Prostatitis in men has various symptoms, everything largely depends on the form of the course of the disease.The inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate 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 is also the so -called general symptoms, 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 tissue of the prostate gland, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and may be the result of tuberculosis, alcoholism or obesity.
Types of prostatitis known to doctors:
- Acute bacterial - this type of disease is quite rare and is characterized by acute, pronounced symptoms.It requires inpatient treatment under the supervision of a specialist, can cause sepsis or septic shock.
- Chronic bacterial - the disease often occurs without pronounced symptoms, but in some cases certain signs of acute type of prostatitis are observed.
- Chronic (not bacterial) - develops against the background of Neuromuscular infectious diseases or occurs as a result of inflammatory processes that occur in the body for a long period of time.All factors that led to the development of the inflammatory process were not able to establish doctors.
- Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) - may appear as a concomitant disease, develops rapidly, but does not have specific symptoms.Signs of the inflammatory process are weak.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and passes independently, after eliminating the root cause.
- Chronic granulomatous granulomatous - occurs against the background of replacing tissues of the prostate gland with growths of fibrous tissue with granules inside.At the same time, foci of necrosis can be in granules.The disease develops as a complication after the surgical intervention on the pelvic organs or as a result of the infectious process that occurs in the tissues.
Classification in detail
Forms of prostatitis can have a slightly different classification, according to the type of pathogen that led to the development of inflammation:
| Type of disease | Pathogens | Other information |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial | Escherichia and Pseudomonas sticks, streptococci, staphylococci. | Bacteria fall into the tissues of the prostate gland with the lymph and blood flow. |
| Honore | Gonococci. | Infection occurs with unprotected sexual contact. |
| Viral | Herpes virus, cytomegalovirus, human papillomavirus. | The main danger of the disease is that the virus cells are actively propagated and can affect the cells of nearby organs. |
| Tuberculosis | Koch sticks. | 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 against the background of antibiotics or after unprotected sexual contact with a woman who has thrush. |
| Mixed | 2 type of infection. | It is extremely rare and can be a consequence of 2 types of bacteria. |
The calculation type of the disease is apart, it occurs due to the formation of calculi (stones) in the tissues of the prostate, and they cause the development of the inflammatory process.
A woman can infect a man with various bacteria.Infection occurs during the period of unprotected PA.Pregnancy of a partner increases the risks of infection during this period, in a woman, against the background of weakening of immunity, thrush often develops, and she, 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 is increasing in nature, intensifies as the ureter is squeezed.
The main signs of prostatitis:
- problems in the intimate sphere;
- discharge from the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- soreness during urination;
- frequent urge;
- An increase in body temperature, general signs of intoxication.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men are growing.Graduation of the tissue of the prostate gland gradually intensifies.It increases in volume, as the pain increases, the symptoms grow are more intense.
Signs of acute and chronic prostatitis
So, how the prostatitis of the acute form of the course is manifested, the description of symptoms:
- An increase in body temperature to 38 degrees and above.
- The appearance of discharge from the urethra.
- Growing pain in the groin zone.
- Frequent and painful urination.
- Problems with an erection.
Often symptoms occur spontaneously, it increases and can be accompanied by a deterioration in the general condition of the patient: a decrease in appetite, general weakness, malaise and apathy.
What signs are characteristic of the chronic type of the course of the disease:
- discomfort with an erection;
- recurrent pain in the groin, abdomen, testicle or even perineum;
- Difficulties arising during urination.
In the chronic form of the course, signs of prostatitis in men are weakly expressed, they occur periodically.It is bothering the man from time to time.But under adverse conditions, symptoms are enhanced, problems arise with erection and urination.
The causes of the disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are diverse, the inflammatory process in tissues develops against the background:
- 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 gradually develops and affects nearby tissues.
The causes of prostatitis in young:
- stress, poor 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 includes people:
- Elderly.
- With reduced immunity.
- Leading sedentary lifestyle.
- Abusing alcohol.
Chronic diseases, systematic consumption of alcohol, erratic sexual contacts - all this can cause the development of the inflammatory process.But if you regularly undergo examinations, visit a urologist and take tests, you can never encounter this disease.
Diagnosis of the disease
Diagnosis of prostatitis takes place in several stages, it includes:
- a history of history (description of the symptoms that bother the patient);
- conducting an ultrasound of the pelvic organs (prostate gland, kidneys and ureters);
- urine analysis (general, clinical, according to Nechiporenko, daily portion and bacterial sowing);
- a smear from the urethra to the microflora;
- Palpatory inspection;
- Blood analysis per fuge;
- urography (carried out if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main method of diagnosis is a comprehensive study to identify and eliminate the root cause of the disease.
Methods of treatment
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 stages and include:
- intake of antibiotics;
- conducting physiotherapeutic procedures;
- Reception of diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How to treat prostatitis in men and, most importantly, what the doctor should tell.Since it all depends on the cause of inflammation and the severity of symptoms.
Prostatitis tablets can conditionally be divided into several groups:
- anti -inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial drugs;
- Vitamins and stimulants of the immune system.
Antibiotics are prescribed in any case, but in order to prescribe such medicines to the patient, the doctor must be sure of the diagnosis.
Medicines are taken in the course of 2-3 weeks.If necessary, the duration of therapy is increased.But if antibiotics did not have the proper effect on the patient’s body, then therapy is subject to correction.
Prostate massage is a method to enhance the effectiveness of treatment.It is prescribed for stagnant phenomena in the prostate gland and used as an addition to the main therapy.
Massage is most effective in the period of exacerbation of the disease.It helps to “save” the prostate gland from the secret that has accumulated in it, thereby remove pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps to strengthen the effect of antibiotics and reduce the duration of the course of treatment.
What physiotherapeutic procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- warming;
- ultrasonic phonophoresis;
- Diadynamophoresis.
What is the danger of prostatitis if it is not treated
Is prostatitis dangerous for male health and what is the main danger of the disease?The thing is that inflammation develops rapidly, it “captures” the tissue of the prostate gland and if the disease is not treated, then it can cause:
- chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in the tissues;
- impotence (with a probability of up to 45%);
- Chronic kidney diseases and other nearby organs.
What is dangerous prostatitis with incorrectly selected therapy:
- In the absence of treatment, the inflammatory process can go into a chronic form;
- Lead to the development of prostate adenoma;
- Problems with an erection.
Against the background of a long course, inflammation will cause intoxication, the signs of which will only aggravate the patient’s well -being and complicate the course of the disease.
Prevention of prostatitis at home
Prevention of prostatitis is reduced to simple rules:
- compliance with personal hygiene;
- use of antiseptics after unprotected PA;
- streamlining sexual life;
- Correction of the diet (it is worthwhile to include meat in the diet, it is rich in proteins).
As well as the prevention of prostatitis in men may include taking certain medications:
- 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 encounter prostatitis, it is worth treating colds and viral diseases.
Inflammation of the prostate is a dangerous disease that can cause severe complications.Therefore, when unpleasant symptoms appear, you should contact a urologist as soon as possible, this will avoid severe complications: impotence, infertility.