Prostatitis is a common disease among the human half, 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, manifesting itself against the background of degenerative disorders.
Prostatitis can be acute and chronic, the latter occurs if there is no timely treatment for acute prostatitis.Calculus prostatitis is a complicated form of chronic prostatitis.This pathology causes pain, greatly disturbs the urination process and may require surgical intervention.
Chronic calculous prostatitis
Calculus prostatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the prostate gland, in which the formation of calculus (stones) occurs.This disease always occurs on the background of long-term chronic and sluggish prostatitis and often its complications.
According to statistics, this disease is detected in about 8% of all men who consult a urologist or andrologist for a consultation.Calculus prostatitis occurs in patients over 40 years of age.At this age, the disease is associated with STI;after 50 years, 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 worst.It is poorly accepted by patients, causes a lot of inconvenience and is quite difficult to treat.And all because stones appear in the excretory tract, which consist of lime salts, phosphates and other solid elements.
The cause of prostatitis is calculus
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 discharged into the prostate duct.The salt contained in the urine is deposited in the prostate duct, becoming solid and forming stones.
And endogenous is formed against the background of stagnation in the prostate gland, which is precisely observed in chronic prostatitis.Also, stones can be primary and secondary.
The primary one is formed right in the prostate and its ducts, and the secondary one migrates from the kidney or bladder.The last situation is possible in cases where a man suffers from urolithiasis.
The cause of calculous prostatitis is congestion in the prostate against the background of advanced chronic bacterial or non-bacterial prostatitis.The following factors can trigger this condition:
- Passive lifestyle, lack of movement in general, sedentary work.
- Less sex.In this case, prostate secretion does not come out, but stagnates.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostatic adenoma).
- Chronic infections of the genitourinary system.
- Naughty lifestyle, alcohol abuse, promiscuity.
- Constant stress, chronic fatigue.
- Vitamin deficiency, poor nutrition.
- Persistent hypothermia.
- Reluctance to treat prostatitis for a long time.
In general, the causes of calculous prostatitis are no different from the causes of chronic prostatitis.
Symptoms of calculous prostatitis
Symptoms of calculous prostatitis:
- Pain in the groin, radiating to the tailbone, to the scrotum.
- Pain during urination, ejaculation, defecation.
- Urinary disturbances, especially retention of urine, sluggish flow, frequent desire.
- Blood may be present in semen and urine.
- Discharge from the urogenital tract.
- Erectile dysfunction to varying degrees, in particular, weak erection, complete lack of erection, premature ejaculation.
Keep in mind that calculous prostatitis can be completely asymptomatic, no different in its manifestations from chronic moist prostatitis.But stones formed in the prostate over a long period of time lead to severe complications, including abscess of the gland, complete deterioration, and the development of vesiculitis.
Calculus prostatitis drug treatment
Chronic calculous prostatitis, detected in time, can be treated conservatively.In this case, the following groups of drugs are prescribed:
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections.Selected individually.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Antispasmodic and analgesic for pain relief.
- Alpha blockers to restore fluid outflow.
- Vitamins to strengthen general immunity.
Conservative treatment involves attending physical therapy, for example, magnets, electrophoresis, ultrasound.But prostate massage for calcified prostatitis is strictly prohibited.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.It is forbidden 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 not effective, or the stone is very large, surgical treatment will be required.If there is an abscess, the prostate is opened and the pus comes out along with the stone.
If the stone is mobile, then it is tried to be pushed into the bladder, followed by dissolution using non-surgical lithotripsy.In severe cases, with the presence of large and permanent stones, as well as prostate adenoma, 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 calculous prostatitis with folk remedies, in this way you can worsen the disease and even lose organs.Folk remedies can be used exclusively in complex therapy prescribed by an andrologist after examination.But before you start taking this or that medicine, it is better to consult your doctor about the compatibility of the medicine with the prescribed medicine.
For calculous prostatitis, folk remedies are recommended that have an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect, and also break the congestive process.These methods include:
- Rosehip root decoction.
- Sage stew.
- Infusion of birch bark with lemon juice.
- A strong decoction of adonis, chickweed and bedstraw, mixed in equal proportions.
- Infusion of parsley root and vegetables.
- Treatment with juice is also useful to strengthen the immune system and fight inflammation.
For culculus prostatitis, you should not use therapeutic enemas and homemade rectal suppositories.An exception is the situation when a pharmaceutical drug is prescribed by a doctor.The introduction of homemade suppositories can cause 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 experience one level or another of this disease.Therefore, experts urge men to take responsibility for their health and prevent prostatitis from a young age.
Prevention of culculous prostatitis consists of 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 juice circulates and does not stagnate.
- Live an active lifestyle, do exercise, play sports.
- Dress for the weather, don't be too cold.
- Eat right, avoid vitamin deficiency.
- Avoid promiscuity, protect yourself from STDs.
Therefore, the main prevention is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as proper sexual activity.If a man takes care of his health, he will definitely be able to avoid chronic prostatitis.
Conclusion
Calculus prostatitis is an advanced form of chronic prostatitis, but it is very common.This shows that most men refuse treatment for prostatitis, which they later experience.
The sooner treatment for prostatitis begins, the better for the patient.In most cases, the formation of stones can be avoided if you consult an andrologist in time.