meet this disease.
Diagnosis of the disease
The diagnosis of prostatitis takes place at several stages, it includes:
- a history of history (description of the symptoms that disturb the patient);
- perform an ultrasound of the pelvic organs (prostatic gland, kidneys and uret);
- Urine analysis (general, clinical, according to Nechiporenko, daily part and bachelor sowing);
- a smear from the urethra with microflora;
- Palpant inspection;
- Blood analysis by fuge;
- Urography (carried out if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main diagnostic method is a complete study to identify and eliminate the deep cause of the disease.
Treatment methods
The treatment of prostatitis in men begins with the relief of the inflammatory process and a decrease in the intensity of unpleasant symptoms.It can take place in several steps and include:
- contribution of antibiotics;
- physiotherapeutic procedures carried out;
- Reception of diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How to treat prostatitis in men and, above all, what the doctor should say.Because it all depends on the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the symptoms.
Prostatitic tablets can be divided conditionally into several groups:
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial drugs;
- Vitamins and stimulants of the immune system.
Antibiotics are prescribed in all cases, but to prescribe such drugs to the patient, the doctor should be sure of the diagnosis.
Medicines are taken in progress by 2 to 3 weeks.If necessary, the duration of treatment is increased.But if antibiotics did not have the right effect on the patient's body, therapy is subject to a correction.
Prostate massage is a method for improving treatment efficiency.It is prescribed for stagnant phenomena in the prostate gland and used as adding to main therapy.
Massage is more effective during the exacerbation period of the disease.It helps "save" the gland of the prostate of the secret that accumulates there, thus eliminates pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps strengthen the effect of antibiotics and reduce the duration of treatment.
What physiotherapeutic procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- heating;
- Ultrasonic phonophoresis;
- Diadnamophoresis.
What is the danger of prostatitis if it is not treated
Is prostatitis dangerous for the health of men and what is the main danger of the disease?The fact is that inflammation develops quickly, it "captures" the fabric of the gland of the prostate and if the disease is not treated, it can cause:
- Chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in the tissues;
- helplessness (with probability up to 45%);
- Chronic kidney diseases and other nearby organs.
What is dangerous prostatitis with poorly selected therapy:
- In the absence of treatment, the inflammatory process can enter a chronic form;
- Lead to the development of the prostate adenoma;
- Problems with an erection.
In the context of a long course, inflammation will cause poisoning, the signs of which will only make the patient's well-being aggravate and complicate the course of the disease.
Prevention of prostatitis at home
Prostatitis prevention is reduced to simple rules:
- compliance with personal hygiene;
- Use of antiseptics after an unprotected PA;
- rationalize sex life;
- Correction of the diet (it is worth including meat in the diet, it is rich in protein).
As well as prevention of prostatitis in men may include taking certain drugs:
- vitamins and minerals;
- immunostimulants;
- Plant diuretics.
Preventive methods will help prevent the development of the inflammatory process, but do not lose vigilance.
In order not to meet prostatitis, it is worth treating colds and viral diseases.
Prostate inflammation is a dangerous disease that can cause serious complications.Therefore, when unpleasant symptoms appear, you must contact an urologist as soon as possible, this will avoid serious complications: helplessness, infertility.