Prostatitis is the "plague" of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases every year.Only a few decades ago, the dysfunction of the genitourinary system was diagnosed only in adult men.Now prostatitis has become younger, so even 20-year-old boys and teenagers 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 are talking about inflammation, in the second case we are talking about the growing tumor process.Based on clinical manifestations, it is very difficult to distinguish chronic prostatitis from adenoma, so it is very important not to allow the disease to progress, to be examined as soon as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Prostatitis is provoked 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 appearance 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 15, 25 and 40 years old.
Symptoms of prostatitis and adenoma
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | Prostate adenoma |
| pain | in acute form | In the 2nd or 3rd stage |
| urinary disorder | in acute form | constantly |
| sexual dysfunction | sexual desire increases at the beginning of the disease, with time - erectile dysfunction | gradual weakening of potency until impotence |
| temperature | rises | normal |
| PSA values, ng/ml | From 0 to 10 | until the 16th |
| ultrasound data | inflammation of the prostate gland | the prostate gland increases in volume |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
No need to guess and hope for luck.Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly.The man should donate urine and prostate secretions for bacterial culture and 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 kit;drugs are selected according to individual indications and are always combined with a number of drugs and procedures to eliminate 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 weak, a biopsy will be done.
Two groups of drugs are used to treat prostate adenoma: to suppress tumor growth and to facilitate urination.You can try drugs that solve both of these problems at the same time."Creeping palm fruit extract" and "Prostate extract" preparations are ineffective as an independent remedy.
Prevention
Follow a few simple rules to prevent prostatitis:
- cold treatment;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- give up bad habits.
Regular sex is a great way to "avoid" prostatitis and adenoma, but it is not a reason to forget about safety.