Prostatitis is a common disease among the male half of humanity, which is characterized by inflammation of the prostate gland.Pathology can occur against the background of an infection of the prostate, and can also be a manifestation of age-related changes and a passive lifestyle, which manifests itself against the background of degenerative disorders.
Prostatitis can be acute and chronic;the latter occurs in the absence of timely treatment for acute prostatitis.Calculous prostatitis is a complicated form of chronic prostatitis.This pathology causes pain, seriously alters the urination process and may even require surgical intervention.
Chronic calculous prostatitis
Calculous prostatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the prostate gland, in which the formation of stones (stones) occurs.The disease always occurs against the background of slow and prolonged chronic prostatitis and is very often its complication.
According to statistics, the disease is detected in about 8% of all men who consult a urologist or andrologist.Calculous prostatitis occurs in patients over 40 years of age.At this age, the disease is associated with STIs;After 50 years, the pathology manifests itself against the background of a prostate adenoma, and after 70 years, against the background of male menopause.
The calculous form of prostatitis is considered the most serious.It is poorly tolerated by patients, causes a lot of inconvenience and is quite difficult to treat.And all because stones appear in the excretory ducts, formed by lime salts, phosphates and other dense elements.
Causes of calculous prostatitis.
Stones can be exogenous and endogenous.Exogenous stones are formed only if urethroprostatic reflux is observed, when urine does not leave the body, but is thrown into the prostatic ducts.The salts contained in the urine are deposited in the prostate ducts, compacted and form stones.
And endogenous ones are formed against the background of stagnation in the prostate gland, which is precisely what is observed in chronic prostatitis.Furthermore, stones can be primary and secondary.
The primary ones are formed precisely in the prostate and its ducts, and the secondary ones migrate from the kidneys or the bladder.The latter situation is possible in cases where a man suffers from urolithiasis.
The cause of calculous prostatitis is prostate congestion in the context of advanced chronic bacterial or nonbacterial prostatitis.The following factors can cause this condition:
- Passive lifestyle, lack of movement in general, sedentary work.
- Lack of sex.In this case, the prostate secretion does not come out, but stagnates.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate adenoma).
- Chronic infections of the genitourinary system.
- Shameless lifestyle, alcohol abuse, promiscuity.
- Constant stress, chronic fatigue.
- Vitamin deficiency, poor nutrition.
- Constant hypothermia.
- Refusal to treat prostatitis for a long time.
In general, the causes of calculous prostatitis do not differ from the causes of chronic prostatitis.
Symptoms of calculous prostatitis.
Signs of calculous prostatitis:
- Aching pain in the groin, radiating to the tailbone and scrotum.
- Pain when urinating, ejaculation, defecation.
- Urinary disorders, particularly urinary retention, slow flow, frequent urge.
- There may be blood in semen and urine.
- Discharge from the urogenital canal.
- Erectile dysfunction to varying degrees, in particular, slow erection, complete lack of erection, premature ejaculation.
It is worth noting that calculous prostatitis can be completely asymptomatic and does not differ in its manifestations from slow chronic prostatitis.But stones that form in the prostate over a long period of time lead to serious complications, such as abscesses of the gland, its complete degradation and the development of vesiculitis.
Pharmacological treatment of calculous prostatitis.
Chronic calculous prostatitis, detected in a timely manner, can be treated conservatively.In this case, the following groups of drugs are prescribed:
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections.Individually selected.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Antispasmodics and analgesics to relieve pain.
- Alpha blockers to restore fluid outflow.
- Vitamins to strengthen general immunity.
Conservative treatment involves attending physiotherapy, for example, magnet, electrophoresis, ultrasound.But prostate massage for calculous prostatitis is strictly contraindicated.The physical impact will cause trauma to the prostate with stones, increased swelling and pain.
During the treatment period it is necessary to follow a diet.It is prohibited to consume alcohol, fatty, spicy, salty and unhealthy foods.It is necessary to adhere to the principles of proper nutrition, eat as many vegetables and fruits as possible to strengthen the immune system.
If conservative treatment is ineffective or the stones are already very large, surgical treatment will be necessary.If there is an abscess, the prostate opens and pus comes out along with the stones.
If the stones are mobile, attempts are made to push them into the bladder and then dissolve them using non-surgical lithotripsy.In severe cases, in the presence of large and fixed stones, as well as prostate adenoma, complete removal of the gland is performed.Radical treatment is used very rarely, in advanced cases.
Treatment of calculous prostatitis with traditional methods.
It is better not to treat calculous prostatitis with home remedies, this way you can worsen the disease and even lose the organ.Folk remedies can be used exclusively in complex therapies prescribed by an andrologist after an examination.But before you start taking this or that medication, it is better to consult with your doctor about the compatibility of the drug with prescribed medications.
For calculous prostatitis, home remedies are recommended that have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect and also interrupt congestive processes.These means include:
- A decoction of rosehip roots.
- Sage decoction.
- Infusion of birch bark with lemon juice.
- A decoction of adonis, chickweed and tenacious straw, mixed in equal proportions.
- Infusion of parsley roots and vegetables.
- Juice treatment is also useful for strengthening the immune system and fighting inflammation.
For cululosa prostatitis, therapeutic enemas and homemade rectal suppositories should not be used.The exception is situations where a doctor prescribes pharmaceutical medications.The introduction of homemade suppositories can cause irritation of the prostate and the appearance of swelling.
Prostatitis prevention
Currently, prostatitis is a very common disease.Every 2 men after 40-45 years suffer from one degree or another of the disease.For this reason, experts urge men to take responsibility for their health and prevent prostatitis from a young age.
Prevention of cululous prostatitis consists of timely and adequate treatment of acute inflammation of the prostate.It is also recommended to follow these tips:
- Have sex regularly so that the prostate juice circulates and does not stagnate.
- Lead an active lifestyle, exercise, play sports.
- Dress according to the weather, don't get too cold.
- Eat well, avoid vitamin deficiency.
- Avoid promiscuity, protect yourself from STDs.
Thus, the main prevention is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as adequate sexual activity.If a man takes care of his health, he can surely avoid chronic prostatitis.
Conclusion
Calculous prostatitis is an advanced form of chronic prostatitis, but it is very common.This suggests that most men refuse treatment for prostatitis, which is what they later suffer from.
The sooner prostatitis treatment begins, the better for the patient.In most cases, stone formation can be avoided by promptly consulting an andrologist.