About half of male patients visiting the urologist suffer from chronic prostatitis. The problems caused by a specific pathology aggravate quality of life lead to depression and mental disorders.However, a clear understanding of the functions of the prostate gland and the inflammation development mechanism allow us to properly determine symptoms and cure the disease in a timely time.
The meaning of the "prostatitis"
In this term, it is usual to understand the development of the inflammatory process in the fabrics of the prostate gland.As it is only present in the male body, the disease is common in this category of the population.Its main function is the development of a specific fluid, which is involved in the following processes:
- forms and supports a certain environment in the urethra;
- dilutes sperm;
- Ensures the viability of sperm;
- Protects the genitorerinary system against infection.
Under the influence of a certain number of factors, the secretion of secrecy slows down, which in itself becomes a violation.Prostate epithelium cells periodically deserve, but due to congestion are not excreted, but accumulated, forming microlytes - small stones.Covered with mucus, they obstruct the glandular canals, leading to the formation of small abscesses.During this period, the body continues to operate 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 a compression of the ureter, blood vessels and nervous endings.This is one of the causes of the disease.
Symptoms of the disease according to patient complaints
Already in the stage described above, the first signs are manifested, which a man can only notice.Based on these changes, you can independently identify the development of inflammation at home.Of course, such a diagnosis is indicative, but is considered a serious reason to contact a specialist.
Auto-diagnosis at home
What are the first signs of prostatitis in men?
Get out of difficult urine.The compression of the urethral channel has increased in size by the prostate tissues leads to its narrowing and, therefore, to prevent the flow of urine.The patient must apply a certain effort during urination.
Distant exit of urine.Calls to empty the bladder become more frequent.At first, it occurs at night, later during the day.By looking at him on an additional cup of tea, the man continues to ignore the violations.
Pain at the bottom of the abdomen.The symptom is a consequence of the accumulation of microlytes.The sensations become unpleasant and are crushed, pulling or bursting painful.In the evening or after physical effort, their increase can occur.
Violations of erection and ejaculation.The syndrome occurs in the context of stagnant phenomena and rarely appears.By conducting this on fatigue and stress, the patient also ignores this sign.
Often, the patient complains of 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 goes in a prolonged form.
Symptoms of acute inflammation
The parole of prostatitis lies in the fact that, without characteristic manifestations at the beginning, it begins a clear and rapid development, but quickly chronic.
In order not to miss the moment and start treatment over time, a clear idea of the symptoms of the acute form is necessary.
- Fever, chills.
- An increase in body temperature with critical values (39 ° C).
- Severe pain in the perineum, the lumbar and inguinal region.
- Untilization disorders - frequent and false desires, a difficult exit from urine or its temporary cessation.
- Pronounced poisoning - Headache, weakness, aches in joints and muscles, tachycardia.
- Transparent or whitish discharge of the urethra.
Rectal finger examination becomes impossible due to the formation of pain syndrome.In addition, it is contraindicated because in the examination process, there may be a dissemination (propagation) of infection by blood flow and the development of sepsis.
Chronic relapse demonstrations
In a slow form, pathological processes of different types of diseases may occur.However, based on patient complaints and diagnostic data, experts distinguish the following signs of chronic general prostatitis:
- Disfort, moderate pain in the crotch, radiating with sacrum, lower back, scrotum, weakness and pain in the body.
- Severity and rubber in the urinary channel during sexual intercourse or urination.The presence of purulent section discharges of the urethra.
- Frequent urination, accompanied by a feeling of incomplete emptying at the end of the process.
- The inability of fertilization associated with the lack of mobility of sperm, their agglutination or an increase in the acidity of secrecy.
- Violation of ejaculation (premature or, conversely, prolonged), pain or sensations erased with orgasm.
Types of disease and concomitant signs
Urologists distinguish several stages from the chronic inflammation of the gland, each of which corresponds to certain manifestations.
A characteristic for all species is a moderate pain syndrome in the pelvic floor.
| The form of prostatitis | Symptoms |
|---|---|
| Chronic bacterial | Dysuria, premature ejaculation |
| Pedal pain syndrome | Lack of other manifestations, except the pain |
| Inflammatory | Expressed problems of urination, discomfort in the genitals |
| Stagnant | In some cases, dysuria, discomfort |
| Asymptomatic | There are no clinical manifestations |
Professional diagnosis
The doctor can already determine the presence of the inflammation of the prostate during the first visit of a man.However, it is possible to determine the etiology, the stage and the complexity only with the help of instrumental and laboratory research.
Main doctor's examination
The history of anamnesis is a patient study and the analysis of external symptoms is one of the important stages of the 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 partner are important.At the same time, it draws attention to the probability of existing diseases of close relatives and hereditary predisposition.
The next step is a rectal examination of the finger 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 seals;
- pain.
Laboratory tests
The next step is to carry out analyzes.This category is quite extensive, so only an urologist determines the need for each of them.
Oam Khrateusterizes the general condition of the organs of the urinary system. The increased content of red blood cells, 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 you to determine the presence of infection and establish its variety.
The bacteriological sowing of the urine allows you to identify the location of the lesion, a variety of infection and the type of pathogen.
The cytological analysis of the seed fluid is carried out to determine its physicochemical properties, its mobility, its activity and its concentration of sperm, as well as the level of the dog.The biomaterial fence is carried out directly in the laboratory after massage of the prostate.
The state of the procedure is sexual abstinence during the day.In case of suspicion of chronic treatment, this type of research is carried out systematically.
Symptoms detected using instrumental diagnostic methods
The material 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 alleged pathological changes of its tissues.They considerably facilitated the work of doctors.
Among the whole variety of species, as a rule, only an ultrasound study is carried out, and the rest of the methods is used if necessary to obtain additional results.
Ultrasound is carried out to view the gland and determine its general condition, its size, its consistency.The transrectal method is considered to be more informative - Truzi.A special sensor is introduced into the rectum, which allows you to determine the appearance of the organ, to identify tumors, adhesions, calculations, calcines, cystic formations and other pathological differences.
MRI is prescribed to determine the type of prostatitis and more in -depth clarification of the results previously obtained, especially if certain details remain clear.
Urofloometry determines the speed of urine current, time to reach its maximum value, the volume of urine.It is carried out using a special device.
Cistoscopy with a thin probe makes it possible to assess the state of the bladder and the urethral channel, as well as to identify the alleged and existing pathological changes.
Biopsy is carried out in the event of suspicion of the oncological nature of the disease in order to exclude it.
The dangers of the asymptomatic course of the disease
Prostatitis, which has no symptoms, is developing in patients in the older age group.
The reasons for his appearance are:
- frequent hypothermia;
- constipation and hypodynamia;
- weaken immunity;
- decrease in sexual activity;
- The presence of chronic pathologies.
Provocative factors are:
- Age of a man;
- reduction in hormonal production;
- Weakening prostate protection functions
- Degenerative process in its fabrics.
The absence of treatment due to the impossibility of rapid detection of the disease implies the occurrence of such consequences:
- Persistent erectile dysfunction;
- tissue fibrosis of the prostate;
- development of renal and liver insufficiency;
- urolithiasis;
- Benign hyperplasia of the prostate gland, adenoma, cancer.
Premature search for a doctor: complications
The danger of prostatitis lies in its rapid transition to a chronic form with greased symptoms and the absence of an expressed clinical image, as in a acute course.
This form cannot manifest itself for a long period, which leads to irreversible processes in the tissues of the gland and to various types of complications:
- vesiculitis, rear uretritis;
- prostate abscess;
- Sclerosis of the gland fabric and obstruction of the ery -proctrous ducts;
- polycystic formations;
- Development of the calculated form;
- helplessness and infertility, design problems;
- Urinary system pathologies - cystitis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis;
- Nervous-psychogenic depression, prolonged depression, decrease in self-esteem.
Ways to alleviate the patient's condition
The characteristics of the choice of therapeutic tactics depends on the type of disease, the original shape, the characteristics of the leak.
Symptomatic treatment
The acute manifestations of the disease are extremely painful for the patient.Therefore, the priority task is to eliminate them.For this, drug treatment is used.With prostatitis, drugs are prescribed in men depending on the serious symptoms:
- Antibacterial drugs to eliminate the pathogen.
- Diuretics are drugs to stabilize the work of the bladder in order to improve the flow of urine.
- Analgesics - to eliminate pain in the head, joints and muscles.
- Antispasmodics and alpha-1-surrenaux ships to relax the smooth muscles.
An effective dose form is considered to be rectal suppositories.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 pain relievers, which improves blood microcirculation and restores the normal state of the prostate.
Elimination of the cause of inflammation
After stopping acute symptoms, it is necessary to start therapy of the main manifestations.In this case, the treatment aims to eliminate infection and restore blood circulation.The following groups of drugs are used for these purposes:
- antibiotics in tablets;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- immunomodulators;
- phytopreparations.
If acute manifestations are absent, but signs of prostatitis in men are preserved, the patient continues to deal with physiotherapy, traditional medicine (pumpkin seeds, ginger and other drugs), alternative methods (treatment with leeches, bee bakers, manual therapy).A positive result is often only obtained after an appropriate power correction.
Prevention of primary prostatitis and exacerbation symptoms of a chronic form
Modern medicine successfully succeeds in the elimination of prostatitis, even despite the long period of treatment.
For men who have transferred an acute form or barely recovered from the chronic current, it is important to comply with preventive measures:
- Change of life change:
- regular walks;
- Active sports;
- Refusal of bad habits.
- Restoration of normal sexual behavior:
- the choice of a reliable partner;
- rejection of random links;
- regular sex;
- Protected sex.
- Compliance with a diet:
- rejection of fatty, fried and spicy food;
- The use of healthy and natural products.
- Preventive examination by a doctor:
- Regular exams - once every six months -;
- take a support therapy course;
- Perform gymnastics exercises.
Under modern conditions of life, inflammation of the prostatic gland is not a sentence.Despite the gravity and complexity of the current, a variety of clinical species, the disease can be perfectly treated.However, in order to avoid dangerous consequences and the development of serious complications, it is necessary to contact specialists in a timely manner.And for that, you should know all the characteristics of the signs and symptoms of prostatitis.