Prostatitis and prostate adenoma are diseases often diagnosed in men.It is not surprising that representatives of the stronger sex are interested in their symptoms and other characteristics.Let's see how these pathologies differ and how they are treated.
Prostatitis and prostate adenoma are diseases often diagnosed in men.
What is the difference between prostate adenoma and prostatitis?
In fact, there are many differences.
They concern the following factors:
- Time of disease onset.Prostate adenoma is usually diagnosed in men aged 45-50 years, and prostatitis also affects young representatives of the stronger sex.
- First symptoms.As a rule, with prostatitis, patients complain of unpleasant sensations (including quite severe pain), and with adenoma, urinary disorders.
- Reasons.Prostatitis is an inflammatory process and can be provoked by infections of the genital tract, and prostate adenoma is the growth of tissue due to various factors.
- Clinical picture.Acute prostatitis is often accompanied by chills and fever, and the adenoma occurs without signs of infection.
- The nature of pain.The inflammation is characterized by sharp pain in the groin, perineum and rectum.An early stage tumor may not manifest itself in any way.Even if pain occurs, it is minor.
Both pathologies are characterized by an alteration of sexual function.
Causes of the development of prostatitis
The disease develops mainly under the influence of microorganisms that enter the prostate from various sources.As a rule, prostatitis occurs against the background of sexually transmitted infections.
The disease develops mainly under the influence of microorganisms that enter the prostate from various sources.
Some experts classify congestive prostatitis in a separate group.This disease is caused by poor circulation in the pelvis.Against this background, inflammation occurs.The infection sets in quite quickly.As a result, congestive prostatitis becomes chronic.
Symptoms of the disease
Prostatitis can occur in two forms: acute and chronic.
Acute prostatitis does not occur in all cases with pronounced symptoms.Some men report only general discomfort, mild pain, and temporary weakening of sexual function.
The acute form is characterized by the following symptoms:
- pain in the perineum;
- feeling of pain under the scrotum;
- increased body temperature;
- pain during defecation;
- increased frequency of urination;
- frequent painful urge to urinate;
- Erectile dysfunction.
Patients also complain of purulent and mucous discharge from the urethra, shooting pain in the perineum and groin, overstimulation and painful ejaculation.
Important!Acute prostatitis does not occur in all cases with pronounced symptoms.Some men report only general discomfort, mild pain, and temporary weakening of sexual function.These symptoms of a sluggish form of prostatitis resemble a prostate adenoma, which can lead to misdiagnoses.
Chronic pathology is characterized by 3 main groups of symptoms:
- Painful.Men complain of pain in the rectum and lower back, shooting, tingling and tingling sensations in the groin, thighs, perineum and back.In this context, the patient may become nervous.Men also report bouts of sweating and chills.
- Urinary dysfunction.Men complain of a slow stream of urine, difficulty when trying to empty the bladder, and a frequent urge to go to the toilet.
- Sexual function disorder.Patients note a decrease in libido, lack of ejaculation or premature ejaculation and difficulty with full erection.Infertility is often due to prostatitis.
The pelvic nerves are often involved in the pathological process.As a result, additional symptoms are added to the main symptoms of prostatitis.They consist of hot flashes and increased temperature in the evening, tachycardia, as well as mood swings and problems concentrating.Some men complain of fatigue and drowsiness during the day, wariness, a feeling of a lump in the throat, increased salivation, weight gain (without changes in diet and physical activity).
The cause of benign growth of glandular tissue is a change in testosterone metabolism in cells.
Reasons for the development of prostate adenoma
The cause of benign growth of glandular tissue is a change in testosterone metabolism in cells.This process is inevitable and begins in men around the age of 40 to 45.Therefore, every representative of the stronger sex encounters signs of pathology to one degree or another.As a rule, a benign tumor does not have pronounced symptoms at the first stage, but is diagnosed already at stage 2 or 3.
Symptoms of glandular tissue proliferation
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma lies in the main symptom.With a benign tumor, urinary disorders always come to the fore.
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma lies in the main symptom.With a benign tumor, urinary disorders always come to the fore.
They are generally divided into 2 groups:
- Irritating signs.Patients complain of an increased urge to urinate, the need to regularly empty their bladder at night and urinary incontinence.
- Obstructive signs.They are a consequence of the narrowing of the urethra due to the growth of the gland.They are manifested by the need to strain when urinating, a weak stream of urine and dripping.
As the disease develops, the kidneys, ureters and pelvis become involved in the pathological process.This leads to increased blood pressure, lower back pain, constant thirst, itchy skin, weakness and general deterioration in well-being.Patients develop pathologies of the cardiovascular system.Men also complain of suppressed sexual function.Infectious complications of prostate adenoma are also detected.In some cases, stones form in the bladder.Signs of varicose veins (if present) may also worsen.
Principles of treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma
Treatment of the disease is carried out using different groups of drugs.
Treatment of prostatitis aims to:
- suppression of the inflammatory process;
- stop the active proliferation of bacteria;
- improve lymphatic outflow and blood circulation in the pelvic veins;
- prevention of chronicity of the pathological process.
For these purposes, patients are prescribed anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs, as well as venotonics and anticoagulants.Enzymatic agents and immune response stimulants are recommended.
Treatment of prostate adenoma aims to:
- volume reduction;
- restoration of normal urination.
To solve these problems, patients are prescribed alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, herbal remedies and other medications.
Both in cases of prostatitis and in cases of prostate adenoma, restoration of potency may be necessary.For this purpose, combined preparations based on herbal and other components are prescribed.Medications can be used concurrently with the treatment of underlying conditions.When taken correctly, they do not harm the body.
Important!All medications are prescribed exclusively by a doctor.Self-medication is strictly prohibited.This can modify the clinical picture and lead to diagnostic difficulties.In addition, self-prescription of medications can lead to deterioration in well-being.You should also not stop taking your medications on your own!
In some cases, diseases are treated surgically.It is prescribed when conservative treatment proves ineffective or inappropriate for one reason or another.
As a rule, surgical interventions are relevant at stages 2-3 of prostate adenoma.
The main operations include:
- TUR (transurethral resection);
- laser treatment;
- laparoscopy;
- interventions using the da Vinci robot.
All operations are minimally invasive.They reduce damage to healthy tissues and provide a short rehabilitation period.
The surgical technique is chosen by the doctor based on the available indications, concomitant diseases of the patient and his individual characteristics.
Effective treatment of prostate adenoma and prostatitis also includes:
- Give up bad habits (smoking and alcohol abuse);
- Exclusion of animal fats, as well as canned foods, smoked and fried foods;
- Restriction in the diet of simple carbohydrates;
- Intake of sufficient fluid in the body (at least 2 liters of water);
- Regular visits to your doctor.You should contact him even if there are no signs of pathology.This will allow timely identification of all changes and avoid the development of complications.
Benefits of going to the clinic
- Experienced doctors.Our specialists have long been involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate pathologies.They have the knowledge and skills to perform a wide range of manipulations.
- Rapid diagnosis possibilities.Our specialists use expert-class equipment.It allows a diagnosis to be made on the day of treatment.
- Individual approach to therapy.Treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma is offered taking into account the type and stage of the disease, the characteristics of the patient, as well as his existing concomitant diseases.
- Conservative therapy using modern techniques.
- Modern methods of surgical treatment.Surgical procedures are carried out using a laser and a da Vinci robot.Laparoscopic operations and TUR (transurethral resection) are performed.This helps reduce the risks of interventions and the duration of the rehabilitation period.
- Comfort of visiting clinics.They are located near the metro.In addition, we have ensured that there are no queues and are ready to receive patients at their convenience.