Every year, an increasing number of men face sexual problems due to inflammation of the prostate gland, an important organ of the male reproductive system responsible for reproductive function. Treatment of chronic prostatitis should begin as early as possible, the quality of future sexual life depends on this.
The Men's and Women's Health Clinic offers affordable and effective treatments for the male prostate at any stage of the disease. A qualified specialist will select the optimal and effective method that will save you from this unpleasant problem forever. The main thing is not to postpone the visit to the doctor until later - this will not only save money, but also shorten the recovery time.
The modern clinic offers:
- comprehensive consultation with a urologist;
- diagnostics using modern equipment;
- passing tests and analyzes at affordable prices;
- consultancy support in all phases of treatment, from the first appointment to the patient's complete recovery.
Even advanced chronic prostatitis can be cured! Make an appointment with a specialist using the convenient form on the website or ask questions by phone.
Chronic prostatitis, classification
Inflammation can be caused by bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms; it can also be triggered by hypothermia, bad habits, poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle.
Chronic prostatitis in men manifests itself in several forms:
- Infectious- develop due to the harmful effects of microorganisms
- Not infectious or stagnant- caused by congestion of the pelvis (stagnation of ejaculate, prostatic secretion or venous blood)
In advanced cases, when there is no treatment, the usual form of the disease can develop into chronic calculous prostatitis. With this pathology, against the background of inflammation, stones are formed in the gland itself and its ducts.
Asymptomatic prostatitis is characterized by the absence of symptoms and complaints from the patient and is detected only during examination.
The most common is the abacterial or stagnant type, it is diagnosed in 95% of patients.
Causes of chronic prostatitis
Fundamental factors contributing to the development of the disease:
- lack of physical activity is a direct path to reduced blood supply to the pelvic organs due to congestion;
- unhealthy diet, fatty foods, alcohol, smoking;
- frequent withholding during sexual intercourse (for example, in order to avoid unwanted pregnancy of a partner) or its termination;
- infection of the genitourinary system due to poor personal hygiene or infection through a partner;
- frequent hypothermia of the body;
- weakened immunity, constipation, inflammatory phenomena in the body, including diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
- endocrine diseases, hormonal imbalances;
- surgical interventions on the pelvic organs.
Despite the different causes of chronic prostatitis, the symptoms manifest themselves in the same way. Most often it is pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis
Signs of the disease may decrease or intensify from time to time, which indicates an inflammatory process. You should not expect that everything will go away on its own or self-medicated, the consequences will be sad: impotence, infertility, oncology.
A modern clinic or men's health center specializing in the treatment of chronic prostatitis has helped hundreds of patients regain sexual vitality. It is important not to waste time and seek help if you are worried about the following symptoms:
- nagging pain in the perineum, radiating to the anus, lower back, inner thigh;
- erectile dysfunction;
- premature ejaculation, dullness of sensitivity during and after sexual intercourse;
- frequent urination (more than twice), especially at night;
- constant sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder, "slow flow".
Depending on the stage of the disease and individual characteristics of the body, the symptoms vary, but the pain constantly increases and intensifies. With exacerbation are added painful sensations during ejaculation, weakening of erection and infertility.
Modern urology distinguishes four categories of chronic prostatitis:
- acute bacterial - type I;
- chronic bacterial - type II;
- chronic abacterial - III type (with inflammation - IIIa, without inflammation - IIIb);
- asymptomatic - type IV.
Methods for diagnosing chronic prostatitis
If characteristic symptoms are present, the urologist can easily make a diagnosis and also conduct a survey and standard examination.
Laboratory diagnostics helps to identify the presence of inflammation, the type of causative agent of the disease and usually consists of carrying out and examining tests of blood, urine and prostate secretion.
It is also necessary to exclude the presence of prostatic adenoma, oncology, tuberculosis, since these are diseases with similar symptoms.
An instrumental examination - ultrasound or TRUS - allows you to determine what changes have occurred in the prostate gland, identify its size, density, the presence of stones and neoplasms.
Only after making an accurate diagnosis, the doctor decides how to treat chronic prostatitis in this particular case.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis
Depending on the characteristics of each patient's body and the causes of the disease, the treatment regimen for chronic prostatitis is worked out individually.
Pharmacological treatment involves the full intake of painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs and, in case of an infectious process, antibiotics. The most effective drugs to normalize outflow and clean the prostate. In addition, it is necessary to take vitamins and immunomodulators to nourish damaged tissues, in case of problems with blood circulation, venotonics, anticoagulants and blood thinners are also prescribed.
In a modern clinic, effective treatment of chronic prostatitis includes a unique method - lymphotropic therapy. This is the introduction of drugs subcutaneously into areas located near the lymphatic vessels. At the same time, the absorption of the drug is significantly improved and the effect of the drug is enhanced, as it quickly diffuses through the lymphatic system and from there reaches the desired organ or tissue.
You can improve the outflow of fluid from the prostate and normalize blood circulation in the pelvic organs by signing up for a massage for chronic prostatitis. The procedure is performed by an experienced urologist in the absence of contraindications. For men who are categorically against this method of treatment, it will be useful to perform the following exercises, which also have a positive effect on eliminating congestion in the pelvic area.
- Initial position- feet shoulder width apart, hands clasped behind the head. As you inhale, squat down, spreading your knees to the sides as far as possible, and as you exhale, take the starting position.
- Sit still, in turn, he lifts his leg with the knee bent, trying to reach the chin.
- Sit on a ball lying on the floor, stretch your legs, rest your hands, take a comfortable position. Roll the ball with the muscles of the buttocks and genitals, making circular movements with them.
- Lying on your back, hold the ball between your bent knees. Inhaling, squeeze your knees tighter and exhaling, relax.
Long walks and cycling also stimulate blood flow to the pelvic organs and are recommended in complex therapy.
Additional physiotherapeutic procedures performed on the recommendation of a doctor:
- magnetotherapy;
- phonophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- electrical stimulation.
You can get rid of chronic prostatitis, or at least weaken the syndrome, using the following proven folk remedies.
- raw pumpkin seeds or their oil. Just eat a small handful of peeled grains, and use the oil to dress salads;
- Drink a decoction of dried fruit (pears) without sugar during the day;
- green parsley, its seeds and juice are another popular remedy against prostatitis and impotence;
- at home, before going to bed, administer suppositories based on propolis and cocoa butter (sold in pharmacies) rectally for a month.
If the course of treatment for chronic prostatitis does not bring the desired result and the patient's condition worsens, hospitalization is indicated. In rare cases, when the inflammation cannot be treated and becomes life-threatening, surgery is indicated.
Why is chronic prostatitis dangerous? Neglect of the disease, embarrassment and fear of seeking help from a doctor can lead to serious complications. The inflammatory process will eventually spread to the urinary system and, consequently, to new diseases (cystitis, urethritis, renal failure, vesiculitis). Long-term inflammation of the reproductive system can lead to the formation of prostatic adenoma, initially it is a benign neoplasm, but over time, without adequate treatment, it can become malignant.
In addition to the above, complications of chronic prostatitis include infertility, impotence, complete depression, loss of interest in life.
Don't bring yourself to this state! The cost of treatment in any case is not comparable to the cost of your life. A good urologist will build a course of treatment so that you feel like a full-fledged person who had a small problem. The duration of the course depends on your desire for recovery and timely contact with a specialist. The prognosis is favorable in most cases.
After treatment of chronic prostatitis, repeated tests are performed, the results of which confirm recovery (the levels of leukocytes in the blood are normalized, the result is negative due to the presence of bacterial flora in the prostatic fluid).
Recommended diet
It is important to drink enough fluids, this helps to eliminate pathogenic flora and also facilitates the urination process.
The diet for chronic prostatitis excludes everything spicy, fried and salty. It is also better to eliminate alcohol and sweet soda from the diet. You can drink dry wine only in small doses.
Food should be easily digestible: fiber, whole grains, seafood. Pumpkin, sesame and flax seeds must be included in the daily menu.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis
Following these simple rules will help preserve men's health for many years and maintain it at the right level:
- daily morning and evening hygiene procedures;
- regular sex with a regular partner;
- do a morning jog or brisk walk for at least 10-15 minutes;
- rejection of bad habits;
- annual preventive examinations with a urologist.
Now you know what to do in case of chronic prostatitis. Follow all the doctors' advice patiently, do not interrupt the treatment you have started when you improve, so as not to start all over again later. Be healthy!