prostatopathie

Prostatopathie is a broad term used to describe disorders of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ beneath the bladder that surrounds the urethra and contributes to semen production. It is a common health issue in adult men and covers several distinct conditions.

Typical components are prostatitis (inflammation or infection of the prostate), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer, which range from noncancerous to highly malignant.

Symptoms vary by condition. Prostatitis can cause pelvic or perineal pain, fever, and urinary symptoms. BPH commonly produces lower urinary tract symptoms such as frequent or urgent urination, nocturia, weak urine stream, and incomplete bladder emptying. Prostate cancer may be asymptomatic early and later cause similar urinary symptoms or bone pain if advanced.

Diagnosis combines medical history, digital rectal examination, and tests including prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood levels, urinalysis, and urine culture. Imaging such as transrectal ultrasound or MRI may be used, and a biopsy is indicated when cancer risk is suspected.

Treatment depends on the specific condition. Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics; chronic prostatitis may require prolonged antibiotics or other therapies. BPH management includes lifestyle measures, alpha-blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, or minimally invasive/surgical options such as TURP. Prostate cancer treatment ranges from active surveillance for low-risk cases to radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, or chemotherapy for advanced disease.

Outcomes vary with the condition and stage; regular follow-up with clinicians is important to monitor symptoms and treatment effects.