Prostatitis is the "scourge" of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases every year.Just a few decades ago, genitourinary dysfunction was diagnosed only in mature men.Now prostatitis has become younger, so even 20-year-old boys and adolescents are not immune to it.
Difference between prostatitis and prostatic adenoma
What is the difference between prostatitis and prostatic adenoma?If in the first case we are talking about inflammation, in the second we are talking about a growing tumor process.Based on clinical manifestations, chronic prostatitis is very difficult to distinguish from adenoma, which is why it is so important not to let the disease progress, but to undergo examination as quickly as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Prostatitis is caused by several factors:
- bacteria – causative agents of sexually transmitted and sexually transmitted infections, E. 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 clinical presentation and consequences.
Symptoms of the disease
One of the criteria by which the disease is differentiated is the age of the man.Prostate adenoma practically does not occur in people under 45 years of age.Prostatitis is diagnosed in 15, 25 and 40 year olds.
Signs of prostatitis and adenoma
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | Prostate adenoma |
| pain | in acute form | at stage 2 or 3 |
| urinary disorder | in acute form | constantly |
| sexual dysfunction | at the beginning of the disease sexual desire increases, over time - erectile dysfunction | gradual weakening of potency to the point of impotence |
| temperature | he gets up | normal |
| PSA values, ng/ml | from 0 to 10 | until 4pm |
| ultrasound data | inflammation of the prostate | the prostate gland is enlarged in volume |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
There is no need to guess and hope by chance.Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly.A man needs to donate urine and prostate secretions for bacterial culture, undergo an ultrasound or TRUS.
Regardless of the type of prostatitis detected - bacterial or abacterial - antibiotics are prescribed: amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, levofloxacin.This is not a universal set;drugs are selected based on individual indications and are always combined with a series of drugs and procedures to relieve symptoms of inflammation and immune support.
diagnosis and treatment of prostatic adenoma
If an adenoma is suspected, in addition to standard studies, CT or MRI may be ordered.If the PSA test is poor, a biopsy will be performed.
To treat prostate adenoma, 2 groups of drugs are used: to suppress the growth of the tumor and to facilitate urination.You can try drugs that solve both of these problems at the same time.The preparations “Creeping palm fruit extract” and “Prostate extract” are ineffective as an independent remedy.
Prevention
To prevent prostatitis follow some simple rules:
- cure colds;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- abandon bad habits.
Regular sex is a great way to “escape” from prostatitis and adenoma, but not a reason to forget about safety.