Pathology of the prostate: a guide to symptoms
The prostate is rightly called the "second heart" of the stronger sex. Without this small organ, neither a normal erection, nor ejaculation, nor fertility are possible. Since the prostate has a mixed structure, it is possible to develop a variety of diseases.
Contents
- 1 Summary of the prostate
- 2 The most common organ diseases
- 2.1 Prostatitis
- 2.2 Prostate adenoma
- 2.3 Cancer
- 2.4 Vesiculitis
- 2.5 Concrements in the prostate
- 2.6 Sclerosis of the prostate
- 2.7 Tuberculosis
- 2.8 Purulent lesions of the prostate and adjacent structures( empyema, abscesses)
- 3 Diagnosis
Information about the prostate gland
Prostate is a small organ of a mixed structure( has a glandular muscle structure).Despite its modest size, this gland performs a number of important functions of :
- The main task of the prostate is the secretion of a special substance that is part of the sperm. The secretory function provides a normal sperm composition and determines its fertilizing properties.
- Prevents return of urine from the bladder.
- Prevents bacteria from entering the urinary tract.
As soon as the prostate glands fail, all its functions are violated at once.
The most common diseases of the body
Prostatitis
Main article: Details of the prostatitis
This scourge of the stronger sex. Both young and old men suffer equally. The essence of the process is the appearance of dystrophic changes in the structure of the organ, which is by no means always an infectious-inflammatory nature. The disease begins in an acute form. But not in all cases, the symptomatology is sufficiently obvious for the diagnosis. So, in persons under 30 years, the acute phase of prostatitis occurs with extremely poor manifestations. In general, we are talking about the following pathological manifestations of :
- Pain syndrome , localized in the lower abdomen, anus, pubic region, penis.
- Disorders of urination .Frequent false urge to empty the hollow organ, violate the urine pressure.
- Erectile dysfunction .The erection becomes sluggish and inadequate to perform a penetrating sexual intercourse. It is possible and a different situation, when an erection is present, but ejaculation occurs too soon.
Common manifestations such as headache, hyperthermia are possible. Everything depends on the activity of the flow of the process.
Prostate adenoma
Main article: Adenoma of the prostate
In modern medical practice, it is known as prostatic hyperplasia. It is a pathological proliferation of organ tissues with a gradual compression of the urethral canal. It is characterized by the whole complex of pathological manifestations of :
- Disorders of urination .The jet becomes weak. The process is interrupted.
- Pain of in the projection of the prostate.
- Incomplete emptying of the of the bladder.
Cancerous tumor
Main article: Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is in third place among all oncogenic diseases. The neoplastic process in the organ area is characterized by increased aggressiveness and speed of development. Symptomatology depends on the stage of the flow. In the early stages, manifestations are completely absent, since the size of the tumor is too small. As the neoplasm grows, typical symptoms of appear on the part of the genito-urinary tract:
- Pain syndrome .The stronger, the more developed the tumor. As sprouting into neighboring organs and the prostate capsule, the intensity of discomfort becomes so great that it is impossible to do without narcotic drugs.
- Violations of urination .
- Problems with the potency of .In the late stages there is complete impotence.
Vesiculitis
Main article: Vesiculitis
A frequent complication of a long-standing prostatitis. As a rule, it is formed as a result of penetration into the urogenital structures of pathogenic microflora. It is an inflammation of seminal vesicles. Symptomatic nonspecific. In some cases, manifestations are so meager that the patient does not know that he is sick. Among the features :
- Weak aching pain in the pelvic area. To determine the problem is problematic. Strengthen at the time of erection, ejaculation, defecation.
- Admixtures of blood in the sperm structure.
Because the symptoms overlap with prostatitis or hyperplasia of the organ, it is often difficult to determine where one disease ends and another begins.
Concrements in the prostate
Main article: Concrements in the prostate
Stones in the ducts of the prostate are formed as a result of stasis secretions. The protein structures thicken, salts are deposited on their surface, usually inorganic compounds. Stones do not show up until a certain point. Once their dimensions become significant, pathological symptoms also arise. As the calculi cause obstruction of the ducts of the prostate gland, the most obvious symptom is the intense pain in the perineal region of unclear localization. By intensity, discomfort is always strong. Normal secretion of juice of the prostate gland is disrupted. This leads to changes in the fertilizing capacity of the sperm. There comes relative infertility. Usually, concrements are not formed in the body in isolation. Much more often it is a question of secondary pathology, the consequence of prostatitis.
Sclerosis of the prostate
Relatively rare condition. It is a complication of chronic prostatitis. During the pathological process, the glandular tissues of the gland shrivel, becoming denser. Since the prostate is located in close proximity to the urethral canal, this part of the urinary tract is affected first of all. There are serious problems with urination, requiring surgical treatment.
Tuberculosis
Secondary lesion of the prostate with microbacteria of tuberculosis. Causes a specific inflammation of the body( secondary prostatitis).Symptomatics as a whole is identical to manifestations of "classical" prostatitis. In later stages, testicular lesions are noted( tuberculous orchitis).Diagnosis is often posthumously.
Purulent lesions of the prostate and adjacent structures( empyema, abscesses)
Occur as a result of infection or hypothermia. The leading symptom is intense pain. The color of urine changes, the urine becomes cloudy. There are impurities of pus.
Diagnostics
Doctors-urologists and andrologists are engaged in diagnostics and treatment of patients with this group of pathologies. At the initial consultation oral questioning of patients for complaints, anamnesis is conducted. But the most informative part of the primary admission of the patient remains rectal finger examination. It provides an opportunity to assess the size of the organ, its structure, determine the presence of tumors and growths. In the future, the doctor can only assign a number of instrumental and laboratory studies to for the verification of the diagnosis:
- Ultrasound examination of the prostate. Gives a clear picture of the condition of the organ.
- Prostate juice analysis.
- Spermogram. Provides data on sperm properties.
- ultrasound of the bladder. It is necessary to estimate the amount of residual urine.
- Uroflowmetry.
- Urography.
- Puncture of the prostate( in the presence of nodal formations for sampling exudate in cystic lesions).
- MRI with contrast enhancement. It is shown to assess the size and nature of the neoplasm in the structure of the organ.
- Histological examination. Conducted, as a rule, after an operative intervention on the organ. Called to determine the type and morphological characteristics of the altered gland tissues.
The list of possible pathologies of the prostate is very wide. Pathognomonic signs of this or that disease simply do not exist, therefore the point in the question can only be posed by objective research. Pull with a doctor's consultation is impossible. About whatever pathology was discussed, they are all equally dangerous for health, and in some cases for life.
See also: The main causes of prostatitis in young men
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