What are the types of prostate diseases?

The prostate is an important organ in the male body and is known as the "gland of life". However, even such an important part is prone to various lesions, which not only affect the urinary system, but also cause reproductive harm. Therefore, we must be clear about the types of prostate lesions and actively treat them when they are discovered. So, what are the types of prostate lesions? Let's take a detailed look below.

1. Prostatitis

The main pathogenic factor of type I prostatitis is pathogenic infection. Due to the low body resistance, bacteria or other pathogens with strong virulence infect the prostate and grow and multiply rapidly, mostly causing bloodstream infection and retrograde infection through the urethra. The main pathogen is Escherichia coli, and the vast majority are single pathogen infections. The main pathogenic factor of type II prostatitis is also pathogenic infection, but the body's resistance is strong and/or the virulence of the pathogen is weak, mainly retrograde infection, and the pathogen is mainly Staphylococcus. The pathogenesis of type III prostatitis is unclear, and the etiology is very complex. Most scholars believe that its main cause may be the combined effects of pathogen infection, inflammation, and abnormal pelvic floor neuromuscular activity.

2. Prostatic hyperplasia

The occurrence of prostatic hyperplasia requires two important conditions: age increase and functional testicles. However, the specific mechanism of prostatic hyperplasia is still unclear. It may be caused by the imbalance of proliferation and apoptosis of epithelial and stromal cells. Related factors include: androgen and its interaction with estrogen, interaction between prostatic stroma and glandular epithelial cells, growth factors, inflammatory cells, neurotransmitters and genetic factors.

3. Prostate cancer

The risk factors for prostate cancer are not yet clearly defined, but some have been identified. One of the most important factors is heredity. If a first-degree relative (brother or father) has prostate cancer, the risk of developing prostate cancer is doubled. Exogenous factors can influence the progression from so-called latent prostate cancer to clinical prostate cancer. The identification of these factors is still under discussion, but a diet high in animal fat is an important risk factor.

The above is an introduction to the types of prostate lesions. I hope it will be helpful for men to understand. There are many types of prostate lesions. In daily life, if you find any abnormalities, it is best to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis as soon as possible, and then take appropriate methods for treatment, so that the best treatment effect can be achieved.