Prostatitis is a common disease among the male half of humanity, 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 occurring in the absence of prompt 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 surgery.
Chronic calculous prostatitis
Calculous prostatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the prostate, in which the formation of stones (stones) occurs.The disease always occurs in the context of long and slow chronic prostatitis and very often constitutes its complication.
According to statistics, the disease is detected in about 8% of all men who visit a urologist or andrologist.Calculous prostatitis occurs in patients over 40 years old.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 serious.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 channels, consisting of lime salts, phosphates and other dense elements.
Causes of calculous prostatitis
Calculations can be exogenous and endogenous.Exogenous stones are formed only if urethroprostatic reflux is observed, when urine does not leave the body, but is rejected into the prostate ducts.The salts contained in urine are deposited in the prostate ducts, compact and form stones.
And endogenous ones are formed against the background of stagnation of the prostate gland, which is precisely what is observed in chronic prostatitis.Additionally, stones can be primary and secondary.
The primaries form precisely in the prostate and its ducts, and the secondaries migrate from the kidneys or the bladder.The latter situation is possible in cases where a man suffers from urolithiasis.
The cause of calculous prostatitis is congestion of the prostate gland in the context of chronic advanced bacterial or non-bacterial prostatitis.The following factors can cause 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 (prostate adenoma).
- Chronic infections of the genitourinary system.
- Rash lifestyle, alcohol abuse, promiscuity.
- Constant stress, chronic fatigue.
- Vitamin deficiency, poor diet.
- 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 coccyx, to the scrotum.
- Pain during urination, ejaculation, defecation.
- Urinary disorders, especially urinary retention, slow stream, frequent urges.
- 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 should be noted that calculous prostatitis can be completely asymptomatic and does not differ in its manifestations 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 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 groups of drugs are prescribed:
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections.Individually selected.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Antispasmodics and analgesics to relieve pain.
- Alpha blockers to restore fluid flow.
- Vitamins to strengthen general immunity.
Conservative treatment involves undergoing 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 necessary.If there is an abscess, the prostate opens and pus comes out 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 performed.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 aggravate the disease and even lose the organ.Folk remedies can be used exclusively as part of complex therapy prescribed by an andrologist after an examination.But before you start taking this or that medication, it is better to consult your doctor about the compatibility of the drug with prescribed medications.
For calculous prostatitis, it is recommended to use folk remedies that have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, and also interrupt 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.
- Juice treatment is also helpful in strengthening the immune system and fighting inflammation.
For culculous prostatitis, you should not use therapeutic enemas or homemade rectal suppositories.The exception is situations where pharmaceutical medications are prescribed by a physician.The introduction of homemade suppositories can lead to irritation of the prostate and the appearance of swelling.
Prostatitis prevention
Currently, prostatitis is a very common disease.Every 2 men after 40-45 years suffer from one degree or another of the disease.This is why experts urge men to take responsibility for their health and prevent prostatitis from an early age.
Prevention of culculous prostatitis consists of timely and adequate treatment of acute inflammation of the prostate.It is also recommended to follow these tips:
- Have sex regularly so that prostate juice circulates and does not stagnate.
- Lead an active lifestyle, exercise, play sports.
- Dress for the weather, don't be too cold.
- Eat well, avoid vitamin deficiency.
- Avoid promiscuity, protect yourself from STDs.
So, the main prevention is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as 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 treatment for prostatitis, from which they subsequently suffer.
The earlier 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.