Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate gland in a man with a long-term course (more than six months).
Normally this pathology is the result of an infectious process.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis aims to destroy the causative agent of the infection.
The absence of this treatment can lead to the development of various functional disorders and complications, including male infertility.
Causes of chronic prostatitis Various pathogenic (disease-causing) microorganisms lead to the development of a long-lasting inflammatory reaction.
There are 2 main groups of chronic prostatitis pathogens:
- Nonspecific bacterial infection– pathogenic microorganisms that can lead to the development of an inflammatory reaction in various organs.These include streptococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus and staphylococci.
- Specific infection.Pathogenic microorganisms parasitize only in the structures of the male urogenital tract (chlamydia, ureaplasma, trichomonas).
Knowledge of the cause of the development of the chronic inflammatory process of the prostate is necessary for the subsequent selection of rational etiotropic therapy.
It is aimed at destroying the pathogenic pathogen.
Other factors can also cause the development of chronic prostatitis.
Stagnation of blood in the pelvis leads to insufficient oxygen exchange in organ tissues.
This affects their regeneration and resistance to infections.
A general decrease in the body's protective function provokes the development of inflammation.
Lack of physical activity harms human health and leads to a decrease in the body's defenses.
Factors leading to the development of chronic prostatitis include problems in the patient's intimate life.
This includes interruption of sexual intercourse without ejaculation, irregular sex life and a long period of abstinence.
The consequences of injuries often affect the condition of the genital organs.
Overwork and stressful situations can, along with other reasons, cause prostate problems.
Drinking alcohol and smoking in large quantities can harm the functioning of the reproductive system in men.
Classification of prostatitis
There are three types of disease:
- Bacterial;
- Non-bacterial;
- Prostatodynia.
The first type is characterized by the identification of microorganisms in the secretion.
To treat this variety, antibacterial medications are needed.
Nonbacterial is a condition in which there are no bacteria in the gland secretion.
Prostatodynia is a process in which the patient presents complaints characteristic of prostatitis, but there are no abnormalities in the analysis of prostate secretions.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with concomitant pathology
Patients who have prostate problems often have other problems.
These can be cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems.
For these patients, the treatment regimen will be different.
To correctly adjust treatment, it is necessary to carry out adequate diagnostics.
For consultation in such cases, narrow specialists may be involved.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in young people
Under the age of 30, the causes of prostatitis are often an infectious agent.
This is due to the lifestyle of young people.
Delayed treatment of bacterial and viral infections has an impact.
Promiscuous sex life, neglect of hygiene and a sedentary lifestyle play an important role.
Patients rarely go to the doctor at the first signs of the disease.
The disease progresses and becomes chronic.
It is worth paying attention to these problems and minimizing the risk of their impact.
For preventive purposes, an annual examination is recommended.
Obesity treatment
The problem of extra pounds can have a negative impact on a man's internal organs.
Increased levels of cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose lead to metabolic disorders.
Lack of constant physical activity causes blood stagnation in the pelvic organs and contributes to the development of inflammation.
Timely weight loss and prevention can have a beneficial effect on overall health.