Glans of the penis with prostatitis in men

Prostatitis is an insidious infectious disease with an inflammatory course in the prostate gland. Often diagnosed in men after 35 years. The pathology involves the head of the penis with prostatitis, when there is redness, burning, peeling. At the initial stage, the disease proceeds unnoticed. Clearly visible changes on the head can simply not be noticed. But it should be understood that inflammation does not go away on its own and requires elimination. Inaction can lead to a lingering prostate when symptoms become apparent. Complications of prostatitis can lead to rather dire consequences.

A bit of physiology

The prostate in men has the shape of a chestnut, walnut. It is located under the bladder and is considered the internal genital organ in men. The prostate gland covers the upper part of the urethra. Consists of a sinus in the form of a glandular sac for the formation of secretion (juice) of the prostate gland, indispensable for the conversion of testosterone into a more active element in dihydrotestosterone. At the moments of ejaculation, muscle contraction occurs, the secretion is released into the urethra.

The defeat by bacteria, viruses just leads to the development of an inflammatory course in the prostate gland, in particular, the disease - prostatitis, as the most common in middle-aged men. Unpleasant sensations are inevitable: soreness when urinating, redness, burning and itching of the glans penis.

Why is this happening?

Distinguish between prostatitis:

• bacterial caused by bacteria (staphylococci, streptococci, enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella, proteins);
• viral caused by viruses (latent ureaplasma, chlamydia, gonorrhea, Trichomonas, mixed infection, mycoplasma, tubercle bacillus).

The main cause of inflammation in the prostate is infection.

A provoking factor can also be:

• hormonal imbalance;
• bladder dysfunction;
• frequent interruption of intercourse;
• promiscuity of sexual intercourse;
• decrease in the body's immune forces;
• constipation;
• a sedentary lifestyle;
• stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs;
• congestion in the bladder due to delayed emptying;
• frequent change of partners;
• hypothermia of the genitals.

Less often, but the cause of inflammation of the prostate can be caries, sinusitis. It happens that allergy provokes reddening of the glans penis due to the use of low-quality cheap condoms, washing underwear with cheap allergenic powders. To eliminate the problem, it is important to identify and eliminate the allergen, to undergo treatment with antibacterial drugs. At the time of treatment, men are advised to observe personal hygiene; when going to the shower, use exclusively safe baby soap. Additionally, for wounds, ulcers on the head of the penis, treat with a cream -Panthenol- in order to relieve inflammation, regeneration, and rapid healing.

Symptoms

The most obvious sign of the development of prostatitis and an inflammatory course in the prostate gland is redness of the glans penis. Although pathology can manifest itself in completely different ways. Much depends on the age of men, the severity of the development of the disease.

Note! The following symptoms should be the reason for urgent medical attention: delayed outflow of urine, formation of an abscess (pustules) on the head, severe pain and enlargement of the prostate, discharge of secretion with blood, burning sensation, cuts

The male gland is closely connected with the pelvic organs, located near the vessels and nerve endings. The infection spreads rapidly through these compounds, migrates from the prostate to the urethra. Against the background of hypodynamia, blood outflow is clearly disturbed. Men begin to have urinary problems. Lobules of the prostate gland slough, the ducts are clogged. This leads to necrosis of inflamed foci, the formation of microabscesses in the prostate. Visually, unpleasant symptoms on the head of the penis (soreness, burning, itching, redness) radiate to the rectum, sacrum, lower back, groin, scrotum, hip joints, lower abdomen, urethral region. The discharge of urine becomes difficult and painful, acquiring a volatile character, giving into the rectum, anus, pubis.

The occurrence of unpleasant symptoms on the head is facilitated by the proximity of the prostate gland to the urethra. When infected with an infection (gonococcus, chlamydia, STD, staphylococcus), urination is clearly impaired. Urine begins to go away with pain, cuts. If the infection blocks the ducts, there is a sharp pain in the perineum with increased urination.

Prostatitis can proceed in different ways. Symptoms vary in nature, duration, and intensity.So, in a chronic course, they are more lubricated and may not cause much discomfort.

IMPORTANT! It should be understood that inflammation in the prostate does not go away on its own. It can stay in a dormant state for a long time, but this does not make it less dangerous for the health of men. Treatment is required, an appeal to doctors: andrologist, urologist

The main symptoms of chronic prostatitis:

• dysuria, pain when passing urine;
• decreased sex drive;
• pain in the genitals, groin, pubis;
• increased urination followed by discharge of rare drops;
• cramps, burning when urine comes out;
• diffuse pain over the head of the penis with a return to the sacrum, rectum.

Symptoms may appear more actively during intercourse, ejaculation. The intensity varies. The disease proceeds easily and almost imperceptibly, or, conversely, completely deprives rest and sleep.

The most noticeable signs of prostatitis in an acute course, when the urine stream becomes weak, leaves with difficulty After each visit to the toilet, there is a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder and you want to repeat the urination session again.

With prostatitis at the stage of exacerbation, it is observed:

• increased urge to use the toilet;
• burning sensation;
• obstructed outflow of urine;
• early ejaculation;
• erection at night;
• decreased libido.

Unpleasant signs lead to depression, nervousness, psycho-emotional instability in men. With each successive change of the sexual partner, the pathology can only acquire a protracted chronic nature.

In the chronic course of the disease, it is observed:

• poor sleep;
• decreased appetite and disability;
• the appearance of irritability, anxiety, fatigue, lethargy;
• temperature rise to 37.5 degrees;
• change of character;
• deterioration in general health.

If the pathology is not treated, the chronic course will lead to urinary incontinence, the development of cysts, sclerosis, epididymo-orchitis, vesiculitis in the prostate.

Here are the signs that can no longer be tolerated and you need to contact a urologist:

• changes in the color of the skin on the glans penis;
• itching, burning when urinating;
• the presence of a feeling of coldness, increased sweating in the perineal region;
• the appearance of discharge from the urethra during exertion, physical exertion.

Important! Prostatitis leads to impotence. Redness of the head of the penis is a reason to contact a specialist.

Diagnostics

Discomfort in the perineal region over time leads to sexual dysfunction, soreness in the small pelvis spreading to the head and shaft of the penis. Urination is impaired, urge to use the toilet becomes more frequent. Men have to get up at night, but urine does not drain completely. Penile congestion is fraught with negative consequences. To make an accurate diagnosis when unpleasant sensations appear on the head of the penis, it is important for men to consult a urologist as soon as possible and undergo a full examination. It is important to identify the true provoking factors so that the treatment becomes more productive.

Bacteriological, immunological, microscopic, instrumental diagnostic methods are applicable.

At the initial stage, a comprehensive examination of the prostate gland is carried out:

Additionally, when diagnosing, it is possible to carry out:

• Kidney ultrasound;
• TRUS of the prostate;
• Doppler ultrasound to assess prostate blood flow;
• urethrography for recurrent course of the disease by injecting a contrast agent into the urethra;
• PCR of ejaculate as scraping from the urethral mucosa;
• Ifa blood test for detecting specific antibodies to STI pathogens.

How to treat?

The main treatment is antibiotic therapy.

Additional medicines:

• adrenergic blockers (Omnik);
• NSAIDs (Piroxicam, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen) to relieve pain, reduce inflammation;
• analgesics (amitriptyline, tizanidine) to relieve obsessive pain in the prostate;
• anti-inflammatory drugs (Nimesulide).

The main therapy in the treatment of chronic prostatitis is antimicrobial with antibiotics for up to 14 days, taking into account the symptoms.

TIP! Men are not advised to avoid treatment or ignore the instructions of a healthcare professional. Untreated prostatitis may return with renewed vigor after a while. Unpleasant signs on the head of the penis will reappear. It will be difficult to cure the disease completely

With chronic prostatitis, the development of impotence against the background of debilitating pain in the prostate, men are shown a course of psychotherapy. Doctors advise to carry out Kegel therapeutic exercises in order to weaken the anus, contractions of the muscles of the pelvic floor.

To increase local immunity in the prostate gland, restore blood flow, activate regenerative processes, physiotherapy is shown:

• magnetic therapy;
• electrophoresis;
• ultrasonography;
• mud therapy;
• reflexology;
• acupuncture;
• herbal medicine to block testosterone receptors, relieve inflammation, reduce the size of the prostate.

In the treatment, herbal medicines are applicable in the composition with buckwheat, green tea, onion husks, Eleutherococcus, ginseng to strengthen the body's defenses, relieve attacks of inflammation.

In case of prostatitis at the stage of sclerosis, swelling of the connective tissue with the aim of softening, drugs based on lidase, aloe, help. Vitamins of group C, B, E are prescribed to relieve inflammation, stimulate the production of sex hormones, improve the innervation of the nerve plexuses, strengthen blood vessels, increase the tone of the body.

Prostate massage plays an important role.

Promotes:

• improvement of blood microcirculation, outflow of secretions from the prostate;
• normalization of muscle tone.

Note! The massage should be performed exclusively by a specialist. In addition, you can not massage the head of the penis with hemorrhoids, abscess, bacterial prostatitis, oncology

If conservative methods of influence do not lead to the desired results, then, as prescribed by a doctor, it is possible to carry out an operation to eliminate urethral strictures:

• drainage;
• prostatectomy.

What is balanoposthitis?

Balanoposthitis in an inflammatory course in the foreskin and glans. This is a rather serious illness provoked by poor personal hygiene.

Leads to redness of the head, accumulation of smegma inside the lower part.

Symptoms observed:

• weakness;
• temperature rise;
• burning, itching, redness around the head;
• discharge of secretions;
• the appearance of small pimples, sores on the surface;
• soreness during urination and intercourse.
• If not treated on time, then the development of gangrene of the penis, inguinal lymphocyte is possible.

Balanoposthitis requires a detailed examination. Treatment at the initial stage with medication in combination with treatment of the glans penis with hydrogen peroxide, soap solution until the unpleasant symptoms are completely eliminated.

In the future, the doctor may prescribe circumcision or surgery.

If you do not treat prostatitis, then complications and unpleasant consequences in men are inevitable:

• decreased libido, sexual desire;
• episodic pain during ejaculation;
• ejaculation disorder;
• constant tension of the penis during moments of sexual arousal;
• urinary disorder;
• mental disorder;
• manifestation of emotional instability;
• depression.

With inflammation, the bladder and urethra are constantly under reflex irritation. It begins to manifest itself in episodes of urinary incontinence. If the body is weakened or the treatment course is not completed in full, then with the remaining strains of the causative agent in the prostate, an outbreak of the disease can occur at any time again.

In advanced cases, the prostate gland may become covered with abscesses. In the event of a breakthrough, an outpouring of the contents into the urethra, abdominal cavity, scrotum, rectum will occur. And this is sepsis, peritonitis and more serious consequences. An urgent operation is inevitable.

Signs: urinary incontinence, burning and itching of the head of the penis indicate acute prostatitis

Severe soreness in the testicles after intercourse is a signal of complications, the consequences of prostatitis, the transition to the chronic stage. These signs can no longer be tolerated and you need to see a doctor.

Prevention is best. To avoid a problem means to always keep the head of the penis clean, wash it after each intercourse, and take a shower. It is the fungus that often leads to balanoposthitis, an inflammatory course in the prostate. Only prevention, a healthy active lifestyle, proper nutrition will prevent bacteria from entering the prostate and all the negative consequences that are fraught with a rather insidious and not always curable disease - prostatitis.