Prostatitis is a common disease of the male half of humanity, characterized by inflammation of the prostate.Pathology can appear against the background of prostate infection, and it can also be a manifestation of age changes and a passive lifestyle, manifesting against the background of degenerative disorders.
Prostatitis can be acute and chronic, and the latter occurs in the absence of timely treatment of acute prostatitis.Calculous prostatitis is a complicated form of chronic prostatitis.This pathology causes pain, seriously interferes with the urination process and may even require surgical intervention.
Chronic calculous prostatitis
Calculous prostatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the prostate in which calculus (calculus) forms.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 turn to a urologist or andrologist for consultation.Calculous prostatitis occurs in patients older than 40 years.At this age, the disease is associated with STIs;after 50 years, the pathology manifests itself on the background of prostate adenoma, and after 70 years on 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 discomfort and is quite difficult to treat.And all because stones, which consist of lime salts, phosphates and other dense elements, appear in the drainage channels.
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.Salts contained in the urine are deposited in the ducts of the prostate, compact and form stones.
And endogenous ones are formed against the background of stagnation in the prostate, which is exactly what is observed in chronic prostatitis.Also, stones can be primary and secondary.
The primary ones are formed 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 congestion in the prostate on the background of advanced chronic bacterial or non-bacterial prostatitis.The following factors can cause this condition:
- Passive lifestyle, lack of movement in general, sedentary work.
- Lack of sex.In this case, the secretion of the prostate does not come out, but stagnates.
- Benign prostate hyperplasia (prostate adenoma).
- Chronic infections of the genitourinary system.
- Cheeky lifestyle, alcohol abuse, promiscuity.
- Constant stress, chronic fatigue.
- Lack of vitamins, poor diet.
- Constant hypothermia.
- Refusing 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, spreading to the coccyx, to the scrotum.
- Pain during urination, ejaculation, defecation.
- Urinary disorders, especially urinary retention, slow stream, frequent urge.
- Blood may be present in semen and urine.
- Discharge from the urogenital canal.
- Erectile dysfunction of varying degrees, especially slow erection, lack of erection, premature ejaculation.
It is worth noting that calculous prostatitis can be completely asymptomatic, their manifestations do not differ from sluggish chronic prostatitis.But stones that form in the prostate over a long period of time lead to serious complications, including abscess of the gland, its complete degradation and the development of vesiculitis.
Treatment of calculous prostatitis with drugs
Chronic calculous prostatitis, which is 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.
- Antispasmodics and analgesics for pain relief.
- Alpha blockers to restore fluid flow.
- Vitamins for strengthening general immunity.
Conservative treatment includes attending physical therapy, for example, magnet, electrophoresis, ultrasound.But prostate massage for calculous prostatitis is strictly contraindicated.Physical impact will lead to prostate trauma with stones, increased swelling and pain.
During the treatment period, it is necessary to follow a diet.Consumption of alcohol, fatty, spicy, salty and unhealthy food is prohibited.It is necessary to adhere to the principles of proper nutrition, eat as many vegetables and fruits as possible in order to strengthen immunity.
If conservative treatment is ineffective or the stones are already very large, surgical treatment will be necessary.If there is an abscess, the prostate is opened and the pus comes out along with the stones.
If the stones are mobile, then an attempt is made to push them into the bladder, followed by dissolution by 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, in this way you can worsen 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 the compatibility of the drug with the prescribed drugs.
For calculous prostatitis, folk remedies are recommended that have an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect, and also break down congestive processes.These funds include:
- Rosehip root decoction.
- Sage decoction.
- Infusion of birch bark with lemon juice.
- A decoction of adonis, chicken and tough straw, mixed in equal proportions.
- Infusion of parsley root and greens.
- Juice treatment is also useful for strengthening the immune system and fighting inflammation.
Therapeutic enemas and homemade rectal suppositories should not be used in case of culculosis prostatitis.Exceptions are situations when pharmaceutical drugs are prescribed by a doctor.The introduction of homemade suppositories can lead to prostate irritation and swelling.
Prevention of prostatitis
Currently, prostatitis is a very common disease.Every 2 men after the age of 40-45 suffer from one degree or another of the disease.Therefore, experts urge men to take responsibility for their health and prevent prostatitis from an early age.
Prevention of culculosis prostatitis consists in timely and adequate treatment of acute inflammation of the prostate.It is also recommended that you follow these tips:
- Have sex regularly so that the prostate juice circulates and does not stagnate.
- Lead an active lifestyle, do exercises, play sports.
- Dress for the weather, don't catch a cold.
- Eat properly, avoid vitamin deficiency.
- Avoid promiscuity, protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases.
Therefore, the main prevention is maintaining 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, from which they later suffer.
The sooner the treatment of prostatitis begins, the better for the patient.In most cases, stone formation can be avoided if you consult an andrologist in time.