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 infection of the prostate, 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 in the absence of timely treatment for acute prostatitis.Calculous prostatitis is a complicated form of chronic prostatitis.This pathology causes pain, severely disrupts the process of urination 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 calculi (stones) occurs.The disease always occurs against the background of long-term and sluggish chronic prostatitis and is very often its complication.
According to statistics, the disease is detected in approximately 8% of all men who consult a urologist or andrologist for consultation.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 considered the most severe.It is poorly tolerated by patients, causes a lot of inconvenience and is quite difficult to treat.And all because stones appear in the excretory ducts, 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, become compacted and form stones.
And endogenous ones are formed against the background of stagnation in the prostate gland, which is precisely what is observed in chronic prostatitis.Also, stones can be primary and secondary.
Primary ones are formed precisely in the prostate and its ducts, and 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 congestion in 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 prostatic secretion does not come out, but stagnates.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate adenoma).
- Chronic infections of the genitourinary system.
- Cheeky lifestyle, alcohol abuse, promiscuity.
- Constant stress, chronic fatigue.
- Vitamin deficiency, poor nutrition.
- Constant 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, radiating to the tailbone, to the scrotum.
- Pain during urination, ejaculation, defecation.
- Urinary disorders, in particular urinary retention, sluggish stream, frequent urge.
- Blood may be present in semen and urine.
- Discharge from the urogenital canal.
- Erectile dysfunction to varying degrees, in particular, sluggish erection, lack of erection at all, premature ejaculation.
It is worth noting that calculous prostatitis can be completely asymptomatic, not differing in manifestations from sluggish chronic prostatitis.But stones that form in the prostate over a long period of time lead to severe complications, including abscess of the gland, its complete degradation, and the development of vesiculitis.
Drug treatment of calculous prostatitis
Chronic calculous prostatitis, detected in a timely manner, can be treated conservatively.In this case, the following groups of drugs are prescribed:
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections.Selected individually.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Antispasmodics and analgesics to relieve pain.
- Alpha blockers to restore fluid outflow.
- Vitamins to strengthen general immunity.
Conservative treatment involves attending physical therapy, for example, magnet, electrophoresis, ultrasound.But prostate massage for calculous 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.It is prohibited 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 ineffective, or the stones are already very large, surgical treatment will be required.If there is an abscess, the prostate is opened and pus comes out along with the stones.
If the stones are mobile, then they are tried 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, 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, this way you can make the disease worse 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 with 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, and also break up congestive processes.These means include:
- A decoction of rosehip roots.
- Sage decoction.
- Infusion of birch bark with lemon juice.
- A decoction of adonis, chickweed and tenacious bedstraw, mixed in equal proportions.
- Infusion of parsley roots and greens.
- Treatment with juices is also useful for strengthening the immune system and fighting inflammation.
For culculous prostatitis, you should not use therapeutic enemas and home-made rectal suppositories.The exception is situations when pharmaceutical drugs 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.Every 2 men after 40-45 years suffer from one degree or another of the 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 prostate juice circulates and does not stagnate.
- Lead an active lifestyle, do exercises, play sports.
- Dress according to the weather, do not get too cold.
- Eat right, avoid vitamin deficiency.
- Avoid promiscuity, protect yourself from STDs.
Thus, 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 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, which is what they subsequently 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 consult an andrologist in a timely manner.