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One of the most unpleasant medical pathologies for the representatives of the strong half of humanity are diseases of the genitourinary system. It is noteworthy that some of the diseases can be asymptomatic until they become chronic. We will understand below what diseases of the genitourinary system are in men and how they are characterized.

Types of pathologies of the genitourinary system in men

It should be understood that the human genitourinary system is one of the most vulnerable due to the penetration of infections through the open canal - the urethra. More often women suffer from similar pathologies due to the shorter length of the urethra. However, urogenital pathologies overtake men too. With timely detection of the disease, you can qualitatively be treated and return to your usual way of life. If the pathology is detected late, it can lead to infertility, decreased erectile function, and even sepsis or oncology. It is very important to understand that male diseases of the genitourinary system are infectious and non-infectious. Let's consider the most common ones.

Diseases of an infectious nature

The list of diseases of the genitourinary system in men of an infectious nature can be divided by the type of pathogens into the following:

  • Viral. Manifest in the form of AIDS, papillomavirus or hepatitis C. Transmitted exclusively through sexual contact with unprotected contact of the mucous membranes of the genital organs of a sick person with a healthy person. In this case, it is not the genitourinary organs themselves that suffer, but the internal systems of a person, including the immune system.
  • Fungal. For such diseases of the genitourinary system in men, the symptoms are of a certain nature. In particular, primarily the skin and mucous membrane around the genitals suffer.
  • Bacterial. They are the most common and give a man a lot of trouble in the form of clinical signs and symptoms. The bacterial pathologies of the genitourinary system in men include cystitis, infectious prostatitis, urethritis, etc. Below we consider the main symptoms of a particular disease of a bacterial nature.

Cystitis


This type of pathology can form both independently and under the influence of infectious processes already occurring in the patient's genitourinary system. Symptoms of the genitourinary system disease in men in this case look like this:

  • Frequent urge to go to the toilet for little need. Moreover, most of them are false;
  • A burning sensation in the urethra when emptying the bladder;
  • Soreness in the bladder and suprapubic area;
  • An admixture of mucus, clots and blood in the urine;
  • Change in the color of urine to a darker one.

Important: cystitis requires urgent medical treatment. Otherwise, the inflammation can spread to the ureters and further to the kidneys.

Urethritis


The disease is transmitted exclusively sexually. With such a disease, a man has the following clinical picture:

  • Cuts during urination at the very beginning of the act or in its middle;
  • The release of pus mixed with blood when urinating;
  • Itching in the area of \u200b\u200bthe penis;
  • Catarrhal redness of the glans penis and the formation of ulcers on it near the exit of the urethra:
  • Change in the shape and color of the urethral outlet.

Balanoposthitis


Another of the most common genitourinary pathologies that overtakes men of any age. Balanoposthitis can be both infectious and non-infectious. A common reason for the development of such a disease is non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene. Also, the causes of the disease are fungal lesions of the mucous membrane of the glans penis (streptococci, staphylococci, etc.). In this case, the symptoms of inflammation of the genitourinary system in men look like this:

  • Soreness in the suprapubic area and when urinating;
  • Itching in the area of \u200b\u200bthe glans penis;
  • Whitish coating on the head and a rash on it;
  • Swelling of the penis;
  • Pungent and unpleasant odor from the penis;
  • The formation of ulcers on it in the urinary tract.

Balanoposthitis is treated permanently, since even oncology can develop against its background.

Chronic infectious prostatitis


The following bacteria take an active part in the development of such a pathology:

  • Gonococcus and chlamydia;
  • Mycoplasma and Gardnerella;
  • Ureplasma and Trichomonas.

With prolonged infection with such bacteria in a man's body, the inflammatory process progresses, which later affects the prostate gland. The symptoms of chronic infectious prostatitis are:

  • General weakness and decreased performance.
  • Pain in the groin area, aching and pulling. It can give to the testes, penis, lower back, sacrum, etc.
  • Frequent urination at night.
  • Weak urine stream and exit in small portions. Sometimes you even have to tense the abdominal muscles to start or finish the act of emptying the bladder.
  • Decreased erection and soreness during intercourse, ejaculation, or orgasm.

Important: it is not worth delaying the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men in the form of prostatitis, since the condition itself will not go away, but only will only worsen. As a result, the outflow of urine may be seriously disturbed, which will require an urgent full-fledged surgical intervention.

Pyelonephritis


A disease that is also infectious. Moreover, here bacteria can penetrate into the patient's kidneys along with the blood flow from other inflamed organs or be transmitted during intercourse through the urethra and further into the bladder. Pyelonephritis can occur in acute and chronic forms. In the first case, the symptoms will be as follows:

  • Soreness in the lumbar region in the form of severe renal colic;
  • A sharp increase in body temperature up to 39 degrees;
  • Body aches;
  • Nausea and vomiting;
  • Frequent urge to use the toilet;
  • Discoloration of urine.

Important: if the acute form of pyelonephritis is not treated or treated, but not completely, then the disease will turn into a chronic form. In this case, the kidneys will gradually lose their functions and eventually fail sooner or later.

For the chronic form of pyelonephritis, the following symptoms are characteristic:

  • Recurrent pulling pain in the kidney area;
  • Changes in the frequency of urination against the background of hypothermia;
  • Periodic change in the shade of urine;
  • Subfebrile temperature within 37.5.

Vesiculitis


This disease of the genitourinary system, the symptoms and treatment of which the doctor should develop, is expressed by the fact that the seminal vesicles become inflamed in the prostate. As a rule, vesiculitis is a consequence of prostatitis, urethritis or other infectious disease in an advanced state. Also, pathology can arise as a complication after the transferred flu, tonsillitis, etc.

Important: most often vesiculitis is detected in men with chronic prostatitis.

Symptoms of the disease include:

  • General weakness and fatigue;
  • Discharge from the urethra in the form of leaking sperm;
  • Soreness during intercourse, urination, physical exertion, ejaculation.
  • Possible blood impurity in semen during ejaculation.

Important: if the disease is not treated, then you can wait for the suppuration of the seminal vesicles. This can lead to sepsis. Neglected vesiculitis is radically treated by surgery.

Epididymitis

If the disease is infectious, then it develops as a consequence of any chronic infectious process. With epididymitis, the epididymis is affected. If the pathology is non-infectious, then it develops due to trauma to the perineum or scrotum. The symptoms of pathology are as follows:

  • Soreness in the scrotum;
  • Enlargement and swelling of the scrotum;
  • Increased body temperature;
  • General weakness and aches in the body against the background of intoxication.

Non-communicable diseases


Non-infectious diseases of the genitourinary system of a non-bacterial nature include:

  • Chronic, non-infectious, non-bacterial prostatitis. It is characterized by the same symptoms as bacterial pathology, but in a slightly blurred form. The patient has problems with urination, pain during erection, ejaculation and urination. Exhausting and prolonged pain in the groin, testicles, penis, above the pubis or in the back is monitored.
  • BPH. Or hyperplasia of the glandular tissue of the prostate gland. The proliferation of tissues is benign, but this threatens the health of a man no less. So, against the background of prostate adenoma, the outflow of urine is difficult, which can lead to urolithiasis at least. Often prostate adenoma does not manifest itself in any way. If there are symptoms, then this is soreness in the groin, radiating into the anus, testicles and penis. Violation of the process of urination. General weakness and fatigue.
  • Prostate cancer. Most often, the pathology is asymptomatic and is detected during a random preventive examination. Or, if there is a manifestation of symptoms, then they are similar to the symptoms of prostate adenoma. A blood test for PSA (prostate-specific antigen) helps to accurately establish the diagnosis. Its increased concentration may indicate oncology or other pathological processes in the prostate gland.

Principles of treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men

It is important to understand that all types of infectious pathologies are treated with medication using antibiotic tablets or antibiotics in the form of injections. If the disease is detected at an early stage, the prognosis for the patient is favorable.

Before prescribing drug therapy, a specialist urologist or andrologist should prescribe a number of clinical studies to the patient to identify the causative agent of the disease. Modern urology allows you to quickly and accurately diagnose the patient. And only after an accurate diagnosis is made, a treatment regimen is developed. The complex of therapy includes such tablets or injections:

  • Antibacterial and antimicrobial (Ceftazidime, Ampicillin, etc.);
  • Vitamins and minerals. Often in the form of complexes;
  • Antiseptics for local use (treatment of the penis, etc.). It can be a remedy such as Miramistin, Chlorhexidine, manganese solution, etc.;
  • Drugs to relieve symptoms (pain relievers that lower the temperature, relieve spasms of the urinary system, etc.).

Also, the patient is shown bed rest (as in the case of epididymitis). Here, against the background of antibiotic therapy, the patient is prescribed treatment with cool compresses on the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe scrotum.

Every man should understand that infectious diseases, as well as non-infectious pathologies of the genitourinary system, should be treated only under the supervision of the attending physician using the necessary medications. Folk remedies in the treatment of such pathologies are very dangerous. They can be used only in combination with the main therapy and only in consultation with the doctor. Remember, self-medication can lead to incomplete therapy. In this case, the infectious process can turn into a chronic stage, which seriously worsens the prognosis for the patient.

It is also very important to prevent all pathologies of the genitourinary system in the form of limiting promiscuous sexual intercourse, using barrier contraceptives and observing the rules of personal hygiene.

Inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system in women include a whole group of diseases that can be localized in different organs. These diseases are united by similar symptoms, causes of occurrence, as well as the ease with which the process moves to another part of the system.

That is why these diseases are often considered in unity - because of the common approaches to treatment, prevention and the possibility of joining one pathology to another.

Inflammation of the genitourinary system in women develops much more often than in men (almost 5 times). The reason for this is the proximity of the anus, vagina and urethral outlet, as well as a short ureter. Therefore, bacterial infection and inflammation can easily pass to a neighboring organ.

Inflammation is the body's way of fighting off invaded pathogens. The rise in temperature is a defensive reaction and evidence of the immune system working against infection.

Inflammation of the genitourinary system is caused by:

  1. Hypothermia of the body, which reduces the defenses. This is a common cause of MPS diseases in women. Out of season clothes, sitting on the ground and rocks, washing with cold water, constantly freezing feet in inappropriate shoes.
  2. transmitted during sexual intercourse, as well as microtrauma of the genitals obtained during sex.
  3. Insufficient hygiene of the external part of the MPS, which contributes to the occurrence of infection and the rise of the focus of infection in an ascending way into the internal organs.
  4. The transition of inflammatory processes with the flow of blood and lymph from other organs and systems. In particular, intestinal inflammation or constipation, pneumonia can lead to the transition of the disease to the internal organs of the MPS.

Infection often occurs while swimming in open water or visiting public baths. The infection easily enters the vagina and spreads further. An easy path for infection is created by wearing short skirts and thongs together. With such an alliance, the outer part of the MPS is open to all infections.

Oncological diseases can also be the most dangerous causes.

Attention: late initiation of treatment provokes a rapid transition of inflammation to neighboring organs, increasing the volume of the lesion.

What symptoms accompany such inflammation

Signs of the disease appear some time after the infection enters the body. They have some specific features, depending on the pathogen and the site of localization. However, it can be said that there are general symptoms of inflammation of the genitourinary system in women.

These include:

  1. Urinary disorders - frequent urge, difficulty emptying the bladder, pain and stinging. Itching, heaviness and burning are sometimes observed. Discoloration and odor of urine, bloody spots.
  2. Genitals - rashes and neoplasms on the mucous membranes, atypical vaginal discharge with a pungent odor, puffiness.
  3. Pain - localized in the lumbar back, in the lower abdomen, appears when urinating.
  4. Common signs of intoxication are fever, weakness, headaches, sleep disturbances, nausea and dizziness.

Many women experience unpleasant sensations during intercourse and a lack of desire.

Diseases that are classified as inflammation of the MPS can be divided into two groups:

  • The most common pathologies of the urinary tract:
    • cystitis;
    • pyelonephritis;
  • Common diseases of the reproductive system:
    • vaginitis, vulvovaginitis;
    • thrush;
    • adnexitis;
    • chlamydia;
    • gonorrhea;
    • syphilis.

These and some other, less common, diseases are referred to as inflammation of the MPS.

To prescribe an effective treatment for inflammation of the genitourinary system in women, it is not enough to determine the symptoms; it is necessary to identify the pathogen and the place of localization of the process.

Diagnosis

Due to the interconnection of the genital and urinary organs, it may not be necessary to be treated by one specialist. Diseases are treated by a gynecologist, nephrologist, urologist, venereologist, neurologist.

Before deciding how to treat inflammation of the genitourinary system in women, the following examinations may be prescribed:

  • general urine and blood analysis;
  • blood for biochemistry;
  • bacterial culture of urine to determine the pathogen and prescribe an antibiotic;
  • Ultrasound of the pelvic organs;
  • examinations of a smear from the vagina;
  • it is possible to conduct CT, MRI, cystoscopy, urography, radiography with a contrast agent.

After the studies have been carried out, it will become clear which specialist will treat inflammation of the genitourinary system.

Drug treatment

Diagnostics allows you to identify the causative agent of the infection and select drugs to eliminate it. Taking antibiotics is required.

Drugs for inflammation of the genitourinary system in women:

  • antibiotics - to suppress the pathogen. These are Augmentin (Amoxicillin), Ceftriaxone, Monural;
  • diuretics - Canephron;
  • antispasmodics and analgesics to reduce pain No-shpa, Baralgin;
  • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - Ibuprofen.

Attention: during treatment, it is necessary to take blood and urine tests to find out the effectiveness of the drugs used and timely adjust the methods.

Which often develops in women, they are prescribed - drugs of the penicillin group (Amosin), fluoroquinolones, tetracycline group. The course of administration is 5-10 days, depending on the volume of inflammation.

In severe cases, if paresis (partial muscle paralysis) of the bladder develops with inflammation of the genitourinary system, they can be replaced with more effective ones during treatment.

For pyelonephritis, cephalosporins (Cephalexin), fluoroquinolones, penicillins are prescribed.

Genital inflammation:

  1. With adnexitis, antibiotics of different groups are often combined, prescribed in pairs. Local antiseptics for baths, compresses.
  2. With salpingitis, they also use the combined use of drugs (Gentamicin, Cefotaxime). Anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin E, anti-adhesion - Lidaza.

In the treatment of inflammation of the genitourinary system in women, suppositories are often used - rectal and vaginal.

They are an additional means of local therapy. Suppositories reinforce the action of antibiotics and have the following effect:

  1. Antiviral and antimicrobial - act on pathogens and prevent their spread.
  2. Anti-inflammatory - they reduce the intensity of the process, relieve swelling and pain.

They are recommended to be used at night, however, in severe cases, with bed rest, it is possible to introduce them every 4 hours. Using suppositories instead of oral medications reduces the burden on the digestive tract.

Whether it is worth replacing pills and injections with suppositories, only a doctor can decide.

When treating diseases of the MPS, diet must be followed. It is aimed at reducing salt consumption, obtaining the required amount of clean water (up to 1.5 liters). Instead of water, you can drink rosehip broth, fruit drinks. The recommended diets are Nos. 6 and 7.

Treatment with folk remedies

Medicinal herbs, as well as fruits, vegetables and berries are widely used in traditional medicine to reduce inflammation and pain.

  1. The peel of the watermelon is dried and added in small portions to drinks and decoctions to improve urine excretion.
  2. A decoction of leaves (4 tablespoons) or buds (2 tablespoons) of birch, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for an hour, adding soda at the tip of a knife. Take 0.5 cups 3 times a day.
  3. Drink pumpkin juice 0.5 cups 3 times a day.

Does inflammation require surgery

Diseases are treated with conservative methods, medication and injections. If during hardware examinations (ultrasound) no urolithiasis or dangerous pathologies of the structure of the MPS are detected, surgical treatment is not required.

Possible complications

Untimely access to a doctor and poor-quality treatment can lead to dangerous diseases. Women often refuse to take antibiotics for inflammation of the genitourinary system, hoping to do with folk remedies.

However, these funds are not enough to destroy the pathogen. As a result, the following may develop:

  • endomyometritis, panmetritis;
  • infertility.

The untreated disease will surely return again and may become chronic. After antibiotic treatment, restoration of the vaginal microflora is necessary.

Methods for the prevention of the inflammatory process

The prescribed treatment must be completed. Many women stop taking medications as soon as they feel relieved, not wanting to overload the body with unnecessary chemistry.

However, you should know that the timing and dose of drugs are designed to completely extinguish the inflammatory process. Early refusal of treatment is fraught with the return of the disease.

In addition, women need to remember that after the end of treatment for inflammation of the genitourinary system, increased caution must be exercised. Preventive measures:

  1. Dress for the season - overheating is also not good for the body. Hypothermia should be especially wary. You need to wear warm boots, trousers, tights, avoiding freezing.
  2. It is better to choose linen from natural fabrics. When wearing short skirts, it is best to choose closed panties rather than thongs. It is easy to get an infection in public transport, parks, institutes. In addition, narrow strips injure mucous membranes, opening the way for infection.
  3. When wearing pads, follow the rules for changing them. No matter how manufacturers guarantee their antibacteriality and do not convince that they "breathe" - microbes multiply in them very quickly.
  4. Cleanliness is the key to health. It is necessary to observe the requirements of hygiene, wash regularly. Do not use other people's towels, washcloths, clothes.

A good way of prevention is walking, exercising, without fanaticism, light sports, an active lifestyle. The general tone of the body contributes to good blood circulation, improved metabolic processes and resistance to infection. Then you don't have to fight inflammation of the genitourinary system and take antibiotics.

When a small need trip causes acute pain and other discomfort, this may indicate genitourinary infections in men. The defeat of the organs of the urinary system develops with the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms. An infectious and inflammatory disease can manifest itself in the penis, urinary tract, testes and epididymis. Men should see a urologist as soon as possible, since the disorder progresses rapidly and a chronic form of an infectious disease develops.

Infections of the genitourinary system in men can appear for various reasons and make a lot of trouble in everyday and intimate life.

Why do genitourinary infections develop?

The main reason due to which the male genitourinary system becomes infected is the weakened protective function of the immune system.

Infection on the male genitals occurs after sexual contact without using a condom. Also, chronic or acute inflammatory reactions in the body become the source of an infectious disease. But not always a man has symptoms of deviation. For the progression of urinary tract infections, special reasons are required:

  • insufficient adherence to personal hygiene;
  • constant stressful situations;
  • hypothermia;
  • mechanical damage in the male genital area;
  • disturbed structure of the urinary organs;
  • signs of dysbiosis;
  • radiation treatment;
  • alcohol and tobacco abuse;
  • improper excretion of urine;
  • the formation of calculi.

Species and pathogens

Infectious diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract in adults are observed quite often, while the pathogenic microorganisms are different. Fungus and other pathogens invade the lower regions of the urinary tract. The most common sources of infectious diseases are:


Among the provocateurs of infectious diseases of the genitourinary system, men have fungi, protozoa, bacteria, viruses.
  • fungi of the genus Candida;
  • herpes virus;
  • chlamydia, staphylococcus and other bacteria;
  • trichomonas and protozoa.

Different infections of the genitourinary system manifest themselves with different symptoms and require an individual therapeutic approach. It is customary to distinguish 2 subgroups of infectious lesions:

  • Specific. Such disorders are spread through sexual contact from an infected partner to a healthy one.
  • Non-specific. A disturbed microflora becomes the source of an infectious disease.

Based on the place of occurrence of the inflammatory process, the following diseases are distinguished, presented in the table:

How are they developing?

Infection of the genitourinary system in men progresses slightly differently than in women, which is due to the special anatomy of the urinary tract. The male body is more difficult to tolerate infectious diseases of the urinary tract, bladder. In case of violation, the patient is worried about acute pain, which is difficult to treat. The main reason for this course of infectious diseases is associated with a long urethra. Unlike women, in men, viruses and bacteria rarely enter the kidneys and bladder.

How to recognize pathology: the main symptoms


Infections of the genitourinary system in men most often cause itching, hematuria, fever, frequent, purulent or false diuresis.

Problems in the genitourinary system develop rapidly and cause a lot of concern to a man. Fungal infections and other abnormalities come in 3 forms:

  • sharp;
  • latent;
  • chronic.

Often, inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system in men do not appear for a long time, which is why timely treatment is not undertaken and the disease is complicated. As the infectious disease progresses and the urinary tract is damaged, the following symptoms appear:

  • acute pain and burning manifestations in the diseased area;
  • frequent hikes for small needs, mainly at night;
  • painful sensations in the lumbar region;
  • bloody impurities in the urine, cloudy sediment and increased lymphocyte count;
  • inability to completely empty the bladder;
  • discharge from the urinary tract, often with purulent blotches and an unpleasant odor;
  • redness on the head of the penis;
  • general weakness, fever;
  • increased body temperature;
  • adhesion of the exit from the urethra;
  • acute urine retention, which develops against the background of kidney inflammation.

The male population suffering from urinary tract infections often face a problem in sexual activity. With acute pain in the genitals, normal erection and ejaculation are disturbed.

Diagnosis of diseases of the genitourinary system in men


Determination of a provocateur of infection of the genitourinary system in men includes the delivery of labanalysis, and sometimes MRI and CT.

Diseases of the genitourinary system in men can be detected by a urologist who will examine the male genitals. It is also important to collect a complete medical history and find out the source of the genitourinary infection. Comprehensive diagnostics includes a number of laboratory and instrumental examinations:

  • general examination of urine and blood;
  • biochemical analysis of blood fluid;
  • ultrasound examination;
  • excretory urography;
  • cystoscopy;
  • MRI and CT;
  • bacterial sowing on a nutrient medium;

What treatment is required?

Inflammation of the urinary tract in men requires an individual therapeutic approach, depending on the type of pathology, location and characteristics of manifestation. It is especially difficult to eliminate the recurrent form of an infectious disease. If you do not complete the treatment course in time, which includes anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications, then the infection will spread from the urinary tract to the bladder and kidneys.

Effective drugs

Complex treatment of the genitourinary system involves the use of drugs of different spectrum of action. It is strictly forbidden for men with an infectious disease to independently use any drug without a doctor's prescription, since such actions will only aggravate the problem. Modern medicine has a variety of medications to help cure even recurrent infections. The most commonly used drugs are:

  • restoring normal microflora;
  • uroantiseptic and sulfanilamide medicines;
  • immunomodulators used for low resistance of the male body;
  • preparations containing lactic acid, which have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects;
  • tablets with analgesic and antispasmodic effect with severe pain manifestations;
  • antipyretics that lower body temperature;
  • diuretic drugs that eliminate swelling;
  • antihistamines against sensitization.

Treatment of infections of the genitourinary system in men who have become chronic takes much longer than at the stage of exacerbation. Long-term medication can eliminate unpleasant symptoms and restore the microflora of the urinary organs. If the doctor has identified an advanced case of the disease or complications have developed, then surgery is prescribed. Surgery removes the affected area or stone that caused severe inflammation. A radical method prevents the spread of infection to other organs of the urinary system.

When a small need trip causes acute pain and other discomfort, this may indicate genitourinary infections in men. The defeat of the organs of the urinary system develops with the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms. An infectious and inflammatory disease can manifest itself in the penis, urinary tract, testes and epididymis. Men should see a urologist as soon as possible, since the disorder progresses rapidly and a chronic form of an infectious disease develops.

Infections of the genitourinary system in men can appear for various reasons and make a lot of trouble in everyday and intimate life.

Why do genitourinary infections develop?

The main reason due to which the male genitourinary system becomes infected is the weakened protective function of the immune system.


Infection on the male genitals occurs after sexual contact without using a condom. Also, chronic or acute inflammatory reactions in the body become the source of an infectious disease. But not always a man has symptoms of deviation. For the progression of urinary tract infections, special reasons are required:

  • insufficient adherence to personal hygiene;
  • constant stressful situations;
  • hypothermia;
  • mechanical damage in the male genital area;
  • disturbed structure of the urinary organs;
  • signs of dysbiosis;
  • radiation treatment;
  • alcohol and tobacco abuse;
  • improper excretion of urine;
  • the formation of calculi.

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Species and pathogens

Infectious diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract in adults are observed quite often, while the pathogenic microorganisms are different. Fungus and other pathogens invade the lower regions of the urinary tract. The most common sources of infectious diseases are:

Among the provocateurs of infectious diseases of the genitourinary system, men have fungi, protozoa, bacteria, viruses.
  • fungi of the genus Candida;
  • herpes virus;
  • chlamydia, staphylococcus and other bacteria;
  • trichomonas and protozoa.

Different infections of the genitourinary system manifest themselves with different symptoms and require an individual therapeutic approach. It is customary to distinguish 2 subgroups of infectious lesions:

  • Specific. Such disorders are spread through sexual contact from an infected partner to a healthy one.
  • Non-specific. A disturbed microflora becomes the source of an infectious disease.

Based on the place of occurrence of the inflammatory process, the following diseases are distinguished, presented in the table:


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How are they developing?

Infection of the genitourinary system in men progresses slightly differently than in women, which is due to the special anatomy of the urinary tract. The male body is more difficult to tolerate infectious diseases of the urinary tract, bladder. In case of violation, the patient is worried about acute pain, which is difficult to treat. The main reason for this course of infectious diseases is associated with a long urethra. Unlike women, in men, viruses and bacteria rarely enter the kidneys and bladder.

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How to recognize pathology: the main symptoms

Infections of the genitourinary system in men most often cause itching, hematuria, fever, frequent, purulent or false diuresis.

Problems in the genitourinary system develop rapidly and cause a lot of concern to a man. Fungal infections and other abnormalities come in 3 forms:

  • sharp;
  • latent;
  • chronic.

Often, inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system in men do not appear for a long time, which is why timely treatment is not undertaken and the disease is complicated. As the infectious disease progresses and the urinary tract is damaged, the following symptoms appear:

  • acute pain and burning manifestations in the diseased area;
  • frequent hikes for small needs, mainly at night;
  • painful sensations in the lumbar region;
  • bloody impurities in the urine, cloudy sediment and increased lymphocyte count;
  • inability to completely empty the bladder;
  • discharge from the urinary tract, often with purulent blotches and an unpleasant odor;
  • redness on the head of the penis;
  • general weakness, fever;
  • increased body temperature;
  • adhesion of the exit from the urethra;
  • acute urine retention, which develops against the background of kidney inflammation.

The male population suffering from urinary tract infections often face a problem in sexual activity. With acute pain in the genitals, normal erection and ejaculation are disturbed.

Back to the table of contents

Diagnosis of diseases of the genitourinary system in men

Determination of a provocateur of infection of the genitourinary system in men includes the delivery of labanalysis, and sometimes MRI and CT.

Diseases of the genitourinary system in men can be detected by a urologist who will examine the male genitals. It is also important to collect a complete medical history and find out the source of the genitourinary infection. Comprehensive diagnostics includes a number of laboratory and instrumental examinations:

  • general examination of urine and blood;
  • biochemical analysis of blood fluid;
  • ultrasound examination;
  • excretory urography;
  • cystoscopy;
  • MRI and CT;
  • bacterial sowing on a nutrient medium;
  • kidney scintigraphy.

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What treatment is required?

Inflammation of the urinary tract in men requires an individual therapeutic approach, depending on the type of pathology, location and characteristics of manifestation. It is especially difficult to eliminate the recurrent form of an infectious disease. If you do not complete the treatment course in time, which includes anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications, then the infection will spread from the urinary tract to the bladder and kidneys.

Back to the table of contents

Effective drugs

Complex treatment of the genitourinary system involves the use of drugs of different spectrum of action. It is strictly forbidden for men with an infectious disease to independently use any drug without a doctor's prescription, since such actions will only aggravate the problem. Modern medicine has a variety of medications to help cure even recurrent infections. The most commonly used drugs are:

  • antibiotics that restore normal microflora;
  • uroantiseptic and sulfanilamide medicines;
  • immunomodulators used for low resistance of the male body;
  • preparations containing lactic acid, which have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects;
  • tablets with analgesic and antispasmodic effect with severe pain manifestations;
  • antipyretics that lower body temperature;
  • diuretic drugs that eliminate swelling;
  • antihistamines against sensitization.

Treatment of infections of the genitourinary system in men who have become chronic takes much longer than at the stage of exacerbation. Long-term medication can eliminate unpleasant symptoms and restore the microflora of the urinary organs. If the doctor has identified an advanced case of the disease or complications have developed, then surgery is prescribed. Surgery removes the affected area or stone that caused severe inflammation. A radical method prevents the spread of infection to other organs of the urinary system.


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Do folk remedies help?

Healing herbs are not a substitute for pharmaceutical preparations, they are used together with them. Medicinal plants help to stop unpleasant symptoms in infectious diseases and alleviate the condition of a man. Before starting therapy with folk remedies, they turn to the doctor and agree on the treatment. Non-traditional methods can not only treat infectious disorders, but also use them for prevention. Treatment of inflammation involves the use of such natural ingredients:

  • blueberry and / or cranberry juice;
  • eating asparagus in any form;
  • garlic, from which a tincture is prepared, which helps to eliminate bacteria in the urinary tract;
  • watermelon, which has a diuretic effect;
  • chamomile tincture with celery and pineapple;
  • apple and banana juice;
  • a decoction based on goldenrod, wheatgrass, steel, blueberry leaves, licorice root;
  • nettle herb, which has a diuretic effect;
  • echinacea tea;
  • decoction with horsetail.

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Preventive measures

In men, diseases of the genitourinary system are widespread, so regular prophylaxis is needed to reduce the likelihood of infection. It is important to regularly adhere to some recommendations:


Hygiene, safe sex and strong immunity will help to avoid infection of the genitourinary system.
  • eliminate sources of chronic infections as they arise;
  • visit a doctor at the first sign of infection;
  • to treat anomalies in the structure of the urinary organs and remove formed stones;
  • if there is a regular sexual partner, then jointly carry out anti-infectious prophylaxis;
  • do not expose the body to hypothermia;
  • monitor the daily diet and give preference to healthy foods that do not disrupt the bowel function;
  • get rid of bad habits;
  • use protective equipment during sexual intercourse;
  • play sports and lead an active lifestyle;
  • regularly carry out hygiene procedures and wash the genitals using special products or herbal decoctions.

By following the recommendations, a man will be able to reduce the likelihood of infection. Also, these measures are used in treatment and can speed up recovery and avoid the development of complications. The main preventive measure is control of the immune system, which, when weakened, allows infections to pass into the urinary tract.

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Initially, you need to familiarize yourself with those ailments that affect the genitourinary system most often. This or that disease differs significantly from others, not only in its origin or localization, but also in symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms can be virtually identical. This is due to the fact that the system very often reacts in the same way to pathology, regardless of its clinical picture.

The most common problems are infectious diseases. These are ailments that are provoked by the penetration of infectious agents into the urinary tract, bladder, prostate and other organs - fungi, viruses or bacteria. They are divided into two groups:

  1. Specific - diseases that are transmitted through direct contact of an infected person with a healthy person, for example, during intercourse. Therefore, they are often also called STIs - sexually transmitted infections.
  2. Non-specific - they are caused by pathogenic or opportunistic flora. That is, pathogenic microorganisms that have entered the body or even their own, "native" ones, which belong to the usual microflora.

The disease is considered mainly by the type of localization. The essence of the life of fungi, bacteria or viruses is that they actively multiply and release toxins that poison the body. The larger the pathogen colony, the worse the health condition. The presence of microorganisms that harm a person provokes the onset of an inflammatory process. It is inflammation that causes the development of certain pathologies, which will be discussed below:

Name of the disease Localization of pathology Description of the problem
Vesiculitis Seminal vesicles The functionality of the seminal vesicles is impaired, as a result of which they produce semen much worse, which provokes the development of infertility
Urethritis Infection enters the urethra Bacterial damage to the urethra leads to problems with urination, and also disrupts tissue structure
Balanitis Glans penis The head of the penis becomes inflamed, leading to itching, burning and unpleasant odor. There is a characteristic whitish bloom. It is a fungal disease
Prostatitis Prostate Inflammation of the prostate gland is one of the most common pathologies. It is caused by a wide spectrum of pathogenic microorganisms. The treatment is long and complex. Without it, significant violations of sexual functions are possible, up to infertility and impotence.
Cystitis Bladder Inflammatory bladder disease. Signs - frequent urge to urinate, a feeling of full bladder, pain in the lower abdomen
Epididymitis Testicles Inflammation of the appendages, which causes serious damage to men's health. Lack of treatment leads to serious consequences
Pyelonephritis Kidney Infectious lesion of the renal pelvis, parenchyma and calyces. Severe pathology, treatment is mandatory and timely
Orchitis Testicles Another problem with appendages. May be accompanied by organ suppuration

Among other diseases of the genitourinary system in men that are not infectious, one can distinguish prostatic hyperplasia (benign neoplasm), malignant tumors, urolithiasis, glomerulonephritis and various injuries.

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The structure of the genitourinary tract in men

Human health as a whole depends on the correct functioning of the genitourinary system. From an anatomical point of view, the male genitourinary system (MPS) consists of the following parts:

  • urinary (urinary), which is responsible for removing urine from the body;
  • sexual, responsible for reproductive functions.

The urogenital (urogenital) tract of men includes internal (vas deferens, seminal appendages, prostate gland) and external organs.

Anatomically, the urinary tract is closely related to the organs of the reproductive system. The urinary tract is also the vas deferens during ejaculation. Most often, inflammation in men develops in the urethra, which is a narrow tube that runs the entire length of the penis.

Causes of MPS diseases in men

Infections of the genitourinary tract are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, fungi, bacteria, viruses. In most cases, inflammation affects the lower parts of the genitourinary system, which is associated with the peculiarities of the anatomical structure, the long length of the urethra. Infectious diseases are often recurrent in nature, causing serious complications.

Inflammation of the genitourinary system is usually caused by the following factors:

  • non-observance of personal intimate hygiene;
  • promiscuous intercourse, unprotected intercourse;
  • penetration of viruses, microbes;
  • dysbiosis, development of pathogenic flora;
  • weakening of the body's resistance.

Infection of the organs of the genitourinary system is possible hematogenous, if the body contains sources of acute or chronic infections.

The cause of inflammation of the urinary tract in a man is often unprotected sexual intercourse, if a woman is sick with vaginosis, candidiasis, sexually transmitted diseases.

Predisposing factors for the development of non-infectious pathologies include frequent stress, hypothermia, mechanical trauma of the genital
organs, radiation damage. Inflammation also causes neoplasms, bladder stones, and bad habits.

Symptoms

MPS diseases of an inflammatory nature in men occur in an acute, chronic or latent form. In some cases, pathological processes can proceed for a long time without characteristic clinical manifestations.

The symptoms of inflammation of the MPS organs are as follows:

  • discomfort, pain, burning sensation during urination;
  • specific, uncharacteristic discharge from the urethral canal;
  • pain in the lower back, lower back;
  • discomfort in the perineum, congestion in the pelvic organs;
  • frequent urge to urinate;
  • problems with erection, ejaculation;
  • blood in the urine;
  • soreness of regional lymph nodes.

With the development of inflammation of the organs of the genitourinary tract, an increase in temperature, general weakness, fatigue, the appearance of papillomas, condylomas on the external genital organs are possible. Diseases of the MPS lead to sexual and reproductive dysfunction.

MPS diseases

Depending on the localization of inflammation in men, the following diseases of the urinary tract organs are diagnosed:

  • balanitis - inflammation of the glans penis;
  • urethritis - inflammation of the urethra;
  • orchitis, epididymitis - inflammation of the testicles, epididymis;
  • prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate gland;
  • vesiculitis - inflammation of the seminal vesicles;
  • cystitis - inflammation of the bladder.

Treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system requires an integrated approach. Men are prescribed antibiotics, rectal suppositories, immunomodulators to increase the body's resistance, gels, and lactic acid-based soaps. Products with lactic acid eliminate inflammation, normalize the acid balance of the skin.

For intimate hygiene of men, it is best to use gels, liquid soap with lactic acid.

Lactic acid-based medicines have an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect. This substance inhibits the growth of opportunistic bacteria. Vaginal suppositories with lactic acid are prescribed for women to normalize the vaginal microflora.

Urethritis

In urethritis, which is one of the most common diseases of the MPS, the inflammatory process affects the urethra. The pathology is caused by specific and non-specific microflora: staphylococci, gonococci, gardnerella, lactobacilli, chlamydia. Non-infectious urethritis can be caused by allergens, genital trauma, and venous congestion in the pelvis.

Urethritis symptoms:

  • burning sensation, pain when urinating;
  • purulent, purulent-serous discharge from the urethra;
  • lower abdominal pain;
  • redness of the external opening of the urethra.

The discharge is white, green, and has an unpleasant odor. Appear in the morning or evening, lead to the appearance of crusts on the penis. At the end of the urinary process, blood clots are visible in the urine. With the transition of an acute form to a chronic one, the symptoms subside, but resume during periods of exacerbation.

Treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis. Patients are prescribed antibiotics of the cephalosporin group, a special diet, antifungal medications, rectal suppositories, and lactic acid soap for intimate hygiene. Antibiotics are supplemented with vitamin preparations in order to stimulate immunity.

Prostatitis

Prostatitis is a urogenital disease characterized by inflammation of the prostate gland. It proceeds in an acute or chronic form. In adulthood, adenoma, adenocarcinoma of the prostate is diagnosed.

In acute inflammation of the prostate gland, a fever up to 39 degrees, pain in the groin area, painful urination are diagnosed. In the chronic stage, the intensity of the manifestation of symptoms depends on the general condition of the body.

Prostatitis symptoms:

  • pain, discomfort during urination due to narrowing of the lumen of the urethra due to inflammation of the prostate gland;
  • frequent urge to urinate, especially at night
  • difficulty urinating, split stream.

After the act of urination, there is a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, pain in the perineum. An increase in temperature is diagnosed to a febrile and superfebrile state (37.5-39 degrees). The chronic stage, if no treatment is prescribed, leads to impotence, a decrease in the fertilizing function of sperm, infertility, and the development of purulent inflammation of the prostate.

A complication of prostatitis is hyperplasia of the prostate tissue, which is fraught with a transition to a malignant form. In atypical forms, pain in the legs, lumbar region, sacrum is noted.

Complex treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland depends on the form of the process, the patient's age, the general condition of the body. The course of treatment, medications are prescribed by the urologist after a diagnostic examination. Depending on the type of pathogen, treatment is carried out with antibiotics of the penicillin or tetracycline series.

Treatment

Treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland is carried out with rectal suppositories. Patients are prescribed pain relievers, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory suppositories as the main therapy. The use of suppositories can be called the most gentle and effective therapeutic technique for relieving inflammation of the prostate gland. Suppositories have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic effects, contain antibiotics and natural extracts.

The antibiotics included in suppositories have a detrimental effect on the pathogenic flora, prevent its development, reduce spasms, and pain during urination. Suppositories have an additional general strengthening effect, relieve inflammation of the gland tissues, prevent the spread of ascending urinary tract infections, and normalize blood circulation in the organ. The effect of a rectal suppository occurs directly on the prostate gland.

Treatment of prostatitis includes instillation procedures, in which medications, including antibiotics, are injected into the urethral canal. As additional therapy, alternative medicine and physiotherapy are used. Patients are prescribed antibiotics, capsules, tablets, suppositories for rectal use, gels, intimate soap with lactic acid. Suppositories for the treatment of prostatitis should be prescribed by a doctor after a comprehensive diagnosis.

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Diseases

Due to the peculiarities of the anatomical structure of the urogenital system of women, infection of the urogenital tract with pathogenic microorganisms occurs in them much more often than in men. Female risk factors - age, pregnancy, childbirth. Because of this, the walls of the small pelvis from below weaken and lose the ability to maintain organs at the required level.

Inflammation of the organs of the system is also facilitated by ignoring the rules of personal hygiene.

Among the inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, the most common are:

  • urethritis;
  • cystitis;
  • pyelonephritis.

in women also:

  • endometritis;
  • cervicitis;
  • colpitis;
  • vulvitis.

in men also:

prostatitis.

Moreover, chronic forms of diseases are more common, the symptoms of which are absent during remission.

Urethritis

Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra. The symptoms of this disease are:

  • painful difficulty urinating, during which there is a burning sensation; the number of urges to the toilet increases;
  • discharge from the urethra, which leads to redness and adhesion of the opening of the urethra;
  • a high level of leukocytes in the urine, which indicates the presence of a focus of inflammation, but there are no traces of the pathogen.

Depending on the causative agent that caused the urethritis, the disease is divided into two types:

  • specific infectious urethritis, for example, as a result of the development of gonorrhea;
  • nonspecific urethritis, the causative agent of which are chlamydia, ureaplasma, viruses and other microorganisms (pathogenic and opportunistic).

In addition, the cause of inflammation may not be an infection, but a banal allergic reaction or injury after an incorrect insertion of the catheter.

Cystitis

Cystitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bladder. This disease is more common in women than in men. Infectious cystitis is caused by Escherichia coli, chlamydia or ureaplasma. However, ingestion of these pathogens does not necessarily cause disease. Risk factors are:

  • prolonged sitting, frequent constipation, preference for tight clothing, as a result of which blood circulation in the pelvic area is impaired;
  • deterioration of immunity;
  • irritating effect on the walls of the bladder of substances that are part of the urine (when eating spicy or overcooked food);
  • menopause;
  • diabetes;
  • congenital pathologies;
  • hypothermia.

In the presence of an inflammatory process in other organs of the genitourinary system, there is a high probability of infection in the bladder.

The acute form of cystitis is manifested by frequent urge to urinate, the process becomes painful, the amount of urine decreases sharply. The appearance of urine changes, in particular, transparency disappears. Pain also appears between the urge in the pubic area. It is dull, cutting, or stinging. In severe cases, in addition to the indicated symptoms, fever, nausea and vomiting appear.

Pyelonephritis

Inflammation of the renal pelvis is the most dangerous among other infections of the genitourinary system. A common cause of pyelonephritis in women is a violation of the outflow of urine, which happens during pregnancy due to an increase in the uterus and pressure on nearby organs.

In men, this disease is a complication of prostate adenoma, in children - a complication of influenza, pneumonia, etc.

Acute pyelonephritis develops suddenly. First, the temperature rises sharply and weakness, headache and chills appear. Sweating increases. Concomitant symptoms may include nausea and vomiting. In the absence of treatment, there are two ways of developing the disease:

  • transition to a chronic form;
  • the development of suppurative processes in the organ (signs of such are sudden jumps in temperature and a deterioration in the patient's condition).

Endometritis

This disease is characterized by an inflammatory process in the uterus. It is caused by staphylococcus, streptococcus, Escherichia coli and other microbes. The penetration of infection into the uterine cavity is facilitated by ignoring the rules of hygiene, promiscuous sexual intercourse, and a decrease in general immunity.

In addition, inflammation can develop as a result of complicated surgical procedures such as abortion, probing, or hysteroscopy.

The main symptoms of the disease are:

  • temperature rise;
  • pain in the lower abdomen;
  • vaginal discharge (bloody or purulent).

Cervicitis

Inflammation of the cervix occurs as a result of a sexually transmitted infection entering its cavity. Viral diseases can also provoke the development of cervicitis: herpes, papilloma, etc. Any damage (during childbirth, abortion, medical manipulations) is the cause of the disease due to a violation of the integrity of the mucous membrane.

Clinical manifestations are typical for the inflammatory process:

  • discomfort during intercourse, sometimes pain;
  • vaginal discharge of a mucous nature;
  • discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen;
  • rise in temperature, general malaise.

Colpitis

Colpitis, or vaginitis, is an inflammation of the vagina that is caused by Trichomonas, candidal fungi, herpes viruses, and E.coli. At the same time, the patient complains of symptoms:

  • discharge;
  • heaviness in the lower abdomen or in the vaginal area;
  • burning;
  • discomfort while urinating.

During the examination, the doctor observes hyperemia, edema of the mucous membrane, rashes, pigmented formations. In some cases, erosive patches appear.

Vulvitis

Inflammation of the external genital organs. These include the pubis, labia, hymen (or its remains), the vestibule of the vagina, Bartholin's glands, and the bulb. Vulvitis is caused by infectious pathogens: streptococci, E. coli, chlamydia, etc.

The provoking factors are:

  • oral sex;
  • taking antibiotics, hormones and drugs that suppress the immune system;
  • diabetes;
  • leukemia;
  • oncological diseases;
  • inflammatory processes in other organs of the genitourinary system;
  • urinary incontinence;
  • frequent masturbation;
  • taking an excessively hot bath;
  • lack of personal hygiene.

The presence of an inflammatory process can be detected by the following symptoms:

  • redness of the skin;
  • swelling;
  • pain in the vulva;
  • burning and itching;
  • the presence of bubbles, plaque, ulcers.

Prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland. The chronic form of the disease affects about 30% of men from 20 to 50 years old. There are two groups, depending on the cause of the occurrence:

  • infectious prostatitis caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi
  • stagnant prostatitis, which occurs due to the corresponding processes in the prostate gland (in violation of sexual activity, sedentary work, preference for tight underwear, alcohol abuse).

There are risk factors that further provoke the development of the inflammatory process. These include:

  • decreased immunity;
  • hormonal disorders;
  • inflammatory processes in nearby organs.

The disease can be identified by its characteristic symptoms. The patient feels unwell, which may be accompanied by an increase in temperature, complains of pain in the perineum and frequent urge to urinate. The chronic form of prostatitis can be asymptomatic and remind of itself only during periods of exacerbation.

Diagnostics

Before prescribing treatment, patients with suspected inflammation of the organs of the genitourinary system need to undergo a urological examination.

The inspection includes:

  • ultrasound examination of the kidneys, bladder;
  • examination of urine and blood;
  • it is possible to carry out cystoscopy, computed tomography, pyelography according to individual indications.

The results of the examination determine what diagnosis will be made and what treatment is prescribed to the patient.

Treatment

To stop the inflammatory process, medications are used.

The goal of etiological treatment is to eliminate the cause of the disease. To do this, you need to correctly identify the pathogen and its sensitivity to antibacterial agents. Common causative agents of urinary tract infections are E. coli, enterococcus, staphylococcus, Proteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

The selection of the drug takes into account the type of pathogen and the individual characteristics of the patient's body. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are often prescribed. The selectivity of these drugs is high, the toxic effect on the body is minimal.

Symptomatic treatment is aimed at eliminating the general and local symptoms of the disease.

During treatment, the patient is under strict medical supervision.

You can speed up the healing process by observing the following rules:

  • Drink a sufficient amount of water per day and at least 1 tbsp. cranberry juice without sugar.
  • Exclude salty and spicy foods from the diet.
  • Limit the use of sweet and starchy foods during treatment.
  • Maintain hygiene of the external genitalia.
  • Use acidic soap (Lactophil or Femina).
  • Cancel visits to public waters, including jacuzzis and pools.
  • Refuse to frequently change sexual partners.

Attention should also be paid to increasing immunity. This will avoid relapses of the disease.

Inflammation of the genitourinary system is a common problem in modern society. Therefore, regular check-ups and preventive medical visits should become the norm.

Unfortunately, diseases of the genitourinary system in men of an infectious nature are often diagnosed. In this case, the inflammatory process is localized in the urethra, penis, pathogens even penetrate the testicles and their appendages, the prostate and other organs. Inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system in representatives of a strong half of humanity can end in full recovery or become chronic with a change in periods of exacerbation at the stage of well-being.

Major pathologies

Medicine knows many infections of the genitourinary system of men, each of which has its own characteristics and methods of treatment. Infectious lesions of the genitourinary system of men in medicine are combined into subgroups:

  • specific - infections transmitted from partner to partner during sex (viruses);
  • nonspecific, the root cause of which is considered to be pathogenic or opportunistic microflora.

At the site of localization of the inflammatory process in men, it is possible:

  • - inflammation of the urethra;
  • balanitis - inflammatory lesions in the head of the penis;
  • prostatitis - the prostate gland becomes inflamed;
  • vesiculitis - disruption of the seminal vesicles;
  • cystitis - the bladder is affected from the inside;
  • epididymitis - an inflammatory process in the male testicles;
  • orchitis - affects the epididymis;
  • pyelonephritis: the kidneys become inflamed.

Reasons for the appearance


Fungus is a common cause of infection.

Infections of the genitourinary system in men are of a different nature. Inflammation occurs more often in the lower parts of the system, which is due to the characteristic features of the male anatomy. The causative agents of such diseases can be different:

  • fungus (candida);
  • a virus (for example, herpes);
  • bacteria (chlamydia, staphylococcus);
  • protozoa (for example, Trichomonas).

The pathogen can be transmitted through contact with the mucous membranes of the genital organs, so the most common root causes of genitourinary infection include:

  • having sex with unfamiliar partners without contraception;
  • the presence of sources of chronic or acute infections inside the body;
  • transmission from a woman with vaginosis, sexually transmitted diseases.

Predisposing factors include:

  • decreased immunity;
  • lack of intimate hygiene;
  • lingering stress;
  • hypothermia;
  • mechanical trauma to the genitals;
  • abnormal structure of the constituent units of the genitourinary system (ureters, urethra);
  • the presence of dysbiosis;
  • radiation exposure;
  • bad habits;
  • violation of the outflow of urine;
  • the formation of stones;
  • non-compliance with the purity of the foreskin.

Features of the flow


Due to the structure of the urethra, the disease in men is more severe.

Some infectious diseases in men pass differently than in women. The main reason is the different anatomy and physiology of the organs of the genitourinary system. The manifestations of such ailments in the male population are aggravated and lead to prolonged treatment. For example, the male urethra is almost 4 times longer than the female, which complicates the process of its healing. However, in this case there is also a positive point: the longer the urethra, the more difficult it is for microorganisms to get into the bladder or kidneys, since they travel a long way, during which they are exposed to the negative influences of the body.

The main symptoms of urinary tract diseases in men

MPS problems in men take three forms: acute, chronic and latent. It happens that pathologies do not show their signs and therefore may be unnoticed in time in both adults and children. The main manifestations of inflammation of the male urinary system differ according to the location of the focus. In this regard, there are local and general modifications, which are characterized by the following signs:

  • acute pain, burning and discomfort in the affected area;
  • increased urge to use the toilet, especially at night;
  • back pain;
  • blood in the urine or the presence of a cloudy sediment, an increased number of lymphocytes;
  • uncharacteristic, sometimes with pus and an unpleasant odor, less often with bloody streaks;
  • redness on the glans penis;
  • erectile dysfunction, ejaculation;
  • acute urinary tract infections may be accompanied by malaise, fever, headache, and nausea;
  • adhesion of the exit from the urethra;
  • acute urinary retention with kidney inflammation, for example.

Diagnostics


A general analysis of blood and urine is prescribed as part of a comprehensive diagnosis.

An accurate diagnosis cannot be made by symptoms alone. The doctor necessarily examines and interviews the patient, and then prescribes a set of diagnostic procedures, the need for which is determined depending on the alleged pathology:

  • general analysis of blood and urine;
  • blood biochemistry;
  • taking a smear from the urethra;
  • excretory urography;
  • cystoscopy;
  • MRI, CT;
  • bacteriological inoculation on the medium;
  • kidney scintigraphy;
  • test provocation.
Only comprehensive drug treatment will ensure complete recovery.

To provide full assistance, men can be prescribed drugs that can defeat both primary and recurrent infections:

  • antibiotics to restore microflora;
  • uroantiseptics or sulfa drugs;
  • immunomodulators with reduced body resistance;
  • medicines with lactic acid with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect (for example, rectal suppositories) or gels, soap;
  • analgesics and antispasmodics to reduce pain;
  • antiperetics at high temperatures;
  • puffiness is removed with diuretics;
  • antihistamines against sensitization;

The chronic form of infections of the genitourinary tract requires that each drug is taken longer than the standard course to fully restore microflora. In more difficult cases, surgery is used to remove the affected area (for example, if it is difficult to neutralize the microbes that caused the inflammation of the urinary tract) to stop the spread of the pathological process.

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