Prostatitis is a common disease among the male half of humanity, characterized by inflammation of the prostate gland.Pathology can occur against the background of a prostate infection, and can also be a manifestation of age-related changes and a passive lifestyle, manifesting itself against the background of degenerative diseases.
Prostatitis can be acute and chronic, the latter occurs in the absence of timely treatment for acute prostatitis.Calculus prostatitis is a complicated form of chronic prostatitis.This pathology causes pain, seriously disrupts the urination process and may even require surgical intervention.
Chronic calculous prostatitis
Calculus prostatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the prostate, in which calculi (stones) form.The disease always occurs against the background of sluggish and prolonged chronic prostatitis and is often its complication.
According to statistics, the disease is detected in approximately 8% of all men who consult a urologist or andrologist for consultation.Calculus 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 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, consisting of 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 prostate ducts.The salts contained in urine are deposited in the prostate ducts, become compacted and form stones.
And endogenous ones are formed against the background of stagnation in the prostate gland, which is exactly 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 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 non-bacterial prostatitis.The following factors can provoke 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.
- Raunchy 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 coccyx, to the scrotum.
- Pain when urinating, ejaculation, defecation.
- Urinary disorders, in particular urinary retention, slow flow, frequent urge.
- Blood may be present in semen and urine.
- Discharge from the urogenital canal.
- Erectile dysfunction of varying degrees, in particular, slow erection, lack of erection, premature ejaculation.
It is worth noting that calculous prostatitis can be completely asymptomatic, not differing in manifestations from slow chronic prostatitis.But stones that form in the prostate over a long period of time lead to serious complications, including abscess of the gland, its complete degradation and the development of vesiculitis.
Drug treatment of calculous prostatitis
Chronic calculous prostatitis, detected in a timely manner, can be treated conservatively.In this case, the following groups of medications are prescribed:
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections.Individually selected.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Antispasmodics and analgesics to relieve pain.
- Alpha blockers to restore fluid flow.
- Vitamins to strengthen general immunity.
Conservative treatment involves the frequency of 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 forbidden to consume alcohol, fatty, spicy, salty and unhealthy foods.It is necessary to follow the principles of proper nutrition, eat as many vegetables and fruits as possible to strengthen the immune system.
If conservative treatment is ineffective or if the stones are already very large, surgical treatment will be necessary.If there is an abscess, the prostate opens and the pus comes out along with the stones.
If the stones are mobile, an attempt is made to push them into the bladder, followed by dissolution using non-surgical lithotripsy.In severe cases, in the presence of large and fixed stones, in addition to prostate adenoma, complete removal of the gland is practiced.Radical treatment is rarely used in advanced cases.
Treatment of calculous prostatitis with traditional methods
It is better not to treat calculous prostatitis with folk remedies, as this can worsen the disease and even lose the organ.Folk remedies can be used exclusively in complex therapy prescribed by an andrologist after an examination.But before you start taking this or that medicine, it is better to consult your doctor about the compatibility of the medicine with prescribed medicines.
For calculous prostatitis, folk remedies are recommended that have an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect, and also stop 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 dais, mixed in equal proportions.
- Infusion of parsley roots and herbs.
- Juice treatment is also useful for strengthening the immune system and fighting inflammation.
For culculous prostatitis, you should not use therapeutic enemas and homemade rectal suppositories.The exception is situations where pharmaceutical medications are prescribed by a doctor.The introduction of homemade suppositories can cause prostate irritation 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.Therefore, experts encourage men to take responsibility for their health and prevent prostatitis from a young age.
Prevention of culculous prostatitis consists in timely and adequate treatment of acute inflammation of the prostate.It is also recommended to follow these tips:
- Have sex regularly so that 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.
Therefore, the main prevention is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as adequate sexual activity.If a man takes care of his health, he will certainly be able to avoid chronic prostatitis.
Conclusion
Calculus prostatitis is an advanced form of chronic prostatitis, but it is very common.This suggests that most men refuse treatment for prostatitis, which is the disease they subsequently suffer from.
The sooner prostatitis treatment begins, the better for the patient.In most cases, stone formation can be prevented by consulting an andrologist in a timely manner.