Prostatitis is the "scourge" of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases annually. A few decades ago, a genitourinary function disorder was diagnosed only in middle-aged men. Now prostatitis has gotten younger, so even 20-year-old children and adolescents are not immune to 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, in the second, about the tumor growth process. As for the clinical manifestations, chronic prostatitis is very difficult to distinguish from an adenoma, which is why it is so important not to start the disease, but to undergo an examination as soon as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Several factors provoke prostatitis:
- bacterial - pathogens of genital and sexually transmitted infections, Escherichia coli;
- abacterial - deformation of muscle tissue due to a sedentary lifestyle and work, stress.
Acute and chronic prostatitis are forms of the disease that differ in their clinical picture and consequences.
Symptoms of the disease.
One of the criteria by which the disease differs is the age of the man. Prostate adenoma practically does not occur in people under 45 years of age. Prostatitis is diagnosed in people ages 15, 25, and 40.
Signs of manifestation of prostatitis and adenoma.
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | HPB |
| pain | in acute form | in 2 or 3 stages |
| urination disorder | acutely | constantly |
| sexual dysfunctions | at the onset of the disease, sexual desire increases, over time - erectile dysfunction | gradual weakening of potency to impotence |
| temperature | goes up | penalty fee |
| PSA indicators, ng / ml | from 0 to 10 | up to 16 |
| ultrasound data | inflammation of the prostate | the prostate gland is enlarged |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis.
No need to guess and wait randomly. Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly. A man needs urination and prostate secretions for bacterial culture, ultrasound or TRUS.
Regardless of the type of prostatitis that is detected, bacterial or abacterial, antibiotics are prescribed: amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, levofloxacin. This is not a universal set, preparations are selected according to individual indications and always in combination with a complex of drugs and procedures to relieve the symptoms of inflammation and immune support.
diagnosis and treatment of prostate adenoma
If an adenoma is suspected, in addition to standard studies, CT or MRI may be prescribed. If the PSA test is poor, a biopsy will be done.
For the treatment of prostate adenoma, 2 groups of drugs are used: to suppress tumor growth and to facilitate urination. You can try drugs that solve these two problems at the same time. The preparations "Extract of creeping palm fruit", "Extract of prostate", as an independent remedy, are ineffective.
Prevention
To prevent prostatitis, follow a few simple rules:
- treat colds;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- quit bad habits.
Regular sex is a great way to "get away" from prostatitis and adenoma, but it's not a reason to forget about safety.