An insidious male disease is prostatitis. The symptoms of prostatitis can vary depending on the form of the disease. Sometimes the initial stage of the disease is asymptomatic. And it is very difficult to independently recognize and diagnose prostatitis. But the earlier the problem is identified, the faster and without consequences you can get rid of it. Quite often the latent form gradually turns into chronic prostatitis. This is the danger of this male disease. Urologists around the world strongly recommend that men visit specialists regularly. In addition, it is better to prevent any disease than to treat it long and painfully. In this article we will analyze the main symptoms and signs of prostatitis in men, we will highlight their main ways of manifestation.
Types of prostatitis
All signs of prostatitis are classified according to the type and variety of the disease. But what is prostatitis? So, prostatitis is called an infectious inflammatory process in the prostate gland in men. The glands and connective tissue are mainly affected. This problem began to receive much attention in the 19th century. In those days, the number of patients with prostatitis grew rapidly every year. Therefore, it was necessary to develop a complex therapy.
Today, the first symptoms of prostatitis in men can appear at the age of 21-50 years. A young man is at risk from the moment he begins to have an active sexual life. Unfortunately, statistics show that only 25% of the male population visit urologists regularly. And more than 10% of this number are diagnosed with various forms of prostatitis. 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:
- Infectious;
- stagnant;
- Specific;
- It is not specific;
- Mixed.
Depending on the area of prostate damage, doctors note follicular, catarrhal, parenchymal, dystrophic, prostate abscess, granulomatous, prostate sclerosis. The main types with which doctors begin the classification and diagnosis are acute and chronic prostatitis. Failure to treat chronic prostatitis provokes prostate adenoma, glandular cancer and sclerosis of the organ.
Also, the type of prostatitis can be determined by the pathogenesis:
- Urethrogen;
- hematogenous;
- computational;
- channel;
- endocrine;
- allergic.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
Acute bacterial prostatitis occurs against the background of bacterial lesions of the prostate gland with E. coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other types of pathogenic microorganisms. In some cases, acute prostatitis may develop after a prostate biopsy.
The first symptom of this form of prostatitis is a rise in body temperature to 39-40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, different measurements can show completely different temperatures. So, when measuring mouth temperatures, the readings will be normal. The same can happen when measuring in the armpit. But measuring the temperature by the rectal method will show too high.
If the process develops quickly, high temperature will be shown in any type of measurement. Other symptoms of prostatitis appear immediately after a rise in body temperature. These are painful sensations that extend to:
- Lower abdomen, back;
- Scrotal area;
- crotch;
- lower back;
- Anus;
- The organs of the small pelvis.
Also, a frequent sign of acute bacterial prostatitis is frequent urination. The urge to go to the toilet is much more common at night. In this process a person inevitably experiences pain, cramps, discomfort, burning. Also, inguinal lymph nodes may be enlarged, constipation often occurs. Among other symptoms it is worth noting the 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 in any form of prostatitis sexual activity of young people is impaired. In an acute inflammatory process during ejaculation, blood impurities can be found in the semen. The same can happen with urination. In such cases, a timely trip to the doctor plays an important role. Ultimately, taking painkillers will not get rid of the problem, but will only worsen the patient's condition.
Symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis
The chronic form of prostatitis is provoked by the same bacteria as its acute type. But the disease goes into "chronicle" when all signs of the disease are ignored. Also, this can happen if the first signs of prostatitis have been "erased", the disease was almost asymptomatic. After all, not every man with mild malaise, headache, fatigue will run to the urologist. Acute symptoms can pass very quickly, and the inflammatory process continues to develop.
The symptoms of this type of disease are the same as in the acute form. But they appear only in the period of exacerbation. The man almost always feels discomfort from urinating. The process can be periodic, slow. Pain during urination occurs at the beginning and end. And the desire for a toilet becomes more frequent at any time of the day. It is important to know that chronic prostatitis is a recurrent form and after a while the symptoms will reappear.
It should be noted that chronic prostatitis is accompanied by a significant reduction in sex life. Scars on the prostate tissue during the inflammatory process disrupts the connection of nerve endings with the center of sexual arousal. So at first the man begins to complain of premature ejaculation. Then the erection becomes unstable, not stable. It is often not enough to have full sexual intercourse. Pleasant feelings of intimacy also decrease. All this has a negative effect on the mental state of the patient, libido disappears. Sex life is disappearing.
Among other symptoms, it is important to note the following:
- Discharge from the urethra after defecation, exercise;
- Constant aching pain;
- Discoloration of the skin in the perineum;
- Obstruction of the ducts, which leads to suppuration;
- Urine retention.
Signs of congestive prostatitis in men
Stagnant prostatitis is often called 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 - lumbosacral area, leg pain. Due to such an atypical location, the disease is often misdiagnosed. Therefore, the treatment was chosen completely wrong. And inflammation in the prostate gland continues to develop, gaining momentum.
The pain of congestive prostatitis is always accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Weak erection;
- Pain during erection;
- premature ejaculation;
- Decreased sexual desire;
- Lack of orgasm.
Over time, the pain spreads to the testicles, urethra and anus. Urination is also frequent and difficult. You may feel discomfort in the pubic area, perineum, lower abdomen. At the same time there will be sharp pain in the penis and rectum. There may be some difficulty in the process of defecation.
There is another form of prostatitis, asymptomatic prostatitis. From the name itself it is clear that this disease does not manifest itself in any way. This type of prostatitis is detected by chance at any other clinical examination. Thus, an analysis of the patient's urine reveals an increased level of white blood cells. It is also possible to diagnose prostatitis in the absence of symptoms during direct prostate surgery.
How to recognize the onset of prostatitis?
Prostatitis is a complex disease. It is accompanied not only by a number of physiological disorders, but also by psychological disorders. All the symptoms of the disease lead men to a depressed state. All this can lead to complete lack of sex life, prolonged depression. That is why it is so important to carry out a complete treatment of prostatitis.
Only a urologist can make an accurate diagnosis. But you can recognize the first symptoms of prostatitis with self-diagnosis. It is enough to just listen to your body, your feelings. You can suspect the disease by the following signs:
- Unpleasant sensations during bowel movements;
- Burning in the perineum (long-term or short-term);
- Frequent desire to visit the toilet;
- Difficulty urinating;
- "Deleted" orgasm;
- Increased fatigue;
- Constant stress;
- Decreased erection.
It is 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 is always quick and successful. But the chronic form of inflammation of the prostate is practically incurable and leads to serious consequences.
Methods of treatment of prostatitis
Every treatment always starts with a diagnosis. Very often doctors diagnose acute and chronic forms of the disease only because men do not know the first symptoms of the disease. But the first bells were, but they did not receive the necessary attention. Even with frequent fatigue, it is better to see a doctor. According to the results of the study, the root cause of this condition can be identified.
So the diagnosis of prostatitis in men can be as follows:
- Ultrasound examination of the prostate gland;
- Rectal finger diagnostics;
- Interrogation of the patient;
- Investigation of prostate secretion;
- Urethral smear;
- Urine analysis;
- Blood test.
To get the secret of the prostate for laboratory tests, it is necessary to do a rectal massage of the prostate. But in the case of acute prostatitis this can not be done. If an acute form is suspected, ultrasound and urinalysis are sufficient to confirm or completely rule out this diagnosis.
Prostatitis is usually treated on an outpatient basis. There are two main principles of complex therapy for men: antibacterial treatment to rehabilitate foci of infection and measures to improve and normalize blood flow to the prostate gland (physiotherapy, massage, gymnastics). Speaking of medical treatment, antibiotics are a must. Also, the doctor must prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs to relieve pain.
In the case of chronic prostatitis, the cause of recurrence is immunodeficiency. Therefore, in such cases, doctors prescribe vitamin supplements along with antibiotics.
The treatment regimen for prostatitis is chosen individually for each patient. The same goes for 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 the urethra with a special solution are highly effective in the treatment of prostatitis. This way you can completely kill all the bacteria that could provoke the disease and save the person from possible relapses.