An insidious male disease is prostatitis. Symptoms of prostatitis can be varied, 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 recognize and diagnose prostatitis. But the sooner the problem is identified, the faster and without consequences you can get rid of it. Very often, the hidden latent form gradually turns into chronic prostatitis. This is the danger of this male disease. Urologists around the world strongly recommend that men consult specialists regularly. In addition, any disease is better to prevent than to treat for a long and painful period. In this article, we will analyze the main symptoms and signs of prostatitis in men, highlight their main modes 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 in men. The glandular and connective tissues are mainly affected. Particular attention to this problem began to be paid in the 19th century. At that time, every year the number of patients with prostatitis was increasing rapidly. Therefore, it was necessary to develop a complex therapy.
Today, the first symptoms of prostatitis in men can occur between the ages of 21 and 50. A young man is at risk from the moment he begins to have an active sex life. Unfortunately, statistics show that only 25% of the male population regularly consults urologists. And more than 10% of this number are diagnosed with prostatitis of various forms. This is why it is so important to get tested twice a year.
Prostatitis can be classified into different types. So, according to the etiology, the following types of prostatitis are distinguished:
- Infectious;
- stagnant;
- Specific;
- Not specific;
- Mixed.
According to the damaged area of the prostate, doctors note follicular, catarrhal, parenchymal, dystrophic, prostate abscess, granulomatous, sclerosis of the prostate. The main types with which doctors begin classification and diagnosis are acute and chronic prostatitis. Not treating chronic prostatitis causes prostate adenoma, cancer of the gland and sclerosis of the organ.
Also, the type of prostatitis can be determined by the pathogenesis:
- Urethogen;
- hematogenous;
- calculator;
- 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 may 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, measuring the temperatures in the mouth, the indicators will be normal. The same can happen when measuring in the armpit. But measuring the temperature by the rectal method will show too high indicators.
If the process is developing rapidly, then a high temperature will be indicated in any type of measurement. Other symptoms of prostatitis occur immediately after an increase in body temperature. These are sensations of pain that extend to:
- Lower abdomen, back;
- scrotum area;
- crotch;
- loins;
- Anus;
- The organs of the small pelvis.
Also, a characteristic sign of acute bacterial prostatitis is frequent urination. The urge to go to the toilet is much more frequent at night. In this process, a man necessarily feels pain, cramps, discomfort, burning. Also, the inguinal lymph nodes may be enlarged, frequent constipation appears. Among other symptoms, it is worth noting the signs of intoxication of the body, which manifest themselves in the form of general weakness, muscle aches, headaches, dizziness and increased fatigue.
It should be noted that with any form of prostatitis, the sexual activity of young people is disturbed. In an acute inflammatory process during ejaculation, blood impurities can be detected in the seminal fluid. The same can happen with urination. In such cases, a timely visit to the doctor plays an important role. After all, taking painkillers will not solve the problem, but 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 "chronic" when all the signs of the disease are ignored. Also, it can happen if the first signs of prostatitis were "erased", the disease was almost asymptomatic. After all, not every man with a slight malaise, headache, fatigue will run to a urologist. Acute symptoms can pass very quickly, and the inflammatory process continues to develop.
Symptoms of this type of disease are the same as in the acute form. But, they occur only during the period of exacerbation. Almost always a man feels discomfort when urinating. The process can be intermittent, slow. Pain during 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 recurrent form and the signs will reappear after some time.
It should be noted that chronic prostatitis is accompanied by a significant decrease in sex life. The scarring of prostate tissue during the inflammatory process disrupts the connection of nerve endings with the center of sexual arousal. So, at first, the man starts complaining about premature ejaculation. Then the erection becomes unstable, not stable. Often it is not enough to complete a full sexual intercourse. Pleasant feelings of intimacy also diminish. All this negatively affects the mental state of the patient, the libido disappears. Sex life disappears.
Among other symptoms, it is important to 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 that are unusual for prostatitis - the lumbosacral region, pain in the legs. Due to this atypical localization, the disease is often misdiagnosed. Therefore, the treatment is completely ill-chosen. And the inflammation of the prostate continues to develop, to gain momentum.
Pain in congestive prostatitis is always accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Weak erection;
- Pain during an erection;
- premature ejaculation;
- Decreased libido;
- Absence of orgasm.
Over time, the pain spreads to the area of the testicles, urethra and anus. Urination is also frequent and difficult. Discomfort can be felt in the pubic area, perineum, lower abdomen. At the same time, sharp pain will be given to the penis and rectum. There may be some difficulties in the defecation process.
There is another form of prostatitis, asymptomatic prostatitis. From the name itself it becomes clear that this disease does not manifest itself in any way. This type of prostatitis is discovered by chance, during any other clinical examination. So, when analyzing the patient's urine, an increase in the level of leukocytes is detected. It is also possible to diagnose prostatitis in the absence of symptoms during direct surgery in the prostate.
How to recognize the beginning of prostatitis?
Prostatitis is a complex disease. It is accompanied not only by a number of physiological disorders, but also by psychological ones. All the symptoms of the disease lead men to a state of oppression and depression. All this can lead to a complete lack of sex life, prolonged depression. Therefore, it is so important to conduct a full-fledged treatment of prostatitis.
Only a urologist can make an accurate diagnosis. But you can recognize the first symptoms of prostatitis yourself through self-diagnosis. You just have to listen to your body, its sensations. You can suspect the disease by the following signs:
- Unpleasant sensations during bowel movements;
- Burning in the perineum (long-term or short-term);
- Frequent need to go to the toilet;
- Difficulty urinating;
- "Erased" Orgasm;
- increased fatigue;
- Constant stress;
- Decreased erection.
It should be noted that these symptoms may not all appear at the same time. But, at least in the presence of one of them, it is necessary to consult a doctor. After all, timely treatment of prostatitis always passes quickly and successfully. But the chronic form of prostate inflammation is practically incurable and leads to serious consequences.
Methods of treatment of prostatitis
All treatment always begins with a diagnosis. Very often, doctors diagnose an acute and chronic form 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 due attention. Even with frequent fatigue, it is better to consult a doctor. According to the research results, 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;
- Finger Rectal Diagnosis;
- Questioning the patient;
- Examination of the secret of the prostate;
- A smear from the urethra;
- Urine analysis;
- Blood test.
To get the secret of the prostate for laboratory research, it is necessary to perform a rectal massage of the prostate. But, in the case of acute prostatitis, this cannot 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 for the sanitation of foci of infection and measures to improve and normalize blood flow in the prostate (physiotherapy, massage, gymnastics). Speaking of drug treatment, antibiotics are a prerequisite. In addition, the doctor necessarily prescribes anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs to eliminate pain.
In the case of chronic prostatitis, the cause of relapses is immunodeficiency. Therefore, in such cases, doctors prescribe vitamin preparations along with antibiotics.
The treatment regimen for prostatitis is selected 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 immunomodulating drugs, multivitamin complexes. Electrophoresis and washing of the urethra with a special solution are very effective in the treatment of prostatitis. Thus, you can completely kill all the bacteria that could cause the disease and save the man from possible relapses.