Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate in a man with a long (over six months) course.
Usually this pathology is the result of an infectious process.
The treatment of chronic prostatitis aims to eliminate the causative agent of the infection.
Lack of such treatment can lead to the development of various functional disorders and complications, up to male infertility.
Causes of chronic prostatitis Various pathogens lead to the development of an inflammatory reaction over a long period of time.
There are 2 main groups of pathogens of chronic prostatitis:
- Non-specific bacterial infection- Pathogenic microorganisms that can lead to the development of an inflammatory reaction in various organs, such as streptococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Staphylococcus.
- Specific infection.Pathogens only parasitize the structures of a human urogenital tract (chlamydia, ureaplasma, Trichomonas).
Knowledge of the cause of the development of chronic inflammatory process of the prostate is necessary for the subsequent choice of rational etiological treatment.
Aims to destroy the pathogenic pathogen.
Other factors may also play a role in the development of chronic prostatitis.
Stagnation of blood in the small pelvis leads to insufficient oxygen exchange in the tissues of the organs.
This affects their regeneration and resistance to infection.
A general decrease in the body's protective function causes inflammation to develop.
Lack of physical activity has a detrimental effect on human health and leads to a decrease in the body's defenses.
Factors that lead to the development of chronic prostatitis include problems in the intimate life of the patient.
This is cessation of sexual intercourse without ejaculation, irregular sex life, long period of abstinence.
The consequences of trauma often affect the condition of the genitals.
Excessive work, stressful situations can, in combination with other reasons, cause prostate problems.
Alcohol consumption and smoking in large quantities lead to dysfunction of the reproductive system in men.
Classification of prostatitis
There are three types of diseases:
- Bacterial;
- Non-bacterial?
- Prostatodynia.
The first type is characterized by the detection of microorganisms in the evacuation.
Antibacterial drugs are needed to treat this variety.
A non-bacterial condition is a condition in which there are no bacteria in the glandular secretion.
Prostatic dysplasia is a procedure when the patient presents with complaints characteristic of prostatitis, but there are no abnormalities in the analysis of prostate secretion.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with concomitant pathology
Patients with prostate problems often have other problems.
These can be cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems.
For these patients, the treatment regimen will be different.
In order to properly regulate treatment, it is necessary to undergo an appropriate diagnosis.
Close specialists may be involved in consulting such cases.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in young people
By the age of 30, an infectious agent is often the cause of prostatitis.
This is due to the lifestyle of young people.
Early treatment of bacterial and viral infections affects.
Diffuse sex life, neglect of hygiene and sedentary lifestyle play a role.
Patients rarely see a doctor at the first sign of illness.
The disease develops, it becomes chronic.
It is worth noting these problems and minimizing the risk of their effects.
For preventive purposes, an annual examination is recommended.
Treatment of obesity
The problem with extra pounds can have a negative impact on a man's internal organs.
Increased cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels lead to metabolic disorders.
Lack of regular physical activity causes stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs and contributes to the development of inflammation.
Early weight loss and prevention can have a beneficial effect on overall health.