How should prostatitis be self-diagnosed? Seven key points of family nursing for prostatitis

Prostatitis is the clinical manifestation of pain and discomfort in the pelvic region, abnormal urination and other symptoms caused by the stimulation of pathogens and/or non-infective factors in the prostate. Prostatitis is a common disease of adult men, and the prevalence rate of adult men under 50 is high.

The pathogenesis of prostatitis is not completely clear at present. It is currently considered that it is not an independent disease, but a comprehensive disease or syndrome with its own unique form. This syndrome has its own unique etiology, clinical characteristics and prognosis. Therefore, it is recommended that scholars use the concept of prostatitis syndrome. Prostatitis generally does not pose a threat to life, but it will seriously affect the overall quality of life of patients and make their lives very painful.

How to self-diagnose prostatitis

(1) Pain. Whether there is burning sensation in the posterior urethra, ant movement sensation, pain in the perineum and anus radiating to the lumbosacral region, groin, suprapubic region, penis, testicle, etc., occasionally radiating to the abdomen.

(2) Urinary symptoms. Due to the inflammation of the urethra, whether the patient feels mild frequent urination, urgency and pain in urination, some patients may not have hematuria, and there is mucus or purulent secretion from the urethral orifice before urination or during defecation in the morning.

(3) Whether there is sexual dysfunction, such as decreased libido and difficulty in erecting.

(4) Symptoms of neurasthenia. Whether the mood is depressed, the whole body is weak, and insomnia at night.

(5) Secondary symptoms. Whether there will be conjunctivitis, iritis, arthritis, neuritis and other diseases.

Seven key points of family nursing for prostatitis

1) After the doctor has clearly diagnosed chronic prostatitis, he must take the medicine according to the doctor's instructions, take the medicine reasonably, continue to take the medicine, and treat other urogenital inflammation at the same time to prevent the recurrence of prostatitis.

2) During the acute period, rest in bed until the temperature returns to normal.

3) Regularity of life, daily life, adhere to appropriate physical exercise, improve blood circulation, promote the secretion of prostate fluid, dilute bacterial toxins, help drug absorption, and improve resistance.

4) Drink more water, urinate and urinate frequently to clean the urethra, discharge prostate secretion and prevent infection.

5) Stop masturbation, save room, achieve the purpose of reducing prostate congestion and swelling, which is conducive to the health of the prostate. Keep the external genitals and perineum clean to prevent infection.