Prostatitis is the most common disease in men over 40 years old, second only in rare cases to cardiovascular disease.When a person is diagnosed, a natural question arises - where exactly does this disease come from?
The causes of prostatitis in men are many;It is almost impossible to name exactly what influenced the development of pathology in a particular patient.However, some factors, such as poor lifestyle and alcohol abuse, significantly increase the risk of developing the disease.
Another feature of the disease is the influence of these causes.Some of them can cause immediate pathology, while others affect the man's body for many years and are detected only after 40-45 years in the early stages of prostatitis.
In general, all causes of prostatitis are divided depending on the form of the disease.And it can be bacterial or bacterial (regardless of the presence of infection).
The cause of prostatitis is bacterial
It is not only the development of infection that leads to the appearance of the disease.The onset of pathology can also be triggered by:
- Incorrect prostate structure, leading to prostate compression;
- general impairment of blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- decreased testosterone levels;
- Continuous perineal trauma and excessive physical activity, leading to muscle tension;
- Unstable sex life, as well as interrupted sexual relations;
- too much sexual activity, causing the body to not recover as usual;
- consumption of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, inevitably leads to a decrease in potency;
- too little daily activity, leading to congestion and constipation;
- frequent hypothermia, exposure to stress and nervous tension.
Clinical tests confirm that prostatitis often occurs due to poor nutrition, poor food quality, and high levels of food additives and flavor enhancers.
Bacterial prostatitis: pathological causes
The causes of a bacterial nature include a number of factors in the development of the disease:
- too weak immunity, which can be a consequence of an incorrect lifestyle;
- Genital diseases of an infectious nature (bacteria move from the bladder into the prostate);
- venereal diseases.Most common characteristic of young people who do not use barrier contraception;
- intestinal disease.Microorganisms very easily move from the intestines to the prostate, "overtaking it".
With age, the causes become more numerous and the body's defenses weaken, so the disease often develops after 40-45 years of age.
Main symptoms of prostatitis in men
There are 3 stages of prostatitis, the first symptoms are easily noticeable in the early stages of the disease, and in the second they can no longer be ignored:
- The process of urination is interrupted, it becomes more frequent, the pressure weakens and a syndrome of dribbling appears;
- sharp pain begins to appear in the perineum, scrotum and lower abdomen;
- Sexual dysfunction develops and discomfort occurs during ejaculation.
Acute prostatitis, which requires immediate response, is characterized by slightly different symptoms:
- The temperature may increase due to the strong development of the inflammatory process, fever and chills appear in parallel;
- pain spreads to the head, muscles, joints and even the lower back;
- in the perineum there is a burning sensation, swelling, and increased temperature;
- perineum pain or discomfort to the touch;
- when urinating, there is a burning sensation, pain, dark urine, even blood in it;
- At a time when you don't want to go to the toilet, urine can flow from the urethra.
Similar but less severe symptoms characterize chronic prostatitis.It is necessary to be examined regularly by a doctor after 40 years, since there is also an asymptomatic form of the disease.
How to treat prostatitis in different forms?
There are many treatments for prostatitis, and not all of them involve serious surgery.The earlier the disease is detected, the more gentle the treatment regimens used.
Treatment with medication
To treat prostatitis, antibiotics (bacterial forms) are used, as well as alpha blockers, natural substances to strengthen immunity and eliminate inflammation.Medicines to restore blood circulation are also used.There are many types of drugs, so there will always be drugs that are suitable for the individual characteristics of a particular man's body.You cannot choose the medicine yourself at the pharmacy;You should always rely on your doctor's prescription.
Surgical intervention
Radical treatment methods are used extremely rarely and are usually aimed at eliminating acute prostatitis or a progressive form of the disease:
- transurethral resection - a special instrument is inserted into the urinary tract, removing part of the prostate and eliminating pressure on the urethra.It is performed without intervention in the abdominal cavity;
- Prostatectomy is a surgery through the abdominal cavity aimed at removing an enlarged prostate.
Non-surgical method
Prostatitis can be treated with other methods.Not all of them are pleasant, but the recovery period after that takes only a few days, maximum 2-3 weeks, and the risk of complications is minimized:
- thermal method - removal by high temperature;
- ultrasound treatment;
- cold destruction – removal with liquid nitrogen;
- laser treatment – tumor removal with a laser;
- Magnetic method with laser reinforcement - uses magnets and lasers to improve blood circulation and quickly restore damaged tissues;
- Balloon urethral dilation – a catheter with a balloon on the tip is inserted into the urethra.
Prostate massage, herbal medicine, acupressure and other methods are also used for treatment.There are even unusual methods of action such as eliminating diseases with live bees and leeches.And they can be quite effective!