In most cases, men face 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 old men.In approximately 20% of cases, patients in urological clinics are diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis - an acute form of inflammation of the prostate, which does not depend on age and is caused by the action of pathogenic microorganisms.
Causes of the development of bacterial prostatitis
As the name of the diagnosis makes clear, the cause of the disease is bacteria that penetrate the prostate gland through the lymphogenous or hematogenous route.
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 gland against the background of serious infectious diseases such as influenza, acute tonsillitis or pneumonia.
Most often, pathogenic microorganisms enter the prostate through the urethra.The infection occurs against the background of diseases of the genital organs.
In bacterial prostatitis, the causes lie in the action of pathogenic microbes, but important importance is attached to the general condition of the organism, since the disease develops only with reduced immunity.Reasons for the weakening of the body's protective function:
- hypothermia;
- vitamin deficiency due to an unbalanced diet;
- antibacterial therapy;
- stress;
- physical inactivity;
- chronic focus of infection;
- bad habits;
- long-term sexual abstinence;
- promiscuity.
The disease is characterized by acute, rapidly growing symptoms.Unlike congestive prostatitis, bacterial inflammation does not depend on age and appears in young people.
Types of disease
Bacterial prostatitis is distinguished by the type of pathogen and the degree of involvement of the prostate tissue in the inflammatory process.
Most often, prostatitis is 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 flu, pneumonia or a consequence of the presence of a chronic source of infection in the body.
Among the opportunistic microorganisms that provoke prostatitis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa occupy the first place in prevalence.This form of the disease develops against a background of decreased immunity.Pathogenic microorganisms enter the prostate gland through the lymphatic route.
Chlamydial prostatitis is a consequence of promiscuity.Chlamydia infection from a partner is asymptomatic, but due to a decrease in immune protection, bacteria can enter the prostate gland, causing inflammation.
One of the most severe forms of bacterial prostatitis is fungal or candidal inflammation.It develops when fungi of the genus Candida penetrate the prostate gland.The disease develops slowly and may not show significant symptoms for a long time.Often the fungal form of inflammation develops in chronic prostatitis.
Treatment of bacterial prostatitis caused by fungal microflora requires an integrated approach, as fungi quickly develop resistance to the action of antifungals.
Candida does not show its presence for a long time and is difficult to treat.
Acute bacterial prostatitis can be accompanied by the formation of purulent foci.There are several types of diseases, depending on the degree of involvement of the prostate tissue in the inflammatory process:
- catarrh;
- follicular;
- parenchymal;
- prostate abscess.
The catarrhal form is characterized by inflammation of the walls of the prostate ducts.It is a mild form of inflammation and can be successfully treated with antibiotics for a week and a half.
Follicular prostatitis is associated with the formation of ulcers in the tissue of the glands.This form of the disease manifests itself with a high temperature, but is treated quite effectively with antibiotics.
With parenchymal inflammation, the pathological process spreads throughout the body.At the same time, the prostate increases in size, its contours change and swelling develops.In the absence of 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 an abscess ruptures, immediate relief occurs, but the entry of purulent contents into the general bloodstream can 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 the disease also act as stages of development of acute bacterial prostatitis.In the absence of timely treatment, one stage passes into another, the symptoms worsen and the risk of complications increases.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of bacterial prostatitis depend on the stage of the inflammatory process.The initial stages of the disease are characterized by the following symptoms:
- pain in the bladder area;
- frequent desire to go to the toilet;
- pain after urination;
- general illness.
As bacterial prostatitis progresses, symptoms intensify.Body temperature increases, pain increases and problems with urination worsen.
In severe cases, severe intoxication is possible, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, loss of strength and dizziness.Body temperature can rise up 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 urination there is no relief.
In particularly severe cases, acute urinary retention may develop.This is accompanied by a feeling of fullness of the bladder with complete inability to empty 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 risk of bacterial prostatitis lies in the risk of infection of the pelvic organs.If urination is impaired, urine can back up, leading to 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.
Premature or inadequate treatment of bacterial prostatitis can lead to the transition of the chronic disease.If acute bacterial prostatitis is successfully treated with antibiotics, the treatment of a chronic disease is aggravated by periodic exacerbations of symptoms, which occur against the background of decreased immunity.
Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause infertility and impotence.
The most dangerous complication is a penetration of an abscess into the prostate cavity.Purulent masses are carried through the blood and lymph through the pelvic organs, causing inflammation of the rectum, bladder and kidneys.In particularly severe cases, the rupture of an abscess can lead to sepsis.
Diagnosis of the disease
The primary examination of the prostate is 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 aggravation of symptoms.
The diagnosis is made based on the results of ultrasound or TRUS.Treatment of bacterial prostatitis depends on the type of inflammatory agent.For this 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 a general and biochemical blood analysis.
Based on the results of the urine test, the doctor chooses antibiotics and bactericidal drugs for the treatment of prostatitis.
Treatment of bacterial prostatitis
The way 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 pathogenic agents 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 medications do not cure prostatitis, but they reduce pain and ease the course of the disease.
Folk remedies
Understanding 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, rectal suppositories with propolis are the most effective.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.The medicine is then cooled in the refrigerator, having previously formed a cone from the mass using cling film.After cooling, the cone is cut into small torpedoes, approximately 2 cm in diameter and 4 cm in length.Suppositories are stored in the refrigerator and used twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.The course of treatment lasts two weeks.
Nuts and pumpkin seeds will help speed up recovery.To prepare the remedy, grind 100 g of raw peeled nuts and seeds in a coffee grinder, then mix with a glass of honey.From the resulting mass, balls are made, with a diameter of approximately 2-3 cm.You should eat 3 of these balls every day.
Men are also recommended to eat walnuts with honey.To prepare the medicine, a glass of ground walnuts is mixed with honey and left for three days in the refrigerator.Then the medicine is taken three large spoons a day.
Preventing
Bacterial prostatitis is a dangerous disease that can become chronic.In most cases, timely treatment allows you to successfully get rid of the disease, but no man is immune from a repeated episode of prostatitis.To prevent the development of bacterial prostatitis, it is necessary:
- dress according to the weather;
- avoid hypothermia;
- treat any infectious disease in a timely manner;
- protect yourself during sex.
If you are on long-term therapy with antibiotics or corticosteroids, you should consult your doctor about how to prevent the deterioration of the immune system.
You should pay attention to your immunity, as a weakening 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 specially designed for men, monitor your diet and avoid stress.