If the inflammatory process in the prostate gland is caused by congestion, the disease is called congestive, congestive or non-infectious prostatitis. Inflammation of the prostate develops due to incomplete emptying of the blood-filled lobules. Most often, congestive prostatitis in men occurs due to irregular sexual life, which occurs in older patients. However, there are cases when the disease occurs against the background of chronic prostatitis and a number of other provoking factors.
Causes of congestive prostatitis
The main and main cause of the pathology is the disruption of normal blood circulation in the pelvic organs. But stagnation of the prostate occurs due to factors such as:
- Acute and/or chronic disease of an infectious nature. The infection enters the prostate through the urethra, rectum, or lymphatic vessels;
- Hormonal imbalance in the patient's body;
- Increased sexual activity leading to sexual exhaustion;
- The practice of coitus interruptus;
- Excitement that does not reach ejaculation;
- Prolonged sexual intercourse with prolongation and "containment" of ejaculation;
- Insufficient emptying of the prostate;
- A sedentary lifestyle that leads to poor circulation in the pelvic organs;
- Varicose veins of the pelvic organs;
- Injuries or damage to the pelvic organs.
Factors can be combined and complemented by individual reasons. It is possible to find out the provoking factor of a urological disease only by undergoing a complete course of examinations by a specialist.
By type, congestive prostatitis is divided as follows:
- Venous.Similar stagnation in men occurs if pathological changes occur in the venous system. For example, varicose veins of the lower extremities: the veins dilate, blood accumulates in the pelvic organ systems, which leads to the transition of the phenomenon to the prostate and causes the development of pathology.
- Congestive.The form of the disease is characterized by incomplete emptying of the gland, which leads to an increase in the inflammatory process, more common in mature men.
- Cognitive prostatitis– a pathology with implicit symptoms, dangerous due to its complications. Stagnation leads to irreversible consequences of the glandular organ: detachment of the epithelial layers of the tissue.
- Chronic congestive prostatitis.It seems due to irregular sex life, frequent masturbation, sedentary lifestyle and other factors. The main symptom is that the seminal fluid comes out in the form of clots. The prostate gland increases in volume, which is dangerous due to the possibility of developing more complex pathologies.
- Infectious.It develops due to infection through the genitourinary system in the course of congestive pathology, which intensifies the inflammatory process and worsens the general condition of the patient.
Important!Only a specialist can identify the type and form of the pathology. Self-medication of congestive inflammation of the prostate without consulting a doctor is dangerous and is possible only in the initial stages of the disease.
Symptoms of congestive prostatitis
In the early stages of prostate stagnation, the symptoms are subtle and subtle. This is what complicates timely diagnosis of the problem. But there are still some signs of pathology:
- painful sensations in the groin, replaced by burning, pain after long walks, standing;
- pain radiating to the sacral area, inner thigh;
- decreased libido;
- sensation of incomplete emptying of the prostate – incomplete orgasm;
- poor erection;
- pain when urinating;
- nocturnal acts of urinary evacuation are characterized by a thin or intermittent flow;
- sharp, stabbing pain in the groin, radiating to the anal area;
- deterioration of general health: weakness, tiredness, distraction.
The development of the pathology from acute to chronic form leads to an increase in painful syndromes: the discomfort becomes stable. Pain attacks become more frequent and are localized in the groin. However, acute relapses are replaced by remission and the patient believes that he has gotten rid of the disease, and congestive prostatitis has already turned into chronic, dangerous due to inflammation of the excretory ducts and detachment of epithelial tissues.
Important!The most dangerous symptom is interruption of urination. If the patient has a similar phenomenon, it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor, regardless of whether the syndrome is aggravated by painful symptoms or other signs of stagnation of the prostate..
Diagnosis of congestive prostatitis
The non-specificity of the disease makes diagnosis difficult. In order not to be confused with the conclusions, the urologist carries out a series of tests:
- Palpation and rectal examination to evaluate the condition of the prostate gland and rectal hemorrhoids;
- Blood and urine tests;
- Analysis of prostate secretory fluid to determine resistance to groups of drugs;
- Ultrasound;
- In particular cases, CT scans and examinations of the genitourinary system are prescribed: this allows us to clarify the cause of the pathology.
Only after the diagnosis is made is treatment for congestive prostatitis prescribed. It should be remembered that the disease can be successfully eliminated at any stage, but with early treatment it is possible to preserve full sexual capacity.
Treatment of congestive prostatitis
To select an effective treatment option for prostate congestion, an examination is carried out and an individual therapeutic course is prescribed. Today, medicine has many possibilities for treating the disease: drugs, physiotherapy, surgery and even folk methods of eliminating the problem help all patients without exception, but only the treating specialist can tell you how to treat congestive prostatitis.
Medicines
Drug therapy is prescribed using antibacterial agents, alpha-blockers, muscle relaxants, hormonal agents and phytotherapeutics. Antibacterial drugs are indicated for the treatment of congestive prostatitis caused by infections, but the drug must be taken together with a group of drugs to maintain immunity. The choice of drug is influenced by the bacterium causing the disease.
Alpha blockers are drugs that open the sphincters, blocking the impact of impulses that affect the muscle tone of the smooth muscles. Taking drugs improves the patient's condition, increases the speed of urination, reduces sensitivity to spasms and pressure on the walls of the bladder.
Phytotherapy is a specially selected herbal complex used only as an addition to other treatment methods. Herbal medicine relieves inflammation and swelling well, has an antibacterial effect and helps to disperse congestion in the prostate.
Treatment with hormonal drugs is used to normalize the balance of estrogens and androgens. Therapy relieves inflammation and prevents further development of the pathology.
Muscle relaxants are a special group of drugs that act on the striated muscles located in the perineum. A decrease in muscle tone leads to a decrease in pain, which relieves tension in the pelvic diaphragm and eliminates the sensation of fullness and pressure.
Important!Drug therapy is prescribed only by a specialist. It is forbidden to take medicines alone. Phytotherapy is also contraindicated in patients without an established diagnosis. In the early stages of congestive prostatitis, the choice of the wrong complex will be ineffective, in the later stages it will lead to a worsening of the patient's condition.
Physiotherapy and its role in effective treatment
A huge number of methods of physiotherapeutic influence on the patient's body allows you to select the most effective treatment, often without the use of heavy drugs. The role of physiotherapy in eliminating the disease is outstanding:
- Normalization of blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
- Get rid of negative symptoms;
- Restoration of normal functionality of the prostate gland;
- Increased male sexual potency;
- Congestion prevention.
Physiotherapy methods include:
- Prostate massage.One of the effective ways to treat congestive prostatitis. By improving blood circulation, massage completely eliminates congestion, improves muscle tone and diaphragm, enhances the effect of drugs and normalizes the function of the prostatic ducts. Contraindications: incomplete emptying of the bladder, organ cancer, cysts, formation of stones in the prostate.
- Exercises aimed at strengthening and relaxing the pelvic floor musclesIt is a "home" treatment option that shows ideal results. A special set of exercises is simple to perform, for example: squeezing and opening the muscle of the anus, but at the same time it is so effective that it allows you to completely get rid of congestive prostatitis and never again experience the threat of pathology.
- Neuromodular therapy (neuromodulator).it is a treatment with electric currents aimed at eliminating painful syndromes. It is performed in several ways, the most popular of which is stimulation of the nerve endings of the spinal cord. Percutaneous exposure provides a good result, however the treatment has contraindications and is prescribed on an individual basis.
- Acupuncture or acupuncture massage- a valid and effective method that involves the introduction of special needles into strictly defined points of the body. Objective: activation of the processes of restoration and normalization of blood flow, acceleration of recovery. But there is a great danger of falling into the hands of a bad specialist and, instead of curing, worsening the problem.
The method of treating prostate congestion with a laser has proven to be very effective. The effect on the nerve endings of cells ensures rapid elimination of the main problem and the negative symptoms accompanying it.
Important!Physiotherapy, like other treatment methods, is prescribed by a specialist. Seeking help without an established diagnosis is dangerous.
Surgical methods
Treatment of stagnation with surgery is the last resort, which is resorted to in the absence of the effect of other methods to eliminate the pathology. The indications for the operation are:
- narrowing of the urinary canal;
- prostatic abscesses;
- sclerosis of the prostate;
- BPH;
- violation of the outflow of secretions through the seminal vesicles.
There are different surgical techniques; the choice depends on the clinical picture of the pathology and the individual characteristics of the patient.
ethnoscience
Alternative healing options are welcomed by urologists, but only as an addition to traditional methods of eliminating the disease. The positive aspect of home treatment is that it increases the effectiveness of taking medications, reduces pain and normalizes blood flow.
How to treat prostate congestion:
- Propolis tincture is sold in a pharmacy or prepared independently from 100 grams. raw materials (natural) and 1 liter of pure vodka. Mix, leave in a cool, dark place for 14 days (shaking the container from time to time), take drop by drop: 7-10 drops 4 times a day before meals. The propolis-based drug provides the fastest possible positive effect and is especially indicated for chronic congestive prostatitis in elderly patients.
- Regular pumpkin seeds will help cure early forms of pathology. 100 gr. Grind the purified raw materials in a mortar until a paste, mix with 1 tbsp. L. good darling, take 1 tsp. on an empty stomach in the morning until the symptoms of the disease are completely eliminated and as a preventive measure.
The simplest and cheapest option to get rid of congestive prostatitis is to eat a decoction of greens and parsley. The herb is rightfully considered "male" and helps not only to relieve all negative symptoms, but also to normalize blood circulation in the pelvic organs. You can and should eat fresh vegetables every day and also prepare 100 grams. aromatic herbs 1 l. boiling water, leave for 15-20 minutes and drink as tea throughout the day.
Congestive prostatitis is a treatable disease, but a man must understand that treatment should begin as soon as possible. There are many factors that provoke pathologies, so stagnation can occur in any patient.