Hey there! Let’s dive into the world of diagnosing inflammatory diseases in the prostate gland and genitourinary system.

During an ultrasound scan, the specialist checks out the insides, looking at the organs’ structure, sizes, and whether there are any pesky tumors or cysts hanging around. But that’s not all. To suss out any inflammation in the urinary tract, bladder, and prostate gland, you gotta give up some urine—not just once, but thrice! They’ll examine the secretion from the prostate gland too, which can tell a lot about how it’s functioning and if there are any nasty microorganisms causing trouble.

Then comes urethroscopy, where they take a peek inside the urinary canal with a probe to spot any local inflammations. It’s like shining a flashlight in a dark tunnel to see what’s going on.

But wait, there’s more! Ever heard of DNA diagnosis? It’s like CSI for infections. They test for ten different infections using a method called polymerase chain reaction, which is super effective at finding the culprits. They can even detect chronic infections or ones in their early stages. Plus, they check which antibiotics the infections are sensitive to so they can hit ’em where it hurts with the right treatment.

In blood tests, they look for specific antibodies the body makes to fight off infections. And they don’t stop there. They’ll take a smear from the urethra to check for any changes in the urinary canal’s lining and microflora.

For guys with an enlarged prostate, they’ll do a test on the prostate-specific antigens in the blood. High levels could signal trouble like prostate neoplasms—yikes!

Now, let’s talk about prostate adenoma. It’s when the tissue in the prostate gland starts growing, forming benign tumors or nodules. Picture it like a vine wrapping around a pipe—it puts pressure on the urinary canal, making it hard to pee. It’s more common in men over 40, and the first signs are trouble urinating and feeling like you gotta go all the time. If left untreated, it can lead to bladder stones and even blockage of the urinary canal. And there’s a risk it could turn into something more serious, like cancer, if you don’t catch it in time.

In the late stages, surgery might be needed to fix things up. Scary stuff, right? But catching it early can make all the difference.

Stay tuned for the lowdown on condylomas, male sterility, and sexual disorders in the next installment!