Chlamydial (acute and chronic) prostatitis - causes and treatment

Depending on the provocateur of the inflammatory process in the prostate, the treatment regimen also changes. Chlamydial prostatitis is caused by microorganisms called "chlamydia", their danger lies in the fact that they do not manifest themselves for a long time.

Description

Chlamydial prostatitis can be "acute" and "chronic". The first is expressed by more "vivid" symptoms, the second - blurred, sometimes even at first it is asymptomatic.

Acute is characterized by:

• Weakness;
• Attacks of nausea;
• Lack of strength to do something;
• Severe soreness;
• A sharp increase in the size of the prostate;
• Interruption of urination;
• High body temperature (not always).

Chronic chlamydial prostatitis is sluggish, there may be no signs at all. The pain is not severe, it is often confused with the manifestations of back diseases. Spasms in the bladder area are possible. In moments of defecation, the soreness increases. Frequent urge to pass urine occurs mainly at night.

Against the background of a decrease in immunity, the symptoms become more pronounced, which indicates the onset of an exacerbation.

In the absence of timely treatment, negative consequences are possible in the form of:

• Erectile dysfunction;
• Decreased fertility;
• Narrowing of the lumen of the urethral canal up to the complete impossibility of urination;
• Testicular inflammation;
• Seminal vesicle infections.

Reasons

There are 2 main reasons for the development of chlamydial prostatitis:

• Complication on the background of chlamydia;
• The entry of pathogens into the prostate gland without prior infection with chlamydia.

Until recently, it was believed that infection is possible only through sexual contact, however, recent research has radically changed this point of view. Scientists have proven that even dirty hands can be infected with chlamydia.

Main ways of infection:

• Sex without barrier contraceptives;
• Use of someone else's (or shared) personal hygiene items;
• Transmission of infection to the child from the mother;
• Infection in baths, saunas, swimming pools and other public places with high humidity;
• Exchanging saliva with a person infected with chlamydia.

The likelihood of penetration of microorganisms increases significantly with a weakened immune system. The following prerequisites increase the chances of infection with chlamydia:

• Recently transferred diseases of infectious etiology;
• Long-term use of glucocorticoids or antibiotics;
• Regular impact on the psyche of stressful situations;
• Lack of vitamins;
• Lack of physical activity.

Symptoms and signs, diagnosis

The peculiarity of chlamydial prostatitis is that it is asymptomatic for a long time. In the future, the first signs cannot always be associated with inflammation of the prostate gland, and only after a while the symptoms characteristic of the disease appear:

• Frequent urge to urinate with pain;
• Blood streaks or mucus during bowel movements;
• Low libido;
• Failure to achieve an erection;
• Lack of orgasms or, conversely, premature ejaculation;
• Drawing pain in the lower back, scrotum, anus;
• Turbid, mucus-filled urine with an unpleasant odor;
• Itching, redness of the skin in the anus and groin;
• Increase in body temperature to subfebrile levels (37-38 degrees);
• Headaches combined with weakness;
• Difficulty falling asleep, sleep disturbance.

A specific symptom (not always manifested), which makes it possible to distinguish chlamydial prostatitis among the abundance of species, is the presence of a small rash on the skin of the scrotum and the head of the penis.

The above signs (one or more) are a reason for contacting a medical institution. Without timely treatment, the process turns into a sluggish chronic form.

To clarify the diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination. To do this, appoint:

• Palpation of the prostate;
• Blood and urine tests;
• Ultrasound examination of the prostate gland and pelvic organs;
• Laboratory study of prostate secretions;
• Urethral culture

Treatment of chlamydial prostatitis in men

Treatment of chlamydial prostatitis consists in suppressing the activity of chlamydia, which cause pathological processes in the prostate. For maximum effectiveness, therapy should be comprehensive.

Specificity

The main difficulty is the inability to achieve a quick recovery at an advanced stage.Because of this, it is imperative that treatment is started in a timely manner.

General schema includes:

• Medicines;
• Physiotherapy procedures;
• Prostate massage performed by a treating physician or individual specialist;
• Correction of lifestyle (rejection of bad habits, drinking regimen, diet, adequate sleep, feasible physical activity).

Preparations

When prescribing drugs by a doctor, the following aspects are specified:

• The severity of the disease;
• Symptoms;
• Individual characteristics of a man's body;
• The presence of concomitant diseases.

The main drugs for the treatment of chlamydial prostatitis are antibiotics of various groups. They are taken orally or by injection. Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Levofloxacin have proven themselves well.

Additionally shown:

• Anti-inflammatory (Indomethacin, Diclofenac);
• Painkillers (No-shpa, Ketanov);
• Vitamin complexes (Opti-Men, Duovit, Supradin);
• Calming (Corvalol, Barboval).

Other means and methods

Prostate massage and phytotherapeutic procedures show a good result in the treatment of chlamydial prostatitis. They are aimed at eliminating stagnant secretions in the tissues of the prostate gland and activating local metabolism.

Massage effects are carried out by a urologist, it is also permissible to use vibrating massagers that simplify the procedure at home. Physiotherapy methods recommended for chlamydial inflammation:

• Electric stimulation;
• Magnetotherapy;
• Laser therapy;
• Sessions of therapeutic mud.

Additionally, it is necessary to make adjustments to the daily routine and abandon habits that are harmful to the body. Smoking and alcoholic beverages (including beer) negatively affect the immune system and provoke increased swelling of the glandular organ. Drinking regimen (2-3 liters of clean water per day) ensures the prompt elimination of toxic substances, and high-quality nutrition generally improves the condition of the body, which speeds up recovery. It is also important to get enough sleep (at least 8 hours) and engage in physical activity (exercise or exercise therapy).

Prevention

Prevention of chlamydial prostatitis requires simple steps:

• Good personal hygiene;
• Regular sex life with a proven partner;
• Use of barrier contraceptives (condoms) in casual relationships;
• Maintaining immunity at a high level;
• Getting an annual checkup.

Inflammation of the prostate gland caused by chlamydia is difficult to recognize at the initial stage and difficult to treat at an advanced stage. For early diagnosis (and, accordingly, a quick recovery), it is important not only to undergo preventive examinations with a urologist, but also to regularly take tests, the results of which allow you to reliably assess the current state of health.