In most cases, men are faced with chronic congestive prostatitis, the development of which is caused by poor circulation and thickening of prostate secretions.This form of inflammation is considered a disease of older men.In about 20% of cases, patients at the urology clinic are diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis - a form of acute inflammation of the prostate, which does not depend on age and is caused by the action of pathogenic microorganisms.
Causes of bacterial prostatitis
As the name of the diagnosis explains, the cause of this disease is bacteria that penetrate the prostate gland through the lymphogenous or hematogenous route.
Infection of the prostate with lymph flow occurs with the development of various inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
Through the bloodstream, the infection enters the prostate gland against the background of severe infectious diseases such as influenza, acute tonsillitis or pneumonia.
Often, pathogenic microorganisms enter the prostate through the urethra.Infection occurs against the background of diseases of the genital organs.
In bacterial prostatitis, the cause lies in the action of pathogenic microbes, but important importance is given to the general condition of the body, because the disease develops only with reduced immunity.Reasons for weakening the body's protective function:
- hypothermia;
- lack of vitamins due to an unbalanced diet;
- antibacterial therapy;
- pressure;
- physical inactivity;
- chronic focus of infection;
- bad habits;
- long-term sexual abstinence;
- free association
The disease is characterized by acute, rapidly increasing symptoms.Unlike congestive prostatitis, bacterial inflammation does not depend on age and occurs in young men.
Types of diseases
Bacterial prostatitis is distinguished by the type of pathogen and the degree of involvement of prostate tissue in the inflammatory process.
Prostatitis is often caused by staphylococcus.This form of the disease is characterized by the formation of ulcers in the prostate tissue, accompanied by an increase in temperature and the release of pus from the urethra or anus.This form of the disease can be a complication of influenza, pneumonia, or the result of the presence of a source of chronic infection in the body.
Among the opportunistic microorganisms that cause prostatitis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa rank first in prevalence.This form of the disease develops against the background of decreased immunity.Pathogenic microorganisms enter the prostate gland through the lymphogenous route.
Chlamydial prostatitis is the result of promiscuity.Chlamydia infection from a partner is asymptomatic, but due to a decrease in immune defenses, the bacteria can enter the prostate gland, causing inflammation.
One of the most severe forms of bacterial prostatitis is fungal inflammation or candida.It develops when fungi of the Candida genus penetrate the prostate gland.The disease develops slowly and may not show significant symptoms for a long time.Often the form of fungal inflammation develops into chronic prostatitis.
Treatment of abacterial prostatitis caused by fungal microflora requires an integrated approach, as fungi quickly develop resistance to antifungal action.
Candida does not show its presence for a long time and is difficult to treat.
Acute bacterial prostatitis may be accompanied by the formation of a purulent focus.There are several types of disease, depending on the degree of involvement of the prostate tissue in the inflammatory process:
- cataracts;
- follicle;
- parenchyma;
- prostate abscess.
The catarrhal form is characterized by inflammation of the prostate duct wall.It is a mild form of inflammation and can be successfully treated with antibiotics in a week and a half.
Follicular prostatitis is accompanied by the formation of ulcers in the glandular tissue.This form of the disease is manifested by high fever, but is quite effectively treated with antibiotics.
With parenchymal inflammation, the pathological process spreads to the rest of the organ.At the same time, the prostate increases in size, its contour changes and swelling develops.If there is no timely treatment, this form of the disease can develop into chronic prostatitis.
A prostate abscess is the formation of a cavity filled with pus.Due to the abscess, there is a high temperature and symptoms of intoxication.When the abscess bursts, immediate relief occurs, but the entry of purulent contents into the general bloodstream can cause sepsis.This form of the disease is characterized by acute pain, high body temperature and severe intoxication.The abscess is opened surgically.
The types of diseases listed also act as stages of development of acute bacterial prostatitis.If there is no timely treatment, one stage passes to another, symptoms worsen, and the risk of complications increases.
Disease symptoms
Symptoms of bacterial prostatitis depend on the stage of the inflammatory process.The early stages of the disease are characterized by the following symptoms:
- pain in the bladder;
- frequent urge to go to the toilet;
- pain after urination;
- general lethargy.
As bacterial prostatitis develops, symptoms intensify.Body temperature increases, pain increases, and urinary problems worsen.
In severe cases, severe intoxication is possible, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, loss of strength, and dizziness.Body temperature can rise to 40°C.
The frequency of the urge to go to the toilet can reach up to 10 times an hour.In this case, the man feels that the bladder is full, and after urinating there is no relief.
In severe cases, acute urinary retention may occur.This is accompanied by a feeling of fullness of the bladder with the complete impossibility of emptying it.This complication is very dangerous and requires hospitalization with the subsequent installation of a catheter.
Frequent urination is caused by compression of the bladder by the inflamed prostate.
Why is prostatitis dangerous?
The danger of bacterial prostatitis lies in the risk of infection in the pelvic organs.If urination is interrupted, the urine may flow backwards, leading to a kidney infection.This disease is called pyelonephritis and is difficult to treat.
One of the most common complications of bacterial prostatitis is cystitis, which becomes chronic.The disease is characterized by inflammation of the bladder mucosa and is accompanied by a frequent urge to go to the toilet, spasms and pain in the bladder, and hematuria.
Untimely or insufficient treatment of bacterial prostatitis can cause the disease to become chronic.If acute bacterial prostatitis is successfully treated with antibiotics, the treatment of chronic diseases is aggravated by periodically worsening symptoms, which occur against the background of decreased immunity.
Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause infertility and impotence.
The most dangerous complication is the breakthrough of an abscess in the prostate cavity.The purulent mass is carried through the blood and lymph through the pelvic organs, causing inflammation of the rectum, bladder and kidneys.In severe cases, the rupture of an abscess can cause sepsis.
Disease diagnosis
The primary examination of the prostate is a digital examination (rectal palpation).If bacterial prostatitis is suspected, when the patient has symptoms of intoxication and high temperature, prostate massage is not performed to avoid the risk of worsening symptoms.
Diagnosis is made based on the results of ultrasound or TRUS.Treatment of bacterial prostatitis depends on the type of inflammatory agent.For this purpose, it is necessary to analyze the secretion of the prostate.Since rectal examination of the prostate is prohibited in case of acute inflammation, urine is taken for bacteriological analysis of the causative agent of prostatitis.It is also necessary to undergo general blood and biochemical tests.
Based on the results of the urine test, the doctor chooses antibiotics and bactericidal drugs for the treatment of prostatitis.
Treatment of bacterial prostatitis
How to treat bacterial prostatitis depends on the type of pathogen.The choice of antibacterial therapy for prostatitis is carried out depending on the sensitivity of the pathogenic agent to the action of certain drugs.
Treatment with antibiotics can be supplemented with the help of rectal suppositories - these are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory suppositories used for prostatitis.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antipyretics with anti-inflammatory effects, and antispasmodics help reduce the signs and symptoms of bacterial prostatitis.These drugs do not cure prostatitis, but they reduce pain and reduce the course of the disease.
People's recovery
Having learned how to cure the prostate gland with bacterial prostatitis with the help of drugs, many will be interested in the possibility of alternative treatment.
Among the effective methods of treating prostatitis with folk remedies, the most effective are rectal suppositories with propolis.You can prepare it yourself.To do this, melt 200 g of cocoa butter in a water bath and add 40 g of crushed propolis to it.The mixture is boiled until the propolis dissolves and the mass acquires a uniform color and consistency.Then the drug is cooled in the refrigerator, after forming a cone from the mass using a cling film.After cooling, the cones are cut into small torpedoes, about 2 cm in diameter and 4 cm long.Suppositories are stored in the refrigerator and used twice a day - morning and evening.The course of treatment takes two weeks.
Walnuts and pumpkin seeds will help speed up recovery.To prepare the medicine, grind 100 g of peeled raw nuts and seeds in a coffee grinder, and then mix with a glass of honey.Balls are made from the resulting mass, about 2-3 cm in diameter.You need to eat 3 of these balls every day.
Men are also recommended to eat walnuts with honey.To prepare the medicine, a glass of chopped nuts is mixed with honey and left for three days in the refrigerator.Then the medicine is taken three tablespoons every day.
Prevention
Bacterial prostatitis is a dangerous disease that can become chronic.In most cases, timely treatment allows you to successfully get rid of this disease, but no man is immune from repeated episodes of prostatitis.To prevent the development of bacterial prostatitis, it is necessary:
- dress according to the weather;
- avoid hypothermia;
- treat any infectious diseases in a timely manner;
- protect yourself during sexual intercourse.
If you use long-term antibiotic or corticosteroid therapy, you should consult your doctor about how to prevent the immune system from deteriorating.
You should pay attention to your own immunity, because the weakness of the body's protective function leads to the development of an acute inflammatory process in the prostate.For this purpose, it is recommended to take an annual course of vitamins designed specifically for men, monitor your diet and avoid stress.