Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland from which men suffered aged 20 and over.
According to statistics, 1 in 4 men came across this disease in one form or another.In recent years, there has been a persistent tendency to "rejuvenate" the process.This is due to sexual emancipation, an increase in sexually transmitted infections, self -diagnostic trends and internet treatment and the stability of infectious agents to the action of antibacterial therapy.
This is particularly true because the first signs of prostatitis in men are generally expressed, which does not allow you to consult a doctor in time and, in some cases, leads to the development of advanced prostatitis.
Signs of prostatitis in men
The characteristics of the structure, the blood supply and the location of the prostate gland affect the nature of the symptoms that will lead during its inflammation.These include:
- Symptom of pain.
- Symptom of urination (dysurical).
- Symptom of erectile dysfunction.
Pain symptom
The pain, which is different in the degree of intensity, concerns man in the bottom of the abdomen, in the perineum, the genitals and the Lombo-Sacred spine.This location of pain is determined by the presence of nervous ties and the involvement in the inflammation process of seed bubbles (vesicles).
The pain can vary in intensity, from an inexplicable feeling of discomfort to a strong pain that affects the mental state of a man and causes insomnia.The most important sensations depend on sexual behavior and result from the lack of regular ejaculation or, conversely, ejaculation, which is associated with the propagation of the inflammatory process with the rear urethra.
It should be noted that pain in the lombo-sacred region may not be linked to the prostate gland, but to be a consequence, for example, osteochondrosis of the spine.Establish the cause of such pain helps the result of a conversation with the patient and data from the urological examination.
The very first sign of prostatitis in a man is a feeling of pain in the testicles (in scrotum) with the propagation of the testicles (right and left inguinal areas).The pain that the stems of the inner thighs, the back, which dictates the need to consult a neurological pathology, as for prostatic pain, which is dictated by the inflamed prostate.It is not characteristic.
In some cases, the irradiation of painful sensations is asymmetrical, which allows you to suspect the inflammatory process of the prostate, located in one of them.The place of manifestation of pain is divided into genital (in the genital field, characteristic of chronic congestive prostatitis), extractable (above the genitals, is characteristic of neglected common prostatitis) and mixed (chronic prostatitis).
Symptoms of dysuria or urination with prostatitis
Micitation disorders are expressed by false calls, a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder with frequent urination, which is associated with inflammation in the neck of the bladder and urethra.For a long time, the signs of dysuria with prostatitis indicate a chronic process.
Erectile disorders for prostatitis
The violations of the erectile function with prostatitis are represented by premature ejaculation, sensations erased during orgasm, a decrease in libido, a weakening of an erection.Sometimes a man's prostatitis can be suspected by the absence of morning erections.
A decrease in power, like the first sign of prostatitis in a man, is caused by a decrease in the synthesis of testosterone (male sex hormone).
The manifestations of inflammation in the prostate gland are not limited to three of the above symptoms.Often, the first sign of prostatitis in a man is the allocation of a secret of the urethra prostate during an act of defecation (prostor), which indicates a reduction in the muscular tone of erytromas.
In addition, one can only focus on the psychological signs of prostatitis in a man: an astheno-neurotic syndrome develops from the nervous system (depression, fatigue, lack of desire to do anything, physical weakness).
The first signs of acute prostatitis
All the above signs are typical of chronic inflammation in prostate, with acute prostatitis in a man, the image is somewhat different.
The disease begins with acute intense pain in the perineum, the symptoms of the urination disorder are more clearly traced.There is an increase in temperature to 38-39 C, chills, weakness, perspiration, muscle pain and bones.During defecation, pain in the anus is worried.There is no sex life.
If you do not undergo a timely examination and do not start to be treated, the acute process will be complicated by purulent prostatitis, until the abscess, which will cause emergency surgery.
If there are no other reasons (states of immunodeficiency, severe pathology of support, etc.) - purulent prostatitis in a man - a neglected inflammatory process due to the premature research of a doctor!
The causes of signs of prostate inflammation
The factors that affect inflammation in the prostate are conditionally divided into 3 groups.
Factors without impact description include:
- Physical.
- Sexual constitution.
- Age factor.
- The presence of diseases.
- Environment (climate factor).
Partially controlled factors:
- Sex habits.
- Occupation.
- Background diseases in the male genital area.
- Attitude towards the disease.
And finally, controlled factors:
- Wandering sex life.
- Alcoholism.
- Failure to comply with the treatment recommendations.
- Lights in power mode.
Risky
Prostatitis threatens men who:
- Join a sedentary lifestyle.
- Suffer from chronic constipation.
- Half of a story of unfavorable infections.
- They have more than one sexual partner.
- Suffer from alcoholism, drug addiction.
- They work in cold conditions.
If there are signs of prostatitis, what to do
Laboratory diagnosis for prostatitis
- In the UAC, an increase in the speed of the erythrocyte colony, the gap of the leukocyte formula to the left.In Oam - leukocyturia, proteinuria, bacteriuria.
- Blood for HIV infection.
- A smear from urethra with flora.As a rule, leukocytes in the smear are entirely.If a sexually transmitted causal agent (Gonococcus Neisser, Trichomonads) is not detected, it is imperative to carry out PCR diagnostics.
- The secret of the prostate gland.Having led the secret of the prostate on the pathogen and the definition of sensitivity to antibiotic.
- PCR - Diagnostics for sexually transmitted infections.The most reliable and fastest way to check the pathogen.
- Blood on the dog.Blood on the dog (prostate specific antigen) during an acute inflammatory process in the prostate gland should not be taken, the result will not be reliable.It is better to do this analysis 1 month after the end of treatment.It is not necessary for young people under the age of 30, it is not necessary to explore the level of the PSA in the blood.This analysis is important for a man over 40, because acute prostatitis, in some cases, can be secondary, and a malignant tumor in the prostate gland is hidden behind its clinical manifestations.
Instrumental diagnostic methods
As a rule, the ultrasound examination of the prostate is transient (through the rectum) or transabdominal (through the stomach).
Signs of prostatitis for ultrasound
An increase in the gland in volume, a change of texture, edema;With purulent prostatitis - necrosis areas, deformation of contours, increase in regional lymph nodes.
What should you be careful
First of all, in order to get rid of the symptoms of prostatitis forever, it is necessary to observe a certain diet.
Exacerbation of prostatitis in a man depends on irritating substances that fall from food: acute seasonings, vinegar, marinads, alcohol.
Alcohol should be said in particular, even its minimum use can reduce the action of a prolonged complex therapy to zero.
Some patients think they should consume alcohol less often or switch to lighter alcohol.This is their main error.
Divorced vinegar, kvass, citrus fruits, sauerkraut, tomatoes and cucumbers have no harmful effects with prostatitis.
The consumption of fiber -rich products will save a man from constipation - one of the main reasons for the development of congestion in the basin.
Aids help prevention.The reception of plant diuretics: Lingonberry Leaf, dill, urological collection helps improve urination during inflammation.
Sports, in particular the implementation of exercises to improve the blood circulation of pelvic organs, contribute to the preservation of the prostate in tone.
The development of inflammation in prostate causes hypothermia.In winter weather, it is worth getting warmer, and in summer, after the bath, it is not long in damp swimming trunks.
The use of condoms during sexual contact with an unknown partner will protect sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection.
Long -term overwork has a negative impact on the male immune system, as well as stressful situations, which can activate a dormant infection in the prostate gland.A regulatory prophylactic examination by a urologist will help maintain the health of men.