Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate in a man with a long (more than six months) course.
Usually this pathology is the result of an infectious process.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is aimed at eliminating the causative agent of the infection.
The absence of such treatment can lead to the development of various functional disorders and complications, up to and including male infertility.
Causes of chronic prostatitis Various pathogenic (pathogenic) microorganisms, with their long course, lead to the development of an inflammatory reaction.
There are 2 main groups of pathogens causing chronic prostatitis:
- Nonspecific bacterial infection–Pathogenic microorganisms that can lead to the development of an inflammatory reaction in various organs, including streptococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, and Staphylococcus.
- Specific infection.Pathogenic microorganisms parasitize only in the structures of the urogenital tract of a man (chlamydia, ureaplasma, trichomonas).
Knowledge of the cause of the development of a chronic inflammatory process of the prostate is necessary for the subsequent choice of rational etiotropic therapy.
It aims to kill the pathogenic agent.
Other factors can also be the cause of developing chronic prostatitis.
Blood congestion in the small pelvis leads to insufficient oxygen exchange in the tissues of the organs.
This impairs their regeneration and resistance to infection.
A general decrease in the protective function of the body provokes the development of inflammation.
Lack of physical activity has a detrimental effect on human health and leads to a decrease in the body's defenses.
Factors that lead to the development of chronic prostatitis include problems in the patient's intimate life.
This is a break in sexual intercourse without ejaculation, an irregular sex life, a long abstinence.
The consequences of trauma often affect the condition of the genitals.
Overwork, stressful situations, combined with other reasons, can lead to problems with the prostate.
Alcohol consumption and smoking in large quantities lead to disorders in the functioning of the reproductive system in men.
Classification of prostatitis
There are three types of diseases:
- Bacterial;
- Non-bacterial;
- Prostatodynia.
The first type is characterized by the detection of microorganisms in the discharge.
Antibacterial drugs are needed to treat this strain.
A non-bacterial condition is a condition in which there are no bacteria in the secretion of the gland.
Prostatodynia is a process in which the patient exhibits symptoms characteristic of prostatitis, but the analyzes of prostate secretion do not show any abnormalities.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with accompanying pathology
Patients with prostate problems often have other problems.
These can be cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the respiratory tract and digestive system.
For these patients the regimen of therapy will be different.
To properly adjust treatment, it is necessary to undergo an appropriate diagnosis.
Close specialists can be called in to advise on such cases.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis in young people
By the age of 30, an infectious agent is often the cause of prostatitis.
This is due to the way young people live.
Early treatment for bacterial and viral infections has an impact.
Promiscuous sex life, neglect of hygiene, and a sedentary lifestyle play a role.
Patients rarely see a doctor at the first sign of illness.
The disease progresses, becomes chronic.
It is worth paying attention to these issues and minimizing the risk of their effects.
An annual check-up is recommended for prevention.
Obesity treatment
The extra pounds problem can negatively affect a man's internal organs.
An increase in cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose leads to metabolic disorders.
A lack of constant physical activity leads to stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs and contributes to the development of inflammation.
Timely weight loss and prevention can have positive effects on overall health.