What do the others see? The man seems dejected, depressed. For home interrogation, it refers to work problems. The careful questions of the colleagues answer that he is tired, he needs a vacation.
And only for the closest friend (if one) or a dear woman (if the relationship in the couple is really sincere) can, ashamed, talk about what is happening.
For several days (or even weeks), something was wrong with urination. The urine current is interrupted or flows slowly, and the impulse to the bathroom became much more frequently. The feeling that they emptied me, but it seems that it is not completely and you have to go to the bathroom again.
And he is chasing constant or periodic pain, hurting, and sometimes he gives a lot to the groin, in the crotch, at the bottom of the abdomen. It is clear that there is no time for sexual exploits. But if proximity occurs, it can only add negativity. Difficulties with an erection, accelerated or slow ejaculation can be done even closer. But they can become a reason to contact a urologist.
Having evaluated three groups of symptoms (pain, urination and problems in the genital area, the doctor will probably suspect prostatitis. This Prostate inflammation, one of the most common urological diseases in men. How does it develop, how dangerous and can prostatitis be cured?
What is the danger of prostatitis?
The prostate, or the prostate gland, is found from the bottom of the bladder, "wraps" the urethra, along it, sperm move during ejaculation. Why do you need a prostate and how does it work?
- Produces sex hormones.
- Participate in the restriction of urine and sperm issuance.
- Prepare sperm for ejaculation: it dilutes it with a special secret, saturate with nutrients, makes mobile sperm.
If inflammation occurs, the prostate gland increases in size, you can tighten the urethra (hence the symptoms of prostatitis as difficulties with urine and ejaculation). The structure of the gland is disturbed, as a result, the quality of the sperm suffers, which can lead to infertility. There are no pain receptors in the gland itself, so pain occurs in adjacent organs and tissues.
But the most important thing is these Prostatitis signs They are very similar to those that occur with the adenoma (benign increase) of the prostate gland. That's why Consultation of a urologist It is necessary for any discomfort in the genitourinary sphere.
And given the frequency of prostatitis in men, almost all men find this disease in an acute or chronic way, it would be good for representatives of the strong half of humanity to have "their own" urologists for regular preventive exams (women go to "their" gynecologist). The doctor, with whom good contact has been established, is easier to talk about delicate symptoms, feels more comfortable to undergo exams. This will help find out The causes of prostatitis And bring it effectively.
Causes of prostatitis in men
Acute prostatitis in men occurs more frequently at an early age (up to 35) due to the infectious process. Symptoms intensify at high speed, temperature can even increase. It causes the inflammatory process of hypothermia, various transmitted diseases, genitourinary infections, lack of hygiene, as well as constipation, anal cracks and hemorrhoids: the prostate is close to the rectum.
Exacerbate the situation and also launch Chronic prostatitis Factors related to the behavior of a man:
- Due to a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle, blood circulation is altered in pelvic organs;
- Rare sexual contacts, the lack of masturbation leads to stagnant phenomena in the prostate;
- Bad habits: smoking, alcohol consumption: reduce immunity, worsen cell nutrition;
- Irrational nutrition, especially fast food, changes metabolism.
With age, these factors improve their negative impact.
How to treat prostatitis in men
The diagnosis of prostatitis has been well resolved, but in the mandatory medical insurance system, the patient will have to tune frequent visits to the clinic, which men generally do not like. If prostatitis is suspected, there are:
- Submit to a urologist exam, including a rectal fingertips: the doctor investigates the prostate gland through the anus;
- pass a smear of the urethra to the STD;
- Explore the secret of the quality of the prostate and sperm;
- Take blood and urine tests, as well as make bacterial sowing of urine;
- Make an ultrasound from the gland and the bladder of the prostate.
If an adenomic gland suspects, additional investigation will be required, and if the oncological process is suspected, a biopsy may be required.
The advantage of "your" urologist in a well -equipped private clinic is that all these tests and procedures can be carried out in a visit. As a general rule, the doctor himself performs an ultrasound and prescribes the treatment of prostatitis, which immediately relieves the patient's condition and then corrects it. It is important to understand that the generally accepted treatment for prostatitis does not exist: medications are selected individually. In the case of prostatitis complications, surgical intervention may also be needed.
Complete understanding with the urologist is necessary for another reason. It happens that, having felt better, a man interrupts the treatment: stops taking antibiotics and other drugs, makes prostate massages and physiotherapeutic procedures. An experienced and attentive doctor can convince the patient: healing prostatitis means not only eliminating inflammation, but also establishing the function of the prostate gland, and takes time.
In chronic prostatitis, especially in men over 45, you must visit a urologist regularly, and here a regular doctor who reminds of your patient and the details of the treatment will save many nerves and help to extend active life.
The best option to treat prostatitis is to consult a professional doctor. At your disposal, modern diagnostic equipment and a laboratory that allows you to do all studies in the field of urology.