Most of us are accustomed to, you need to carefully monitor the health of your heart, worry about the health of the lungs. But there are a few men who remember that the special care needs of their "second heart" - the gland of the prostate.
It is a small organ, the size of a walnut. About where it is and what it meant not to know even every man. But it is often one of the most important causes of health problems of the male half of humanity. In addition, the problem can overcome a teenager, and an elderly "old".
Like any other disease, the inflammation of the prostate is the most common disease of the prostate is easier to prevent than to treat, and easier to treat early than in the later stages. Therefore, it is essential that each man knew from memory the symptoms of approaching this disease, to be able in time to see a urologist.
The gland of the prostate or prostate is a musculo-glandular organ, which is part of the reproductive system of the man. It is located in the pelvis, under the bladder, it weighs only about 20-30 grams. The main function of the prostate, to speak in plain language – to produce fluid that is part of semen.
Despite its modest dimensions (of the size of a small chestnut), this small piece of iron can defeat any of Hercules.
As noted by the world health organization, every third man among the inhabitants of the countries of Europe and the United States had symptoms of inflammation of the gland of the prostate. Every fifth man has a chronic prostatitis.
Adenoma of the prostate, which is similar with prostatitis symptoms, it is diagnosed in 10-15% of men over the age of 50 years. The numbers are particularly concerned about the growing number of diseases of the prostate in young men, especially the chronic forms and shapes, which leads to infertility.
To buy the inflammation of the prostate is easy, but it is treated for many years.
Urologists and andrologists – doctors who treat prostatitis, it is often called the disease a "disease silent" because initially, you may not declare its existence. When the disease is noticed, as a general rule, we are talking about the complications of the inflammation of the gland of the prostate.
Each patient is different in their own special course of the disease and the causes of its appearance.
The causes of the disease prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the gland of the prostate. The main cause of the disease is a stagnation of blood in the pelvis. Can cause disorders of the gastrointestinal tract that are manifested in the form of frequent constipation and intestinal disorders. Among other reasons:
- disorders of the immune system;
- You, other communicable diseases;
- insufficiency of blood circulation in the penis;
- irregular sexual life;
- neuroendocrine disturbances in the body.
The symptoms of prostatitis
The characteristic symptoms of inflammation of the gland of the prostate is the interruption of the urinary system. The reason is that when the inflammation of the prostate increases in size and begins to squeeze the urethra. If it is not treated, the inflammatory process causes sclerosis of the neck of the bladder, and in the more serious case the development of the disease, the ureter may be completely blocked.
The second important characteristic symptom is the disorder of sexual function. This is manifested in the form of weakening of erection, weak orgasm intensity. The result is impotence and sterility.
Other characteristic signs of prostatitis:
- burning sensation in perineum and urethra (the urethra);
- discomfort in the prostate and in the emptying of the bladder when the bowel (defecation);
- more frequent and of greater intensity of urination;
- the difficulty and intermittent urination;
- discharge from the urethra pee bowel movement;
- urine noticeable floating "threads";
- there has been a long night, unexplained erection;
- acceleration of ejaculation during intercourse;
- effacement orgasm;
- the increase in General fatigue;
- depression, anxiety, mental distress waiting for the complications;
- the deterioration of an erection.
Not all of these symptoms are observed immediately. So I don't expect that only the "bouquet", as only noticed one or two of the symptoms described above – you only have to go to a specialist. Do not consult with friends, do not self-medicate, as each has its own symptoms and its own course of the disease.
Over time there may be other symptoms. Appear:
- the pain is pain at the base of the root of the penis;
- pain in the scrotum;
- pain in the perineum.
Among the symptoms later doctors include including infertility, in which sperm are produced, but it loses its mobility.
Bolster the pain pain can indicate that in the prostate formed stones. To get rid of them is much more difficult for the stones in the kidney or even gallbladder. When detected, the doctor may use medications to slow their education further and increase the information available.
Often to the urologist apply on the scenarios, when prostatitis affects the work of other organs and systems. In this case we have to bring to the treatment and other professionals.
Who is at risk of getting prostatitis?
The risk groups include men who:
- lead a sedentary lifestyle;
- the representatives of the professions where you have to sit for 8 hours or more in a row;
- it is observed that they have chronic constipation;
- transferred infectious diseases of the genitourinary system;
- do not lead a regular sexual life;
- are mixed up;
- that suffer from alcoholism.
Diagnosis of the inflammation of the gland of the prostate
In order to accurately determine the stage of the disease and prescribe the proper treatment will be carried out the diagnosis, including:
- clinical examination;
- the blood tests;
- urine;
- analysis of prostate secretion;
- Ultrasound;
- uroflowmetry.
What are the drugs to treat?
At the end of the diagnostic tests doctors usually prescribe a complex treatment, which includes:
- treatment of the immune system;
- treatment of infections if any, will be identified, generally with antibiotics;
- antibacterial drugs for the treatment of what disease of the prostate.
For the treatment of prostatitis are different treatments of physiotherapy, such as:
- massage;
- magnetic resonance therapy;
- the laser treatment;
- reflexology,
- ultrasound;
- hirudotherapy.
Prevention and diagnosis of prostatitis
All men under the age of 40 years only for the sake of your health of men every year to pass inspection at the urologist. After 40 this should be done every six months.
Over time is not cured by execution and / or inflammation of the gland of the prostate can lead to a number of these complications, which can complicate seriously their life, not only sexual.
The main preventive measure is, of course, trivial to maintain a healthy lifestyle. And because the blood stagnation in the organs pelvic is one of the most common causes of the disease, it is necessary that all the forces to offset sedentary and sedentary work with physical exercise, active rest.
It is important to avoid hypothermia, and to conduct regular sexual life.