
Prostatitis in men has various symptoms, it all depends largely on the form of the course of the disease.The inflammatory process in the fabrics of the prostate gland occurs for several reasons.The fault of everything can be viruses, bacteria and even chronic diseases, such as tuberculosis and pylonfritis.
Some forms of the disease are rare, others are diagnosed more often.There is also the general symptoms so called, but understanding the classification is not so simple.
What is prostatitis and its classification
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs for various reasons.The inflammatory process affects the tissue of the prostate gland, is characterized by unpleasant symptoms and can be the result of tuberculosis, alcoholism or obesity.
Types of prostatitis known to doctors:
- Acute bacterium - This type of disease is quite rare and is characterized by acute and pronounced symptoms.It requires hospital treatment under the supervision of a specialist, it can cause sepsis or septic shock.
- Chronic bacterium - The disease often occurs without pronounced symptoms, but in some cases some signs of acute prostatitis are observed.
- Chronic (non -bacterial) - develops against the background of neuromuscular infectious diseases or occurs following inflammatory processes that occur in the body for a long period of time.All the factors that led to the development of the inflammatory process have not been able to establish doctors.
- The asymptomatic (asymptomatic) - may appear as a concomitant disease, develops quickly, but has no specific symptoms.The signs of the inflammatory process are weak.In some cases, the disease does not require treatment and passes independently, after eliminating the main cause.
- Chronic granulomatoso granulomatoso - occurs against the background of the replacement of the fabrics of the prostate gland with fibrous tissue growths with granules inside.At the same time, the outbreaks of necrosis can be in granules.The disease develops as a complication after surgery on the pelvic organs or as a result of the infectious process that occurs in the tissues.
Classification in detail
Forms of prostatitis can have a slightly different classification, based on the type of pathogen that has led to the development of inflammation:
Type of disease | Pathogens | More information |
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Bacterial | Escherichia and Pseudomonas, Streptococci, Stafilococci sticks. | The bacteria fall into the fabrics of the prostate gland with lymph and blood flow. |
Honor | Gonococci. | The infection occurs with unprotected sexual contact. |
Viral | Herpes viruses, cytomegalovirus, human papillomavirus. | The main danger of the disease is that virus cells are actively propagated and can influence the cells of the neighboring organs. |
Tuberculosis | Koch Sticks. | This type of infection is dangerous as it is difficult to treat, it occurs as a concomitant disease with the active course of the main tuberculosis. |
Fungal | Farmers of the candidate genre. | It develops against the background of antibiotics or after an unprotected sexual contact with a woman who has a thrush. |
Mixed | 2 type of infection. | It is extremely rare and can be a consequence of 2 types of bacteria. |
The type of calculation of the disease is separated, occurs due to the formation of calculations (stones) in prostate tissues and cause the development of the inflammatory process.
A woman can infect a man with various bacteria.The infection occurs during the non -protected PA period.The pregnancy of a partner increases the risks of infection during this period, in a woman, against the background of the fulfillment of immunity, the luggage often develops and, in turn, becomes the cause of the development of fungal prostatitis.
Signs and symptoms
The first sign of prostatitis is the pain that occurs during urination and is increasing by nature, it intensifies when the ureter is crushed.

The main signs of prostatitis:
- problems in the intimate sphere;
- discharge from the urethra (in rare cases, it all depends on the type of disease);
- pain during urination;
- Are frequent;
- An increase in body temperature, general signs of intoxication.
The symptoms of prostatitis in men are growing.The graduation of the fabric of the prostate gland gradually intensifies.Increase in volume, as pain increases, symptoms grow are more intense.
Signs of acute and chronic prostatitis
Therefore, how the prostatitis of the acute form of the course is manifested, the description of the symptoms:
- An increase in body temperature at 38 degrees and higher.
- The appearance of the discharge from the urethra.
- Grow pain in the inguinal area.
- Frequent and painful urination.
- Problems with an erection.
Symptoms often occur spontaneously, increase and can be accompanied by a deterioration of the patient's general condition: a decrease in appetite, general weakness, malaise and apathy.
Which signs are characteristic of the chronic type of the course of the disease:
- discomfort with an erection;
- recurring pain in the groin, abdomen, testicle or even perineum;
- Difficulties deriving during urination.
In the chronic form of the course, the signs of prostatitis in men are weakly expressed, they occur periodically.From time to time it bothers man.But in adverse conditions, the symptoms have improved, the problems arise with erection and urination.
The causes of the disease
The causes of prostatitis in men are different, the inflammatory process in the tissues develops in the background:
- non -compliance with personal hygiene rules;
- sexual contact with a woman who has an infectious disease;
- Systematic hypothermia;
- Chronic pyelonefrite or tuberculosis.
The causes of the disease are often associated with the presence of an infectious agent in the human body.The chronic inflammatory process in the absence of adequate therapy develops gradually and affects the nearby fabrics.
The causes of prostatitis in young people:
- stress, poor nutrition, lack of vitamins;
- abstinence, which is long -term;
- random sexual bonds with various women;
- Severe physical activity on the body (weight lifting).
Despite the fact that the causes of prostatitis are of a different nature, according to urologists, there is a risk group, includes people:
- Elderly.
- With reduced immunity.
- The main sedentary lifestyle.
- Abuse alcohol.
Chronic diseases, systematic alcohol consumption, irregular sexual contacts: all this can cause the development of the inflammatory process.But if they are regularly submitted to exams, visit a urologist and test, you can never meet this disease.
Diagnosis of the disease

The diagnosis of prostatitis takes place in different phases, includes:
- a story of history (description of the symptoms that annoy the patient);
- conduct an ultrasound of the pelvic organs (prostate gland, kidneys and ureters);
- Urine analysis (general, clinical, according to Neciporenko, daily portion and bacterial sowing);
- a strip from the urethra to the microflora;
- Palpatory inspection;
- Blood analysis for fuger;
- Urography (carried out if necessary, due to the toxicity of the method and the presence of contraindications).
The main method of diagnosis is a complete study to identify and eliminate the main cause of the disease.
Treatment methods
The treatment of prostatitis in men begins with the relief of the inflammatory process and a decrease in the intensity of unpleasant symptoms.It can take place in different phases and include:
- intake of antibiotics;
- conduct physiotherapy procedures;
- Reception of diuretics, vitamins and immunomodulators.
How to treat prostatitis in men and, above all, what the doctor should say.Since everything depends on the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the symptoms.
Prostatitis tablets can be conditioned in different groups:
- anti -inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial drugs;
- Vitamins and stimulants of the immune system.
Antibiotics are prescribed in any case, but to prescribe these medicines to the patient, the doctor must be sure of the diagnosis.
Medicines are taken over 2-3 weeks.If necessary, the duration of the therapy has increased.But if the antibiotics did not have the adequate effect on the patient's body, the therapy is subject to correction.
Prostate massage is a method to improve the effectiveness of the treatment.It is prescribed for stagnant phenomena in the prostate gland and used as addition to the main therapy.
The massage is more effective in the period of exacerbation of the disease.It helps to "save" the prostate gland from the secret that has accumulated in it, thus removes pathogenic microorganisms through the urethra.This helps to strengthen the effect of antibiotics and reduce the duration of the course of treatment.
Which physiotherapy procedures can be prescribed:
- laser treatment;
- heating;
- ultrasound sounds;
- Diadnamophoresi.
What is the danger of prostatitis if it is not treated
Is prostatitis dangerous for male health and what is the main danger of the disease?The fact is that inflammation develops quickly, "captures" the fabric of the prostate gland and if the disease is not treated, then it can cause:
- chronic infertility;
- fibrous changes in tissues;
- impotence (with a probability of up to 45%);
- Chronic kidney diseases and other neighboring organs.
What is dangerous prostatitis with erroneously selected therapy:
- In the absence of treatment, the inflammatory process can enter a chronic form;
- Lead to the development of prostate adenoma;
- Problems with an erection.
Against the background of a long journey, inflammation will cause intoxication, whose signs will only aggravate the well -being of the patient and complicate the course of the disease.
Prostatitis prevention at home
Prostatitis prevention is reduced to simple rules:
- compliance with personal hygiene;
- use of antiseptics after non -protected PA;
- rationalize sexual life;
- Correction of the diet (it is worth including meat in the diet, it is rich in protein).
In addition to the prevention of prostatitis in men, it may include some drugs:
- vitamins and minerals;
- immunostimulants;
- diuretics of plants.
The preventive methods will help prevent the development of the inflammatory process, but do not lose supervision.
In order not to meet prostatitis, it is worth taking care of colds and viral diseases.
Prostate inflammation is a dangerous disease that can cause serious complications.Therefore, when unpleasant symptoms appear, it is necessary to contact a urologist as soon as possible, this will avoid serious complications: impotence, infertility.