Prostatitis is an insidious male disease. The symptoms of prostatitis can vary depending on the form of the disease. Sometimes the initial stage of the development of the disease is asymptomatic. And it is very difficult to independently identify and diagnose prostatitis. But the sooner the problem is identified, the faster and without consequences you can get rid of it. Quite often, the hidden latent form gradually turns into chronic prostatitis. That is the danger of this male disease. Urologists around the world strongly recommend men to visit specialists regularly. In addition, it is better to prevent any disease than to treat it for a long time and painfully. In this article we will analyze the main symptoms and signs of prostatitis in men and highlight its main manifestations.
Types of prostatitis
All signs of prostatitis are classified depending on the type and nature of the disease. But what is prostatitis? So, prostatitis is called an infectious inflammatory process in the prostate gland in men. The glandular and connective tissue are particularly affected. Much attention was paid to this problem in the 19th century. At that time, the number of patients with prostatitis increased rapidly every year. Therefore, it was necessary to develop complex therapy.
Today, the first symptoms of prostatitis in men can appear between the ages of 21-50 years. A young man is at risk from the moment he begins to lead an active sex life. Unfortunately, statistics show that only 25% of the male population visits urologists regularly. And more than 10% of this number is diagnosed with prostatitis of various forms. That's why it's so important to get tested twice a year.
Prostatitis can be classified according to different types. So, depending on the etiology, the following types of prostatitis are distinguished:
- Contagious;
- stagnant;
- Specific;
- non-specific;
- Mixed.
Depending on the area of \u200b\u200bthe damage to the prostate, doctors note follicular, catarrhal, parenchymal, dystrophic, prostate abscesses, granulomatous sclerosis of the prostate. The main types with which doctors begin the classification and diagnosis are acute and chronic prostatitis. Non-treatment of chronic prostatitis provokes prostate adenoma, gland cancer and sclerosis of the organ.
Also, the type of prostatitis can be determined by pathogenesis:
- uretrogen;
- hematogenous;
- calculating
- canalicular;
- endocrine;
- Allergic.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
Acute bacterial prostatitis occurs against the background of bacterial lesions of the prostate with E. coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other types of pathogenic microorganisms. In some cases, acute prostatitis can develop after a prostate biopsy.
The first symptom of this form of prostatitis is an increase in body temperature to 39-40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, different measurements can show completely different temperatures. So, when you measure temperatures in the mouth, the indicators are normal. The same can happen when measuring in the armpit. However, measuring the temperature by the rectal method shows indicators that are too high.
If the process develops rapidly, any type of measurement will show a high temperature. Other symptoms of prostatitis appear immediately after an increase in body temperature. These are pain sensations that extend to:
- lower abdomen, back;
- scrotum area;
- Gore;
- lower back;
- Anus;
- The organs of the small pelvis.
Also, a characteristic sign of acute bacterial prostatitis is frequent urination. The urge to go to the bathroom is much more common at night. In this process, a man necessarily feels pain, cramps, discomfort and burning. Also, inguinal lymph nodes can be enlarged, frequent constipation occurs. Among other symptoms, it is worth noting signs of intoxication of the body, which manifest themselves in the form of general weakness, muscle pain, headache, dizziness and increased fatigue.
It should be noted that with any form of prostatitis, sexual activity in young people is disturbed. With an acute inflammatory process during ejaculation, blood impurities can be detected in the seminal fluid. The same can happen with urination. In such cases, going to the doctor in good time plays an important role. After all, taking painkillers will not eliminate the problem, it will only aggravate the patient's situation.
Symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis
The chronic form of prostatitis is caused by the same bacteria as its acute form. But the disease passes into the "chronicle" when ignoring all signs of the disease. This can also happen if the first signs of prostatitis were "erased", the disease was almost asymptomatic. After all, not every man runs to a urologist with a slight malaise, headache or fatigue. Acute symptoms can pass very quickly, and the inflammatory process is still developing.
The symptoms of this type of disease are the same as in the acute form. However, they only appear during the exacerbation phase. A man almost always feels discomfort when urinating. The process can be intermittent and sluggish. Painful urination occurs at the very beginning and at the end. And the urge to go to the bathroom becomes more frequent at any time of the day. It is important to know that chronic prostatitis is a relapsing form and the signs will come back after a while.
It should be noted that chronic prostatitis is accompanied by a significant decrease in sex life. Scarring of prostate tissue during the inflammatory process disrupts the connection of nerve endings with the center of sexual arousal. So, first of all, the man begins to complain about premature ejaculation. Then the erection becomes unstable, not stable. Often it is not enough to complete a full sexual intercourse. Pleasant sensations from intimacy also decrease. All this negatively affects the patient's state of mind, libido disappears. Sex life disappears.
Among other symptoms, note the following:
- discharge from the urethra after defecation, physical exertion;
- constant aching pain;
- change in skin color in the perineum;
- blockage of the ducts, leading to suppuration;
- urinary retention
Signs of congestive prostatitis in men
The congestive type of prostatitis is often referred to as chronic nonbacterial inflammation of the prostate. This is an atypical form of the disease. The main signs of this form are pain in places unusual for prostatitis - the lumbosacral region, pain in the legs. Due to such atypical localization, the disease is often misdiagnosed. Consequently, the treatment is completely wrong. And the inflammation in the prostate continues to develop, gaining momentum.
Pain in congestive prostatitis is always accompanied by the following symptoms:
- weak erection;
- pain during an erection;
- premature ejaculation;
- decreased sex drive;
- lack of orgasm.
Over time, the pain spreads to the area of the testicles, urethra and anus. Also, urination is frequent and difficult. Discomfort can be felt in the pubic area, perineum, lower abdomen. At the same time, sharp pain is inflicted on the penis and rectum. There may be some difficulty with bowel movements.
There is another form of prostatitis called asymptomatic prostatitis. From the name itself it is clear that this disease does not manifest itself in any way. This type of prostatitis is accidentally discovered during another clinical examination. So, when analyzing the patient's urine, an increased level of leukocytes is detected. It is also possible to diagnose prostatitis without symptoms during direct surgical intervention on the prostate.
How do you recognize the onset of prostatitis?
Prostatitis is a complex disease. It is accompanied not only by a number of physiological disorders, but mental disorders are also observed. All of the symptoms of the disease lead men into a repressed, depressed state. All this can lead to a complete lack of sex life and prolonged depression. Therefore, it is so important to conduct a comprehensive treatment of prostatitis.
Only a urologist can make an accurate diagnosis. However, you can recognize the first symptoms of prostatitis yourself with a self-diagnosis. It is enough just to listen to your body and your sensations. You can suspect the disease by the following signs:
- Unpleasant sensations when having a bowel movement;
- burning sensation in the perineum (long-term or short-term);
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet;
- difficulty urinating;
- "Deleted" orgasm;
- Increased fatigue;
- constant stress;
- Decreased erection.
It's worth noting that these symptoms may not appear all at once. But at least in the presence of one of them, it is necessary to consult a doctor. After all, timely treatment of prostatitis always proceeds quickly and successfully. But the chronic form of prostate inflammation is practically incurable and leads to serious consequences.
Treatment methods for prostatitis
Every treatment always begins with a diagnosis. Very often, doctors diagnose an acute and chronic form of the disease only because men are unaware of the first symptoms of the disease. But the first bells were, but they did not receive the attention they deserved. Also, with frequent fatigue, it is better to consult a doctor. According to the results of research, the main cause of this condition can be identified.
So, the diagnosis of prostatitis in men can be as follows:
- ultrasound examination of the prostate;
- rectal finger diagnostics;
- questioning of the patient;
- Examination of the mystery of the prostate;
- A smear from the urethra;
- analysis of urine;
- blood analysis.
In order to obtain the secret of the prostate for laboratory research, it is necessary to perform a rectal massage of the prostate. However, this is not possible with acute prostatitis. If an acute form is suspected, ultrasound and urinalysis are enough to fully confirm or refute this diagnosis.
Prostatitis is usually treated on an outpatient basis. There are two main principles of complex therapy for men: antibacterial treatment to sanitize foci of infection and measures to improve and normalize blood flow in the prostate (physiotherapy, massage, gymnastics). Speaking of drug treatment, antibiotics are a requirement. Also, the doctor will necessarily prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs to relieve pain.
In chronic prostatitis, flare-ups are caused by an immune deficiency. Therefore, in such cases, doctors prescribe vitamin preparations in parallel with antibiotics.
The treatment regimen for prostatitis is selected individually for each patient. The same applies to the duration of the course. After completing a full course of antibiotics, it is important to boost immunity. Therefore, for some time a man should take immunomodulatory drugs, multivitamin complexes. Electrophoresis and washing of the urethra with a special solution are highly effective in the treatment of prostatitis. This allows you to completely kill all bacteria that could provoke the disease and save the man from possible relapses.