Inflammation of prostate gland tissue is quite common, the cause of prostatitis in men is infection and congestion. According to statistics, after 30 years, 30% of men already suffer from this disease, and with age, the number increases, and the disease is getting younger. As you know, the best treatment is prevention, and if we know the causes of certain pathologies, then it will be easier to protect ourselves from them.
Where does prostatitis come from?
The clinical picture of the disease can include different sets of symptoms. The most common and notable are urinary disorders and sexual dysfunction. In each case, the set of symptoms and the degree of its manifestation depend on the individual characteristics of the man, in particular, on lifestyle, general health, and the work of the immune system.
Consistent with the causes, it is customary to distinguish two forms of the disease:
- infectious
- stagnant.
Causes of the development of infectious prostatitis
In the form of infectious diseases, the cause of prostatitis is pathogenic microorganisms. In this case, the disease develops when a focus of infection forms in the prostate. It can occur in both acute and chronic forms, but infectious prostatitis more often becomes acute. At the same time, the general well -being of men worsens, pain in the lower back, groin appears, the process of urination is disrupted, and body temperature rises.
Acute prostatitis
The immediate cause of prostatitis in men is the focus of infection, which can be located in completely different organs. Pathogens enter the prostate either ascending from the rectum or urethra, or descending through the blood and lymph.
The most common causative agents of acute prostatitis:
- Colibacillus,
- Staphylococcus aureus,
- Streptococcus,
- Gonococci.
What causes prostatitis, where is the focus of infection that leads to acute inflammation of the prostate gland? First of all, urological infections, venereal diseases, diseases of the upper respiratory tract, infections of the intestine can cause prostatitis. Even superficial caries can trigger the development of prostatitis, as there is an infection on the caries teeth.
The ascending route of spread of pathogenic microorganisms is their entry into the tissues of the prostate gland from the rectum and urethra. When did this happen? Often, this phenomenon is caused by urological infections: cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis. The most likely cause of prostatitis is a sexually transmitted disease, and of these, gonorrhea is the most common. If a man falls ill with this disease, then a focus of infection is formed in it, which is located close to the prostate gland. This means the pathogenic microflora can easily spread to prostate tissue. Entry of gonococci or Trichomonas into the prostate gland can occur with unprotected intercourse if the partner is ill.
The decreased route of spread of infection means its penetration through the blood or lymph from organs located above the prostate. In this case, the cause of prostatitis lies in the negative impact on the body of the infection of the throat, upper respiratory tract or oral cavity. Among the diseases that cause prostatitis, there may be bronchitis, influenza, tonsillitis, tuberculosis. Inflammation of the prostate as a result of this problem is usually a complication, and the first symptoms appear a few weeks after the underlying infection.
An important role whether inflammation occurs or not is played by the state of immunity. Not all men with a focus of infection develop prostatitis. If the body is in a strong active state, immunity overcomes the infection, and the pathological process stops. The deterioration of the state of defense leads to the development of complications. They manifest themselves in a variety of diseases, all depending on individual characteristics and "weak" points in the body. The prostate gland is one of the most sensitive organs in the male body, so any negative effects can affect his condition.
Why does immunity fall? The reasons are stress, malnutrition, inactive lifestyle, hypothermia. The infection itself, especially the sexually transmitted infection, becomes a factor in reducing immunity and contributes to the development of complications.
Chronic prostatitis
In the acute form of the disease, all the symptoms are quite bright, it is impossible not to pay attention to them, therefore, men with acute prostatitis, as a rule, immediately see a doctor. The chronic form of the disease has a sluggish character, the symptoms are not so pronounced, the state of health most often remains satisfactory, and the temperature is normal. It is due to the low symptomatic nature of chronic prostatitis which has become so widespread. Men do not tend to actively treat problems that do not have obvious characteristic symptoms, so they usually do not rush to see a doctor with mild manifestations of prostatitis.
What causes chronic prostatitis? The reason may be the same as in acute prostatitis, but due to the work of the immune system or the weakness of the pathogenic microflora, the disease does not become acute, but develops slowly. However, the most frequent cause of chronic prostatitis is the acute form of the disease, which has not yet received sufficiently effective treatment.
Causes of transition from acute to chronic prostatitis:
- Late start of treatment,
- Wrong start of treatment
- Lack of treatment
- Significant decrease in immunity.
In chronic prostatitis, the inflammatory process of the prostate gland tissue is not expressed, so symptoms may not be felt until exacerbation occurs.
The peculiarity of chronic prostatitis is also that the primary inflammation of the prostate causes a deterioration in the preservation of the organ, which negatively affects its work and can lead to autoimmune processes. During this process, the immune system produces antibodies that are directed against prostate gland tissue. Even after the infection is cleared, such prostatitis will develop.
The cause of prostatitis is not contagious
Non -infectious, that is, congestive, prostatitis occurs due to congestion in the pelvic area. Often, it is chronic, developing gradually, over time, increasing symptoms. This form of prostate inflammation is the most common.
What causes prostatitis in men in most cases? The main reason is a violation of blood circulation, its stagnation. As a result, the organs do not receive adequate nutrition, oxygen, there is no complete outflow of secretions, that is, favorable conditions appear for the development of inflammation. This condition is usually found in men who are not very active, less often it occurs against a background of trauma.
The reason for stagnant prostatitis
- Lack of physical activity
- Work related to sitting at a desk for long periods of time, driving a car,
- Irregular sex life
- constipation
- Overweight,
- Unbalanced diet
- Often resists the urge to urinate
- Smoking and alcohol abuse
- Lumbar injury
- Structural features of the organs of the genitourinary system.
All these reasons have adverse effects on blood circulation, both local and general. For example, smoking and regular alcohol intake greatly weakens vascular tone, which affects blood flow throughout the body. The prostate gland also suffers from this. Stagnation in the pelvic organs affects men who have inactive jobs, as well as those who spend a lot of time driving a car or are used to passive rest on the couch. Sitting for a long time, in general, is not at all good for men's health. One way or another, the ducts that supply blood to the pelvic area are pinched and worse supply blood to the prostate.
An unbalanced diet leads to deterioration in the general condition of the body, overweight, poor intestinal function. All this also adversely affects the state of blood circulation, especially in the organs of the genitourinary system.
Sex life is very important for men's health, it should be orderly. Sexual intercourse three times a week can be considered an average figure, but each has its own characteristics, which depend on a man's constitution, desires and needs. Insufficient sexual activity leads to stagnation, because the accumulated inevitable tension does not receive relief. Not only blood stasis occurs, but also prostate secretions, where harmful substances accumulate.
Excessive sexual activity is also dangerous, as it requires a lot of strength from a man, leading to physical and nervous exhaustion, and hormonal imbalances. All of these become factors that trigger inflammation of the glandular tissue.
An inactive lifestyle is one of the most common causes of prostatitis in men. Today we move a lot by transportation, go upstairs by elevator, a lot has been done to make our lives easier. However, the human body, especially men, is designed for high physical activity. To get it, men have to do some kind of sport. You can always choose what you like, what brings pleasure. Good results are obtained with daily gymnastics, which consists of simple exercises, walking.
Anatomical features of ducts or other structures located in the pelvic area can cause congestion in the prostate. These features can be caused by anomalies or congenital defects, as well as acquired from trauma or other illnesses. Violations of tissue structure, condition of blood vessels, the formation of cysts or tumors very often lead to significant changes in the function of both the organ itself and the arteries and veins that provide its blood supply.
When to worry
If a man feels that he has problems with urination, he begins to go to the toilet more often, he is worried about pain in the lumbar region, groin, then you need to see a urologist. Although small manifestations, they cannot be ignored. The appearance of such symptoms indicates that unfavorable changes have taken place in the body.
If there are problems with urination, pain in the groin and lower back, you should consult a urologist!
Diagnostics and treatment
The cause and treatment of prostatitis are closely related, therefore, to successfully overcome the disease, it is necessary to carry out a full diagnosis.
Diagnostic procedures
- Collecting anamnesis,
- Digital rectal examination,
- Ultrasound,
- Bacteriological analysis of prostate secretions,
- Blood and urine tests,
- Analysis to determine PSA levels.
This procedure gives an overview of the condition of the prostate gland, making it possible to identify inflammation and its causes. PSA levels are needed to rule out adenomas and prostate cancer. Such analysis is needed to monitor treatment success.
It is necessary to treat prostatitis thoroughly, including the following methods:
- drug therapy,
- massage,
- physiotherapy,
- physiotherapy.
Depending on the cause of the disease, medications are prescribed that eliminate infectious components, improve blood circulation, outflow of urine and glandular secretions, and relieve cramps. The earlier treatment is started and the more responsible a man treats it, the better the outcome.
However, the most optimal thing is to prevent the disease, then you do not have to treat it. Prevention for a man is to avoid the causes and factors that provoke, lead a healthy lifestyle, and be sexually active.