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What is prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, and sometimes of the region around it.It is not cancer.

Normal and inflamed prostate

Only men have a prostate gland.It is located in front of the rectum and under the bladder.The iron is rolled around the urethra, tubes that eliminates the urine from the body.The prostate makes the liquid part of the sperm.

Types of prostatitis

  • Chronic prostatitis.This is the most common type of prostatitis.Symptoms can disappear, then return without warning.Medical workers do not know why it happens.There is no medication, but you can face the symptoms.
  • Acute bacterial prostatitis.This is the least common type of prostatitis.This happens in men at any age.It often suddenly starts and has serious symptoms.It is important to obtain treatment immediately.The urination can be difficult and very painful.Other symptoms include fever, chills, lower back pain, genital pain, frequent urination, burn during urination or urination at night.You can also have pain throughout your body.
  • Chronic bacterial prostatitis.This type is quite unusual.It is an infection that returns again and again, and it is difficult to treat.Symptoms look like a slight form of acute bacterial prostatitis.But they last longer.Often you have no temperature.
  • Inflammatory ortomatic prostatitis.This is prostatitis without symptoms.Your doctor often diagnoses this when studying another health problem.It can diagnose this if you have cage fights with a prostate or semen liquid.

What causes prostatitis?

Prostatitis is most often caused by bacteria.They spread from the rectum or infected urine.

You cannot get another person's prostatitis.It's not SPPP.But this can be the result of several MSTs.

Who is at risk of prostatitis?

You can get a prostatitis at any age, but some things increase your risk:

  • Recent bladder infection or urinary tract, or other infection in the body;
  • Damage to the area between scrotum and anus;
  • Abnormal anatomy of the urinary tract;
  • Hypertrophied prostate;
  • A recent test when a catheter or a view was introduced into the urethra.

What are the symptoms of prostatitis?

Here are the most common symptoms of prostatitis:

  • Frequent urination;
  • Burn or peck during urination;
  • Pain during urination;
  • Less urine during urination;
  • Rectal pain or pressure;
  • Fever and chills (often only with acute infection);
  • Pain in the lower back or pelvis;
  • Discharge by the urethra during defecation;
  • Erectile dysfunction or loss of sexual desire;
  • Pulsating sensations in the rectum or the genitals.

Symptoms of prostatitis may resemble other diseases or problems.Always see a doctor to make a diagnosis.

How is prostatitis diagnosed?

Your doctor will check the history of your health and your sexual history.He will also carry out a physical examination.Other tests may include:

  • Urine culture.This test collects prostatic fluid and urine.The urine is verified for the presence of white blood cells and bacteria.
  • Digital rectal inspection (DRE).In this test, a medical worker puts a finger in a glove in the rectum to check part of the gland of the prostate next to the rectum.This is made to find an increased tumor or sensitivity.
  • Prostate massage.The medical worker makes your prostate massage to take the liquid to the urethra.Then, this liquid is checked under the microscope for inflammation or infection.This test is generally carried out during a digital rectal study (DRE).
  • Culture of seeds.A sperm sample is tested in the laboratory for the presence of bacteria and leukocytes.
  • Cystoscopy.A thin flexible tube and an observation device are inserted into the penis and through the urethra.Your attending physician uses a device to check the bladder and urinary tract for structural changes or hooves.
  • Transrectal ultrasound.The thin sensor is inserted into the rectum next to the prostate to show the images of the prostate.
  • Computed tomography.This is a visual study, which uses X -rays and a computer to create detailed body images.CT shows the details of bones, muscles, fats and organs.

How is prostatitis treated?

Your attending physician will determine the best treatment in office:

  • Your age;
  • Your general health and health history;
  • How you feel;
  • To what extent do you face specific drugs, procedures or methods of treatment;
  • How long does the condition last;
  • Your opinion or preference.

The treatment depends on the type of prostatitis you have.

Chronic prostatitis

You can take antibiotics until you exclude the possibility of infection.According to symptoms, other treatment methods may include:

  • Medicines that help relax the muscles around prostate and bladder, reduce inflammation and relieved pain;
  • Prostate massage to release a liquid that causes pressure in the prostate;
  • Heat hot baths or heating pads to alleviate discomfort.

Chronic bacterial prostatitis

Treatment generally includes taking antibiotics within 4 to 12 weeks.This type of prostatitis is difficult to treat and infection can come back.If antibiotics do not act within 4 to 12 weeks, you may have to reduce the dose of antibiotics for a while.In rare cases, you may need an operation to delete the part or the whole prostate.This can be done if you have problems emptying the bladder.

Acute bacterial prostatitis

For this type of prostatitis, you usually take antibiotics within 2 to 4 weeks.It is important to undergo a full course of antibiotics, even if you have no symptoms.This should stop the growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria.You may also need pain relievers.You may be drinking more liquids.In serious cases, you may need to stay in the clinic.

Always contact your doctor for more information on processing prostatitis.

Key points on prostatitis

Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate gland caused by infection.This can be one of the many types.

Prostatitis is not contrasting and is not SPPP.

Any man can get prostatitis at any age.Symptoms of prostatitis may include frequent urination, burns or tingling during urination, pain during urination, fever and chills.Your attending physician generally diagnoses prostatitis by your symptoms and the verification of urine and sperm for the presence of signs of infection.

Antibiotics are used to treat prostatitis.In rare cases, you may need an operation.