Chronic prostatitis - the scourge of the modern man or a disease that he prefers not to notice?
According to statistics, this is the most common disease of the male reproductive system and occurs equally in young and older men.
The tricky thing about chronic prostatitis is that in most cases the disease is practically asymptomatic.
A bit of anatomy...
The prostate is a male gland with a volume of 20 – 30 ml, which acts as a barrier against the penetration of infections into the organs of the urogenital system by producing antibacterial substances.A type of small valve that prevents sperm from entering the bladder and also produces fluid that ensures high sperm motility.
Definition of prostatitis
Inflammation of the gland is nothing more than prostatitis.It increases in size and over time scar tissue forms due to constant inflammation.What can cause inflammation is discussed below, now one more question...
How do you know if you are sick?
Each organism is unique and the signs 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, feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, orgasm not expressed, extinguished.
Why is this happening?
The prostate is inflamed and every contraction causes discomfort.This overall picture is complemented by: fatigue, sleep disorders and the associated irritability.
Why me?
Reasons...
Analyze your life, maybe it was or is this:
- Sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, trichomoniasis.Or pathogens: staphylococci, E. coli.
- Maybe you are an office worker and lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- Or your life is constant stress.
- Irregular sex life or its complete absence (leads to stagnation in the prostate).
- Acute chronic diseases that weaken immunity.
- Power supply error.Many experts agree that poor nutrition is also an indirect cause of chronic prostatitis.
- Bad habits: alcohol and smoking.
What to do?
If you experience some of the above symptoms, be sure to consult a doctor.Under no circumstances should you self-medicate and follow the magical advice on the Internet.
Important!
Before choosing a urologist, look at the reviews of the people he has helped, rather than his credentials.Read the advice of those treated about a particular clinic in the forums.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis
First, the doctor takes your medical history.Here it is very important to describe, without hiding the details, what happened to you when the first symptoms of the disease appeared.
In order to make a correct diagnosis and determine the nature of your prostate disease, the doctor will also prescribe a comprehensive examination.
There are four types of prostatitis:
- Bacteria – very rare, possibly acute if left untreated.
- Bacterial inflammation caused by an infectious pathogen.
- Bacterial without inflammation.
- Asymptomatic – no symptoms.
The doctor will order a comprehensive examination.This includes blood and urine tests, all kinds of smears, a palpable examination by the doctor to determine the size of the prostate and an ultrasound examination.
Based on the characteristics of your body and the research results, the doctor will prescribe an effective treatment for chronic prostatitis.
The road is long and it is important to understand that the success of treatment does not depend only on drug treatment and prescribed procedures.Success largely depends on your lifestyle.
Are you ready to change your life?Exercise regularly, run and walk for older men.Make sure you get enough sleep.Eat right.Avoid cigarettes and alcohol.
Modern technologies for the treatment of chronic prostatitis
We live in the 21st century and medicine does not stand still.New medications and new methods of painless hardware treatment are emerging, which have proven themselves very well in clinical studies.
Laser therapy is now widely used among hardware treatments.The laser acts directly on the inflamed tissue, restoring blood circulation and gradually removing scar tissue.
Virtually no side effects have been identified, but there are a number of contraindications such as heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes and some more.
Transurethral wave treatment has also proven itself.The bipolar source directs heat energy to the affected area, selectively heating and destroying only rapidly growing glandular cells while not damaging surrounding tissue.
The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and eliminate infections in the prostate.
Advantages: painless, without anesthesia, one-time procedure.No side effects were noted.
Another painless treatment for chronic prostatitis is ultrasound.Provides positive dynamics to glandular function, reduces scar tissue and promotes tissue regeneration.
But we must remember: to achieve a good effect in treatment, you need to alternate drug and hardware treatment.Positive dynamics can also be observed when alternating several cycles of hardware treatment for prostatitis.
Panacea or deception?
Nowadays, many miracle cures and miracle devices for treating chronic prostatitis have appeared on the Internet.
You should not trust advertising, let alone treat yourself.
At best, this will result in financial loss for you; at worst, it will delay your recovery or even make it impossible.
Is a full recovery possible?
There is no clear answer here...
Some doctors promise a complete cure, others say that this will only improve the quality of life.
It all depends on you, at the first signs you notice - don't hesitate, get tested.
Even if nothing worries you, doctors recommend undergoing a full examination once a year.
When a diagnosis is made, remember: this is not a death sentence.And a positive result of treatment is possible if you want it yourself, follow the doctor's instructions and lead a correct lifestyle.