Chronic prostatitis is a long-term inflammatory process localized in the tissues of the prostate gland and leading to a violation of its functional activity. This disease is common among men. If left untreated, secondary inflammation of other organs of the genitourinary system, the development of erectile dysfunction and infertility can occur. In this article, we look at chronic prostatitis in men in terms of symptoms and treatment.
Clinical picture in chronic prostatitis
The primary symptom of chronic prostatitis is constant aching pain. Pain syndrome is localized in the perineal, groin and suprapubic region. It increases at the beginning and end of urination, at the time and after ejaculation, with prolonged absence of sexual intercourse. The intensity of the pain is different for each individual patient. Some men report moderate discomfort, while others report fairly severe pain.
Another characteristic symptom is an increased urge to urinate. A sick man indicates that the urge to urinate has become more frequent. In this case, the process of urination will be accompanied by pain. The patient has to make an effort to start the facial expressions. The stream of urine becomes weaker and intermittent, there is always a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
Chronic inflammation of the prostate is often associated with impaired sexual function. Patients with this disease can indicate weak erection, early ejaculation, decreased libido, frequent nocturnal erections and so on. All this has an extremely negative effect on the mental state of a man.
During the period of exacerbation, the clinical picture is supplemented by a violation of the general condition. Symptoms such as weakness and loss of performance, loss of appetite and a slight increase in body temperature can also occur.
Treatment principles of chronic prostatitis
First of all, with chronic prostatitis, antibacterial drugs are prescribed, which are selected according to the sensitivity of the pathogen. The course of antibiotic therapy is at least two weeks.
You can stop the pain syndrome with the help of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Restoring urodynamics will help taking alpha-blockers.
It should be noted that any drug should be used only as directed by a doctor.
One of the main treatment points for chronic inflammation is prostate massage. However, it is strictly contraindicated in acute inflammatory processes.
In addition, various physiotherapeutic methods such as magnetotherapy or electrophoresis have proven themselves in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.
If complications have arisen, a decision can be made on the question of a surgical intervention, for example a transurethral resection of the prostate.