How to Treat Stress-Induced Prostatitis?

Nowadays, many men are busy with work and have a fast-paced life, such as young white-collar workers and middle-aged managers, who experience a sharp increase in work pressure. When they are depressed, they often suffer from symptoms such as lower abdominal and testicular pain, frequent urination, urgent urination, and discomfort in the perineum and anus. Be cautious, as it might be prostatitis. More and more clinical investigations show that excessive mental stress is one of the crucial causes of prostatitis. Now, let's take a look together!

Why Does Excessive Stress Trigger Prostatitis

From a physiological perspective, long-term high mental stress can lead to negative emotions such as tension, irritability, anxiety and depression in men. In this mental state, the human nervous system will remain in a state of high tension, affecting the endocrine system. For instance, stress can increase the secretion of adrenal cortical hormones, disrupt the hormonal balance in the body, and cause endocrine disorders. 

At the same time, the immune system will also be suppressed, the activity of immune cells will decrease, and the body's ability to resist external bacteria will decline significantly, making it easier for pathogenic bacteria initially present in the urethra and other parts to invade the prostate, thereby inducing prostatitis.

In real life, we can see many typical cases. For instance, a 32-year-old programmer, Steve, has been under tremendous mental stress daily due to long-term overtime work and heavy project pressure. His sleep quality has been inferior for several consecutive months. After some time, he began to experience frequent urination and urgent urination. At first, he didn't pay much attention to it. It wasn't until he felt a feeling of heaviness and pain in the perineum that he sought medical attention. Eventually, he was diagnosed with prostatitis. 

The Multiple Effects of Stress on Prostate Health

Long-term tension and anxiety can not only trigger prostatitis but also lead to a decline in male libido and sexual dysfunction. Sexual life is of great significance to prostate health. Regular sexual life helps to discharge some inflammatory secretions in the prostatic fluid in time. When men experience a decline in sexual desire due to stress and have a long-term lack of sexual life, these secretions will accumulate in the prostate, creating favorable conditions for bacterial growth and further inducing and aggravating prostatitis.

In addition, mental stress and excessive pressure are also one of the critical triggers of chronic prostatitis. Clinical research has found that a considerable number of patients with prostatitis will experience abnormal psychological symptoms such as tension, anxiety and depression. These negative emotions can form a vicious circle. 

Patients often exaggerate their physical discomfort and pain in their consciousness, which further increases their mental burden and makes the disease more serious. For instance, some patients with chronic prostatitis may experience anxiety and fear when their condition recurs. Such psychological states can lead to autonomic nerve dysfunction, exacerbating symptoms such as frequent urination and urgent urination.

Symptoms of Prostatitis Caused by Stress

Prostatitis caused by excessive stress will present a series of obvious symptoms in patients. In terms of urination, there may be discomforts during urination, such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. In severe cases, hematuria and pyuria may even occur. These abnormal urination affects not only daily life but also frequently getting up at night, which seriously disrupts sleep quality. 

In terms of pain, there may be discomfort and pain in the abdomen, back, perineum, and pubic symphysis. The degree of pain varies from person to person. Some patients feel dull pain, while others experience a feeling of heaviness and stabbing pain. The pain intensifies, especially after prolonged sitting or holding urine.

These symptoms not only bring great physical and psychological pain to patients but also have an impact on the quality of life and fertility. For example, due to pain and discomfort during urination, patients may not be able to focus on work for a long time. They may also feel embarrassed and uncomfortable in social activities. If prostatitis is not treated in time, it may also affect the quality of semen and reduce the chance of conception.

How to Treat Prostatitis Caused by Stress

The treatment of prostatitis is somewhat tricky. Due to the special physiological structure of the prostate, there is a lipid envelope on the outside, and many drugs have difficulty penetrating this barrier to reach the lesion site, leading to repeated attacks of the disease. However, there are already various effective treatment methods to choose from.

In terms of drug treatment, the traditional Chinese medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill is a good choice. Its unique formula contains ingredients that guide meridians, which can direct other medicinal components to the affected area and entirely exert their efficacy. It has the effects of promoting diuresis and relieving dysuria, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying. 

Clinical practice shows that after taking the Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill for some time, many patients have seen significant improvement in abnormal urination symptoms and gradually reduced pain. 

In addition to traditional Chinese medicine, some Western medications can also treat prostatitis. For example, regarding antibiotics for bacterial prostatitis, doctors will select sensitive antibiotics for treatment based on the results of bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests to kill the pathogenic bacteria. Alpha receptor blockers can relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, alleviating symptoms such as difficulty in urination.

While patients are receiving drug treatment, psychological adjustment is also of vital importance. First, one should learn to relieve tense emotions and reduce psychological pressure. One can relieve stress through physical exercises such as jogging, swimming and yoga. Meanwhile, exercise can also promote blood circulation in the body, which is beneficial for the regression of prostatitis. 

You can also try relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing. Practicing them for 15 to 20 minutes daily can help calm your body and mind and relieve anxiety. In addition, maintain an optimistic attitude, actively communicate with family and friends, share inner feelings, and seek help from professional psychological counselors when necessary.