Prostatitis is a "monster" of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases every year. A few decades ago, genitourinary dysfunction was diagnosed only in men in adulthood. Now prostatitis has become younger, and even 20-year-old boys and adolescents are not immune to 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 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 cause prostatitis:
- bacterial - pathogens of sexually transmitted and genital infections, Escherichia coli;
- abacterial - deformation of muscle tissue due to inactive life 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 differs is the age of the man. Prostate adenoma practically does not occur in persons younger than 45 years. Prostatitis is diagnosed at the ages of 15, 25 and 40 years.
Signs of manifestation of prostatitis and adenoma
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | BPH |
| bol | in acute form | in 2 or 3 phases |
| urination disorder | in acute form | constantly |
| sexual dysfunction | at the beginning of the disease, sexual desire increases, over time - erectile dysfunction | gradual weakening of potency to impotence |
| temperature | growing | ok |
| PSA indicators, ng / ml | from 0 to 10 | to 16 |
| ultrasound data | inflammation of the prostate | the prostate is enlarged |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
One should not guess at random and hope. Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly. A man needs to excrete urine and prostate for bacterial culture, to undergo ultrasound or TRUS.
Regardless of which type of prostatitis is detected - bacterial or abacterial - antibiotics are prescribed: Amoxicillin, Ceftriaxone, Levofloxacin. This is not a universal set, the preparations are chosen according to individual indications and always in combination with a complex of medications and procedures to alleviate the symptoms of inflammation and immune support.
diagnosis and treatment of prostate adenoma
If an adenoma is suspected, CT or MRI may be prescribed in addition to standard studies. If the PSA test is poor, a biopsy will be done.
Two groups of drugs are used to treat prostate adenoma: to suppress tumor growth and to facilitate urination. You can try medications that solve these two problems at the same time. Preparations "Palm creeping fruit extract", "Prostate extract", as an independent drug, are ineffective.
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" from prostatitis and adenomas, but it's not a reason to forget about safety.