Symptoms of prostatitis are quite diverse, and this is not only a problem with urination, but also an increase in body temperature. The last symptom occurs against the background of an active inflammatory process, the appearance of which provokes an infection that spreads rapidly throughout the body. Many men have a question: "The temperature rises with prostatitis, what should I do?" In fact, this is one of the symptoms of the disease, but its level completely depends on the form of pathology.
Causes of prostatitis
The main causes of the development of the disease include:
- weakened immunity;
- stress
- sedentary lifestyle;
- previously transferred infectious diseases of the genitourinary system;
- malnutrition leading to constipation;
- hypothermia;
- injuries in the prostate.
But even if these factors are eliminated, you still have to undergo a course of treatment.
Chronic form
Like any other chronic form of the disease, the symptoms of prostatitis are rather sluggish. Pain is present, but it is usually weak and pulling. There are problems with urination. The temperature with chronic prostatitis is usually held at 37.2 degrees. Such a low-grade fever does not involve treatment with drugs, since the immune system is able to cope with bacteria on its own.
Chronic condition can last up to 4 weeks, body temperature usually normalizes on 3 or 5 days. However, it should be remembered that even if the condition returned to normal with the treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics, it is impossible to stop the course of treatment.
Confirm or refute the diagnosis is possible only after laboratory tests and palpation of the organ.
There is also an asymptomatic course of the disease. In this case, there is an inflammatory process in the history, but pathogenic microflora cannot be detected.
Chronic treatment
The danger of this form is that if there is no adequate treatment, there is a huge risk of developing adenoma or cancer. Antibacterial agents are prescribed to treat and prevent exacerbation of chronic prostatitis.
Most often, one of the most powerful antibiotics is prescribed - Ofloxacin. It is recommended even when diagnosing prostate adenoma. The drug is available in the form of tablets and injectable solutions. In addition, inexpensive and effective pills for prostatitis, for example, Amoxiclav, with combined properties, can be prescribed. The treatment also uses a potent antibacterial agent - "Ciprofloxacin", which allows you to get rid of many chronic diseases.
Along with antibiotics, the patient may be recommended physiotherapy, a course of massage procedures of the prostate gland, in extreme cases, surgical intervention.
Acute stage of the disease
Exacerbations of chronic prostatitis have a peculiar cyclical nature, that is, remission, and exacerbation appear at certain intervals. The acute form of the pathology can be characterized by the following symptoms:
- strong pain in the bladder, which gives to the lumbar region;
- pain intensifies with urination and bowel movements;
- sexual intercourse causes certain inconvenience;
- increased number of nightly urination, in the absence of sensations that the bladder is completely empty;
- the presence in urine of a lasting secret or even blood particles;
- seminal fluid may acquire a pinkish tint, which gives the right to suspect the development of cancer.
Another characteristic symptom is the temperature with prostatitis at 38. What should I do in this situation? Naturally, immediately consult a doctor. If untreated, there is a huge risk of developing a prostate abscess, which can lead to surgery.
Acute treatment
The main emphasis in therapeutic measures is on inexpensive and effective pills for prostatitis with antibacterial properties. The sooner treatment is prescribed, the greater the chance of recovery. Not only antibacterial agents can be used, but also antiviral ones, depending on the type of pathology, the main thing is to suppress the microorganisms that cause the inflammatory process in the gland and urethra as quickly as possible.
“Analgin” can be used at temperature, other antispasmodics, which have the effect of relieving spasms. The course of treatment also involves the use of vitamin complexes, immunomodulators. After the removal of acute symptoms, a course of physiotherapy is prescribed, it can be UHF therapy, massage, rectal electrophoresis and other procedures. During treatment of acute forms of prostatitis, bed rest should be observed and sex will have to be abandoned.
The degree of recovery can be assessed by analyzing the composition of the gland juice, and it is also assessed during the examination how much the structure of the prostate tissue has recovered.
Pathology of bacterial origin
This type of prostatitis can also occur in acute or chronic form. Pathology occurs against the background of the penetration of bacteria into the body and is diagnosed most often at the age of 20 to 40 years. Although the prevalence of this disease among male diseases is only 10%.
The causative agents of the bacterial type of pathology can be enterococci, staphylococci and other bacteria. This type is characterized by problems with urination, a general inflammatory process and a specific change in the composition of the biological fluid. The temperature with prostatitis of bacterial origin can rise up to 40 degrees.
Calculous type
This is a fairly rare type in which calculi become the culprit. It is most often diagnosed in elderly people and occurs against the background of refusal to treat a chronic form of pathology with any nature of occurrence.
There are two subtypes:
- Endogenous. In this case, small stones are formed, up to 5 mm. The disease is rarely accompanied by pain.
- Exogenous. With this type, calculi already resemble kidney stones in composition and size.
The temperature with prostatitis of this type can increase, but not much. Symptoms are very similar to the chronic form of prostatitis.
Congestive pathology
This type of disease occurs against the background of non-infectious prostatitis of a chronic form. Stagnant processes begin in the pelvic area, if this is associated with a violation of the process of blood movement in the veins. Another reason is stagnation of the secretion of the gland, which most often occurs against the background of the absence of sexual intercourse or due to their insufficient number.
This disease develops for a very long time, usually occurs in a very mild and almost imperceptible form. Can there be a temperature from prostatitis in this form? Most likely, that is not, as there are not even characteristic inflammatory processes.
Therapeutic measures in this situation involve the use of hormonal drugs, muscle relaxants and drugs that improve metabolism and blood circulation.
Infectious prostatitis
This type occurs most often against the background of the presence of Escherichia coli in the body. It also has a chronic and acute form of flow. The main difference from bactericidal prostatitis is that with an infectious form, the disease is caused by fungi or unicellular. Most often found between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
The main causes of infectious prostatitis are SARS, weakened immune forces and bad habits. Infection can penetrate from other diseased organs into the prostate, as well as from the external environment.
In this case, the diagnosis and treatment are not much different from the standard therapeutic regimen. Antibiotics and agents are used to reduce swelling and restore the outflow of urine. "Analgin" at a temperature can also be used, along with "Ibuprofen" and other antipyretic drugs.
Purulent type
This is a rather severe pathology, having an infectious nature of origin. The main symptom of the disease - pus is excreted along with urine. In this case, the temperature with prostatitis can reach 40 degrees.
In this category of the disease, four subtypes are distinguished:
- Catarrhal form. It occurs against the background of acute respiratory viral infections or tonsillitis. The clinical picture is rather weak, and if you see a doctor on time, you can get rid of the disease in just one week.
- The follicular subtype can form if catarrhal form is not treated. In this case, purulent discharge is already observed, the temperature rises significantly. The main thing is to seek help in time and drink all the prescribed antibacterial drugs for prostatitis and then the prognosis for a cure is positive.
- The parenchymal subtype is already a very serious pathology, in which not only the body temperature rises significantly, but also severe pains join. Treatment with this subtype is quite long.
- The abscess form, in other words, an abscess in the tissues. Abundant purulent discharge appears, a high body temperature, at a level of 39 degrees, remains for a long time. Only on time treatment started gives a positive prognosis for recovery.
Finally
In addition to taking medications for prostatitis, to reduce the temperature, you need to consume more water, including regular teas and herbal preparations. Also, especially in the acute form of the course of the disease, it is necessary to observe bed rest, adjust nutrition and focus on foods with a high content of vitamins.