Prostatitis is the "trouble" of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases every year. Decades ago, urinary tract dysfunction was only reported at puberty. Now prostatitis has become younger, so even 20-year-old boys and adults are not protected from it.
The difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma
What is the difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma? If in the first case we are talking about inflammation, then in the second - the process of growing tumors. In terms of clinical manifestations, it is very difficult to distinguish chronic prostatitis from an adenoma, which is why it is very important to start the disease, but to conduct an examination as soon as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Several factors provoke prostatitis:
- Bacterial - sexually transmitted and genital infections, Escherichia coli;
- Abacterial - Deformation of muscle tissue due to sedentary life and work, stress.
Acute and chronic prostatitis are forms of the disease that differ in their clinical picture and outcomes.
Symptoms of the disease
One of the criteria by which the disease is differentiated is the age of the man. Prostate adenoma is practically not found in people under 45 years of age. Prostatitis is diagnosed between the ages of 15, 25 and 40.
Signs of prostatitis and adenoma manifestation
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | BPH |
| Pain | In acute form | In 2 or 3 stages |
| Disorders of urination | In acute form | Constantly |
| Sexual dysfunctions | With the onset of the disease increases sexual desire, over time - erectile dysfunction | Gradual weakening of potency to impotence |
| temperature | growing | Well |
| Indicators PSA, ng / ml | 0 to 10 | Up to 16 |
| Ultrasound data | Inflammation of the prostate | The prostate gland is enlarged |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
No need for random guessing and hope. Detection of prostatitis can be quick and almost painless. Men should undergo urinary and prostate secretion for bacterial culture, undergo ultrasound or TRUS.
Regardless of the type of prostatitis detected - bacterial or bacterial - antibiotics are prescribed: amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, levofloxacin. This is not a universal kit, the drugs are selected according to individual instructions and always in combination with drugs and procedures to alleviate the symptoms of inflammation and immune support.
Diagnosis and treatment of prostate adenoma
If an adenoma is suspected, in addition to standard studies, a CT or MRI may be ordered. If the PSA test is poor, a biopsy will be done.
Two groups of medications are used to treat prostate adenoma: to suppress tumor growth and to facilitate urination. You can try medications that simultaneously solve these two problems. Preparations "Palm creeping fruit extract", "Prostate extract" as an independent means are ineffective.
Prevention
To prevent prostatitis, follow a few simple rules:
- Treatment of colds;
- Active lifestyle;
- Give up bad habits.
Regular sex is a great way to get rid of prostatitis and adenoma, but it is not a reason to forget about safety.