Prostatitis or chronic prostatitis is a fairly common and common urological disease. According to medical research, about 90% of men between the ages of 35 and 45 face this unpleasant disease.
Who is in danger?
Men who lead unhealthy lifestyles are at risk: inactivity, being overweight, a sedentary lifestyle. The disease is associated with a disorder of the circulation (circulation) in the pelvic region in men who lead unhealthy lifestyles. In addition, blood stagnation occurs in the reproductive system, leading to the development of prostatitis. During the development of prostatitis, the prostate gland also enlarges, increasing the level of urine that remains in the body and poisoning the health of men.
Disease types
The types of chronic prostatitis are bacterial and non-bacterial.
Bacterial prostatitis (acute)
It is a type of disease whose main cause is a bacterial infection. The onset and symptoms of the disease are always unexpected. This type of disease is very serious and requires a mandatory medical visit. In some cases, the patient is recommended for hospital treatment. This type of disease most often affects middle- and young men.
Bacterial prostatitis (chronic)
This type of disease is caused by bacterial microorganisms that are not as hostile as the acute form of the disease. Most often, the disease has no special symptoms, or the symptoms appear very slowly and for a long time.
Causes of chronic prostatitis
The main causes of the disease are bacteria that get into the prostate gland along with the urine (through the urinary tract). Bacteria cause both chronic bacterial and acute bacterial prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis is not contagious and cannot be transmitted through sexual contact. There are factors that increase the likelihood of developing the disease.
The development factors are:
- Problems with the development of the urinary system.
- Bladder catheterization.
- Early infection of the urogenital system.
- Symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
Every man experiences different symptoms of the disease, but its main manifestation has similar symptoms.
Bacterial prostatitis (acute) occurs with bright and acute symptoms, occurs suddenly, usually frightens a person, and goes to the clinic immediately.
Characteristics of acute prostatitis, symptoms:
- Pain while urinating.
- Fever (chills possible).
- Feeling full bladder even after emptying.
Chronic prostatitis has similar symptoms but is less severe than acute prostatitis.
Characteristics of chronic prostatitis, symptoms:
- Frequent urge to empty the bladder;
- Temporary (intermittent) testicular pain;
- Bladder pain;
- Pain in the lumbar region (lower back);
- Pain during ejaculation;
- On palpation, there may be pain and swelling of the prostate.
Diagnosis of the disease: chronic prostatitis
An accurate diagnosis should be made by a physician qualified in the clinic to rule out other diseases of the urogenital system. It is common for different diseases of one body system to experience similar symptoms, so do not engage in independent research and self-medication, but seek medical attention immediately for the first symptoms.
Various testing techniques are used to make an accurate diagnosis. After all, prostatitis can present with symptoms similar to cystitis, adenoma, or urethritis.
During the test, the doctor examines the rectum using Vaseline-treated fingers (wearing medical gloves). This type of test is called a rectal test. The prostate gland is felt through the wall of the rectum because it is located in front of it (before the rectum). This method allows the doctor to determine if the prostate is enlarged and if the pain is present during the test.
If a man suffers from chronic prostatitis, the tactile examination causes only temporary pain and minimal discomfort to the patient, which resolves very quickly.
Is a neglected form of chronic prostatitis dangerous?
In most cases, men ignore some of the symptoms of the disease, which exacerbates the further development of inflammation of the prostate. Such a "sloppy" appeal to health can lead to a decrease in normal hormone production in the male body, and problems with hormone levels can lead to a decrease in male libido (libido). Problems with erectile function can also occur. Overall, these diseases are very difficult to treat.
During prostatitis, normal secretion production slows down, causing the sperm to lose their activity. The most common consequences of advanced chronic prostatitis are a decrease in infertility and potency.
Effective treatment of prostatitis
Treatment methods depend on the form of the inflammation and the type of prostatitis.
Drug treatment
When diagnosing (acute) bacterial prostatitis, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics for about two weeks. If the prostatitis is advanced, the patient may be hospitalized and given an intravenous injection.
If the patient has difficulty urinating, the doctor may prescribe a catheter (urethra) connection. In many cases, this method is used to treat bacterial prostatitis.
If a patient is diagnosed with chronic bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic treatment may last from one month to three months. This type of treatment is very effective, in many cases the patients recover completely.
If the disease or its symptoms return after treatment, your doctor may change your approach to treatment, for example by taking different pills or massaging your prostate.
Effective treatment of chronic prostatitis is highly dependent on timely admission to the clinic.
Prostate massage
Men do not like prostate massage treatment because the whole process is very uncomfortable. It is worth noting that when choosing a good specialist, you can avoid unpleasant moments and feelings during prostate massage. Massage is one of the methods that produces tangible results almost immediately.
Prostate massage has several positive aspects, one of the main ones being that the massage increases the blood flow to the prostate gland. It also increases muscle tone, frees prostate ducts, reduces inflammation, is antibacterial and enhances the effects of other treatments.
In case of chronic prostatitis, massage treatment is an important necessity!
ethnology
Traditional medicine has many methods for treating prostate problems, but the effect is not immediate and not as effective as with medication.
There are no side effects to treating chronic prostatitis with traditional remedies. The best recipes include treating prostatitis with chestnut shells and propolis.
To treat prostatitis, chestnut shells require hot water, which is poured into chestnut shells and then adheres a bit and takes the infusion like tea.
Propolis treatment of chronic prostatitis is a very popular method. Thanks to the rich composition of propolis, prostate problems can be cured even at the first symptoms of their appearance. Special rectal propolis suppositories are used for the treatment, which have an antibacterial effect.
In addition, you can use a special propolis tincture that has an antibacterial effect and removes the symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
Special diet
In order for the treatment of prostatitis to be effective, the patient's diet must be monitored. When treating chronic prostatitis, you need to quit bad lifestyles, especially smoking and alcohol.
A person should include more fruits, vegetables, berries, specialty tea (herbal tincture), and fermented dairy in their diet. Heavy foods should be avoided: smoked foods, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, ready meals, fast food.
To choose the right food during treatment, consult a doctor who gives advice or prescribes a special diet.
Men need to take vitamin therapy (drink a vitamin cure) and enrich their bodies with essential trace elements.
Sports treatment
As mentioned earlier, prostatitis most commonly develops in people who have a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle. In order to maintain good male health, you need to jog or walk a lot. Running and walking improves genital circulation and blood supply. Such optimal physical activity will have a beneficial effect on a person’s health.
Men can do exercises in the morning, it can be easy exercises and active squats. The older a man is, the more time he should devote to his health and sports. The fact that the entire male reproductive system depends on the general health of men and their normal hormonal background. And, as you know, sports are actively involved in the normal production of the hormone testosterone, which is the foundation of a man’s sexual health. Sport activates all processes in the body and increases the production of the male hormone testosterone.
Psychological treatment
The psychological mood of a person is important in the treatment of prostatitis. If a person is positive about healing coming soon, it is likely to happen. But if a person has doubts about his or her recovery, the treatment of any illness is most often delayed for a long time.
A man has to be good, he can ask for support from his loved ones even in such a difficult time. After all, any treatment is a little stressful. Therefore, when treating chronic prostatitis, it is important to have people nearby who raise their morale and believe in a quick cure for the disease.
The man should also try not to get nervous during the treatment, especially if the treatment does not give a quick result. As you know, a person’s psychological mood directly affects the health of his reproductive system. Effective treatment of prostatitis is only possible in a positive mood!
Predictions for the future after treatment of chronic prostatitis
In most cases, chronic prostatitis responds well to treatment and has no negative health consequences for men.
Prostatitis develops slowly, so the main thing is not to start developing the disease, and you should consult a specialist for the first manifestations of the disease.
Early prostatitis responds well to treatment. It should also be warned that inflammation of the prostate can exacerbate genital problems. Often due to prostatitis, a person loses sexual desire and desire. Men may not even be aware of the presence of prostatitis, which attributes short-term symptoms to fatigue or other causes, and therefore delays treatment. This attitude to health can have the most negative consequences. Therefore, try to have an ultrasound of your prostate at least once or twice a year.
In addition, men over the age of 40 need to see a doctor more often, not only to check the prostate gland but also other organs of the reproductive system. Preventing a disease is easier than dealing with the consequences.