Prostatitis is a common disease in the male half of humanity, characterized by inflammation of the prostate.Pathology can occur against the background of prostate infection, and it can also be a manifestation of age-related changes and a passive lifestyle, manifested against the background of degenerative disorders.
Prostatitis can be acute or chronic, the latter occurring in the absence of timely treatment of acute prostatitis.Calculous 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
Calculous prostatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the prostate gland during which tartar (stones) form.The disease always occurs against the background of long-lasting and indolent chronic prostatitis, and is very often a complication of it.
According to statistics, the disease is detected in about 8% of all men who consult a urologist or andrologist.Calculous 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 the most serious.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, which consist of lime salts, phosphates and other dense elements.
Causes of calculous prostatitis
Stones can be exogenous and endogenous.Exogenous stones are formed only when urethro-prostatic reflux is detected, when the urine does not leave the body, but enters the channels of the prostate.Salts in the urine are deposited in the prostate ducts, clumping together and forming stones.
Endogenous ones are formed against the background of stagnation of the prostate gland, which is precisely observed in chronic prostatitis.In addition, 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 background of advanced chronic bacterial or non-bacterial prostatitis.The following factors can provoke this condition:
- Passive lifestyle, lack of exercise in general, sedentary work.
- Lack of sex.In this case, the prostate secretion does not come out, but stagnates.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostatic adenoma).
- Chronic infections of the urogenital system.
- Brash lifestyle, alcohol consumption, promiscuity.
- Constant stress, chronic fatigue.
- Vitamin deficiency, poor nutrition.
- Permanent 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 that radiates to the coccyx, scrotum.
- Pain during urination, ejaculation, defecation.
- Urinary tract disorders, especially urinary retention, slow flow, frequent desire.
- Blood may be present in semen and urine.
- Discharge from the urogenital canal.
- Various degrees of erectile dysfunction, especially slow erection, lack of erection, premature ejaculation.
It is worth noting that calculous prostatitis can be completely asymptomatic, its manifestations do not differ from slow chronic prostatitis.But stones that form in the prostate over a long period of time lead to serious complications, including an abscess of the gland, its complete breakdown and the development of vesiculitis.
Drug treatment of calculous prostatitis
Chronic calculous prostatitis detected in time can be treated conservatively.In this case, the following drug groups are prescribed:
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections.Uniquely selected.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Antispasmodics and pain relievers to relieve pain.
- Alpha blockers to restore fluid outflow.
- Vitamins to strengthen general immunity.
Conservative treatment includes the participation of physical therapy, for example, magnet, electrophoresis, ultrasound.But prostate massage is strictly contraindicated for calculous prostatitis.The physical impact leads to trauma to the prostate with stones, increased swelling and pain.
A diet must be followed during treatment.It is forbidden to consume alcohol, fatty, spicy, salty and unhealthy foods.In order to strengthen the immune system, it is necessary to follow the basic principles of proper nutrition and eat as many vegetables and fruits as possible.
If conservative treatment is ineffective or the stones are already very large, surgical treatment will be necessary.If there is an abscess, the prostate opens and pus comes out along with the stones.
If the stones are mobile, they try to push them into the bladder and then dissolve them with non-surgical lithotripsy.In severe cases, in the presence of large and fixed stones, as well as in the presence of prostate adenoma, the gland is completely removed.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, so you can aggravate the disease and even lose the organ.Folk remedies can only be used in complex therapy prescribed by an andrologist after examination.But before you start taking this or that drug, it is better to consult your doctor about whether the drug is compatible with the prescribed drugs.
In the case of prostatitis, folk remedies are recommended that have an anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving effect, and also break up stagnant processes.These tools are:
- Rosehip root decoction.
- Sage decoction.
- Infusion of birch bark with lemon juice.
- A concoction of Adonis, chickweed and hardy bed straw, mixed in equal proportions.
- Infusion of parsley roots and greens.
- Treatment with fruit juices is also useful for strengthening the immune system and fighting inflammation.
Do not use therapeutic enemas and home-made rectal suppositories for culculous prostatitis.Exceptions are situations where pharmaceutical products are prescribed by a doctor.The introduction of homemade suppositories can lead to irritation of the prostate and the appearance of swelling.
Prevention of prostatitis
Currently, prostatitis is a very common disease.After 40-45 years, every second man suffers from some degree of illness.Therefore, experts ask men to take responsibility for their health and prevent prostatitis from a young age.
Prevention of prostatitis culculosus consists of timely and appropriate treatment of acute inflammation of the prostate.We also recommend following the following tips:
- Have sex regularly to keep the prostate juices flowing and not stagnant.
- Lead an active lifestyle, do exercises, play sports.
- Dress according to the weather, don't get too cold.
- Eat right, avoid vitamin deficiency.
- Avoid promiscuity, protect yourself from STDs.
Thus, the main prevention is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and adequate 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 to treat prostatitis, which they later suffer from.
The sooner treatment for prostatitis begins, the better for the patient.In most cases, the formation of stones can be avoided if you visit an andrologist in time.