Monitor the newspaper: Prostatitis It is a common disease among men, affecting about 10% of them.
The prostate is a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system and has an essential function in determining a man’s fertility.
Types of prostatitis
Scientists have identified four types of prostatitis, namely:
Chronic inflammation or chronic pelvic pain syndrome
acute bacterial infection
Chronic bacterial infection
Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis
Prostatitis Symptoms
Symptoms of prostatitis vary depending on the type and cause of the inflammation. Affected people sometimes do not experience any symptoms, and the doctor may diagnose this condition by chance when testing for urinary tract disease or reproductive system disorders.
But men with chronic or acute bacterial prostatitis share a number of symptoms, including:
Pain in the penis or testicles
Urgency to urinate
pain when urinating
Pain during intercourse
Presence of blood in the urine
Impotence
According to medical site The risk of developing chronic prostatitis increases if a man:
Elderly: Men between the ages of 50 and 59 are three times more likely than men between the ages of 20 and 39.
Have other conditions that cause abdominal pain, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Diagnosis
When diagnosing prostatitis, doctors use a number of tests, including:
1- Examination of the rectum with the finger
Where the doctor puts on a glove and inserts his finger into the rectum to check for swelling of the prostate
2- Analysis and urine culture
This test is needed to look for germs and for any urinary tract infections
3- blood test
Doctors prescribe a blood test to measure prostate cancer levels, as high values indicate an enlarged prostate or cancer.
The doctor may order an additional set of tests such as cystoscopy to confirm urinary tract conditions, as well as ultrasound to examine the prostate gland and make sure there are no stones or abnormalities.
Treatment of prostatitis
Treatment for prostatitis depends on the type of inflammation:
1- Acute prostatitis
It is treated with painkillers and antibiotics, but if the patient is unable to urinate, it is necessary to go to the hospital.
2- Chronic prostatitis
Treatment for this type is aimed at controlling symptoms, so your doctor may recommend taking pain relievers or antibiotics and
Laxatives if defecation is painful.
protection
The spread of inflammation to the prostate gland can be prevented with prompt treatment of a urinary tract infection.
It is also advised to see a doctor when you feel pain in the area when sitting or have difficulty urinating, as corrective measures can be taken before the infection worsens.
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