Prostatitis

It is an inflammation of the prostate gland that frequently presents a series of symptoms such as pain or difficulty in urinating. The cause may be infectious or non-infectious.

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What is prostatitis?

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that frequently presents a series of symptoms such as pain or difficulty urinating. This pathology affects men of all ages, but tends to be more common in men over 35 years of age.

The causes of this disease can be infectious or non-infectious, differentiated into two types: bacterial or non-bacterial. If prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection, it can usually be treated with antibiotics. Depending on the origin, prostatitis may appear gradually or suddenly and improve rapidly, either on its own or with treatment.

Types of prostatitis

In general, there are four types of prostatitis. Some of them last for months or become recurrent (chronic prostatitis).

Acute bacterial prostatitis. The infection can be caused by any bacteria.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis. The infection may last for several months and reappear once cured.
Chronic abacterial prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Its diagnosis and treatment is more complex. It may be caused by chemicals in the urine or by pelvic floor injuries.
Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis. The prostate presents signs of inflammation without symptoms.

Complications

Prostatitis can lead to some complications such as:

Bacterial infection of the blood (bacteremia).
Inflammation of the tubular structure behind the testicle (epididymitis).
Pus-filled cavity in the prostate (prostatic abscess).
Semen abnormalities and infertility, which can result in chronic prostatitis.

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Where does it hurt when there are prostate problems?

When prostate problems are present, pain may manifest in various areas of the body depending on the specific condition and its severity. The most common causes of pain are prostatitis and advanced prostate cancer. The following are the areas where pain may occur: - In the perineum (area between the anus and the genitals): when there is prostatitis. - Lower abdomen, especially if there is urinary obstruction due to an enlarged prostate. - Lower back: in advanced prostate cancer, pain may radiate to the lower back due to bone metastases. It may also appear in chronic prostatitis due to persistent inflammation. - Groin and inner thighs: some prostate conditions may cause pain radiating to the groin or inner thighs due to pressure on nearby nerves. - Testicles and penis: some forms of prostatitis may cause pain in the testicles or base of the penis, as inflammation can affect nearby nerves and tissues. - Anus or rectum: The prostate is very close to the rectum, so inflammation may cause rectal pain or a feeling of pressure. It may be felt more when sitting for long periods of time.

How do shock waves work in the treatment of prostatitis?

Shock waves help regenerate blood vessels in the perineal muscles, which reduces prostate inflammation and muscle contractures and increases blood flow to the prostate gland.

Is acupuncture effective in treating prostatitis?

Acupuncture improves the symptoms of prostatitis and can be considered an effective and safe therapeutic alternative.

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