Chronic prostatitis: the scourge of modern men or a disease they prefer not to notice?
According to statistics, this is the most common disease of the male reproductive system, which occurs 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 is a male gland with a volume of 20-30 ml, which serves as a barrier against the penetration of infections into the organs of the genitourinary system, due to the production of antibacterial substances. A kind of small valve that prevents sperm from entering the bladder and also produces a fluid that ensures high sperm motility.
Definition of prostatitis
Inflammation of the gland is nothing more than prostatitis. Increases in size, over time, due to constant inflammation, scar tissue is formed. What can cause inflammation, consider below, now another question. . .
How to know what is sick?
Each organism is unique and the signs of the manifestation 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, accompanied by pain, heaviness in the lower abdomen, orgasm is not expressed, canceled.
Why is this happening?
The prostate is inflamed and any contraction causes discomfort. The whole picture is complemented by: rapid fatigue, sleep disturbances and, as a result, irritability.
Because I have?
Causes. . .
Analyze your life, maybe it was, or is the following:
- Sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, trichomoniasis. Or pathogens: staphylococcus aureus, E. coli.
- Maybe you are an employee 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 errors. Many experts agree that malnutrition is also an indirect cause of chronic prostatitis.
- Bad habits: alcohol and smoking.
What to do?
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, be sure to see a doctor. In no case do not self-medicate, following the magical tips described on the Internet.
Important!
Before choosing a urologist, look at the reviews of the people he has helped and not his insignia. Read on the forums the advice of those in treatment, in relation to a particular clinic.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis
First, the doctor takes your medical history. It is very important here, without hiding the details, to describe what happened to you when the first symptoms of the disease appeared.
Also, to make a correct diagnosis and determine the type of prostate disease, the doctor will prescribe a comprehensive examination.
There are four types of prostatitis:
- Bacterial - very rare, possibly acute undertreated.
- Inflammatory abacterial with an infectious pathogen.
- Abacterial without inflammation.
- Asymptomatic - no symptoms.
The doctor will prescribe a full examination. This includes blood and urine tests, various smears, a palpable examination by a doctor to determine the size of the prostate, an ultrasound examination.
Based on the characteristics of your body and the results of research, the doctor will prescribe an effective treatment for chronic prostatitis.
The path is long and here it is important to understand that success in treatment depends not only on the medications and procedures prescribed. Success largely depends on your lifestyle.
Are you ready to change your life? Exercise regularly, run, walk for older men. Make sure you sleep. Healthy food. Avoid cigarettes and alcohol.
Modern technologies for the treatment of chronic prostatitis
In the courtyard of the 21st century and medicine does not stop. There are new drugs, as well as new painless hardware treatment methods, which have been proven effective in clinical trials.
Laser therapy is now widespread among hardware treatments. By acting directly on the inflamed tissue, the laser restores blood circulation, gradually removing scar tissue.
Side effects are practically not found, but there are a number of contraindications, such as: heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes and more.
Transurethral wave treatment has also proved effective. The bipolar source directs thermal energy to the affected area, allowing selective heating and destruction of only rapidly growing glandular cells, while surrounding tissues are not damaged.
The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and eliminate prostate infection.
Pros: painless, no anesthesia, one-time procedure. No side effects were observed.
Another painless treatment for chronic prostatitis is ultrasound. It gives a positive dynamics in the work of the gland, reduces scar tissue, promotes tissue regeneration.
But we must remember: to achieve a good effect in treatment, it is necessary to alternate between drug and hardware treatment. Positive dynamics is also observed with the alternation of different hardware courses for the treatment of prostatitis.
Panacea or deception?
Now the internet has many miracle drugs and miracle devices for treating chronic prostatitis.
Do not trust advertising and even more self-medicate.
At best, this will end in a loss of money for you, at worst it will delay your recovery or even make it impossible.
Is it possible to fully recover?
There is no clear answer here. . .
Some doctors promise a complete cure, others say that it is only possible to improve the quality of life.
It all depends on you, at the first signs you notice: don't pull, go through the studio.
Even if nothing bothers you, doctors recommend a full examination once a year.
If the diagnosis is made, remember: this is not a sentence. And a positive result in treatment is possible if you wish it yourself, following the prescriptions of doctors and leading the right lifestyle.