Prostate diseases: classification and treatment

The prostate gland is one of the main organs of the genitourinary system. She is responsible for many processes associated with both sexual intercourse and the administration of natural needs. Therefore, any prostate disease has a direct impact on both areas of men’s lives.

Anatomical structure of the prostate

The main functions of the prostate gland include:

Making a secret	It is one of the main components contained in seminal fluid. The substances contained in the secretion of the gland liquefy the sperm, thereby releasing the sperm and preventing the liquid itself from sticking together.
Creating a normal environment	Spermatozoa, entering an acidic environment, die quite quickly. To prolong life, the prostate creates normal conditions for their existence.
Antimicrobial protection	The prostate is a natural barrier that prevents the penetration of pathogenic bacteria into the genitourinary system. That is why it is believed that, for example, gonorrhea develops only when pathological processes occur in a given organ.

Types of diseases

Prostate pathologies include:

• prostatitis;
• BPH;
• vesiculitis;
• cancer tumor;
• sarcoma;
• stones in the prostate;
• prostate sclerosis;
• abscess;
• empyema of seminal vesicles;
• tuberculosis.

Prostatitis

Prostatitis is divided into:

• spicy;
• chronic bacterial and non-bacterial;
• asymptomatic chronic.

Causes

Acute prostatitis is caused by a decrease in immunity of both the body in general and the prostate gland in particular. This factor promotes the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the organ, which cause the development of the inflammatory process. Chronic prostatitis develops for a number of reasons. It is also caused by the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms.

In addition, the disease is formed due to:

• genetic predisposition;
• hypothermia;
• predominantly sedentary lifestyle;
• regular mechanical impact on the prostate (truck driver's disease);
• prolonged urinary retention;
• irregular or, conversely, active sex life (in the latter case we are mainly talking about frequent changes of partners);
• other pathological processes occurring in the organs of the genitourinary system, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Approximately 90% of patients complaining of problems with the prostate gland are diagnosed with chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. Moreover, today, unfortunately, doctors cannot find the true causes of this pathology.

It is assumed that it is caused by:

• Diseases of the urinary system. Pathogenic microorganisms enter the prostate area through the urethra.
• Infections that penetrate the urethra from the bottom up. That is, this type of disease is formed as a result of the ingestion of microorganisms through everyday life (very rarely) or during sexual intercourse.
• Decreased prostate immunity.

Symptoms

In acute prostatitis, the patient experiences:

• a sharp increase in temperature associated with intoxication of the body;
• pain localized in the perineal area, as well as during urination or ejaculation;
• difficulty urinating, characterized by a sluggish stream.

The danger of chronic prostatitis of the bacterial type is that the pathology can occur for several years without an obvious clinical picture: the man does not experience any discomfort.

Symptoms of this disease mainly appear during the period of exacerbation and are:

• excretion of urine in small portions;
• pain in the pelvic area and lower back;
• decreased erection.

Similar symptoms are characteristic of non-bacterial chronic prostatitis.

BPH

Prostate adenoma occurs due to enlargement of prostate tissue. In most cases, this form of pathology is detected in older men, and approximately 50% of patients over the age of 65 suffer from this disease. However, the first signs of adenoma can be detected in the period of 30-40 years.

Causes

Factors contributing to the development of adenoma remain unknown to date.

Among the causes of this disease are:

• age-related changes occurring in the prostate;
• an increase in the amount of estrogens (female hormones) and the number of androgens (male hormones).

As the adenoma grows, the glandular tissue is replaced by connective tissue.

Symptoms

That is, this disease manifests itself in the form of:

• frequent urge to urinate (especially at night);
• weak stream;
• feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder;
• intermittent stream of urine and others.

It should be understood that with adenoma, symptoms can either increase or decrease their level of manifestation even without treatment. Deterioration of the clinical picture usually occurs with alcohol consumption, stressful situations, and exacerbation of chronic prostatitis.

Vesiculitis

Vesiculitis is an inflammation of the seminal vesicles. Usually develops as a complication of prostatitis or urethritis. There are acute and chronic vesiculitis.

Causes

Vesiculitis usually results from penetration of a gonorrheal infection or microbes into the prostate. Pathogenic microorganisms enter the gland through the urinary system or through the vas deferens.

Symptoms

Cancer tumor

Cancer represents a malignant neoplasm. Most often it forms in the peripheral zone of the prostate.

Causes

In general, there is no exact list of reasons contributing to the development of prostate cancer. The risk group includes men over 80 years of age.

In addition, cancer formation is more often detected when:

Genetic predisposition	That is, an increased risk of developing a tumor is observed in men whose immediate family members were previously diagnosed with cancer.
Poor nutrition	At the moment there is no research confirming this reason. However, a diet consisting primarily of animal fats is believed to promote the development of cancer.

Symptoms

Later, when the cancer progresses to the next stage, small blood clots appear in the seminal fluid, and the sperm itself acquires a reddish tint. Now patients begin to complain of pain in the perineum and a sharp decrease in erectile function. With metastasis, pain syndrome is detected in other organs and bones.

Sarcoma

Sarcoma is a fairly rare disease. Unlike cancer, it is most often diagnosed in the younger generation of men.

 At the initial stage, the pathology is characterized by symptoms characteristic of cancer formation.

Later, when metastases penetrate into neighboring organs and the tumor itself becomes large, the patient experiences severe pain localized in the perineum and lower abdomen.

Stones in the prostate

This disease can be either true (that is, stones have actually formed in the prostate gland) or false. In the latter case, stones, the size of which reaches 2.5 cm, penetrated into the organ from the kidneys.

Causes

The causes of prostate stones may be the following:

• stagnation of secretion caused by the inflammatory process;
• operations on the prostate gland, which result in the removal of “material” from the urinary system;
• injuries.

Symptoms

Basically, the stones do not show themselves in any way. However, when pathogenic microorganisms penetrate the prostate gland, the latter cling to the stones, leading to the development of an inflammatory process.

As a result, the following appear:

• pain in the perineal area;
• problems related to urination;
• blood in seminal fluid.

Sclerosis

With sclerosis, the prostate shrinks, resulting from the proliferation of connective tissue. This leads to the fact that the prostate gland begins to compress the urethra and seminal ducts.

Causes

In most cases, chronic prostatitis leads to sclerosis. However, some experts believe that this disease also occurs due to mechanical effects on the organ, allergic reactions, weakened immunity and other reasons.

Symptoms

Symptoms of sclerosis are caused by the fact that the prostate gland compresses the adjacent canals.

As a result, this process leads to the appearance of:

• difficulties with urination (delay, sluggish stream, etc.);
• pain syndrome in the perineal area;
• a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder;
• decreased sexual desire.

Abscess

An abscess is a small area of ​​the prostate where tissue festers. It is caused by inflammation caused by infection entering the gland.

 This pathology occurs due to hypothermia, decreased protective function of the body, diabetes mellitus and venous stagnation.

It is characterized by the appearance of pain localized in the perineum, difficulty urinating and general intoxication.

Empyema of seminal vesicles

Empyema is a purulent inflammation of the seminal vesicles. It is detected quite rarely. It is believed that prostatitis, both acute and chronic, leads to this disease. Empyema is characterized by general intoxication of the body, accompanied by an increase in temperature, severe pain in the perineum and during urination.

Tuberculosis

Prostate tuberculosis is most often diagnosed after the death of a patient who suffered from a similar disease that affected his lungs. The clinical picture generally corresponds to the manifestations of other pathologies that have arisen in the prostate.

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List of prostate diseases in men: possible causes of prostate problems and treatment methods

The prostate is an important and at the same time vulnerable organ.

She is susceptible to a number of diseases that arise due to an unhealthy lifestyle and a man’s inattention to his health.

Most pathologies are of an inflammatory nature. You can learn more about what prostate diseases are, as well as the causes of diseases and methods of their treatment in this article.

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Common Causes

The following factors influence the likelihood of developing prostate diseases:

• congestive processes in the pelvis caused by a sedentary lifestyle;
• nervous and physical overload of the body, reducing its defenses;
• abstaining from sex for too long;
• promiscuous sex life;
• smoking, alcohol consumption;
• improper diet with an excess of fatty, spicy and salty foods;
• the prostate is cold and provokes acute and chronic inflammation;
• infectious lesions of the body. They can be either bacterial in nature (streptococcus, tuberculosis, gonorrhea) or viral (influenza, papilloma);
• Traumatic lesions of the prostate occur with fractures of the pelvic bones, for example, with strong blows to the groin crotch. Prostate injuries can be caused by bougienage of the urethra, improper massage of the prostate and other diagnostic procedures performed in violation of the rules.

You can find out more about the causes of prostate pain here.

Symptoms

The main symptom of prostate disease is pain. They can have different localization and severity, but most often pain is observed in the genitals, in the scrotum, in the pubic area, and in the lower abdomen.

Sometimes a man experiences pain in the areas of the sacrum, rectum and kidneys. Unpleasant sensations intensify after urination and sex. The nature of the pain can be short-term shooting, constant aching and cutting.

With a prostate infection, a man experiences general malaise, weakness, lack of appetite, and body temperature rises.

Prostate adenoma and the presence of stones in the prostate gland are characterized by an increased urge to urinate with a simultaneous decrease in fluid secretion. Over time, a man needs more and more effort to empty his bladder.

REFERENCE! A urologist diagnoses and treats prostate diseases. The science that studies the functioning of the prostate gland and its disorders is called andrology.

Prostate diseases

The following prostate diseases in men are distinguished:

1. Prostatitis. A disease characterized by inflammation of the prostate gland. It can be either infectious or non-infectious in nature. Non-infectious prostatitis occurs due to stagnation of prostate secretions or due to circulatory disorders. Infection in the prostate gland is a consequence of sexually transmitted diseases, and can also occur as a complication of systemic infections.

   The development of prostatitis leads to complications:

   • fibrosis. Characterized by the proliferation of connective tissue. The disease causes the prostate gland to put pressure on the urinary tract and make it difficult to empty the bladder;
   • cyst. A fluid-filled cavity that occurs in the prostate tissue. The fluid may be sterile or infected;
   • scarring. They are a consequence of infectious lesions (especially sexually transmitted ones).
   • abscesses are purulent formations that can lead to sepsis during their development.

   The listed disorders are caused not only by prostatitis. They can also arise due to other pathogenic factors.
   

2. BPH. Another name is benign prostatic hyperplasia. The diseased prostate increases in size. It may be a consequence of prostatitis, or it may have a nature independent of it.

   The exact causes of prostate disease in men have not yet been established. The chance of developing an adenoma increases significantly with age and reaches 20% by the age of 50-60. This connection is explained by hormonal changes in the body as it ages.

   ATTENTION! The main danger of the diagnosis for a person is that the prostate, as it enlarges, increasingly compresses the urinary canals, which leads to dysfunction of the bladder and kidneys.

   There are three stages of prostate adenoma:

   • at the first stage, the stream of urine becomes sluggish, and the urge to urinate becomes more frequent, but there is no liquid left in the bladder, it empties completely;
   • in the second stage, urination becomes even more difficult, and the bladder no longer empties completely. Kidney failure develops;
   • at the third stage, the bladder is greatly stretched, urine is released drop by drop, and blood appears in it.
3. Stones in the prostate. They arise due to stagnant processes in the gland or due to urine entering it. The composition of stones can be urate, phosphate, calcium. Read our article about calcifications. The symptoms are similar to those of prostatitis: pain, decreased libido.
4. Prostate tuberculosis is a disease of the prostate gland, which is characterized by pain and a decrease in the size of the gland. Caused by the entry of Koch's bacillus through the urinary tract or other means.
5. Prostate cancer. Unlike adenoma, it is a malignant formation. During its development, it gives metastases, leading to human death. Treatable in the early stages.

Prostate diseases in men can be treated with physical exercise, conservative and surgical methods.

REFERENCE! Physical activity is useful because it improves blood circulation in the pelvic area and improves the flow of gland secretions. Particular attention should be paid to squats, bending, running and other exercises that involve the legs and pelvic muscles.

Conservative treatment of prostate disease involves taking medications. For infectious diseases, antibiotics and antiviral drugs are taken. For other inflammations, alpha-1 adrenergic blockers, hormonal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal medicines are prescribed.

Surgical methods vary in their invasiveness. Transvesical adenectomy is the most effective, but also the most difficult method.

• It provides a reliable cure for adenoma, but requires a long recovery of the body.
• Also in modern surgery, adenoma is eliminated using a laser.
• It is performed without incisions, as the high-frequency laser is directed into the prostate through the urethra.

Embolization is another minimally invasive method. During this operation, the vessels of the prostate are blocked with medical polymers.

Other non-surgical methods include cryodestruction, ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation, and thermotherapy.

Consequences

If infectious lesions of the prostate are not treated, the disease can spread throughout the body and cause serious systemic complications. Tuberculosis has the greatest likelihood of developing systemic complications.

IMPORTANT! Prostatitis can become chronic and lead to the appearance of cysts, abscesses and adenomas.

If the adenoma develops to the third stage, then there is a possibility of developing kidney failure and rupture of the bladder, and this is deadly.

In general, all problems with the prostate are very unpleasant for a man, since even in the absence of serious complications they significantly worsen his quality of life.

Prevention

To minimize the likelihood of developing prostate diseases, you need to:

• strengthen immunity;
• lead a moderate and orderly sex life;
• get checked regularly for STDs;
• exercise;
• to eat healthy food;
• minimize stress.
• Do not delay emptying your bladder for a long time.

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Prostate diseases: causes, symptoms, treatment

Inflammation of the prostate gland, which is also called prostatitis, is very common among males over the age of forty. If the state of health is not particularly good, such health problems may occur in young people.

According to statistics, out of every ten males, one man suffers from prostate health problems. In this case, diagnosis can be carried out quite late. Men, even noticing unpleasant symptoms, are not always in a hurry to immediately consult a doctor, trying to eliminate the symptoms on their own and not paying attention to the cause.

What is prostatitis

The prostate ensures sperm motility and helps with transportation. Thanks to it, testosterone is produced in the body and its amount is regulated. The prostate gland influences the ability to erect.

With prostate disease, an inflammatory process begins in it. The prostate gland is a secondary part of the genital organs, which is located under the bladder. It surrounds the urinary canal, and when it enlarges as a result of inflammation, urinary function becomes more difficult.

Men over forty often experience prostate disease and changes in size. Due to the failure of urination function, other diseases may occur. The urine remaining in the body begins to gradually poison it.

The gland has no blood flow, and its blood supply is carried out through small vessels. Therefore, blood moves in the prostate at low speed. This predisposes to the appearance of infections, and stagnation in the organ may begin.

Against this background, changes occur in its structure and inflammation manifests itself.

Prostate diseases can be chronic or acute. In the acute type, all symptoms manifest themselves clearly, pain is very pronounced, so treatment begins with taking antibiotic drugs to relieve inflammation and reduce pain.

If doctors deem it necessary, surgery is performed. Its goal is to eliminate purulent wounds in the prostate gland.

Symptoms of prostate disease in men

In order to recognize the disease at its very beginning, when the therapeutic effect has the greatest effect, you should pay attention to all the signs of possible prostatitis. With different developments of the disease, symptoms may vary. For acute prostate disease in men, symptoms are usually:

• Fever and chills;
• Increased urination, pain;
• Discomfort in the groin area;
• Discharge of mucus along with urine;
• Erection problems;
• The process of urination is accompanied by a burning sensation;
• Weak urine pressure.

If the disease is chronic, the symptoms are somewhat different. The main signs in this case are considered to be the following:

1. Severe, prolonged pain in the perineum, lower abdomen, and rectum. During an erection they intensify significantly;
2. Increased frequency of urination, during which the patient experiences severe pain;
3. Decreased libido;
4. Difficulty with ejaculation;
5. The discharge has a viscous consistency, with a yellow tint, which indicates the presence of infection.

Among these signs, some are the most characteristic. You must know them in order to be able to recognize them in case of illness.

Severe pain

Inflammation of the prostate in men has a rather complicated course. Pain in this condition may be expressed in the scrotum, perineum and sacrum, as well as in several areas at the same time.

Symptoms of prostate disease in the form of pain can begin due to the fact that the nerve endings that pass from the prostate to the pelvic area react. Pain can manifest itself with varying severity - it depends on the nature of the disease, aching or sharp pain, which has a significant impact on proper sleep and quality of life.

Both with excessive passion for sexual intercourse and with prolonged abstinence, severe, acute pain can appear at different moments.

Problems with urination

Prostate pathology can cause significant difficulties with urination. It is recognized as the main sign of the inflammatory process and can manifest itself in a variety of types of illness.

Differences in the disease include discharge from the urethra, burning sensation when urinating, and weak urine pressure. The narrowing of the canal provokes stagnation of the contents of the bladder. This condition negatively affects health, healthy sleep is impossible with it, a person does not get the opportunity to fully rest, which impairs performance.

Violation of potency

In acute inflammation, problems with sexual function may be temporary. When the course of treatment is completely completed, the functioning of the reproductive apparatus is adjusted.

Chronic prostatitis is characterized by the appearance of discharge from the urethra and the presence of blood in semen in men.

The aggravation of the problem entails a lack of attraction to the opposite sex, infertility may develop, and severe pain often begins with an erection.

The onset of prostate disease in men can cause attacks of despair, the mood rises and falls, there is increased irritability for no reason, problems with nerves and sleep disturbances.

If these signs occur, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. The first signs of the disease should be examined, a specialist will determine their cause and prescribe treatment.

Detection of the disease at an early stage helps to return the patient to his former, calm way of life in a short time.

In addition to prostatitis, the patient may suffer from gland cancer - the course of the diseases has similar symptoms. With benign hyperplasia and adenoma, hormonal changes within the organ often begin. The reason is the manifestation of age-related changes in the body.

The size of the prostate gland may increase even when there is no inflammation. The disease is accompanied by symptoms reminiscent of those considered characteristic of prostatitis.

With adenoma, all manifestations are defined as sluggish, and in the initial stages there is no severe and acute pain, as usually happens with inflammation of the prostate gland.

The difference between the diseases is that an adenoma is a benign growth of an organ. Prostatitis is the name for inflammation. Treatments for diseases differ because the processes occur in different ways.

Diagnostics

Symptoms of prostate disease in men require careful diagnosis. Its implementation is important for restoring men's health and rapid recovery. It is important that diagnostic measures are carried out by experienced specialists with medical education; the examination should be carried out comprehensively.

To determine prostate disease, symptoms are carefully studied. The diagnostic process begins with a visual examination, then the doctor examines the area affected by the disease using his fingers. This is how the degree of swelling of the organ is determined.

When interviewing the patient, the doctor will be able to determine with a high probability the stage at which the disease is currently located. The patient will be asked questions about the presence of discharge and sexual problems.

The doctor will prescribe a urine culture, which will be performed in several samples, which makes it possible to determine the cause of the disease with great accuracy.

Sometimes examinations of discharge, UFM and prostate biopsy are also performed. When receiving a blood test, a thorough assessment of ESR is performed, and the content of leukocytes is determined. Ultrasound and MRI are performed. If, based on the results, the doctor determines inflammation of the prostate gland, treatment is selected depending on the type of disease identified.

Treatment

Depending on the type of disease identified, forms of treatment will be determined. It is impossible to choose a universal remedy for all types of diseases. A good effect can be achieved if the doctor has good experience and appropriate qualifications. He will definitely be able to assess the severity of the patient’s disease and prescribe a course of treatment that is optimal for this case.

For prostate disease in men, treatment can be prescribed in options such as the use of folk remedies, surgical methods, or the use of medications.

Prevention

Prostate problems can most often be avoided if preventative measures are taken regularly. They can be of two types. The first of them is based on preventing the disease from occurring in the first place. The second task is to prevent re-inflammation.

To carry out the first option of preventive measures, doctors recommend being more attentive to sexual relations. Basically, prostatitis is a consequence of various diseases that arise as a result of promiscuous sex life.

It is worth getting rid of bad habits - eliminating the use of alcohol, nicotine, and drugs. They can seriously weaken the immune system and increase the risk of prostatitis. Regular exercise will help strengthen the immune system and contribute to the overall health of the body.

If a person has already suffered from prostate inflammation, he needs to perform slightly different measures. It is necessary to change the diet, switch to healthy foods, provide the body with vitamins, which are best selected together with your doctor.

A person can either undergo treatment if an illness occurs or not allow it into his life. If symptoms of the disease are noted, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible - only a specialist can find a suitable treatment method.

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Classification and types of prostatitis: course of the disease at various stages of prostatitis

Among the diseases of the male genitourinary system, prostatitis is the most common. Inflammation of the prostate gland is formed under the influence of unfavorable external conditions or is a complication of existing pathology of the urinary organs.

There are several known forms of the disease, for the ordering of which a convenient classification has been developed, and the types of prostatitis are divided depending on the causes, the nature of the pathology and the stage of the pathological process.

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The danger of inflammation of the prostate gland is that in the absence of timely treatment, the disease easily becomes chronic, creating conditions for the development of kidney disease and increasing the risk of early hyperplastic changes.

Types of prostatitis according to course

The simplest and most convenient classification of prostatitis is based on the stage of development of the pathological process.

A feature of inflammatory diseases is the presence of an acute stage, when pronounced symptoms become the body’s reaction to the presence of unfavorable conditions.

Timely detection and treatment of the disease at the initial stage reduces the risk of transition to a chronic form, which is characterized by periods of exacerbation and temporary lull.

Inflammation of the prostate gland in men develops according to a pattern common to all inflammatory reactions. To denote the form of the disease, doctors use the terms acute and chronic prostatitis, which form the basis of the standard classification. Additionally, the type of pathogen identified based on laboratory data is indicated.

Spicy

New acute prostatitis is a consequence of the penetration of pathogenic microflora into the male genitourinary system.

The causes of infection may be violation of personal hygiene measures, unprotected intimate contacts, transfer of the pathogen from other parts of the urinary system, or penetration of the pathogen into the general bloodstream.

The disease develops quickly, accompanied by signs of general and local inflammation:

• Pain and burning when urinating during the acute period of prostatitis is a consequence of the active proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms, which lead to the formation of microcracks in the mucous membranes of the urinary tract. The passage of urine is accompanied by burning pain.
• The appearance of symptoms of intoxication. The waste products of pathogenic microorganisms poison the body by being absorbed into the general bloodstream. The temperature rises, weakness increases and appetite disappears.
• Increased diuresis is accompanied by a weakening of the urine stream, heaviness in the lower abdomen and pain. The inflamed prostate partially blocks the urethral canal, which causes pain in the perineum and groin area.
• Decreased erection. Constant pain, deterioration in general well-being, increasing congestion in the prostate gland inevitably lead to erectile dysfunction, and attempts to engage in intimate intimacy are accompanied by sharp pain attacks.
• Purulent discharge from the urethral canal and anus. They indicate extensive advanced inflammation of the prostate and prolonged lack of treatment.

Detection of one or more symptoms is a reason to consult a doctor as soon as possible. By treating prostate inflammation at the initial stage, you can get rid of the unpleasant disease forever.

During the initial examination, the doctor carries out the necessary manipulations, prescribes an ultrasound of the prostate gland, takes a smear of prostatic secretion to identify the type of pathogen and determine sensitivity to antibiotics.

Newly detected acute prostatitis is best treated in a hospital. This is the most reliable way to completely eliminate pathology, reduce the risk of infection of the urinary system and the disease becoming chronic.

For treatment, doctors use specific anti-inflammatory drugs; for this purpose, they prescribe antibiotics in the form of tablets or injections, antiviral and antifungal drugs, depending on the type of pathogen.

Symptomatic therapy is used to reduce pain, improve urinary function, and stimulate immune defense. Subject to a course of conservative therapy and recovery, the acute stage can be cured without consequences.

A prolonged absence of specific treatment can cause a prostate abscess, which will require urgent surgery to eliminate.

Chronic

Fully treated prostatitis does not cause complications, but if the course of therapy is interrupted, there is a possibility of encountering a chronic form of the disease.

The presence of a focus of inflammation in the prostate gland increases the risk of early hyperplastic changes, creates conditions for the development of diseases of the urinary system, worsens erectile function and affects a man’s performance.

 It is dangerous to start the acute stage, since further treatment becomes more difficult, and diagnosing the disease becomes more difficult due to the frequent asymptomatic course.

The causes of chronic prostatitis, in addition to the transition of temporary pathology to a permanent form, are:

• Injuries and damage to the prostate gland.
• Stress, physical and nervous overload.
• Sedentary lifestyle and irregular sexual activity.
• Bad habits, including addiction to junk food.
• Diseases of the urinary system.
• Weakening of the immune system by frequent colds.
• The presence of a source of infection in a man’s body – caries, bronchitis.
• Hypothermia of the lower body.

It is difficult to determine the presence of chronic prostatitis; for preventive purposes, men over 35 years of age are recommended to see a urologist at least once a year. Paying attention to your own health will help you detect and begin to treat the disease.

A sluggish disease may not manifest itself in any way, but when exposed to unfavorable conditions, an exacerbation will certainly occur, the symptoms of which resemble the first attack:

• Problems with urination. In the chronic course, pain during urination periodically occurs, nagging pain in the lower back, perineum and anal area.
• Decreased erection. Inflammatory edema disrupts the secretory function of the prostate gland and provokes disorders in the intimate area.
• General deterioration in health. There may be no temperature, since the body is already accustomed to living with inflammation, but lethargy, weakness and constant fatigue are observed.

Chronic prostatitis must be treated to avoid even more dangerous consequences.

The main principle is to prevent exacerbation of existing pathology and reduce the risk of irreversible changes in prostate tissue.

Prostatitis is considered one of the provoking factors in the formation of hyperplasia, which can take on both a benign and malignant nature.

The choice of treatment depends on the clinical picture of the disease. At home, in order to prevent exacerbation, traditional methods are used, using the beneficial properties of medicinal plants and herbs.

Natural decoctions and teas help get rid of the symptoms of the disease and also reduce the need for medications, but it is impossible to do without antibacterial drugs to eliminate the source of infection.

Classification by reason of occurrence

Inflammation of the prostate gland can be provoked by various types of pathogens or be a reaction to pathological changes in tissues. Depending on the cause, there are several types of prostatitis. In clinical practice, there are cases of a combination of several etiological factors, then a complex effect is required to eliminate all sources of infection.

Bacterial

Pathogenic microorganisms provoke an inflammatory reaction in the prostate and are the causative agents of the bacterial form of the disease. Prostatitis is often caused by E. coli, streptococci and staphylococci.

These pathogenic microorganisms penetrate through the urethral canal or enter the prostate gland from an existing source of infection in the body. Treatment requires the mandatory use of antibiotics according to the regimen proposed by the doctor, as well as the prescription of symptomatic correction to eliminate signs of the disease.

Viral

Several types of viral prostatitis have been described, which cause damage to the cellular structure of the prostate gland. Pathogens of influenza, herpes, and papillomas often affect prostate tissue and cause the disease.

Viruses are capable of rearranging their protein composition and integrating their genetic code into the cells of the body. Symptoms include muscle pain and a significant rise in temperature.

Treatment requires the prescription of specific antiviral agents, as well as increasing the body's own immune forces.

Infectious

The course of infectious prostatitis in the acute phase is similar to the bacterial form of the disease. The main difference is that the causative agent can be conditionally pathogenic and fungal flora.

Infectious inflammation of the prostate often becomes a complication of a sexually transmitted disease, quickly becomes chronic and latent and is the main cause of male infertility.

Treatment is lengthy; identification of the pathogen is required using special tests in order to select an effective means of control.

Non-infectious (non-specific)

The causative agent of the infection is absent, and the cause of nonspecific inflammation is prolonged stagnation in the tissues of the prostate gland. This type of prostatitis is also called stagnant.

The main cause of the non-infectious form of the disease is a sedentary lifestyle, low sexual activity, as well as hormonal imbalances that provoke disorders in the prostate tissue.

The acute phase is practically absent, the disease develops over a long period of time and is characterized by an asymptomatic course until signs of urinary disturbances develop against the background of one of the provoking factors.

Sedentary lifestyle

Other types

Prolonged stagnation of prostatic secretion leads to its thickening and the formation of stones. The presence of a mechanical obstruction to the outflow of waste products from the prostate gland is the cause of the development of calculous prostatitis, which is accompanied by severe pain.

The fibrous form of the disease often becomes a complication of past inflammation of the prostate and is characterized by degeneration of organ tissue with excessive development of connective tissue structures.

International classification by category

In the international classification, the division of types of prostatitis is based on the principles of danger in the current period and forecasts for further development.

All possible options were divided into 4 categories, each of which is characterized taking into account frequently occurring indicators.

The international standard takes into account latent and atypical forms of the disease, stage and clinical picture, and with regard to the cause, an additional classification is used:

• 1st category. This group included all types of acute prostatitis, regardless of the nature of the course and the type of pathogen. The prognosis is favorable provided high-quality treatment in the early stages.
• 2nd category. Chronic bacterial prostatitis, which developed as a complication of diseases of the urinary system or an incompletely cured acute form of the disease. The main goal of therapy is to maintain the remission stage for a long time.
• Category 3. Chronic prostatitis of the abacterial type, developing as a separate form of pathology or involving the urinary organs. The prognosis depends on the effectiveness of conservative treatment measures.
• Category 4. Atypical and latent forms of chronic pathology in an advanced stage, with pronounced dysfunction of the genitourinary system and an increased risk of complications.

Regardless of what classification the doctor uses, prostatitis poses a threat to men's health and requires timely treatment. Compliance with simple and effective preventive measures reduces the risk of developing a dangerous disease, so you should pay attention to your own health and try to follow the recommendations of urologists. Routine examinations, a properly organized lifestyle, timely treatment of genitourinary infections and strengthening the immune defense will help reduce the likelihood of developing the disease. At the first symptoms of the acute stage of the disease, you should consult a doctor to get rid of the threat of the pathology becoming chronic.

Source: https://dostami.ru/predstatelnaya_zheleza/prostatit/klassifikatsiya-i-vidy-prostatita/