Prostatitis is a common disease affecting the reproductive male organ - the prostate gland (or prostate). The main function of the prostate is to produce a secret that is part of the seminal fluid. In addition, due to its location, it is a natural barrier that prevents pathogens from moving from the urethra to the bladder, and thereby protects the organ from inflammation.
The background for inflammation of the prostate gland most often becomes any infectious disease present in the body. An infection that quickly spreads through its systems and organs with a blood stream reaches the prostate and causes severe inflammation, accompanied by a number of specific signs. Symptoms of prostatitis are familiar to many men, since today this disease is considered the most common in urological practice.
The main causative agent of inflammation of the prostate is staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, enterococcus, Escherichia coli. Most of these microorganisms live in the intestines of a healthy person, without causing any harm to their body. Only in the case of a decrease in immunity, these bacteria become very dangerous and can provoke various inflammatory processes.
Depending on the manifestations, prostatitis is divided into acute and chronic. The chronic form of inflammation of the prostate is the result of not fully cured of its acute form.
Common symptoms of prostatitis
In the first hours of the disease, the patient usually has signs of intoxication of the whole organism. Such intoxication occurs due to the ingestion of the waste products of bacteria into the blood. It is accompanied by a deterioration in well-being, an increase in body temperature (depending on how strong the inflammatory process is), weakness, and chills.
Local symptoms of prostatitis
Most men in the early days of the disease feel cutting pain in the lower abdomen. Pain can give in the lower back, back, external genitalia, accompany the process of urination. Blood in the urine while visiting the toilet, decreased erection can also be a sign of inflammation of the prostate.
Particular attention should be paid to the psychological symptoms of prostatitis in men that occurs against the background of the disease. An erection disorder is accompanied by a sharp decrease in libido or libido. It should be said that the stronger sex attaches great importance to the health of their reproductive system, any malfunctions on its part can cause the development of a protracted severe depression.
The chronic form of the disease is much less common, as it occurs mainly due to a man’s very negligent attitude to his health. Sluggish inflammation can support smoking, alcohol abuse, irregular sex life, or, conversely, overly active.
Symptoms of Chronic Prostatitis
Dysuria or urination disorder is observed in almost all patients. At the same time, it can be mildly expressed, manifested by minor pain while visiting the toilet.
Aching pain in the genital area, extending to the lower abdomen and lumbar region. During the period of exacerbation of the disease, pain, as a rule, becomes more intense. During remission, a feeling of discomfort may occur in the lower abdomen.
Often a chronic form of inflammation of the prostate is also accompanied by a decrease in sexual desire, insufficient erection, rapid ejaculation. A prolonged course of the disease leads to a gradual persistent erectile dysfunction, up to the occurrence of impotence. Another serious companion of prolonged inflammation of the prostate is infertility, which is poorly treatable. Therefore, it is especially important, upon detecting the first symptoms of prostatitis, consult a specialist and prevent the disease from becoming chronic.