In most cases, men are faced with chronic congestive prostatitis, the development of which is due to deteriorating blood circulation and thickening of the thickened prostate. This form of inflammation is considered an old man's disease. In about 20% of cases, urological clinic patients are diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis - an acute form of prostate inflammation, which does not depend on age and is caused by the action of pathogenic microorganisms.
Causes of bacterial prostatitis
Once clear from the name of the diagnosis, the cause of the disease is bacteria that enter the prostate gland through the lymphogenous or hematogenous pathway.
Infection of the prostate with lymph flow occurs with the development of various inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
With blood flow, the infection enters the prostate gland with 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 genital disease.
With bacterial prostatitis, the cause lies in the action of pathogenic microbes, but the general condition of the body does not matter, as the disease only develops with reduced immunity. Reasons for weakness of the body's protective function:
- hypothermia;
- Vitamin deficiency due to unbalanced diet;
- antibacterial therapy;
- pressure;
- hypodynamia;
- focus on chronic infections;
- bad habits;
- prolonged sexual abstinence;
- random sex.
The disease is characterized by rapidly increasing acute symptoms. Unlike congestive prostatitis, bacterial inflammation does not depend on age and occurs in young men.
Variety of diseases
Bacterial prostatitis is distinguished by the type of pathogen and the degree of involvement of prostate tissue in the inflammatory process.
Staphylococcus aureus most often causes prostatitis. This form of the disease is characterized by the formation of abscesses in the prostate tissue, accompanied by an increase in temperature and discharge of pus from the urethra or anus. This form of the disease can be a complication of influenza, pneumonia, or as a result of the presence of chronic infection in the body.
Among the conditional pathogenic microorganisms that provoke prostatitis, E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa took first place in this phenomenon. This form of the disease develops against the background of decreased immunity. Pathogenic microorganisms enter the prostate gland through the lymphogenous pathways.
Chlamydial prostatitis is the result of erratic sex. Chlamydial infection of the couple is not symptomatic, however, against the background of decreased immune defenses, bacteria can enter the prostate gland, provoking inflammation.
One of the most severe forms of bacterial prostatitis is a fungal or candidiasis. It develops with the penetration of the Candida fungus into the prostate gland. The disease progresses slowly and for a long time may not manifest itself with obvious symptoms. Often, this form of fungal inflammation turns into chronic prostatitis.
Treatment of bacterial prostatitis caused by the fungal microflora requires an integrated approach, as the fungus rapidly develops resistance to antimycotic 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 purulent foci. There are several types of diseases, depending on the degree of involvement of prostate tissue in the inflammatory process:
- catarrhal;
- follicular;
- parenchymal;
- prostate abscess.
The catarrhal form is characterized by inflammation of the walls of the prostate gland ducts. It belongs to the mild form of inflammation and is successfully treated with antibiotics within one and a half weeks.
Follicular prostatitis is accompanied by the formation of abscesses in the glandular tissue. This form of the disease is manifested by high fever, but it is quite effective with antibiotics.
In parenchymal inflammation, pathological processes spread throughout the organ. At the same time, the prostate enlarges, its contours change and edema develops. If there is no timely treatment, this form of the disease can develop into chronic prostatitis.
Prostate abscess is the formation of pus-filled cavities. Because of the abscess, there is a high fever and symptoms of intoxication. When the abscess ruptures, 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 syndrome, high body temperature and severe body intoxication. The abscess is opened surgically.
The type of disease listed is also the stage of development of acute bacterial prostatitis. If there is no timely treatment, one stage passes to another, symptoms worsen, the risk of complications increases.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of bacterial prostatitis depend on the stage of the inflammatory process. The following symptoms are characteristic of the early stages of the disease:
- pain in the bladder area;
- urges frequent use of toilets;
- pain after urination;
- general discomfort.
As bacterial prostatitis develops, symptoms worsen. Body temperature rises, pain syndrome increases, and problems with urination increase.
In severe cases, severe intoxication may occur, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, loss of strength, and dizziness. Body temperature can rise to 40 ° C.
The frequency of urging to the toilet can be up to 10 times per hour. In this case, the man felt the fullness of the bladder, after urinating there was no relief.
In severe cases, acute urinary retention may arise. This is accompanied by a feeling of uneasiness of the bladder with complete impossibility of emptying. This complication is very dangerous and requires hospitalization with subsequent catheter installation.
Frequent urination due to compression of the bladder by an inflamed prostate.
Why is prostatitis dangerous?
The danger of bacterial prostatitis is the risk of infection of the pelvic organs. If urination is disturbed, urinary retention may occur, leading to kidney infection. This condition 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 mucous membranes of the bladder and is accompanied by frequent urges to use the toilet, cramps and pain in the bladder, hematuria.
Timely or inadequate treatment of bacterial prostatitis can lead to chronic disease. If acute bacterial prostatitis is successfully treated with antibiotics, the treatment of chronic diseases is exacerbated by periodic increase in symptoms, which occurs against the background of decreased immunity.
Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause infertility and impotence.
The most dangerous complication is an rupture of the abscess in the prostate cavity. Purulent masses with blood and lymph flow through the pelvic organs, provoking inflammation of the rectum, bladder and kidneys. In severe cases, a ruptured abscess can cause sepsis.
Disease Diagnostics
The main examination of the prostate is a digital examination (palpation of the rectum). If bacterial prostatitis is suspected, when the patient experiences symptoms of intoxication and high fever, prostate massage is not performed, to avoid the risk of worsening symptoms.
Diagnosis is made based on ultrasound or TRUS. Treatment for bacterial prostatitis depends on the type of inflammatory agent. For this purpose, it is necessary to analyze the secretion of the prostate. Because in the case of acute inflammation, anal prostate examination is prohibited, urine is taken for bacteriological analysis of the causative agent of prostatitis. You will also need to pass general and biochemical blood tests.
Based on the results of urine analysis, doctors choose antibiotics and bacterial drugs for the treatment of prostatitis.
Treatment of bacterial prostatitis
How to treat bacterial prostatitis depends on the type of pathogen. The choice of antibiotic therapy for prostatitis is made depending on the sensitivity of the pathogenic agent to the action of certain drugs.
Antibiotic treatment can be supplemented with rectal suppositories - these are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory suppositories used for prostatitis.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antipyretic drugs with anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic action help reduce the signs and symptoms of bacterial prostatitis. This drug does not cure prostatitis, but can relieve pain and ease the course of the disease.
People's solution
After learning how to cure the prostate gland with bacterial prostatitis with the help of drugs, many will be interested in the possibility of alternative treatments.
Among the effective methods of treating prostatitis with folk remedies, the most effective is the rectal suppository with propolis. You can cook it yourself. To do this, dilute 200 g of cocoa butter in a water bath and add 40 g of crushed propolis to it. The funds are boiled until the propolis dissolves and the mass acquires a uniform color and consistency. Then the drug is cooled in the refrigerator, having previously formed a cone from the mass, using adhesive film. Once cooled, the cone is cut into small torpedoes, about 2 cm in diameter and 4 cm long. The suppository is stored in the refrigerator, used twice a day - morning and night. The course of treatment takes two weeks.
Walnuts and pumpkin seeds can help speed up your recovery. To prepare the remedy, grind 100 g of peeled raw beans and seeds in a coffee grinder, and then mix with a glass of honey. From the resulting mass, a ball is made, about 2-3 cm in diameter. You need to eat these 3 seeds every day.
Men are also encouraged to eat walnuts with honey. To prepare the medicine, a glass of chopped beans is mixed with honey and insisted for three days in the refrigerator. Then the medicine is taken three tablespoons daily.
Prevention
Bacterial prostatitis is a dangerous disease that can become chronic. In most cases, timely treatment can get rid of the disease, but none of the men are immune to recurrent episodes of prostatitis. To prevent the development of bacterial prostatitis, you must:
- dressed for the weather;
- avoid hypothermia;
- treating infectious diseases in a timely manner;
- protect yourself during intercourse.
With long-term antibiotic or corticosteroid therapy, you should see a doctor on how to prevent the immune system from deteriorating.
You should pay attention to your own immunity, because the weakening of the body's protective function causes the development of acute inflammatory processes in the prostate. For this purpose, it is recommended to take vitamins designed specifically for men each year, monitor diet and avoid stress.