Early stage of prostatitis: symptoms and treatment methods

Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland. There are 3 stages depending on the severity and functional changes in the gland: primary, moderate, severe.

The initial stage of prostatitis is characterized by initial changes in the prostate. Against the background of the development of the inflammatory process, tissue regeneration continues at this stage. Changes in the ducts are not very noticeable, which often allows the patient to live a comfortable life. However, the development of the disease leads to the formation of adhesions, circulatory disorders and general deterioration of well-being.

Reasons

Depending on the source of inflammation, the causes of the initial stage of prostatitis can be:

• Infections (bacterial prostatitis): bacteria, streptococci, chlamydia.
• Obstruction, physiological features of the male pelvic organs (non-bacterial prostatitis).

Prostatitis occurs due to the degree of damage, the duration of the course and the complexity of treatment

• sharp.
• Chronic.

Related reasons for the onset of blockage in the prostate gland are:

1. Age-related changes (decreased testosterone levels, narrowing of the ducts, enlargement of the prostate gland).
2. Sedentary lifestyle.
3. Alcohol abuse, which causes swelling and narrowing of the canals.
4. Delayed chronic infectious diseases (tonsillitis, caries, bronchitis, urogenital infections).
5. Irregular sex life.
6. Perineal trauma, consequences of surgical interventions in the pelvic organs.
7. General hypothermia.
8. Disorders of the intestines (constipation).
9. Stress, unhealthy lifestyle, weakening of the immune system associated with smoking.

symptoms

The initial stage of prostatitis is a signal of the beginning of an inflammatory process. Early symptoms:

• Pain with localization in the scrotum, rectum in the perineum, spread to the legs, abdomen, lumbar region.
• Acute pain, burning sensation when urinating.
• Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder. Frequent urination.
• Difficulty urinating.
• Sexual dysfunction: pain during sexual intercourse, with ejaculation; decreased libido, weakened erection.
• Urinary incontinence.
• The above symptoms result in depression, sleep disorders and a general decrease in quality of life.

In some cases, the disease is asymptomatic: the pain occurs intermittently, the clinical picture is not clear. As a result, the disease progresses to the next stage and leads to more serious consequences.

Diagnostics

The difficulty of detecting the initial stage of chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is due to the similarity of symptoms with the symptoms of other diseases. Fever, weakness, the patient may be associated with a cold; suffer from pain in the perineal region - with cystitis; low back pain under the beam - with osteochondrosis.

Do not rely on symptoms that relieve you, the disease will not "solve" itself. Only a qualified urologist can make a diagnosis based on an in-depth examination.

To be held:

• General urinalysis.
• Complete blood count.
• Bacterial urine culture.
• Analysis of prostate secretion.
• Analysis of urethral secretions.
• Computed tomography of the pelvic organs.
• PCR (Polymer Chain Reaction) - diagnostics.

In addition to general tests and tests, if cancer is suspected, the doctor will prescribe additional tests:

• PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test. An increased amount of a specific protein indicates possible prostate cancer.
TRZ (TransRectal ultrasound) of the prostate is performed by placing an electronic probe in the patient's rectum.
• Spermogram.
• Prostate tissue biopsy (if cancer is suspected).

The doctor will prescribe a comprehensive treatment based on anamnesis and research data.

Treatment methods

The initial stage of prostatitis includes drug treatment. The sooner treatment is started, the better the prognosis.

The main treatment for bacterial infection is antibiotics, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory drugs, alpha-blockers.

• Antibiotic groups in the treatment of bacterial prostatitis are penicillins, cephalosporins. Antibiotic treatment should be continued for 5-7 days. Sudden discontinuation of the pill may cause the microorganisms to lose their sensitivity to this type of antibiotic.
• Alpha-blockersrelaxes the smooth muscles of the bladder, normalizes the sensitivity of the mucous membrane, reduces the frequency of pushing (tamsulosin hydrochloride, doxazosin). Side effects may occur when using these drugs: visual disturbances, decreased blood pressure.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsreduce pain, reduce swelling (diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen).

In addition to medication, we recommend:

• Physiotherapy procedures can relieve symptoms, eliminate inflammation - magnetic, ultrasound, laser therapy.
• Prostate massage stimulates blood supply and secretion of glandular secretions.

Non-traditional treatments for prostatitis include:

• Reflexology(acupuncture, acupuncture) allows you to affect biologically active points. As a result, blood circulation, metabolism normalizes, the patient's general condition improves.
• Apitherapy(treatment with bee venom and bee wastes) stimulates the endocrine glands - adrenal glands, thyroid gland, gonads.
• Hirudotherapy(leech therapy).
• Balneotherapy(bathing in mineral springs) is a general tonic, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system.

Traditional treatments

In the early stages of prostatitis, it is useful to combine the use of drugs with alternative therapies. Herbal medicines include the use of decoctions, tinctures, microclysters. It is a complementary treatment for chronic prostate disease. Known for its ability to protect immunity, has a bactericidal, sedative effect.

• Ginsengenhances immunity, eliminates inflammation.
• St. John's worthas antispasmodic effects, stimulates the production of male hormones.
• Pumpkin SeedsStimulates the production of zinc, a vitamin needed to strengthen the urogenital system.
• Wormwoodis ​​an effective antimicrobial. Used as a decoction, microclysters.

Prevention

Prostatitis prevention involves paying attention to men's health before the first signs of the disease appear.

1. Healthy lifestyle.Good rest after work, fresh air, smoking and alcohol abstinence strengthen the body's defenses, prevent infections.
2. Physical activity.Sports activities, active rest help to improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs, the circulation of prostate secretions. Exercises to relieve congestion are useful: squats, "scissors", abdominal movements, walking.
3. Proper nutrition.Eating foods rich in fiber, lean meat, and fish can help eliminate constipation as a risk factor for prostatitis.
4. Regular sex life.Healthy prostate function is inextricably linked to the regularity of sexual activity. Frequent change of sexual partners, immoderation, irregularities lead to premature depletion of the nervous system, infection of the male genitals and, consequently, inflammation of the prostate gland.

The initial stage of prostatitis is a disease that should be taken seriously. Self-medication, a late visit to a doctor, can lead to serious problems: deterioration of well-being, the onset of the initial form to the middle stage, and then a high degree of violence.

If conservative drug treatment can be given at an early stage, the severity of the disease requires surgery with an unfavorable prognosis.

An important element of the male genitalia is the prostate gland. Its function is to produce a secretion (fluid) that ensures the motility of the sperm in the seed.

Narrowing of the ducts causes density in the prostate. As a result of harmful blood flow, the proliferation of microorganisms is an inflammatory disease - prostatitis.