Prostate diseases and genital infections are common male urinary system diseases in spring, characterized by a variety of pathogens, high incidence, and long duration of illness. Among these, the incidence of chronic bacterial prostatitis has remained consistently high, with most patients being middle-aged and young adults.
The prostate is very sensitive; when men spend too much time in cold environments, the local blood circulation in the prostate slows down, weakening immunity and providing an opportunity for existing inflammation within the prostate to flare up. Especially for men suffering from prostate diseases, in the season of fluctuating temperatures in spring, they should pay special attention to local climate patterns and weather changes. One must not assume that summer is just around the corner and completely neglect staying warm.
Prostatitis causes many symptoms, mainly divided into four types:
1. Pain or discomfort: A feeling of heaviness and discomfort in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anus. Squatting, defecating, and sitting on chairs for long periods can worsen the pain. Chronic prostatitis often radiates pain from the urethra and perineum to nearby areas, with lower back pain being the most common. Additionally, the penis, spermatic cord, testicles, scrotum, lower abdomen, groin area, thighs, and rectum may also be affected.
2. Urinary symptoms: Frequent urination, incomplete emptying, dribbling, painful urination, urgent urination, difficulty urinating, and yellow urine are commonly seen.
3. Sexual and reproductive symptoms: In the morning or after defecation, there may be a small amount of thin, milky white, watery or viscous secretions at the urethral opening, accompanied by nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, hematospermia, ejaculatory dysfunction, and decreased libido.
4. Psychological symptoms: Easily fatigued, depressed, memory loss, and reduced self-confidence.
With the modern lifestyle accelerating, prolonged sitting, staying up late, smoking, and drinking alcohol, among other unhealthy habits, can all lead to prostate congestion and are potential triggers for prostate diseases. Prostatitis often comes with related complications and tends to recur, causing significant harm to the physical and mental health of patients, leading to various urogenital system diseases and even infertility. These diseases also greatly affect family life (family breakups, higher divorce rates, emotional distress), and these harms far exceed the pain caused directly by the disease itself. Therefore, timely prevention and treatment of prostate diseases are very important.
Recurrent prostatitis traced to its root
Some people believe that prostatitis is an incurable disease, difficult to treat due to its recurring nature. This actually relates to the unique physiological structure of the prostate. There are roughly two reasons why prostatitis is hard to cure. First, patients with prostatitis tend to have blocked gland ducts. Combined with the barrier effect of the capsule, it becomes difficult for medication to enter the gland and exert its effects. Moreover, the blockage makes it difficult for inflammatory secretions to be expelled from the body. Second, prostatitis often accompanies complications in other areas such as the urethra and bladder, exacerbating the condition like adding fuel to fire. This cross-infection leads to continuous spread and recurrence of prostatitis.
Comprehensive treatment is key to addressing prostatitis
For prostatitis, comprehensive treatment must be conducted. This is mainly because the prostate has a unique physiological structure that directly connects to the urethra. After infection, bacteria often hide in the urethra, especially the posterior urethra, easily entering the urethral crypts, paraurethral glands, bulbourethral glands, epididymis, and testicles, causing a series of complications. A scientific comprehensive therapy becomes a choice for restoring male reproductive health and treating prostatitis and urethritis.
A major characteristic of recurrent prostate diseases is that regular check-ups and maintenance for one's spouse cannot be overlooked. Many patients' spouses either carry urinary tract infections themselves or become infected through marital intercourse, making "joint examination and joint treatment" an essential measure to ensure that prostatitis does not recur. Through a doctor’s guidance, you can promptly understand your physiological status after recovery and develop good living habits.
Experts remind that prostatitis is highly prevalent in spring, so drivers and individuals under high psychological stress should particularly focus on prevention. Attention should be paid to personal hygiene to prevent bacterial invasion and microbial infections. Patients’ underwear and bath towels should be washed frequently and changed regularly, preferably disinfected to avoid re-infection. Avoid wearing tight, non-breathable pants, refrain from using public baths or bathtubs, do not sit on unsterilized toilets, and do not share towels with others.
Physical exercise enhances resistance to diseases, improving blood circulation, increasing the secretion of prostate fluid, and helping reduce prostate inflammation. It benefits the alleviation of clinical symptoms of chronic prostatitis, especially lower back soreness, perineal and lower abdominal pain, and disorders of nerve function and neurasthenia. Furthermore, participating in more exercises can deliver medications more quickly to the prostate gland, thereby enhancing drug efficacy. By following these preventive measures, you can stay away from the disturbance of prostate diseases and enjoy healthy, happy days.
Finally, experts warn that once any discomfort symptoms appear in private parts, men should seek professional medical help promptly to eliminate potential threats to reproductive health in their early stages.