Prostatitis is inflammation or congestion of the prostate gland in men. Depending on the complexity of the case, the patient may even have acute prostatitis, which is less common, but gives a clinical picture in the form of sharp pains in the perineum, frequent painful and difficult urination, discharge from the urethra, false urge to go to the toilet for the most part, fever, etc. And in some cases, when the patient does not go to the doctor in time, the deterioration of health and the intensification of the disease can lead to acute prostatitis.

If a person is sick for more than 2-3 months, then prostatitis is considered chronic. With an exacerbation of chronic prostatitis, there are the same symptoms as with acute, but they are less pronounced.

What are the features of prostatitis?

The disease can develop gradually, imperceptibly to the patient himself! A patient for several years may not know that he has chronic prostatitis and is accidentally detected during the initial treatment. The reasons for the patient’s visit to the doctor are complications in the form of impaired potency, vegetative disorders, male infertility, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, etc. That’s why we recommend men to be examined at least once a year by an andrologist urologist.

Why is prostatitis dangerous and why is it important to treat it?

Chronic prostatitis gives complications in the form of impaired fertility (the ability to conceive a child), in other words, infertility, and various violations of the sexual function of a man up to its complete loss. Also, prostatitis greatly worsens the autonomic nervous system, which manifests itself in the form of lethargy, lethargy, sweating, poor sleep and unstable blood pressure.

Why can men get prostatitis?

Microbes enter during promiscuous sexual intercourse, or from chronic foci in the body. Contribute to the occurrence of prostatitis in men – stagnation, cold, stress, alcohol, weakening of the immune system, beriberi and other negative factors.

How to treat prostatitis correctly?

If this is congestive prostatitis, we remove the congestion. If it is microbial, then we prescribe antibiotics, taking into account the flora. We use a low-intensity therapeutic laser, magnetotherapy, negative pressure treatment, etc. In addition to treatment, we recommend physical activity, regulation of sex life, proper nutrition and other individual doctor’s recommendations for each specific patient and his case.

Is prostate massage effective?

Yes, it is effective, but we do not massage everyone! There are indications and contraindications for prostate massage. Even if we do, we take into account all the stages and development of the disease, competently and delicately without causing discomfort to the patient. We have medical equipment in our arsenal that almost replaces prostate massage.
What should be done in order not to get sick with prostatitis?

Avoid promiscuity and sexually transmitted diseases. A moderate and regular sexual life is recommended. Treatment of other foci of infection in the body, elimination of stagnation in the pelvis by walking, physical activity, strengthening the immune system with proper nutrition and taking vitamins.