Chronic prostatitis is a long-term inflammatory process located in the tissues of the prostate, leading to a violation of its functional activity. This disease is widespread among men. If left untreated, it can cause 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 pain. The painful syndrome is located in the perineum, inguinal and suprapubic regions. It intensifies at the beginning and end of urination, at the time and after ejaculation, with prolonged absence of sexual intercourse. The intensity of pain varies for each patient. Some men indicate moderate discomfort, others report quite severe pain.
Another characteristic symptom is the increased urge to urinate. A sick man indicates that the urge to urinate has become more frequent. In this case, the urination process is accompanied by pain. The patient has to make an effort to start the mime. 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 accompanied by impaired sexual function. Patients with this disease may indicate a weak erection, premature ejaculation, decreased libido, frequent nocturnal erections, and so on. All this has an extremely negative effect on the psychological state of a man.
During the period of exacerbation, the clinical picture is complemented by a violation of the general condition. Symptoms such as weakness and decreased performance, loss of appetite, and a slight rise in body temperature may add up.
Principles of treatment of chronic prostatitis
First of all, in chronic prostatitis, antibacterial drugs are prescribed, selected on the basis of 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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Restoring urodynamics will help taking alpha-blockers.
It should be noted that any medication can only be used as prescribed by a doctor.
In chronic inflammation, one of the main points of treatment is prostate massage. However, it is strictly contraindicated in the acute inflammatory process.
In addition, several physiotherapeutic methods, such as magnetotherapy or electrophoresis, have been shown to be effective in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.
In case complications develop, the question of surgical intervention, for example, transurethral resection of the prostate, can be decided.