Prostatitis is the “scourge” of the male half of humanity.
The age of the disease decreases annually.Just a few decades ago, genitourinary dysfunction was diagnosed only in mature men.Now prostatitis has become younger, so even 20-year-old boys and teenagers are not immune from it.
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 we are talking about a growing tumor process.Based on clinical manifestations, chronic prostatitis is very difficult to distinguish from adenoma, which is why it is so important not to let the disease progress, but to undergo examination as quickly as possible.
Types of prostatitis
Prostatitis is provoked by several factors:
- bacterial – causative agents 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 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 prostatitis and adenoma
| Symptoms | Prostatitis | Prostate adenoma |
| pain | in acute form | at stage 2 or 3 |
| urinary disorder | in acute form | constantly |
| sexual dysfunction | at the beginning of the disease, sexual desire increases, over time - erectile dysfunction | gradual weakening of potency up to impotence |
| temperature | rises | normal |
| PSA values, ng/ml | from 0 to 10 | up to 16 |
| ultrasound data | prostate inflammation | the prostate gland is enlarged in volume |
Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis
There is no need to guess and hope for chance.Prostatitis can be detected quickly and almost painlessly.A man needs to donate urine and prostate secretions for bacterial culture, undergo an 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; drugs are selected according to individual indications and are always combined with a set 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 performed.
To treat prostate adenoma, 2 groups of drugs are used: to suppress tumor growth and to facilitate urination.You can try medications that address both of these problems at the same time.The preparations “Creeping palm fruit extract” and “Prostate extract” are ineffective as an independent remedy.
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 adenoma, but not a reason to forget about safety.