The "man's second heart"-prostate or prostate-is an indicator of his libido and fertility. So everyone must decide for himself whether it is dangerous for him not to monitor the state of this organ. As prostate inflammation develops, you will have to ask yourself an important question-how to coexist with prostatitis?
prostatitis-A disease characterized by inflammation and/or local infection of the prostate.
There may be a wide range of clinical signs and main complaints.
First consider the function of the prostate:
- The secret of production, which is a component of sperm, participates in liquefying ejaculation, and saturates it with nutrients, such as various enzymes and vitamins, citric acid, and zinc ions, which help improve the vitality and activity of sperm;
- The prostate contains smooth muscle fibers that help release sperm from the urethra during ejaculation, preventing sperm from entering the bladder and participating in the mechanism of urinary retention.
- Produce hormones and active substances that regulate the function of the genital area.
Prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer are the three major organ diseases.
These three diseases can exist in the same prostate at the same time. In other words, the presence of prostatitis does not exclude the presence of prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer, and vice versa.
Causes and risk factors of prostatitis
According to statistics, prostatitis is the most common urinary system disease in men under 50 following hyperplasia (enlargement) and prostate cancer, ranking third among men over 50.
At least 30% of urology clinic visits are due to prostatitis.
For all men who have suffered from prostatitis and the number has increased in recent years, it is obvious that there will be no simple and worry-free life with this disease. Many factors affect the occurrence of diseases. This is not only a deteriorating ecology, but also a crazy pace of life, so men will face stress and depression-these reasons sometimes cannot be changed, but some factors depend entirely on the man himself.
The most common causes of the disease:
- Sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work, rest in front of TV;
- Long-term abstinence;
- Irregular diet leads to abnormal metabolism;
- Bad habits: smoking, drinking, beer;
- Chronic diseases of the genitourinary system;
- Frequent changes of sexual partners will increase the risk of prostatitis;
- Sexually transmitted diseases and genitourinary system infections;
- Delayed ejaculation and ejaculation during intercourse;
- Excessive consumption of spicy, greasy, salty and spicy food;
- Frequent constipation, hemorrhoids;
- decrease in immunity.
Possible causes of prostatitis also include:
- Urine reflux in the prostate caused by urinary dysfunction (Urine has certain predisposing factors and can enter the prostate through the prostate catheter and cause inflammation);
- Unprotected anal sex;
- Narrowing of the foreskin (phimosis);
- Autoimmune diseases;
- Functional and anatomical changes of the pelvic floor muscles;
- Changes in the central nervous system, including changes in brain function and anatomy;
- Traumatic and unusual sexual activity;
- Psychological factors (in many studies, the influence of psychological stress on the occurrence of symptoms of chronic prostatitis has been proven-psychosomatic disorders have been diagnosed in some patients, and the reduction of prostatitis symptoms and the possibility of recurrence have been noted during treatment).
symptom:
- Pain or burning when urinating (dysuria);
- Urinary system diseases;
- Discoloration of urine and/or semen;
- Blood in urine and/or semen;
- Pain and/or discomfort in the abdomen, groin or lower back;
- Perineal pain and/or discomfort;
- Pain and/or discomfort in the penis and testicles;
- Pain and/or discomfort during ejaculation;
- Increased body temperature (acute bacterial prostatitis).
diagnosis:
According to the classification of prostatitis recognized by the NIH (National Institutes of Health), there are four types of diseases, which are traditionally represented by Roman numerals:
I-acute bacterial prostatitis;
II-Chronic bacterial prostatitis;
III-Chronic bacterial prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS):
IV-Asymptomatic (asymptomatic) chronic prostatitis.
The diagnosis of prostatitis involves a digital rectal examination (rectal examination), which involves the use of the index finger to feel (palp) the prostate through the anus (rectum).
Digital rectal examination (DRE)-Important diagnostic procedures for suspecting any pathology of the prostate. Therefore, it is recommended that men do not refuse to proceed.
First, laboratory diagnosis includes a general urine test, in which an increase in the number of white blood cells is noted. Bacterial cultures of urine, prostate secretions and semen are recommended, as well as urethral smears to check for sexually transmitted infections. Based on the results of the analysis, the presence of bacteria and their sensitivity to antibiotics can be determined, and the prescribed antibiotic treatment can be adjusted. General blood tests are also performed to assess the general condition of the body and its response to the inflammatory process.
The measurement of tumor markers (PSA) is also not recommended, nor is its score recommended-due to low information content and data distortion in the context of inflammation.
Treatment of prostatitis
The main content of the treatment of diseases is a comprehensive approach and strict implementation of all the recommendations of experts. Medicine has achieved good results in eradicating prostatitis. After the patient finds his unconditionally trusted "his" urologist, it is important not to interrupt the algorithm of treatment action. Treatment should not be interrupted under any circumstances after remission occurs after taking anti-infective drugs that enter the body.
This initial success must be consolidated and continued. Treatment includes not only destroying harmful bacteria, but also restoring damaged prostate tissue, improving immunity, and correcting other changes in the body due to inflammation. At the beginning of the article, it was said that the days of prostatitis will not be carefree. Unfortunately, some patients noticed that their health condition has improved, stopped the treatment by the specialist doctor halfway through, and went to the clinic boringly for surgery, and then they started the treatment themselves. Therefore, this is not only impossible, but also dangerous.
How to treat prostatitis in the clinic?
Urologists treat prostatitis and other genitourinary diseases according to international clinical guidelines. This means that he not only uses his expertise, but also focuses on scientifically proven and accepted global diagnosis and treatment methods.
Our doctors do not prescribe invalid drugs and "just in case" checks, and do not treat non-existent diseases. When making a diagnosis, urologists rely on data obtained from patient examinations, clinical pictures, laboratory and instrumental research data.
About the dangers of self-medication
Without sufficient knowledge in the medical field, self-medication can only cause harm. Any private method, independently designated, is useless. The urologist should be the man’s main friend and consultant in the fight against the disease. Only professionals can tell you what methods can be used to supplement medication. In addition to traditional medicines that are significantly helpful in curing diseases, in addition to traditional treatments, there are also a large number of dietary supplements flooding the shelves of pharmacies. An ignorant person naively thought that using dietary supplements could relieve his prostatitis. Remember, self-medication will cause the chronicity and progression of the disease!