More and more people are confronted with a common illness every year - prostatitis.Until recently, it has been believed that this problem was only raised in advanced people, but in recent decades the number of very young men with signs of inflammatory lesion of prostate has increased significantly.We try to figure out what these disease, what symptoms, methods of diagnosis, effective treatment methods.
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis - Prostate or Prostate Mirror Disease - a very common disease of the male gangiturinary system.The causes of this can be an infectious nature and can be caused by other factors.For example, immunity, hypothermia, sedentary lifestyle, irregular or over -saturated sex life, nervous overloads, various infections, alcohol, spices and fatty foods.
The prostate, one of the organs of the male reproductive system, comes from nuts and is at the front of the urethra.Its function is to develop a secret that is responsible for the viability of sperm.
As a general rule, four types of prostatitis are distinguished: acute, chronic abacterial, chronic bacteria and asymptomatic chronic.The first type is the raw and severe inflammation of the prostate gland, which is due to the infection.It has pronounced symptoms: high temperatures, fever, acute pain in the pelvis, blood in the urine, painful ejaculation and others.Urgent medical care is required when identifying the disease, often hospitalization.
The remaining forms are chronic and less prominent symptoms, but it is more common and difficult to diagnose.Signs of chronic prostatitis are: pain in the lower abdomen and back, dysuria, sexual disorders, urethral turmoil or transparent emptying.With the asymptomatic course of the disease, there cannot be noticeable manifestations and the diagnosis is only possible according to the results of the tests.
Men's prostatitis usually occurs after 25 years, and representatives of the "strong party" for 30-35 are the most at risk.The risk of patients is increasing every decade.According to statistics, after forty -five, the disease is exposed to almost 50% of men, so at this age we recommend that you regularly investigate to detect prostatitis.
Diagnosis
When you contact a medical institution, the first thing to do is examine a urologist who can accurately diagnose the disease or prescribe further studies.The following diagnostic methods allow you to identify inflammation of the prostate gland:
- Physical examination that includes the adhesion of the gland by a physician to determine its size and condition;
- Transrectal ultrasound examination of the prostate - in other words, an ultrasound performed by a special sensor through the rectum;
- Study of the prostate secret, lubrication of the urethra on leukocytes and the presence of pathogenic bacteria in the microflora;
- studying ejaculate;
- General urine analysis - first and foremost for leukocytes, protein and bacteria;
- Cytological and bacteriological examination of urine;
- Identification of dog levels - special protein produced by prostate cells;
- Uodynamic test - in difficult cases for more accurate diagnosis;
- Cistoscopy - used according to strict indications, primarily for injuries and surgical intervention.
The need to use specific diagnostic methods is determined by a doctor and the list can be significantly reduced or vice versa.The most important thing is to determine the presence of the disease accurately and in time and determine how to cure prostatitis.
Methods of treating prostatitis
Modern methods of treating prostatitis in men are very diverse and depend on the degree and type of disease, the presence of complications, the characteristics of the prescription and the patient's body.
The procedures are carried out on an outpatient basis in the hospital - the method depends on the specific situation, the patient's well.Contact a specialist-urologist and preferably at the clinic, where you can first go diagnostics and perform the necessary tests and then write the appropriate course.It should be remembered that the disease can only be overcome by an integrated approach to treatment, it is impossible to neglect the doctor's advice.
Medication
Medication for prostatitis involves taking antibiotics, non-healing drugs and alpha blockers.Antibiotics are primarily used as a method of treating bacterial prostatitis.Doctors are most often prescribed drugs that have existing substances such as ciprofloxacin, penicillin.Alpha blockers are prescribed in chronic cases of the disease, such as prostate anesthetic and removing edema, non-steroidal agents are used for acute forms of inflammation.
Note
It is important to note that drugs should only be prescribed by a urologist, and drug choice and medication alone can not only alleviate the condition, but also exacerbate the course of the disease.
Surgical intervention
For a long time, surgical manipulations have been prescribed for the treatment of prostatitis, but there are mixed results, so recently the popularity of radical methods is not so high.
Transuretral Prostate Resection (Tour)
This consists of removing some of the prostate or entire prostate tissue to weaken the pressure on the urethra.The result of the operation is to get rid of the symptoms of inflammation - pain.It is produced in a so -called "closed" way - using a special device that reduces the risk of complications.
Prostatectomy
"Open" intervention is a method of removing the gland by regular surgical devices.It has a longer rehabilitation period compared to the tour, but in some cases this is the only possible method.Leads to the full impotence of the patient.
Non -surgical treatment methods
In recent years, minimally invasive methods of treating prostatitis have gained great popularity - but they are most effective and not too painful.
- Thermal methods, the most common of which is microwave thermotherapy.The reduction of the prostate is achieved by the effects of high temperatures.
- Ultrasound- One of the most effective methods of therapy.This consists of the effect of ultrasound waves directly on the prostate gland.The benefits of this technique are not only positive treatment results, but also for the patient in terms of pain and pain.
- CryodestructionThis includes the removal of inflamed tissues using liquid nitrogen.
- Laser methodsShow the treatment of chronic prostatitis.During their use, coagulation and evaporation of prostate tissue are made.In addition, the laser effect improves body protective functions and promotes tissue renewal.
- Magnetic laser induction treatment- It is a complex effect of a magnet and laser that has a beneficial effect on blood circulation, helps accelerate the healing process of damaged tissues, and has an analgesic effect.In addition, this method improves the effects of drugs.
- The tied expansion of the urethra- When using this method, the mechanical extension of the urethra by introducing a special catheter with a spray box that inflated.
- StentingThe prostate urethra also includes expanding the walls of the urethra, but with the introduction of a stent - introducing the cylindrical frame of polymer materials.It can be appointed by the previous method.
- MassageThis is prescribed with other methods of treatment and can significantly improve their effects.
- Methods of traditional Chinese medicineEspecially reflex therapy for the biologically active points of the patient's body, needles, warmth and other physical factors.The proven effect of reflexology is to restore the balance of the endocrine system, to improve the central nervous system, to normalize blood flow, and to have metabolism processes, the elimination of neuralgic pain and the obstruction of inflammatory processes.It can be used in combination with other methods like massage.
As you know, men often neglect their health and particularly avoid the clinic, which has a strict problem as urological disease.It is better to start with the doctor at an early stage and get rid of the disease than to overcome the consequences.