When chronic prostatitis is diagnosed, the methods of treatment are determined by the doctor. This disease is very common with prostate adenoma and is a very serious problem for men's health. As a result of chronic prostatitis, the quality of intimate life deteriorates significantly, which is a huge inconvenience.
This disease is an emerging inflammatory process in the tissues of the prostate gland. But not all men are in a hurry to seek help from a specialist and thus the disease is triggered significantly, it is not always known what this will lead to in each case.
Prostatitis often leads to infertility and the development of an infection that quickly spreads to other internal organs, especially the bladder, testicles and kidneys.
Causes and symptoms of the disease
Researchers have shown that prostatitis is becoming more common in young people. This is mainly due to infection with sexually transmitted infections such as mycoplasmosis, gonorrhea, ureaplasmosis, etc. In case of unprotected intercourse, infection with various diseases and their untimely treatment will inevitably lead to the development of such a disease. .
An interesting fact is that the development of this disease can occur due to the presence of chronic internal disease and even in the presence of caries. In this case, chronic prostatitis develops as a result of the spread of the infection by the hematogenous route, in other words, this route can be called the spread of infection through the blood inside the body.
Even such trivial factors as unbalanced diet, weak immunity, too frequent colds, as well as the use of drugs by men, which negatively affect the protective functions, play a role.
Overweight, lack of mobility and even constipation affect the inhibition of blood circulation in the pelvis, which most likely leads to prostatitis.
In the acute form, prostatitis in men manifests itself as:
- urinating too often;
- characteristic sensations of incomplete emptying of the bladder, which occur when urinating;
- during defecation, pain appears in the rectal area;
- pain of various nature in the groin and behind the pubis, which is felt more strongly after urination;
- the temperature rises quite often.
Chronic prostatitis is less intense:
- frequent urination, which does not cause much discomfort to the man and he gets used to over time;
- unexpressed pain in the pelvis and perineum;
- sudden onset of impotence.
Diagnosis of prostatitis
As soon as the man notices a manifestation of the disease, he should immediately consult a urologist, as timely treatment in the early stages is likely to lead to recovery.
The urologist, after treating the patient, performs a diagnosis using the following methods:
- Palpation of the gland by penetrating it through the rectum. This procedure for a man is an extremely unpleasant process, but it is necessary because it will allow the specialist to determine the size, density and structure of the prostate gland.
- Instrumental method that includes MRI and ultrasound. The last procedure is aimed at identifying pathologies of the prostate, kidneys and internal organs. Ultrasound examination in this case can be performed through the abdominal wall or by transrectal ultrasound, which is performed through the rectum.
- Laboratory method, which can be general or special. The first option involves a blood and urine test.
The second option includes:
- using the PCR technique to detect infections, for this you need to take a swab from the urethra;
- taking a cytosmear for bacteriological culture;
- PSA analysis;
- Prostate secretion is taken for microscopy.
Treatment
Prostatitis is treated with the following techniques:
- As prescribed by a doctor, a man is prescribed symptomatic medications that can alleviate the patient's condition.
- After appropriate research, the most effective targeted antibacterial agents are prescribed.
- Immunotherapy drugs.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs.
- After the end of the acute phase, the patient is prescribed physiotherapy with the help of prostate massage.
- Stimulation of non-specific resistance.
- The use of sedatives.
- One of the most important treatment methods is to change a man's unhealthy lifestyle, especially if he has a sedentary job and an unhealthy diet. The most effective way is to walk in the fresh air and perform specific gymnastics, which is aimed at improving blood circulation in the pelvic area.
In case of chronic prostatitis, the specialist may prescribe several different methods of treatment, which are combined in a set of measures aimed at the rapid recovery of the patient. Of course, you should not neglect the prescribed vitamin preparations and medicinal herbs.
When a urologist prescribes antibiotics, he is guided primarily by laboratory tests that show what kind of bacteria should be exposed. The most popular are drugs from the group of macrolides, 5-NOK and similar drugs that are intended for the treatment of the disease, especially in the acute stage.
In some cases, surgery is indicated as a treatment for chronic prostatitis, this method is mainly needed when the chronic stage has progressed to prostate adenoma or in case of narrowing of the urethra.
In case of physiotherapy, the specialist may prescribe:
- laser therapy;
- phonophoresis by ultrasound;
- diadynamophoresis;
- microwave hypermia.
Effective treatment of chronic prostatitis is a complex measure that aims not only to alleviate the patient's condition, but also to prevent the possibility of complications.
For a man who has chronic prostatitis, the methods of treatment in this case should in no way interfere with regular sexual intercourse, but in this case it is necessary to take care of the safety of the partner.
It is important for every man to know that the chronic form of prostatitis is a precancerous condition and neglect and fear of prescribed procedures can lead to adenoma and even the development of prostate cancer.