What do others see? The man seems demolished, depressed. For the interrogation of the house, it refers to problems at work. The careful questions of colleagues answer that it is tired, you need a holiday.
And only for the closest friend (if there is one) or a beloved woman (if the relationship in the couple is really sincere) can, embarrassed, to speak of what is happening.
For several days (or even weeks), something was wrong with urination. The flow of urine is interrupted or fluent and slow and the impulse to the cabinet has become much more often. The feeling of being emptied, but it seems not completely and you have to return to the bathroom.
And it is pursuing constant or periodic - painful pain, and sometimes gives a lot to the groin, in the horse, in the lower abdomen. It is clear that there is no time for sexual exploits. But if the proximity happens, it can only add negativity. The difficulties with an erection, accelerated or slowed ejaculation can make themselves even closer. But they can become a reason to contact a urologist.
Having evaluated three groups of symptoms - pain, urination and problems in the genital area - the doctor will most likely suspect prostatitis. This Prostate inflammation, one of the most common urological diseases in men. How can it develop, how much can dangerous prostatitis and prostatitis be treated?
What is the danger of prostatitis?
The prostate, or the prostate gland, is located from the bottom of the bladder, "envelops" the urethra - long of it, the sperm moves during ejaculation. Why do you need a prostate and how does it work?
- It produces sex hormones.
- Take part in the moderation of urine and the emission of spermatozoa.
- Prepares the sperm for ejaculation: it dilutes with a special secret, saturated with nutrients, makes the sperm mobile.
If inflammation occurs, the prostate gland increases in size, it can squeeze the urethra (hence the symptoms of prostatitis as difficulties with urination and ejaculation). The structure of the gland is disturbed - consequently, the quality of the sperm suffers, which can lead to infertility. There are no pain receptors in the gland itself, so pain occurs in the adjacent organs and tissues.
But the most important thing is these Signs of prostatitis They are very similar to those that occur with adenoma (benign increase) of the prostate gland. That's why Consultation of a urologist It is necessary for any discomfort in the parental sphere.
And given the frequency of prostatitis in men - almost every man meets this disease in acute or chronic form - it would be positive for representatives of strong half of humanity to have urologists "their" for regular preventive exams (women go to "their" gynecologist). The doctor, with whom a good contact has been established, is easier to talk about delicate symptoms, has more comfortable to undergo exams. This will help to find out The causes of prostatitis And treat it effectively.
Causes of prostatitis in men
Acute prostatitis in men occurs more often at a young age (up to 35) due to the infectious process. Symptoms intensify at high speed, the temperature can even increase. It causes the inflammatory process of hypothermia, various diseases transmitted, parental infections, lack of hygiene, as well as constipation, anal cracks and hemorrhoids: the prostate is located near the rectum.
Exacerbate the situation and also launch Chronic prostatitis Factors relating to the behavior of a man:
- Due to a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle, blood circulation in the pelvic organs is disturbed;
- Rare sexual contacts, lack of masturbation lead to stagnant phenomena in the prostate;
- bad habits - smoke, use of alcohol - reduce immunity, worsen cell nutrition;
- Irrational nutrition, in particular fast food, changes the metabolism.
With age, these factors increase their negative impact.
How to treat prostatitis in men
The diagnosis of prostatitis has been well elaborate, but in the compulsory medical insurance system, the patient will have to tune in to frequent visits to the clinic, which men usually don't like. If prostatitis is suspected, it exists:
- It undergoes an examination of the urologist, including an examination of the rectal of the finger: the doctor probes the prostate gland through the anus;
- Pass a strip from the urethra to the STD;
- Explore the secret of the quality of the prostate and sperm;
- Test blood and urine tests, as well as making the bacterial sowing of the urine;
- Create an ultrasound of the prostate gland and bladder.
If you suspect an adenomic gland, further investigation will be needed and if the oncological process is suspected, a biopsy may be requested.
The advantage of "your" urologist in a well -equipped private clinic is that all these tests and procedures can be performed on a visit. As a rule, the doctor himself performs an ultrasound and prescribes the treatment of prostatitis, which immediately relieves the patient's conditions and therefore corrects him. It is important to understand that the treatment generally accepted for prostatitis does not exist: drugs are selected individually. In case of complications of prostatitis, surgery may also be necessary.
The complete understanding with the urologist is necessary for another reason. It happens that, being better heard, a man interrupts the treatment: he ceases to take antibiotics and other drugs, perform prostate massage and physiotherapy procedures. An expert and attentive doctor will be able to convince the patient: to cure prostatitis means not only to remove inflammation, but also to establish the function of the prostate gland and it takes time.
In chronic prostatitis, especially in men over the age of 45, it is necessary to regularly visit a urologist - and here a normal doctor reminiscent of his patients and the details of the treatment will save many nerves and help prolong active life.
The best option for the treatment of prostatitis is to consult a professional doctor. At its disposal - Modern diagnostic equipment and a laboratory that allows you to do all your studies in the field of urology.