Chronic prostatitis - a scourge of modern men, or a disease they prefer not to notice?
According to statistics, it is the most common disease of the male reproductive system, occurring equally in both young and old men.
The insidiousness of chronic prostatitis is that in most cases the disease is almost asymptomatic.
A little anatomy. . .
The prostate gland is a male gland with a volume of 20-30 ml, which acts as a barrier against the penetration of infections into the genitourinary system through the production of antibacterial substances. A kind of small flap that produces fluid that prevents sperm from entering the bladder and at the same time provides high sperm motility.
Definition of prostatitis
Inflammation of the gland is nothing but prostatitis. The size increases, and over time, as a result of constant inflammation, scar tissue is formed. What can cause inflammation, consider below, now another question. . .
How do you know what the disease is?
Each organism is unique and the symptoms of the disease may be different, but long-term observations of patients with chronic prostatitis have allowed doctors to identify the most common symptoms: pain in the groin, immediately after ejaculation; urination, pain, heaviness in the lower abdomen, orgasm is not expressed, is removed.
Why does this happen?
The prostate becomes inflamed and any narrowing causes discomfort. The whole picture is complemented by: rapid fatigue, sleep disturbances and, consequently, irritability.
Why do I have?
Reasons…
Analyze your life, maybe it was or it was:
- Sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, trichomoniasis. Or pathogens: staphylococcus aureus, E. coli.
- Maybe you are an office worker and lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- Or your life is a constant stress.
- Irregular sex life or its complete absence (leads to stagnant processes in the prostate gland).
- Acute chronic diseases that reduce immunity.
- Power supply faults. Many experts agree that proper nutrition is also an indirect cause of chronic prostatitis.
- Bad habits: alcohol and smoking.
What to do?
If you experience any of the above symptoms, be sure to consult a doctor. Under no circumstances should you treat yourself by following the magic tips described on the Internet.
It is important!
Before choosing a urologist, look at the opinions of the people he helps, not his regalia. Read the advice of patients on a particular clinic in the forums.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis
First, the doctor takes your medical history. Here, without hiding the details, it is very important to describe what happened to you at the first signs of the disease.
The doctor will also order a thorough examination to make a correct diagnosis and determine the type of prostate disease.
There are four types of prostatitis:
- Bacterial - very rare, probably untreated acute.
- Bacterial inflammation with an infectious pathogen.
- Non-inflammatory bacterial.
- Asymptomatic - no symptoms.
The doctor will order a thorough examination. This includes blood and urine tests, various smears, palpation by a doctor to determine the size of the prostate, and ultrasound.
Depending on the characteristics of your body and the results of research, your doctor will prescribe an effective treatment for chronic prostatitis.
The road is long, and it is important to understand that success in treatment does not depend only on medication and prescribed procedures. Success depends more on your lifestyle.
Are you ready to change your life? For older men, exercise, run, and walk regularly. Be sure to sleep. Healthy food. Avoid smoking and alcohol.
Modern technologies for the treatment of chronic prostatitis
In the courtyard of the twenty-first century, and medicine still does not stop. There are new drugs that have proven themselves in clinical trials, as well as new methods of painless apparatus treatment.
Laser therapy from hardware treatment is now widespread. By acting directly on the inflamed tissue, the laser restores blood circulation, gradually removing the scar tissue.
Side effects are practically undetectable, but there are a number of contraindications, for example: heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes and more.
Transurethral wave therapy has also proven to be good. The bipolar source directs heat energy to the affected area, allowing only the rapidly growing glandular cells to heat up and be destroyed, while the surrounding tissues are not damaged.
The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and eliminate prostate infection.
Pros: painless, without anesthesia, single procedure. No side effects were observed.
Another painless treatment for chronic prostatitis is ultrasound. Gives positive dynamics in the work of the gland, reduces scar tissue, promotes tissue regeneration.
But we must remember: in order to get a good effect in the treatment, you need alternative medications and apparatus treatment. Positive dynamics is also observed with the change of several apparatus courses for the treatment of prostatitis.
Panacea or trick?
There are many wonderful drugs and miraculous devices on the Internet for the treatment of chronic prostatitis.
Don't rely on advertising and treat yourself more.
At best, it will end up losing money for you, at worst, it will delay your recovery, or even make it impossible.
Is it possible to recover completely?
There is no clear answer here. . .
Some doctors promise a full recovery, while others say that only quality of life can be improved.
It all depends on you, at the first signs you notice - do not smoke, do research.
Even if nothing bothers you, doctors recommend a complete examination once a year.
If diagnosed, remember - this is not a sentence. A positive result in treatment is possible, if you want, if you follow the prescriptions of doctors and lead a healthy lifestyle.