prostate ultrasound

Ultrasound of the prostate gland is a way to determine the condition of the male organ using ultrashort sound waves. The technique is quite informative and is recommended for all men over the age of 45 at least once a year (in order to prevent prostate diseases). During the procedure, an ultrasound expert evaluates both the gland itself and its seminal vesicles and bladder, which makes it possible to find the cause of such disorders and diseases of the male genitourinary system as:

prostatitis;
potency disorders;
pain in the groin and pubic region;
inability to conceive a child and etc.

With the help of ultrasound of the prostate, it is possible to identify its pathologies, assess the size and volume, tissue structure, as well as diagnose the narrowing of the urethra and confirm or refute oncology.

Ultrasound examination of the prostate can be performed in two ways:

Transabdominal - the sensor studies the organ through the anterior wall of the peritoneum. Such a study is carried out preliminary, to obtain general information about the state of the organ, but cannot assess its structure. During the examination, the person lies on his back, and his bladder must be sufficiently filled since the prostate is examined through it.
Transrectal - a sensor with a condom put on it is inserted into the rectum. This method is characterized by maximum information content, as it allows you to obtain detailed data on the structure of the gland and its slightest changes. The transrectal method differs from the first method is of slight discomfort during the conduction process, but is much more informative than the transabdominal one.

Ultrasound of the prostate is most often prescribed for:

inflammatory processes of the prostate;
pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen;
cramps during urination;
the presence of blood in the urine (including after a general urine test);
discrepancies in the analysis of urine and blood;
deviations in the spermogram protocol;
urinary retention or incontinence;
inability to conceive a child.

Both the therapist and the urologist can refer the patient for ultrasound of the prostate. And especially if you suspect diseases of the prostate gland, which are characterized by such symptoms:

severe pain, cramps, burning sensation in the groin;
frequent urge to urinate;
constant feeling of fullness of the bladder;
potency problems.

Also, ultrasound of the prostate can be performed systematically during therapy - to assess its effectiveness and timely adjustments.

Ultrasound of the prostate gland: norms and pathologies

Only a urologist can correctly decipher the prostate ultrasound protocol. Uzist only determines the main characteristics of the body. Normally, the prostate gland usually corresponds to the following parameters:

symmetrical;
oval, crescent or triangular;
located in the region of the posterior wall of the bladder;
thickness - 1.6-2.6 cm in the rear cross member;
width - 2.7-4.2 cm across;
thickness - 2.4-4 cm from top to bottom;
volume - 25-30 cm cube;
glandular tissue density (specific) - 25.5-30 grams.

With age, the prostate increases in size and volume. If such changes are not accompanied by discomfort or pain, then they are considered normal. If a man notices problems with urination, feels pain, etc., then he needs to consult a urologist and, possibly, undergo additional studies of the organ in order to identify pathological processes.

PREPARATION FOR PROSTATE ULTRASOUND

In order for the procedure to be successful (in terms of obtaining correct data when decoding ultrasound), you need to properly prepare for it:

72 hours before the study, abandon flour, legumes, cabbage, alcohol, carbonated drinks and other products that increase gas formation;
if a transrectal examination is performed, a few hours before it, you need to give an enema to cleanse the intestines (or drink a stable one on the eve of the ultrasound);
90 minutes before the prostate examination, it is necessary to fill the bladder - drink 1-1.5 liters of clean water;
before the study, you can not eat and it is better to stop smoking.

In those situations where an ultrasound examination of the prostate gland is performed after an injury (for example, a fall, an accident, etc.) or with pronounced pain, there is no need to prepare for the procedure. Transrectal examination is prohibited if the patient suffers from hemorrhoids of any severity. If the patient has previously undergone a prostate examination, he should take the protocol of the previous examination for the current ultrasound so that he can track the dynamics of changes in the organ.

PRICES FOR PROSTATE ULTRASOUND IN SVITYAZ COMPLEX

If you decide to contact the experts of the Svityaz sanatorium and health complex, then you will receive the following benefits during a prostate ultrasound:
the study is performed by an ultrasound specialist with many years of experience - he is a professional in his field;
during the procedure, modern, best-in-class equipment will be used - it will allow you to identify any, even the slightest deviations from the norm;
you will receive the results of the study immediately after the completion of the procedure, after which you can go to the urologist Svityaz - also a highly qualified specialist who will correctly decipher the protocol;
the cost of the procedure is only a few hundred hryvnias, and during the procedure, not only the prostate gland but also the bladder will be examined.
It is important to understand that a systematic study of the prostate allows you to diagnose various diseases of the organ at an early stage, which means it helps to quickly start treatment and avoid serious complications such as cancer and infertility.

REVIEWS ABOUT PROSTATE ULTRASOUND

Our doctors receive positive feedback about the procedure, which is due to the advantages of our complex, as well as a professional approach to any study of organs and systems of the human body. For all our time work, we have helped thousands of men to detect problems with the prostate gland and eliminate them in a timely manner. As a result, they have retained their masculine power and can enjoy life as much as possible (have children, not experience sexual problems, etc.).