Prostatitis is the "scourge" of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases annually.Just a few decades ago, genitourinary dysfunction was only diagnosed in mature men.Now prostatitis has become younger, so even children and adolescents in their 20s are not immune to it.
Difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma
What is the difference between prostatitis and prostate adenoma?If in the first case we talk about inflammation, in the second we talk about a growing tumor process.According to clinical manifestations, chronic prostatitis is very difficult to distinguish from adenoma, which is why it is so important not to let the disease progress, but to undergo examination as quickly as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Prostatitis is caused by several factors:
- bacterial: causative agents of sexually transmitted and sexually transmitted infections, E. coli;
- abacterial – deformation of muscle tissue due to sedentary lifestyle and work, stress.
Acute and chronic prostatitis are forms of the disease that differ in their clinical presentation and consequences.
Symptoms of the disease
One of the criteria by which the disease is differentiated is the age of the man.Prostate adenoma practically does not occur in people under 45 years of age.Prostatitis is diagnosed at ages 15, 25 and 40.
Signs of prostatitis and adenoma.
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | prostate adenoma |
| pain | in acute form | in stage 2 or 3 |
| urinary disorder | in acute form | constantly |
| sexual dysfunction | at the beginning of the disease, sexual desire increases, over time - erectile dysfunction | gradual weakening of potency up to impotence |
| temperature | gets up | normal |
| PSA values, ng/ml | from 0 to 10 | up to 16 |
| ultrasound data | prostate inflammation | the prostate gland increases in volume |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis.
There is no need to guess and wait for chance.Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly.A man needs to donate urine and prostate secretions for bacterial culture, undergo ultrasound or TRUS.
Regardless of what type of prostatitis is detected, bacterial or abacterial, antibiotics are prescribed: amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, levofloxacin.This is not a universal set;Medicines are selected according to individual indications and are always combined with a set of medications and procedures to relieve symptoms of inflammation and support the immune system.
Diagnosis and treatment of prostate adenoma.
If an adenoma is suspected, in addition to standard studies, a CT scan or MRI may be prescribed.If the PSA test is bad, a biopsy will be done.
To treat prostate adenoma, 2 groups of drugs are used: to inhibit tumor growth and to facilitate urination.You can try medications that address both problems at the same time.The preparations "Creeping Palm Fruit Extract" and "Prostate Extract" are ineffective as an independent remedy.
Prevention
To prevent prostatitis, follow some simple rules:
- treat colds;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- abandon bad habits.
Regular sex is a great way to "escape" from prostatitis and adenoma, but it is not a reason to forget about safety.