Chronic prostatitis is a long-term inflammatory process localized in the tissues of the prostate gland, leading to disruption of its functional activity. This disease is widespread among men. If left untreated, it can cause secondary inflammation of other organs of the genitourinary system, development of erectile dysfunction and infertility. In this article, we look at chronic prostatitis in men in terms of symptoms and treatment.
Clinical picture in chronic prostatitis
The main symptom of chronic prostatitis is constant pain. The pain syndrome is localized in the perineum, inguinal and suprapubic areas. It intensifies at the beginning and at the end of micturition, during and after ejaculation, with prolonged lack of intercourse. The intensity of pain is different for each individual patient. Some men show moderate discomfort, others talk about quite strong soreness.
Another characteristic symptom is an increased urge to urinate. A sick man shows that the urge to urinate has increased. In this case, the process of urination is accompanied by pain. The patient must make an effort to initiate mimicry. The stream of urine becomes weaker and intermittent, there is always a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
Chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is often accompanied by impaired sexual function. Patients with this disease may show a weak erection, early ejaculation, decreased libido, frequent night erections, etc. All this has an extremely negative effect on the psychological state of a man.
In the period of exacerbation, the clinical picture is supplemented by a violation of the general condition. Symptoms such as weakness and reduced ability to work, loss of appetite and a slight increase in body temperature can be added.
Principles of treatment of chronic prostatitis
First of all, in chronic prostatitis, antibacterial drugs are prescribed, selected based on the sensitivity of the pathogen. The course of antibiotic therapy is at least two weeks.
You can stop the pain syndrome with the help of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Restoration of urodynamics will help the reception of alpha-blockers.
It should be noted that any medicine can only be used according to a doctor's prescription.
In case of chronic inflammation, one of the main points of treatment is prostate massage. However, it is strictly contraindicated in an acute inflammatory process.
In addition, various physiotherapeutic methods, such as magnetotherapy or electrophoresis, have been proven in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.
In case of development of complications, the issue of surgical intervention can be decided, for example, transurethral resection of the prostate.