Prostatitis is a characteristic disease of men, accompanied by dysfunction of the genitourinary system and leading to the development of many irreversible pathologies. The disease is inflammation of the prostate.
As a symptom of the disease, it is worth emphasizing:
- Pain in almost every part of the hip (perineum, anus, groin, scrotum, etc. );
- Urinating more and more frequently, accompanied by pain;
- The temperature of the human body rises, and the temperature of the anus is significantly higher than that of the armpit.
- Different degrees of joint and muscle pain can be observed;
- Severe headaches and general weakness appear periodically.
Why does prostatitis occur?
Pathological causes are divided into infectious and non-infectious. Obviously, in the first case, the cause of the disease is the activity of microorganisms entering the body from the outside.
Among the non-infectious causes, it is worth emphasizing that the immune system is weakened, hypothermia, low physical activity, prolonged sexual abstinence, excessive sexual activity, and alcoholism.
The infectious causes of the development of prostatitis can be roughly divided into two types. The first type of infection should include infections acquired from the sexual life of an infected person, and the second type includes existing infectious diseases in men with prostatitis (chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis, kidney disease).
Types of prostatitis
Due to many factors and standards, prostatitis is divided into acute, chronic, chronic bacterial and asymptomatic. The disease is often accompanied by urethritis or vesicular inflammation. The appearance of acute prostatitis can be based on the pathogenic activity of a large number of microorganisms (E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter, Staphylococcus aureus, etc. ). Many microorganisms are part of the healthy microflora of skin tissues or intestines, but after entering the prostate tissue, they can cause a rapidly developing inflammatory process. Due to the obvious clinical symptoms, the diagnosis of acute pathological forms is a relatively simple measure. Normally, blood and urine tests are sufficient, but in order to obtain the maximum amount of information, a smear test can be performed for bacteriological examination, rectal ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.
The development of chronic bacterial form of prostatitis is caused by the pathogenic activity of pathogenic microorganisms that enter the prostate tissue. Among the methods for diagnosing this form of disease, it is worth emphasizing urinary flow measurement, microscopic examination of prostate secretions and urography.
Treatment of prostatitis
The treatment of prostatitis is based on the use of antibiotics, and the aggressiveness of antibiotics varies according to the development and progression of the pathology. In each case, the prescription of the drug is individual, and it depends on both the form of the disease and the characteristics of the organism. The prescription and dosage of the drug are determined by the attending urologist based on the results of the diagnostic study. In some forms of prostatitis, combination therapy is used, that is, several antibiotics are used at the same time. In this regard, drugs (probiotics) that neutralize its side effects are prescribed. Immunostimulants can be used to enhance the function of the immune system and vitamin complexes. In some cases, prostate massage must be performed. At least because malignant tumors may occur during the development of prostatitis, the treatment of the disease must be taken very, very seriously. Prostate cancer is not only a dangerous disease, but also often threatens a person's life. Under no circumstances should you neglect treatment. When the first symptoms of the disease appear, please contact your urologist. Early treatment of prostatitis can make you get rid of the troubles of the disease forever.