In most cases, men face chronic congestive prostatitis, which is caused by poor circulation and thickening of prostatic secretions.This form of inflammation is considered a disease of older men.In about 20% of cases, patients who come to the urology clinic are diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis - a form of acute prostatitis, independent of age and caused by the action of pathogenic microorganisms.
The cause of the development of prostatitis is bacterial
As the name of the diagnosis makes clear, the cause of the disease is bacteria entering the prostate through the lymph or blood.
Infection of the prostate with the lymphatic flow occurs with the development of various inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
Through the bloodstream, the infection enters the prostate against the background of serious infectious diseases such as influenza, acute tonsillitis or pneumonia.
Usually, pathogenic microorganisms enter the prostate through the urethra.Infection occurs based on diseases of the genital organs.
In bacterial prostatitis, the cause lies in the activity of pathogenic bacteria, but the general condition of the body is of key importance, since the disease develops only when immunity decreases.Causes of weakening the body's protective function:
- hypothermia;
- Vitamin deficiency due to unbalanced diet;
- antibacterial therapy;
- emphasize;
- physical inactivity;
- chronic focus of infection;
- bad habits;
- long-term abstinence from sex;
- promiscuity.
The disease is characterized by acute, rapidly increasing symptoms.Unlike congestive prostatitis, bacterial inflammation is not age dependent and occurs in younger 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.
Usually prostatitis is caused by staph bacteria.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 a consequence of the presence of a source of chronic infection in the body.
Among opportunistic microorganisms causing prostatitis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are at the top in terms of prevalence.This form of the disease develops against the background of reduced immunity.Pathogenic microorganisms enter the prostate through the lymphatic route.
Chlamydia prostatitis is a consequence of promiscuity.Chlamydia infection from a sexual partner is asymptomatic, but due to reduced immune defenses, bacteria can enter the prostate, causing inflammation.
One of the most serious forms of bacterial prostatitis is fungal or candida prostatitis.It develops when fungi of the genus Candida enter the prostate.The disease develops slowly and may not show obvious symptoms for a long time.Usually the form of fungal inflammation develops into chronic prostatitis.
Treatment of bacterial prostatitis caused by fungal microflora requires an integrated approach, since fungi quickly develop resistance to the effects of antifungal drugs.
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 purulent foci.There are several types of the disease, depending on the degree of involvement of prostate tissue in the inflammatory process:
- catarrhal;
- ovarian follicle;
- parenchyma;
- Prostate abscess.
The catarrhal form is characterized by inflammation of the prostatic duct wall.This 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 treated quite effectively with antibiotics.
With parenchymal inflammation, the pathological process spreads to the entire organ.At the same time, the prostate increases in size, its contour changes and swelling develops.In the absence of timely treatment, this form of the disease can develop into chronic prostatitis.
A prostatic abscess is the formation of a cavity filled with pus.Due to the abscess, there is high fever and symptoms of poisoning.When the abscess bursts, immediate relief occurs, but the entry of purulent substances into the bloodstream can generally lead to sepsis.This form of the disease is characterized by acute pain, high body temperature and severe intoxication of the body.The abscess is opened surgically.
The listed types of diseases also serve as stages of development of acute bacterial prostatitis.In the absence of timely treatment, one stage progresses to another, the symptoms become more severe and the risk of complications increases.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of bacterial prostatitis depend on the stage of the inflammatory process.The initial stage of the disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
- pain in the bladder area;
- frequent need to go to the toilet;
- pain after urinating;
- general unrest.
As bacterial prostatitis progresses, symptoms will increase.Body temperature increases, pain increases, and urination problems become worse.
In severe cases, severe intoxication is possible, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, loss of strength and dizziness.Body temperature can increase up to 40°C.
The frequency of needing to go to the toilet can be up to 10 times per hour.In this case, the man feels that his bladder is full and does not feel better after urinating.
In especially severe cases, acute urinary retention may develop.This is accompanied by a feeling of full bladder and complete inability to empty the bladder.This complication is very dangerous and requires hospitalization after catheter placement.
Frequent urination is due to an inflamed prostate compressing the bladder.
Why is prostatitis dangerous?
The danger of bacterial prostatitis lies in the risk of infection of the pelvic organs.If the ability to urinate is impaired, urine can backflow, leading to kidney infection.This disease is called pyelonephritis and is very 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 lining and is accompanied by the feeling of needing to go to the toilet frequently, bladder spasms and pain, and blood in the urine.
Untimely or incomplete treatment of bacterial prostatitis can cause the disease to become chronic.If acute bacterial prostatitis is successfully treated with antibiotics, the treatment of chronic disease is aggravated by cyclical exacerbations of symptoms, which occur against the background of reduced immunity.
Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause infertility and impotence.
The most dangerous complication is the outbreak of an abscess in the prostate cavity.Purulent masses are transported by blood and lymph to the pelvic organs, causing inflammation of the rectum, bladder and kidneys.In particularly severe cases, abscess rupture can lead to sepsis.
Diagnosis of disease
The initial prostate examination is digital examination (rectal palpation).If bacterial prostatitis is suspected and the patient has symptoms of poisoning or high fever, do not perform prostate massage to avoid the risk of worsening symptoms.
The diagnosis is made based on ultrasound or TRUS results.Treatment of bacterial prostatitis depends on the type of agent causing the inflammation.For this purpose, it is necessary to analyze the secretion of the prostate gland.Since rectal examination of the prostate is prohibited in cases of acute inflammation, urine is collected for bacteriological analysis of the causative agent of prostatitis.It is also necessary to undergo general and biochemical blood tests.
Based on the results of urine tests, doctors choose antibiotics and antibacterial drugs to treat 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 pathogens to the effects of certain drugs.
Antibiotic treatment 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 medications do not cure prostatitis, but they relieve pain and slow the progression of the disease.
Folk remedies
After finding a way to cure bacterial prostatitis with medication, many people will be interested in the possibility of alternative treatment.
Among the effective methods of treating prostatitis with folk remedies, the most effective is propolis suppositories.You can prepare them 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 medicine is cooled in the refrigerator, having previously formed a cone from the mass with cling film.After cooling, the cone is 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.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, 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 encouraged to eat walnuts with honey.To prepare the medicine, a glass of chopped seeds is mixed with honey and left in the refrigerator for three days.Then the remedy is taken three large spoons per day.
prevent
Bacterial prostatitis is a dangerous disease that can become chronic.In most cases, timely treatment allows you to successfully recover from the disease, but no man is immune from repeated prostatitis.To prevent the development of bacterial prostatitis, it is necessary to:
- dress according to the weather;
- avoid hypothermia;
- Prompt treatment of any infectious disease;
- Protect yourself when having sex.
If you are on long-term antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment, you should consult your doctor about how to prevent a weakened immune system.
You should pay attention to your own immunity, because a weakened protective function of the body 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.