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 prostate infection, and can also be a manifestation of age-related changes and a passive lifestyle, appearing against the background of degenerative disorders.
Prostatitis can be acute and chronic, the latter occurs in the absence of timely treatment of acute prostatitis.Calculous prostatitis is a complicated form of chronic prostatitis.This pathology causes pain, greatly disrupts 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 appears against the background of long-term and slow chronic prostatitis and very often it is a complication of it.
According to statistics, the disease is detected in approximately 8% of all men who consult a urologist or andrologist.Calculous prostatitis occurs in patients over 40 years old.At this age, the disease is associated with STI;after 50 years, the pathology appears 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 severe.It is poorly tolerated by patients, causes a lot of discomfort and is quite difficult to treat.And all because stones appear in the excretory channels, 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 urethro-prostatic reflux is observed, when urine does not leave the body, but is thrown into the prostate 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 exactly what is observed in chronic prostatitis.Also, stones can be primary and secondary.
The primary ones are formed right in the prostate and its ducts, and the secondary ones migrate from the kidneys or bladder.The last situation is possible in cases where a man suffers from urolithiasis.
The cause of calculous prostatitis is blockage of the prostate against the background 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 secretion of the prostate does not come out, but stagnates.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostatic adenoma).
- Chronic infections of the genitourinary system.
- Cheeky lifestyle, alcohol abuse, debauchery.
- Constant stress, chronic fatigue.
- Lack of vitamins, poor nutrition.
- Persistent hypothermia.
- Rejection of prostatitis treatment 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 groin, radiating to tail, scrotum.
- Pain during urination, ejaculation, stool.
- Urinary disorders, especially retention of urine, slow flow, frequent urge.
- Blood may be present in semen and urine.
- Discharge from the urogenital canal.
- Erectile dysfunction of various degrees, in particular, slow erection, lack of erection at all, premature ejaculation.
It is worth noting that calculous prostatitis can be completely asymptomatic, not changing 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.
Medicinal treatment of calculous prostatitis
Chronic calculous prostatitis, detected in time, 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 flow.
- Vitamins to strengthen general immunity.
Conservative treatment includes following physical therapy, for example, magnets, electrophoresis, ultrasound.But prostate massage for stone prostatitis is strictly contraindicated.Physical impact will lead to trauma to the prostate with stones, increased swelling and pain.
During the treatment period it is necessary to follow a diet.The consumption of alcohol, fatty, spicy, salty and unhealthy foods is prohibited.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 required.If there is an abscess, the prostate is opened and the pus comes out along with the stones.
If the stones are mobile, then they tend to be pushed into the bladder, followed by dissolution using non-surgical lithotripsy.In severe cases, in the presence of large and fixed stones, as well as prostate adenoma, the complete removal of the gland is practiced.Radical treatment is used quite rarely, in advanced cases.
Treatment of calculous prostatitis with traditional methods
It is better not to treat stone prostatitis with folk remedies, so you 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 drug, it is better to consult your doctor about the compatibility of the drug with the prescribed medications.
For calculous prostatitis, folk remedies are recommended that have an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect, as well as disrupt congestive processes.These tools include:
- A decoction of rose root.
- Sage stew.
- Infusion of birch bark with lemon juice.
- A stew of adonis, bones, and stable straw, mixed in equal proportions.
- Infusion of parsley roots and greens.
- Fluid therapy is also helpful for boosting the immune system and fighting inflammation.
For culcululous prostatitis, you should not use therapeutic enemas and homemade rectal suppositories.Exceptions are situations when pharmaceutical drugs are prescribed by a doctor.Insertion of home-made suppositories can lead to irritation of the prostate and the appearance of swelling.
Prevention of prostatitis
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 call on men to take responsibility for their health and prevent prostatitis from an early age.
Prevention of culculous prostatitis consists in timely and adequate treatment of acute inflammation of the prostate gland.It is also recommended to follow these tips:
- Have sex regularly so that the prostate fluid circulates and does not stagnate.
- Lead an active lifestyle, exercise, play sports.
- Dress for the weather, don't get too cold.
- Eat right, avoid vitamin deficiency.
- Avoid promiscuity, protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases.
Thus, the main prevention is maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as proper sexual activity.If a man takes care of his health, he will certainly be able to 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, from which they subsequently suffer.
The sooner the treatment of prostatitis begins, the better for the patient.In most cases, the formation of stones can be avoided if you consult an andrologist at the right time.