Inflammation of the prostate – prostatitis – occurs more and more frequently in men of childbearing age, i.e. between the ages of 20 and 50.Just a few years ago, this disease was more often attributed to men over 60 years old.The reason for this change is, of course, the spread of factors that stress the body.
So today this insidious disease has become a real problem in modern urology: patients who do not know the consequences prefer to remain silent about their poor health.However, this carelessness can lead to such sad consequences as irreversible infertility and inflammatory processes in many organs.
Prostatitis occurs due to the occurrence of a bacterial infection, the pathogens of which enter the prostate in different ways - ascending (through the urethra), descending (from the bladder), lymphogenous and hematogenous (due to inflammation of other organs - sinusitis, anal fissures, hemorrhoids and even caries).However, in addition to the actual infection, there are a number of factors that trigger inflammation of the prostate.
Hypothermia, weakened immunity, hormonal disruptions, damage to the urinary tract, sexually transmitted diseases, irregular sex life and a passive lifestyle contribute to the development of the disease.There are two types of prostatitis - acute and chronic, each of which requires both general and individual treatment approaches.
Treatment
Treatment of the disease involves eliminating the stagnant or inflammatory process in the prostate.However, in order to finally fight this disease, it is necessary to first exclude the cause of its occurrence and then treat the disease itself.
Diagnostics – a swab from the urethra to determine whether there are viruses, protozoa or bacteria in the gland.If any are identified, with a bacterial infection, antibacterial therapy (antibiotic treatment) is required, and with a viral etiology - interferon or gamma globulin preparations.Depending on the extent of the damage, it will be clear how long this phase of treatment will last.
Medication – it doesn’t work without them
First of all, you need to make sure that the process is of an infectious nature.If so, medications in this category are necessary.In addition, they are almost always prescribed for chronic prostatitis, even if no obvious signs of infection are detected.
It's best to first take a swab from the urethra and test it for the sensitivity of the bacteria to antibiotics - this way you can choose the most effective medication.
Antibacterial therapy is carried out with a group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.This is because this type of antibiotic penetrates well into the tissues of the prostate gland, unlike antibiotics of the penicillin, cephalosporin and macrolide series.
Antibiotic therapy can last quite a long time – up to three months.However, do not forget that the thoughtless use of antibiotics has not brought any benefit to anyone - be sure to consult a specialist so that he can tell you which drug you need.
Note for the patient: Many medications in this category have a depressant effect on the sperm, but only during treatment!There is no need to worry about this - after a few months, the sperm's ability to fertilize is completely restored.
Together with antibiotics, it is advisable to prescribe antifungal drugs, since antibiotics only act on bacteria and against the background of reduced immunity, a predisposition to mycotic (i.e. fungal) diseases occurs.
It is also possible to prescribe alpha-blockers that suppress pain and relieve spasms of the gland, thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of the bladder neck and prostate.
In parallel with antibiotic therapy, the man is prescribed a prostate massage - the procedure is quite unpleasant and painful, but absolutely necessary to cure prostatitis.The doctor will also prescribe general strengthening drugs that will dissolve stagnant processes and strengthen the body's immunity.
The patient himself has to do a lot - so that the treatment goes faster, to ensure a better blood supply, the patient needs to lead an active lifestyle - move more, sit or lie down less.
For comprehensive effective treatment of prostatitis, a man will most likely be additionally prescribed medications containing natural ingredients.These drugs significantly improve the prognosis of treatment.
Let's repeat again: taking these drugs does not exclude all of the above treatment stages, but only complements them.In no case can you replace taking an antibiotic with any herbal tincture - they have completely different effects.Let's look at the most common herbal remedies that help cure prostatitis.
In the modern pharmaceutical market, drugs for both chronic and acute forms of prostatitis are very widespread.However, it should not be forgotten that the choice of medication is a purely individual matter and consultation with a urologist is necessary before taking medication on your own.After all, self-medication can sometimes do much more harm than good.
Negligence is the enemy of health
What happens if the disease is left to chance?If a man is “lucky” to get an acute form of prostatitis, it is extremely important to see a doctor at the first symptoms - this will help to cope with the disease much faster and more effectively.
If the pathology progresses to the chronic stage, long-term remissions are possible, during which the patient temporarily no longer experiences pain in the groin during urination, the body temperature does not differ significantly from normal, and the man may come to the conclusion that sexual function is also restored.
However, during this “deceptive euphoria”, the inflammatory process originating in the prostate penetrates deeper into all human organs.In addition, remissions are replaced by sharp exacerbations, the symptoms of which are much more noticeable than the previous ones.
Carelessness regarding your own health can lead to many unpleasant complications – abscesses, loss of potency, infertility.In addition, infertility in the advanced stages of prostatitis can rarely be treated.
Attention!Don't try to self-medicate.A medical consultation and an examination in a clinic are required.