Chronic prostatitis is the most common inflammatory disease of the organs of the male reproductive system. He amazes both young men and men of age. Statistics say that by the age of 80, 8 out of 10 men will understand what chronic prostatitis is from their own experience.
What is chronic prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. Most often, infections of the geniopolous system, which are not cured in time, lead to its occurrence. The catalyst for the development of inflammation can be hypothermia, lack of physical activity, reduction of immunity due to other diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, the presence of bad habits, constant fatigue and stress.
The top of the frequency is 20-40 years - the most active age. However, it is not easy to identify this disease - the symptoms of prostatitis are often masked for other diseases and vice versa - diseases of other organs can give a clinical picture similar to prostatitis.
Distinguish Acute bacterial prostatitis And Chronic prostatitis SThe first type is rare - no more than 5% of all cases. 95% is chronic prostatitis, which is an extremely rare consequence of the acute form of the disease. Often chronic prostatitis is primary.
Reference
The prostate gland is involved in maintaining the correct pH of the urinary tract and the viability of the semen, protects the genitopol system from infections.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
The first sign of the development of prostatitis is the onset of discomfort as well as pain in lower abdominal pain. Sometimes the pain gives the thigh or lower back and often exacerbates after ejaculation.
Sexual dysfunction develops very quickly - libido decreases, erection problems and the duration of sexual contact. Finally, the pain begins to accompany any urination.
If you notice such symptoms in yourself, you do not cultivate yourself - determine if you or another disease can prostatitis, only a doctor can.
Laboratory signs of chronic prostatitis
The diagnosis is made not only on the basis of the patient's complaints - laboratory tests are required to identify prostatitis. In particular, the urine, ejaculate and secretive analysis of the prostate gland. In addition, ultrasound is often performed to determine the size and shape of the prostate gland.
In chronic bacterial prostatitis, red blood cells are found in a microscopic examination of the secret of the gland, the presence of E. coli, enterobacteria, clubidium or other microorganisms in the ejaculate is also characteristic. In chronic non -bacterial prostatitis of laboratory tests indicates the presence of leukocytes in the secret of the gland and in the third part of the urine.
Methods for the treatment of chronic prostatitis
As a rule, prostatitis is successfully treated with conservative methods. But therapy must be complicated. In addition, it is strongly recommended to review lifestyle - an unbalanced diet, a sedentary lifestyle and accidental sexual relationships really play a big role in the development of chronic prostatitis.
Medication
Medical therapy pursues several purposes at once - painkillers and anti -inflammatory drugs are prescribed, as well as medicines that activate the regenerative and immunomodulatory functions of the cells of the body. The most likely treatment for chronic prostatitis will require the passage of antibiotics. The course lasts for about a month and a half, sometimes several approaches are required. Probiotic drugs are prescribed to prevent the development of dysbiosis.
Prostate massage
Prostate massage is done manually through the anus. This is not the most enjoyable procedure, but its effectiveness is very high.
Physiotherapy procedures
Treatment of chronic prostatitis C thermal physiotherapy produces good results by improving the microcirculation and absorption of drugs in the tissue. Physiotherapy procedures include ultrasound heating and irrigation with antibacterial solution using enemas.
Balneotherapy
In many sanatoriums, chronic prostatitis is successfully treated with methods of balneotherapy, that is, using mineral waters. For the treatment of patients with prostatitis, weak mineralized water is usually prescribed both inside and in the form of baths. There are well -known balneological resorts where prostatitis is treated.
Dietary therapy
You should start sticking to a special diet at the first signs of prostatitis. First of all, you should abandon alcoholic beverages as ethyl alcohol irritates the channels of the prostate, increasing pain and inflammation. It is also necessary to limit the use of fatty meat in order to exclude the formation of cholesterol plaques and a larger worsening of blood circulation. Legumes, mushrooms, offal, salty and spicy dishes, tea and coffee, soda, and sweets are prohibited.
The chronic prostatitis diet should include zinc -rich foods (contained in seafood and pumpkin seeds). It is recommended that you eat as many vegetables as possible (except those that contribute to gas formation - such as cauliflower), dairy products, cereals and dried fruits.
Important!
It should be understood that diet in chronic prostatitis is not a temporary measure. If you have made such a diagnosis, the principles of proper nutrition should be maintained constantly, otherwise the relapse is inevitable.
Surgery
Prostatitis operations are rarely prescribed. The risk of complications and failure of treatment, as well as a relatively long rehabilitation period, exceeds the benefit that surgery can bring. Therefore, surgery in this case is an exceptional measure. Surgical intervention is indicated only in cases where conservative treatment does not give effect, as well as in emergency conditions - prostate abscess, purulent abscesses of adjacent tissues, lack of urination, the presence of kidney stones and bladder, benign prostate hyperplasia or suspicious oncology.
The main methods of surgical treatment of prostatitis include:
- Prostatectomy - complete prostate removal;
- Prostate resection - removal of part of the gland;
- Ticrocisio - a circular elimination of the whole foreskin to prevent the development of prostatitis and the treatment of its chronic forms;
- Drainage of an abscess to release purulent content from it.
Treatment for prostatitis takes long months and does not always lead to complete recovery. If you have been diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, get ready for the fact that you will need to change your lifestyle, otherwise the therapy will be meaningless. Undoubtedly, the prevention of prostatitis is much easier than treatment. To prevent the development of this disease, always use the barrier protection products, try to move as much as possible (prostatitis is a disease of a seated lifestyle), adhere to the right diet and prevent hypothermia.