Prostatitis is a "blow" to the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases every year. A few decades ago, urogenital dysfunction was diagnosed only in mature men. Now prostatitis has become younger, so even 20-year-old boys and adolescents are not free 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, in the second - the growing tumor process. In terms of clinical manifestations, chronic prostatitis is very difficult to distinguish from adenoma, so it is so important not to start the disease but to have it examined as soon as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Several factors provoke prostatitis:
- pathogens of bacterial - sexually transmitted and genital infections, Escherichia coli;
- abacterial - deformation of muscle tissue due to sedentary lifestyle and work, stress.
Acute and chronic prostatitis is a form of the disease that differs in its clinical picture and consequences.
Symptoms of the disease
One of the criteria for differentiating the disease is the age of the man. Prostate adenoma is virtually non-existent in people under 45 years of age. Prostatitis is diagnosed at the ages of 15, 25, and 40 years.
Signs of prostatitis and adenoma
| Symptoms | Inflammation of the prostate | BPH |
| pain | in acute form | In 2 or 3 stages |
| urinary incontinence | in acute form | constantly |
| sexual dysfunctions | at the beginning of the disease sexual desire increases, over time - erectile dysfunction | gradual weakening of potency to impotence |
| temperature | rise | fine |
| indicators PSA, ng / ml | 0 to 10 | To 16 |
| ultrasound data | inflammation of the prostate | the prostate gland is enlarged |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
You don’t have to guess and hope at random. Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly. The person must pass urine and prostate secretions 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 formulations are selected according to individual indications and are always combined with a complex of drugs and procedures to relieve the symptoms of inflammation and support the immune system.
diagnosis and treatment of prostate adenoma
If adenoma is suspected, CT or MRI may be prescribed in addition to standard examinations. If the PSA test is weak, a biopsy is performed.
There are 2 groups of medicines used to treat prostate adenoma: to suppress tumor growth and to make it easier to pass urine. You can try medications that solve these two problems at the same time. "Palma Creeping Fruit Extract" and "Prostate Extract" formulations are ineffective as independent remedies.
Prevention
Here are some simple rules to prevent prostatitis:
- to treat colds;
- to lead an active lifestyle;
- give up bad habits.
Regular sex is a great way to "escape" prostatitis and adenoma, but there’s no reason to forget about safety.