An insidious male disease is prostatitis. Symptoms of prostatitis can vary, depending on the form of the disease. Sometimes, the initial stages of disease development are asymptomatic. And it is difficult to independently identify and diagnose prostatitis. But the sooner you catch a problem, the sooner you can get rid of it without consequence. Many times the hidden latent form gradually becomes chronic prostatitis. This is the danger of this male disease. Urologists around the world strongly recommend that men visit a specialist regularly. Besides, any disease is better than long-term painful treatment. In this article, we will analyze the main symptoms and signs of prostatitis in men, focusing on how it presents.
Types of Prostatitis
All signs of prostatitis are classified according to the type and variety of disease. But what is prostatitis? Therefore, prostatitis is referred to as an infectious inflammatory process in the male prostate. Mainly affects glands and connective tissue. The 19th century began to pay close attention to this issue. In those days, the number of prostatitis patients was increasing rapidly every year. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a complex therapy.
Today, the first symptoms of prostatitis in men may appear between the ages of 21-50. A young person is at risk from the moment they start having an active sex life. Unfortunately, statistics show that only 25% of men visit a urologist on a regular basis. More than 10% of them were diagnosed with various forms of prostatitis. That's why it's so important to get tested twice a year.
Prostatitis can be classified according to different types. Therefore, depending on the etiology, the following types of prostatitis can be distinguished:
- contagious;
- stagnate;
- specific;
- Not particularly;
- mix.
Depending on the area of damage to the prostate, doctors will note follicular, catarrhal, parenchymal, dystrophic, prostatic abscess, granulomatous, prostatic sclerosis. The main types that doctors start to classify and diagnose are acute and chronic prostatitis. Untreated chronic prostatitis can lead to prostate adenomas, adenocarcinomas and organ sclerosis.
In addition, the type of prostatitis can be determined by pathogenesis:
- urethra;
- blood line;
- careful calculation;
- small tube;
- endocrine;
- allergy.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
Acute bacterial prostatitis occurs in the context of bacterial lesions of the prostate, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, 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. Therefore, when measuring the temperature in the oral cavity, all indicators will be normal. The same happens when measuring under the armpit. But taking your temperature rectally will show an indicator that is too high.
If the process develops rapidly, high temperatures will show up in any type of measurement. Other symptoms of prostatitis appear immediately after a rise in body temperature. These pain sensations extend to:
- lower abdomen, back;
- scrotal area;
- crotch;
- lower back;
- anus;
- Organs of the small pelvis.
In addition, a feature of acute bacterial prostatitis is frequent urination. The urge to go to the bathroom at night is much more frequent. During this process, men are bound to feel pain, cramping, discomfort, and burning. In addition, the lymph nodes in the groin can be swollen, and constipation often occurs. Among other symptoms, notable are signs of bodily poisoning, manifested as generalized weakness, muscle pain, headache, dizziness, and increased fatigue.
It should be noted that any form of prostatitis can affect sexual activity in young people. Blood impurities can be detected in semen during an acute inflammatory process during ejaculation. The same thing happens with urination. In this case, it is important to see a doctor promptly. After all, taking painkillers doesn't solve the problem, it only aggravates the patient's condition.
Symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis is caused by the same bacteria as acute prostatitis. But when all signs of the disease are ignored, the disease enters the "chronology". Additionally, this can happen if the first signs of prostatitis are "eliminated" and the disease has few symptoms. After all, not everyone with minor discomfort, headaches, or fatigue goes to a urologist. Acute symptoms may pass quickly and the inflammatory process is still developing.
The symptoms of the disease are the same as in the acute form. However, they only occur during exacerbations. Almost always, men experience discomfort from urinating. The process may be intermittent and slow. Pain during urination occurs at the beginning and at the end. At any time of the day, the urge to go to the toilet becomes more frequent. It's important to know that chronic prostatitis is a relapsing form, with symptoms returning over time.
It should be noted that chronic prostatitis is accompanied by a significant reduction in sexual activity. Scarring of prostate tissue during inflammation disrupts the connection of nerve endings to centers of sexual arousal. So, at first men started complaining about premature ejaculation. Then the erection becomes unstable, unstable. Often it is not enough to have just one full intercourse. The pleasure of intimacy is also reduced. All of these negatively affect the patient's mental state and libido disappears. Sex life disappears.
Among other symptoms, it is important to note the following:
- Excreted from the urethra after defecation and physical exertion;
- persistent pain;
- Changes in skin color of the perineum;
- Blockage of the duct, leading to suppuration;
- Urinary retention.
Signs of Congestive Prostatitis in Men
Congestive prostatitis is often referred to as chronic nonbacterial inflammation of the prostate. This is an atypical form of the disease. The main symptom of this form is pain in uncommon areas of prostatitis - lumbosacral, leg pain. Due to this atypical location, the disease is often misdiagnosed. Therefore, the choice of treatment is simply wrong. And prostatitis continues to develop, the momentum is strong.
The pain of congestive prostatitis is always accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Weak erection;
- pain during erection;
- premature ejaculation;
- decreased libido;
- Lack of orgasm.
Over time, the pain can spread to the areas of the testicles, urethra, and anus. Urination is also frequent and difficult. Discomfort may be felt in the pubic area, perineum, and lower abdomen. At the same time, severe pain in the penis and rectum can be felt. There may be some difficulty in having a bowel movement.
There is another form of prostatitis, asymptomatic prostatitis. As is clear from the name itself, this disease does not manifest itself in any way. This type of prostatitis is discovered incidentally on any other clinical examination. Therefore, when the patient's urine is analyzed, elevated levels of white blood cells are detected. Prostatitis can also be diagnosed in the absence of symptoms during direct surgical intervention on the prostate.
How to recognize the onset of prostatitis?
Prostatitis is a complex disease. It is not only accompanied by many physical disorders, but also psychological disorders are observed. All symptoms of the disease can lead to a state of oppression and depression in men. All of these can lead to a complete lack of sex and long-term depression. Therefore, comprehensive treatment of prostatitis is very important.
Only a urologist can make an accurate diagnosis. But you can identify the first symptoms of prostatitis on your own with a self-diagnosis. Just listening to your body and feeling is enough. You can suspect the disorder by the following signs:
- An unpleasant feeling during bowel movements;
- perineal burns (long-term or short-term);
- Frequent urges to go to the toilet;
- difficulty urinating;
- "erased" orgasm;
- increased fatigue;
- constant pressure;
- Decreased erections.
It's worth noting that these symptoms may not appear all at once. However, at least in the presence of one of them, it is necessary to consult a doctor. After all, prompt treatment of prostatitis is always a quick success. But the chronic form of prostate inflammation is virtually incurable and leads to serious consequences.
The treatment of prostatitis
Any treatment always begins with a diagnosis. Many times, doctors diagnose both acute and chronic forms of the disease simply because men don't know the first symptoms of the disease. But the first bell rang, but it didn't get the attention it deserved. Even with frequent fatigue, it is best to see a doctor. Based on the results of the study, the main reasons for this can be identified.
Therefore, the diagnosis of prostatitis in men is as follows:
- Ultrasound of the prostate;
- Rectal finger diagnosis;
- question the patient;
- Check the secrets of the prostate;
- urethral smear;
- urinalysis;
- blood test.
In order to get the secrets of the prostate for laboratory research, it is necessary to perform a rectal massage on the prostate. However, in the case of acute prostatitis, this cannot be done. If the acute form is suspected, ultrasonography and urinalysis are sufficient to fully confirm or disprove the diagnosis.
Prostatitis is usually treated on an outpatient basis. There are two main principles of compound therapy for men: antibacterial therapy to disinfect the infected foci, and measures to enhance and normalize blood flow to the prostate (physiotherapy, massage, gymnastics). When it comes to medication, antibiotics are a prerequisite. In addition, the doctor must prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs, medicines that eliminate pain.
In the case of chronic prostatitis, the cause of recurrence is immunodeficiency. Therefore, in this case, doctors prescribe vitamin preparations at the same time as antibiotics.
Treatment options for prostatitis are selected individually for each patient. The same applies to the duration of the course. It is important to boost your immunity after completing a full course of antibiotics. Therefore, for a period of time, men should take immunomodulatory drugs, multivitamin complexes. Urethral electrophoresis and irrigation with special solutions are very effective in the treatment of prostatitis. So you can completely kill all the germs that could cause the disease and save the person from relapse.