Consequences of acute and chronic prostatitis for men's health

"Prostatitis" and "men's health" are direct antagonists. In the presence of this disease, even at the initial stages, when the symptomatology is just beginning to unfold, pathological changes already occur. In most cases, even if the treatment is carried out, they will to some extent remain with a man for a long time. How can prostatitis undermine men's health?

Prostatitis has a direct effect on sexual and reproductive health of a male

Mechanisms of the effect of prostatitis on masculine health

Prostatitis is a complex, systemic disease. Accordingly, its influence on the body is also significant. The disease is characterized by the following symptoms of :

• Disorders of urination. The urine stream becomes weak, sluggish, the process itself is continually interrupted and stops. At the advanced stages of the disease, a large amount of residual urine in the bladder is retained.
• Changes in the erection. The erection becomes sluggish, insufficient to commit sexual intercourse. It is possible to maintain the healthy hardness of the penis with the development of early ejaculation, even before the introduction of the penis.
• Decreased libido.

In addition, there are pains in the suprapubic region, in the anus, the lower abdomen.

Disorders of urination

According to medical statistics, micturition disorders occur in one form or another in men with prostatitis, in 90% of cases and even more. In 40% of all clinical cases, a stagnation of urine in the bladder is observed. This is the first significant factor in the development of adverse health effects.

Urinary stagnation in the bladder leads to the development of an infectious bladder infection( primary cystitis).Urine in combination with a moist and warm environment is an ideal place for reproduction of pathological microflora. Most often it is a question of golden or hemolytic staphylococcus and streptococci. Over time, if the situation is not leveled by medical methods, there is a significant risk of ascending and descending damage to the urinary tract by bacteria. With a high degree of probability, urethritis, pyelonephritis, nephritis will begin.

For what reason does urinary stagnation develop with prostatitis? Anatomically, the urethra is located between the lobes of the prostate, as if perforating the organ. Prostatitis is characterized by an increase in swelling and inflammation. Perhaps a significant increase in the body in volume. Expanded tissues compress the urethral canal, causing a disturbance in the urine flow. Possible reverse urine outflow into the bladder( which often happens).

Withdrawing the urethra, the prostate causes urine to return to the bladder

Urinary reflux

As a result of the inability to exit the urine from the body, some of it returns to the bladder, and the other part enters the ducts of the prostate gland. Chronization of such a process is fraught with serious consequences for life and health: since urine is rich in salts, and prostate juice forms clodoid structures as a result of the flow of prostatitis, stones( concretions) form in the ducts of the prostate gland. This severe condition is called calculous prostatitis. A similar disease is a direct basis for prostatectomy( complete removal of the prostate) or partial resection of the organ.

Erectile dysfunction

It is observed in 100% of cases of the course of diseases of the prostate gland. The essence of the pathological process is the violation of the filling of cavernous bodies with blood. The lack of blood supply is caused by impaired innervation of the genital organ. In order to maintain a normal erection, it is necessary that a sufficient amount of oxygen and nutrients be obtained from the so-called. Cavernous nerves. They are responsible for the nerve conduction of the impulse from the brain and spinal cord to the penis. As soon as the food is disturbed, the roots are dying off. In addition, they are compressed by an enlarged prostate and cease to function normally.

Disorders of the libido

In other words, a violation of sexual desire. Are associated with changes in the hormonal background of men. Prostatitis often causes secondary damage to the testicles. They are responsible for the normal synthesis of male sex hormones, and, consequently, for normal sexual desire.

Changes in fertility

As a result of prostatitis, infertility is inevitably developing. The formation of this condition is due to:

• impaired sperm composition;
• by changing the composition of the prostate juice;
• decrease in the number of active spermatozoa in the seminal fluid;
• by scarring of the seminal tract.

These are the main mechanisms of the effect of prostatitis on male sexual health. However, there is also the psychological plane of the question. Defeat of the prostate leads to self-doubt, constant discomfort reduces the quality of human life at times.

Is it possible to cope with the consequences?

Unequivocally, all the described factors can be leveled if the underlying cause of the condition is cured: cope with prostatitis. For this purpose, the following medicines are prescribed:

• medication( alpha-blockers, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatory, antibiotics);
• physiotherapy;
• prostate massage.

Prostatitis can significantly undermine male sexual health, if allowed. Everything is in the hands of a man. That is why it is so important to treat prostatitis in a timely manner.

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