Prostatitis is the "misfortune" of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases every year. Decades ago, a disorder of genitourinary function was diagnosed only in mature men. Now prostatitis has become younger, so even 20-year-old boys and teens are not immune to it.
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma
What is the difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma? If in the first case we are talking about inflammation, then in the second - about the growing process of the tumor. In terms of clinical manifestations, chronic prostatitis is very difficult to distinguish from an adenoma, which is why it is so important not to start the disease, but to undergo an examination as soon as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Several factors provoke prostatitis:
- bacterial - pathogens of sexually transmitted infections and genital infections, Escherichia coli;
- abacterial - deformation of muscle tissue due to a sedentary lifestyle and work, stress.
Acute and chronic prostatitis are forms of the disease that differ in their overview and clinical consequences.
Symptoms of the disease
One of the criteria by which the disease is differentiated is the age of the male. Prostate adenoma practically does not occur in men under 45 years of age. Prostatitis is diagnosed at the ages of 15, 25 and 40 years.
Signs of manifestation of prostatitis and adenoma
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | BPH |
| pain | in acute form | in 2 or 3 stages |
| urinary disorder | in acute form | CONTINUALLY |
| sexual dysfunctions | at the onset of the disease, sexual desire increases, over time - erectile dysfunction | gradual weakening of potency to impotence |
| temperature | gets up | FINES |
| PSA indicators, ng / ml | from 0 to 10 | up to 16 years old |
| ultrasound data | inflammation of the prostate | the prostate gland is enlarged |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
There is no need to think and hope casually. Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly. A man needs to pass urine and prostate secretions for bacterial culture, undergo ultrasound or TRUS.
Regardless of the type of prostatitis being detected - bacterial or abacterial - antibiotics are prescribed: Amoxicillin, Ceftriaxone, Levofloxacin. This is not a universal set, the preparations are selected according to individual indications and always in combination with a complex of drugs and procedures to relieve the symptoms of inflammation and immune support.
diagnosis and treatment of prostate adenoma
If an adenoma is suspected, in addition to standard studies, CT or MRI may be prescribed. If the PSA test is weak, a biopsy will be done.
For the treatment of prostate adenoma, 2 groups of drugs are used: to suppress tumor growth and to facilitate urination. You can try medicines that solve these two problems at the same time. Preparations "Palma creeper fruit extract", "Prostate extract", as an independent medicine, are ineffective.
prevention
To prevent prostatitis, follow a few simple rules:
- cure colds;
- leads an active lifestyle;
- give up bad habits.
Regular sex is a great way to "escape" from prostatitis and adenoma, but not a reason to forget safety.