Chronic prostatitis is a long-term inflammatory process localized in the tissues of the prostate gland, which leads to a violation of its functional activity. This disease is common among men. If left untreated, it can lead to 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 aching pain. The pain syndrome is localized in the perineum, inguinal and suprapubic region. It intensifies at the beginning and end of urination, during and after ejaculation, with prolonged absence of sexual intercourse. The intensity of pain is different for each patient. Some men report moderate discomfort, while others experience severe pain.
Another characteristic symptom is an increased urge to urinate. A sick person shows that the urge to urinate occurs more often. In this case, the process of urination is accompanied by pain. The patient must make an effort to start imitating. The flow of urine is weak and intermittent, there is always a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
Chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is often accompanied by sexual dysfunction. Patients with this disease have weak erection, premature ejaculation, decreased libido, frequent erection at night, etc. All this has an extremely negative effect on the psychological state of a man.
In the period of exacerbation, the clinical picture is completed by a disturbance of the general condition. Symptoms such as weakness and decreased performance, loss of appetite and a slight increase in body temperature may be combined.
Principles of treatment of chronic prostatitis
First of all, in chronic prostatitis, antibacterial drugs selected according to the sensitivity of the pathogen are prescribed. 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 be used only as prescribed by a doctor.
One of the main points of treatment in chronic inflammation is prostate massage. However, it is strictly contraindicated in acute inflammatory process.
In addition, various physiotherapeutic methods such as magnetotherapy or electrophoresis have proven themselves in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.
In the event of the development of any complication, the question of surgical intervention, for example, transurethral resection of the prostate, can be resolved.