Genitourinary diseases in men

Diseases of the genitourinary system in men and their symptoms are a problem that the stronger sex often faces. The immune system in a man's body controls many functions, and also protects the genitourinary system from genitourinary diseases. World health statistics say that the organs of the reproductive and excretory systems are often subject to the process when inflammation occurs and no one is immune from it.

Sometimes a person is overtaken by a whole breakdown of symptoms and the disease seriously makes itself felt. Disease and inflammation can develop into a chronic form if treatment is not started on time. At the same time, the man feels inferior and tries to drown out the acute pain. Treatment is prescribed only by an experienced doctor, only then will it be effective.

Types of diseases

The genitourinary system of men is fundamentally different from the structure of the female. A special difference is the long urethra, which does not allow various bacteria and microorganisms to get inside the body, so inflammation occurs less often.

The following types of genitourinary diseases are often diagnosed:

• BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. People call it simply prostate adenoma. Men after 50 years of age are susceptible to this disease. Statistics show that they are the ones who are more likely to seek help with special symptoms. A man feels a weak stream of urine without pressure, frequent urge to go to the toilet and incomplete emptying of the bladder, and sometimes difficulties while going to the toilet. If the disease is not diagnosed in time, then serious complications can arise: renal failure, various internal infectious diseases, the presence of blood in the fluid during excretion. Such inflammation should definitely be dealt with and treated, otherwise after a while there may be urinary incontinence.
• Prostatitis. This inflammation is much younger than prostate adenoma - men seek help after 30 years. Prostatitis can be in two forms - acute and chronic. They don't joke with the prostate gland. In the early stages, the temperature rises, and the pain syndrome affects completely the lower abdomen and lower back.
• Epididymitis is inflammation that affects the testes or testes of the male reproductive system. It also occurs in acute and chronic forms. The main symptoms are pain in the lower abdomen, perineum and edema or swelling of the epididymis. Against this background, as the body fights inflammation, the body temperature rises, fatigue and weakness appear.
• Orchitis is an inflammatory process of the testicle and its structures and parts.
• Vesiculitis. This disease is not so common in medicine, but there are patients who still seek medical help. Sometimes the consequences are unpredictable, because the seminal vesicles are disrupted.
• Urolithiasis is the formation of stones in the ureters and their movement along the urethra. It is one of the most common diseases. At the same time, the patient feels acute pain, cramps, pains are even paroxysmal. Body temperature
• Balanitis and balanoposthitis are inflammatory processes that affect the head and foreskin of the penis. Against this background, itching develops, redness appears, the main function of the penis decreases.
• Cystitis. Although statistics show that a woman is much more likely to go to a doctor with such a disease, this disease does not bypass men. Difficulty urinating, the lower abdomen hurts, blood clots are found in the urine - these are the main symptoms that require immediate treatment.
• Urethritis. The disease is very similar to cystitis, but sometimes discharge from the urethra occurs. Pyelonephritis. For a long time, it may not make itself felt, but simply flow in the body. The doctor can make a diagnosis by doing the necessary research.
• Glomerulonephritis. A serious medical condition that affects the gromerule. Chronic renal failure is a common complication.

Various types of neoplasms and tumors. If at the first and initial stages it is possible to get rid of them, then, as a rule, at the last stages of treatment of the genitourinary system in men in this case is almost impossible.

Symptoms

Any disease that affects the genitourinary system in a man has its own symptoms.

The clinical picture may be as follows:

• Problems with urination. Cramps, pain in the urethra.
• Foamy and bloody discharge from the urethra.
• Pain in the lower abdomen, groin and lower back.
• False urge to use the toilet.
• Problems in sex life.

Against the background of specific symptoms of system damage, general symptoms may occur, such as:

• Increased body temperature.
• General weakness, decreased performance.
• Decreased fertility.
• Pathological processes sometimes do not make themselves felt, and at one point they appear in an acute form.

Diagnostics

When applying for highly qualified medical care, a doctor is obliged to collect a complete history and establish a clinical picture. Only then can an accurate diagnosis be made and effective treatment prescribed.

Diagnostics is as follows:

• General and biochemical blood test. Any excess in the number of blood cells indicates that inflammatory or infectious processes have begun in the body.
• A specific urethral swab can also show bacteria that are common on the membranes.
• Ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity for a detailed examination of the internal organs, as well as their sizes.
• X-ray examination of the kidneys.
• Cystoscopy. Using an endoscope with a camera, which is inserted through the urethra, the bladder is examined.
• Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. An effective method for examining many internal organs.

Having passed all the necessary types of laboratory and instrumental studies, the doctor analyzes the results obtained and then prescribes treatment methods.

Treatment

In the absence of timely treatment, various infections, bacteria and microorganisms can enter the bladder and disrupt the functioning of the excretory and reproductive systems. Treatment is necessarily carried out under the supervision of a doctor, since the dosage is an important fact in the process.

The following groups of drugs are used:

• Antibiotics. They are excellent at restoring mucous membranes and killing foreign microorganisms.
• Means for increasing and normalizing the immune system. With the help of such means, the immune system is stimulated and further prevents the body from repeating the same type of disease.
• Means that relieve pain, eliminate unpleasant symptoms and make it possible to return to normal life.
• Antibiotics are selected by a doctor and prescribed in two forms - in the form of tablets and intravenous injections, it all depends on the stage of the disease and what caused the inflammatory process.
• It is imperative to use chlorhexidine, iodine solution, miramistin for the treatment of mucous membranes and skin surfaces.

Diseases of the genitourinary system can recur, sometimes spill over into acute and chronic forms. In this case, the treatment is no different from the initial diagnosis.

Preventive measures

Preventive measures are a very important stage after systemic treatment of the excretory and reproductive systems.

These include:

• Avoid promiscuous sex and be sure to use contraception.
• Dress for the weather, do not get hypothermia or freeze your feet.
• Consume at least 2 liters of clean water per day.
• Compliance with the rules of personal hygiene.

Simple preventive measures can permanently help re-emergence of diseases.