Prostatitis is the “scourge” of the male half of humanity.
The age at onset decreases every year.Just a few decades ago, urogenital dysfunction was only diagnosed in mature men.Prostatitis has now 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 it is inflammation, in the second case it is a growing tumor process.Due to the clinical manifestations, chronic prostatitis is very difficult to distinguish from adenoma, which is why it is so important not to allow the disease to progress, but to undergo an examination as soon as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Prostatitis is caused by several factors:
- Bacteria – pathogens of sexually transmitted and sexually transmitted infections, E. coli;
- abacterial – deformation of muscle tissue due to a sedentary lifestyle and work, stress.
Acute and chronic prostatitis are forms of the disease that differ in clinical presentation and consequences.
Symptoms of the disease
One of the criteria for distinguishing the disease is the man's age.Prostate adenoma practically does not occur in people under 45 years of age.Prostatitis is diagnosed in 15, 25 and 40 year olds.
Signs of prostatitis and adenoma
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | Prostate adenoma |
| pain | in acute form | at level 2 or 3 |
| Urinary disorder | in acute form | constant |
| sexual dysfunction | At the beginning of the disease, sexual desire increases, and over time erectile dysfunction occurs | gradual weakening of potency up to impotence |
| temperature | rises | normal |
| PSA values, ng/ml | from 0 to 10 | until 16 |
| Ultrasound data | Inflammation of the prostate | The volume of the prostate is enlarged |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
There is no need to guess and hope for coincidence.Prostatitis can be recognized quickly and almost painlessly.A man must donate urine and prostate secretions for bacterial culture and undergo an ultrasound or TRUS examination.
Regardless of what type of prostatitis is detected - bacterial or abacterial - antibiotics are prescribed: amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, levofloxacin.This is not a universal set;Medications are selected based on individual indications and are always combined with a range of medications and procedures to relieve symptoms of inflammation and support the immune system.
Diagnosis and treatment of prostate adenomas
If an adenoma is suspected, a CT or MRI may be prescribed in addition to standard examinations.If the PSA test is bad, a biopsy will be performed.
To treat prostate adenoma, two groups of drugs are used: to suppress tumor growth and to facilitate urination.You can try medications that solve both problems at the same time.The preparations “Creeping Palm Fruit Extract” and “Prostate Extract” are ineffective as independent remedies.
Prevention
To prevent prostatitis, follow a few simple rules:
- treat colds;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- Give up bad habits.
Regular sex is a great way to escape prostatitis and adenomas, but not a reason to forget about safety.