About half of male patients visiting the urologist suffer from chronic prostatitis. The problems caused by a specific pathology worsen the quality of life, lead to depression and mental disorders.However, a clear understanding of the functions of the prostate gland and the mechanism for the development of inflammation allows us to correctly determine the symptoms and cure the disease in a timely manner.
The meaning of the term "prostatitis"
According to this term, it is common to understand the development of the inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate gland.Since it is present only in the male body, the disease is common among this category of the population.Its main function is the development of a specific fluid, which is involved in the following processes:
- forms and support a certain environment in the urethra;
- Dilute sperm;
- Ensures the viability of sperm;
- Protect the genitourinary infection system.
Under the influence of a series of factors, the secretion of the secret slows down, which in itself becomes a violation.Prostate epithelium cells deserve periodically, but due to congestion they are not excreted, but accumulated, forming microlites: small pebbles.Covered by mucus, glandular ducts obstruct, which leads to the formation of small abscesses.During this period, the body still continues to function normally, external negative manifestations are absent.
The progression of the process (accumulation of dense formations, an increase in the concentration of purulent content) leads to an increase in the organ and compression of the ureter, blood vessels and nerve endings.This is one of the causes of the disease.
Disease symptoms based on patient complaints
Already on the stage described above, the first signs are manifested, that a man cannot fail to notice.According to these changes, you can identify independently the development of inflammation at home.Of course, this diagnosis is indicative, but it is considered a serious reason to contact a specialist.
Autiagnosis at home
What are the first signs of prostatitis in men?
Difficult urine deflation.The compression of the urethral channel increased in size through the prostate tissues leads to its narrowing and, as a result, to avoid the output of the urine.The patient has to apply a certain effort during urination.
Lead urine outlet.Calls to empty the bladder are increasingly frequent.At first, this happens at night, later during the day.Seeing it in an extra tea cup, man continues to ignore violations.
Pain at the bottom of the abdomen.The symptom is a consequence of the accumulation of microlites.The sensations become unpleasant and crushed, pulling or exploding painful.For the afternoon or after physical effort, your increase can occur.
Violations of erection and ejaculation.The syndrome occurs at the bottom of stagnant phenomena and rarely appears.Driving this in fatigue and stress, the patient also ignores this sign.
Often, the patient complains about a general deterioration in the condition, an increase in body temperature, which is also a sign of a development process.
The first signs of prostatitis in men require treatment, otherwise, the process will enter a long way.
Acute inflammation symptoms
The insidiosity of prostatitis lies in the fact that, without characteristic manifestations at the beginning, acute and fast development begins, but then quickly chronic.
In order not to lose the moment and begin treatment on time, a clear idea of the symptoms of the acute way is necessary.
- Fever, chills.
- An increase in body temperature to critical values (39 ° C).
- Severe pain in the perineum, lumbar and inguinal region.
- Urine disorders: frequent and false impulses, a difficult urine output or its temporary leave.
- Pronounced poisoning: headache, weakness, joint pain and muscles, tachycardia.
- Transparent or whitish discharge of the urethra.
The rectal finger test becomes impossible due to the formation of pain syndrome.In addition, it is contraindicated, since in the exam process there may be a diffusion (propagation) of infection with blood flow and sepsis development.
Chronic relapse manifestations
In a slow way, pathological processes of different types of diseases can occur.However, according to the complaints of patients and diagnostic data, experts distinguish the following signs of chronic general order prostatitis:
- Boldness, moderate pains in the crotch, radiating the sacrum, the lower back, scrotum, weakness and pain in the body.
- Severity and rubber on the urinary channel during intercourse or urination.The presence of discharge of purulent roads from the urethra.
- Frequent urine, accompanied by an incomplete emptying sensation at the end of the process.
- The inability of fertilization associated with the lack of sperm mobility, their agglutination or an increase in the acidity of the secret.
- Violation of ejaculation (premature or, on the contrary, prolonged), pain or sensations erased with orgasm.
Types of disease and concomitant signs
Urologists distinguish several stages of chronic inflammation from the gland, each of which corresponds to certain manifestations.
A characteristic feature for all species is a moderate pain syndrome on the pelvic floor.
| The form of prostatitis | Symptoms |
|---|---|
| Chronic bacterial | Dysuria, premature ejaculation |
| Pedal pain syndrome | Lack of other manifestations, except pain |
| Inflammatory | Expressed problems with urine, discomfort in genitals |
| Stagnant | In some cases, dysuria, discomfort |
| Asymptomatic | There are no clinical manifestations |
Professional diagnosis
The doctor can already determine the presence of inflammation of the prostate during a man's first visit.However, it is possible to determine the etiology, stage and complexity only with the help of instrumental and laboratory research.
Main Examination of the doctor
The history of Anamnesis is a patient survey and the analysis of external symptoms is one of the important stages of diagnosis.During the conversation, the doctor determines the presence of clinical signs and the cause of the development of the pathological process.Here, the patient's lifestyle, bad habits, the use of contraceptive methods and the presence of a sexual couple are important.At the same time, it draws attention to the probability of existing diseases of nearby relatives and hereditary predisposition.
The next step is a rectal exam of the fingers of the prostate gland.
Palpation is carried out to determine the parameters such as:
- the size of the organ;
- structure and contours;
- the presence of stamps;
- pain.
Laboratory tests
The next step is to perform analysis.This category is quite extensive, so only a urologist determines the need of each of them.
OAM KHRATEUSTERIZE The general condition of urinary system organs. The higher red blood cell content, leukocytes and proteins, as well as the presence of mucus and other impurities, indicates an extensive course of the inflammatory process.
The urethral smear is a painful and unpleasant procedure, which, however, allows it to determine the presence of infection and establish its variety.
The bacteriological planting of the urine allows you to identify the location of the lesion, a variety of infections and the type of pathogen.
The cytological analysis of the seed fluid is performed to determine its physicochemical properties, mobility, activity and sperm concentration, as well as the level of the dog.The biomaterial fence is carried out directly in the laboratory after the prostate massage.
The condition of the procedure is sexual abstinence during the day.In case of chronic processing suspicion, this type of research is carried out systematically.
Symptoms detected using instrumental diagnostic methods
Hardware methods are recognized as the most effective, which is due to the reception of precise and detailed information on the physical characteristics of the prostate gland and the supposed pathological changes in their tissues.They significantly facilitated the work of doctors.
Of all the variety of species, as a rule, only an ultrasound study is carried out, and the rest of the methods are used if additional results are necessary.
Ultrasound is carried out to visualize the gland and determine its general condition, size, consistency.The transrectal method is considered more informative: Truzi.A special sensor is introduced in the rectum, which allows it to determine how the organ is seen, identifies tumors, adhesions, calculations, calculates, cystic formations and other pathological deviations.
Magnetic resonance is prescribed to determine the type of prostatitis and more in -depth clarifications of the results previously obtained, especially if some details remained unclear.
Uroofloometry determines the speed of urine current, the time to achieve maximum value, urine volume.It is done with a special device.
Cistoscopy with a thin probe allows evaluating the condition of the bladder and the urethral channel, as well as identifying the pathological changes assumptions and existing.
The biopsy is carried out in case of suspicion of the oncological nature of the disease to exclude it.
The dangers of the asymptomatic course of the disease
Prostatitis, which has no symptoms, develops in patients from the elderly.
The reasons for their appearance are:
- frequent hypothermia;
- constipation and hypodinamia;
- weakened immunity;
- decrease in sexual activity;
- The presence of chronic pathologies.
The provocative factors are:
- A man's age;
- reduction in hormone production;
- Weakening of the protective functions of the prostate
- Degenerative processes in their fabrics.
The lack of treatment due to the impossibility of the timely detection of the disease implies the appearance of such consequences:
- Persistent erectile dysfunction;
- prostate tissue fibrosis;
- development of renal and hepatic failure;
- Urolithiasis;
- Benign hyperplasia of the prostate gland, adenoma, cancer.
Looking for a doctor: complications
The danger of prostatitis is found in its rapid transition to a chronic form with greased symptoms and the absence of an expressed clinical image, as in an acute course.
This form may not manifest for a long period of time, which leads to irreversible processes in the tissues of the gland and various types of complications:
- Vesiculite, rear urethritis;
- Prostate abscess;
- gland tissue sclerosis and obstruction of erythungal ducts;
- police formations;
- Calculating form;
- impotence and infertility, problems with conception;
- Urinary system pathologies: cystitis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis;
- Nervous-psychogenic disorders-apathy, prolonged depression, decreased self-esteem.
Ways to relieve patient condition
The characteristics of the choice of therapeutic tactics depend on the type of disease, the form of origin, the characteristics of the escape.
Symptomatic treatment
The acute manifestations of the disease are extremely painful for the patient.Therefore, the priority task is to eliminate them.For this, pharmacological treatment is used.With prostatitis, medications are prescribed in men depending on serious symptoms:
- Antibacterial medications to eliminate pathogen.
- Diuretics are drugs to stabilize the bladder work to improve the urine output.
- Analgesics: Eliminate head pain, joints and muscles.
- Antispasmodic and Alfrenal Alpha-1-adrenal ships for relaxing smooth muscles.
It is considered that an effective dosing form is rectal suppositories.The candles are used to relieve acute symptoms:
- With an antibiotic that eliminates painful cramps and fight against infectious manifestations.
- With NSAIDs, leveling inflammatory processes.
- Analgesic with analgesic, which improve the microcirculation of the blood and restore the normal state of the prostate.
Elimination of the cause of inflammation
After stopping acute symptoms, it is necessary to begin therapy of the main manifestations.The treatment in this case aims to eliminate infection and restore blood circulation.The following drug groups are used for these purposes:
- antibiotics in tablets;
- anti -inflammatory drugs;
- immunomodulators;
- phytoproparaciones.
If acute manifestations are absent, but signs of prostatitis are preserved in men, the patient continues to deal with physiotherapy, traditional medicine (pumpkin seeds, ginger and other medications), alternative methods (treatment with leeches, bee bakers, manual therapy).A positive result is often achieved only after appropriate energy correction.
Prevention of primary prostatitis and symptoms of exacerbation in a chronic way
Modern medicine successfully faces the elimination of prostatitis, even despite the long period of treatment.
For men who transferred an acute or barely recovered form of chronic current, it is important to comply with preventive measures:
- Change of life change:
- regular walks;
- active sports;
- Rejection of bad habits.
- Restoration of normal sexual behavior:
- the choice of a reliable partner;
- rejection of random ties;
- regular sex;
- Protected sex.
- Compliance with a diet:
- rejection of fatty, fried and spicy foods;
- The use of healthy and natural products.
- Preventive exam by a doctor:
- Regular, once every six months, exams;
- pass a support therapy course;
- Performing gymnastics exercises.
Under modern living conditions, the inflammation of the prostate gland is not a sentence.Despite the severity and complexity of the current, a variety of clinical species, the disease can be perfectly.However, to avoid dangerous consequences and the development of serious complications, it is necessary to contact specialists in a timely manner.And for this, you must know all the characteristics of the signs and symptoms of prostatitis.