Prostatitis and prostate adenoma are diseases that are often diagnosed in men. It is not surprising that the stronger sex cares about their symptoms and other traits. Let us understand how these pathologies change and how they are treated.
Prostatitis and prostate adenoma are diseases that are often diagnosed in men.
What is the difference between a prostate adenoma and a prostate?
In fact, there are plenty of differences.
They relate to the following factors:
- Time of onset of the disease.Prostate adenoma is usually diagnosed in men between the ages of 45-50, and prostatitis is also a concern for young members of the stronger sex.
- The first symptoms.As a rule, with prostate, patients complain of discomfort (including quite pronounced pain), and with adenomas, urinary disorders.
- Reasons.Prostatitis is an inflammatory process and can be caused by genital tract infections, and prostate adenoma is an overgrowth of tissue due to various factors.
- Clinical overview.Acute prostatitis is often accompanied by chills and fever, and the adenoma persists without signs of infection.
- The nature of pain.Inflammation is characterized by acute pain in the groin, perineum and rectum. The tumor in the early stages may not appear in any way. Even if pain occurs, it is insignificant.
For both pathologies, sexual dysfunction is characteristic.
Reasons for developing prostatitis
The disease develops mainly under the influence of microorganisms that enter the prostate gland from various sources. As a rule, prostatitis occurs against the background of sexually transmitted infections.
The disease develops mainly under the influence of microorganisms that enter the prostate gland from various sources.
Some specialists distinguish stagnant prostatitis in a particular group. This disease is provoked by a violation of blood circulation in the small pelvis. Against this background, inflammation occurs. The infection coalesces fairly quickly. As a result, congestive prostatitis becomes chronic.
Symptoms of the disease
Prostatitis can appear in two forms: acute and chronic.
Not in all cases, acute prostatitis occurs with pronounced symptoms. Some men report only general malaise, mild pain, and temporary impairment of sexual function.
The following symptoms are characteristic of the acute form:
- pain in the perineum;
- a feeling of pain under the scrotum;
- increased body temperature;
- pain during the act of defecation;
- increased urination;
- frequent painful desire to urinate;
- erectile dysfunction.
Also, patients complain of purulent and mucous discharges from the urethra, shooting pain in the perineum and groin, excessive overload, painful ejaculation.
Important! Not in all cases, acute prostatitis occurs with pronounced symptoms. Some men report only general malaise, mild pain, and temporary impairment of sexual function. These symptoms are of a slow form of prostatitis and resemble prostate adenoma, which can lead to errors in diagnosis.
Chronic pathology is characterized by 3 main groups of signs:
- Painful.Men complain of soreness in the rectum and lower back, lumbago sensation, tingling and "goose bumps" in the groin, thighs, perineum and spine. Against this background, the patient may become irritable. Men also record periods of sweating and chills.
- Urinary dysfunction.Men complain of a slow flow of urine, difficulty trying to empty the bladder, and a frequent urge to go to the toilet.
- Sexual dysfunction.Patients notice a decrease in libido, lack of ejaculation or premature ejaculation, difficulty with a full erection. Often against the background of prostatitis, infertility occurs.
Pelvic nerves are often involved in the pathological process. As a result, additional symptoms are added to the main symptoms of prostatitis. They consist of hot flashes and an increase in temperature in the evening, tachycardia, as well as mood swings and concentration problems. Some men complain of fatigue and drowsiness during the day, suspicions, feeling of a lump in the throat, increased saliva production, weight gain (no changes in diet and physical activity).
The cause of benign proliferation of glandular tissue is a change in testosterone metabolism in cells.
Reasons for developing prostate adenoma
The cause of benign proliferation of glandular tissue is a change in testosterone metabolism in cells. This process is inevitable and begins in men aged 40-45 years. Therefore, each representative of the stronger sex encounters signs of pathology to one degree or another. Usually, a benign tumor has no pronounced symptoms in the first stage, but is already diagnosed in 2 or 3.
Symptoms of glandular tissue proliferation
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma lies in the main symptoms. With a benign tumor, urinary disorders always come to the fore.
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma lies in the main symptoms. With a benign tumor, urinary disorders always come to the fore.
They are usually divided into 2 groups:
- Irritating signs.Patients complain of increased urine output, the need for regular emptying of the bladder at night, urinary incontinence.
- Obstructive signs.They are a consequence of the narrowing of the urethra with the growth of the gland. They are manifested in the need for strain during urination, a weak stream of urine, its droplets.
As the disease progresses, the kidneys, ureters, and pelvis become involved in the pathological process. This leads to increased blood pressure, back pain, constant thirst, itching, weakness and a general deterioration of well-being. Patients develop pathologies of the cardiovascular system. Men also complain of suppression of sexual function. Infectious complications of prostate adenoma are also detected. In some cases, stones form in the bladder. Signs of varicose veins (if any) can also get worse.
Principles of treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma
The therapy of the disease is carried out using different groups of drugs.
Treatment for prostate aims to:
- suppression of the inflammatory process;
- inhibition of active reproduction of bacteria;
- improving the outflow of lymph and blood circulation into the small pelvic veins;
- prevention of chronicity of the pathological process.
For these purposes, patients are prescribed anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs, as well as venotonics and blood thinners. Enzyme and immune response stimulating agents are recommended.
Treatment for prostate adenoma aims to:
- volume reduction;
- restoration of normal urination.
To solve these problems, patients are prescribed alpha-blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, phytopreparations and other agents.
Both prostatitis and prostate adenoma may require potency restoration. For this, combined preparations are prescribed based on herbal ingredients and other ingredients. Funds can be used simultaneously with the treatment of major pathologies. When taken correctly, they are not harmful to the body.
Important! Each medicine is prescribed exclusively by a doctor. Self-medication is strictly forbidden. It can change the clinical picture and lead to difficulties in diagnosis. In addition, self-prescribing medications can lead to deteriorating well-being. You also do not have to cancel the medication yourself!
In some cases, for diseases, surgical treatment is performed. It is described when conservative therapy is ineffective or inappropriate for one reason or another.
As a rule, surgical interventions are important in 2-3 stages of prostate adenoma.
Key operations include:
- TUR (transurethral resection);
- laser treatment;
- laparoscopy;
- interventions using the da Vinci robot.
All surgeries are minimally invasive. They reduce damage to healthy tissue and provide a short rehabilitation period.
The technique of surgery is chosen by the doctor based on the available indications, concomitant diseases of the patient and his individual characteristics.
Successful treatment of prostate adenoma and prostatitis includes:
- Quitting bad habits (smoking and alcohol abuse);
- Exclusion of animal fats, as well as canned foods, smoked and fried foods;
- Limitation in the diet of simple carbohydrates;
- Getting a sufficient amount of fluid in the body (at least 2 liters of water);
- Regular visits to your doctor. You should contact him even in the absence of signs of pathologies. This will allow timely identification of all changes and prevent the development of complications.
Benefits of going to the clinic
- Experienced doctors.Our specialists have long been involved in the diagnosis and therapy of prostate pathologies. They have the knowledge and skills needed to perform a wide range of manipulations.
- Opportunities for rapid diagnosis.Our specialists use expert class equipment. Allows you to make a diagnosis on the day of treatment.
- An individual approach to therapy.Treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma is provided taking into account the type and stage of the disease, the characteristics of the patient, as well as the interactions he has.
- Conservative therapy using modern techniques.
- Modern methods of surgical treatment.Surgical interventions are performed using a laser and a da Vinci robot. Laparoscopic surgeries and TUR (transurethral resection) are performed. This allows you to reduce the risks of interventions and the length of the rehabilitation period.
- Convenience of visiting clinics.They are located near the metro. In addition, we have taken care of the lack of queues and are willing to wait for patients at a time convenient to them.