Prostatitis is the "scourge" of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases annually. A few decades ago, a disorder of genitourinary function was diagnosed only in men of mature age. Now prostatitis has become younger, so even 20-year-old boys and adolescents are not immune from it.
The 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, then in the second - about the growing tumor process. In terms of clinical manifestations, chronic prostatitis is very difficult to distinguish from an adenoma, which is why it is so important not to start the disease, but to undergo an examination as soon as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Several factors provoke prostatitis:
- bacterial - pathogens of sexually transmitted and genital infections, Escherichia 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 their clinical picture 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 in 15, 25 and 40 year olds.
Signs of manifestation of prostatitis and adenoma
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | BPH |
| pain | in acute form | in 2 or 3 stages |
| disorder of urination | in acute form | constantly |
| sexual dysfunctions | at the onset of the disease, sexual desire increases, over time - an erection disorder | gradual weakening of potency up to impotence |
| temperature | rises | fine |
| indicators PSA, ng / ml | from 0 to 10 | up to 16 |
| ultrasound data | inflammation of the prostate | the prostate gland is enlarged |
Diagnostics and treatment of prostatitis
No need to guess and hope at random. Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly. A man needs to pass urine and prostate secretions for bacterial culture, 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 set, preparations are selected according to individual indications and always in combination with a complex of drugs and procedures to relieve 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 poor, a biopsy will be done.
For the treatment of prostate adenoma, 2 groups of drugs are used: to suppress tumor growth and to facilitate urination. You can try medications that solve both of these problems at the same time. The preparations "Palma creeping fruit extract", "Prostate extract", as an independent remedy, are ineffective.
Prophylaxis
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" from prostatitis and adenoma, but not a reason to forget about safety.