Seed tubercle: description, possible causes, diagnosis and treatment characteristics

Diseases of the reproductive system in men in most cases manifest quite unpleasant symptoms. Typical signs, as a rule, are immediately noticeable. Sometimes the pathological process affects internal tissues. Therefore, a man for a long time does not even know about the problem. To the category of such insidious and simultaneously unpleasant diseases it is possible to attribute inflammation of the seminal tubercles.

Anatomic Help

Talking about the development of the pathological process, it is advisable to dwell on the question of the structure of the organ under consideration. The seminal tubercle is located in the prostate part of the urethra. It is a small elevation, the length of which is about 15-20 mm, and the width and thickness do not exceed 3 mm. It consists mainly of smooth muscle cells.

In the seminal tubercle there is a small indentation, called the "male mantle". Through it pass the ejaculatory ducts. For most men, they penetrate both sides of the prostate gland. Their length is approximately 12-18 cm. The vas deferens ducts are opened by weak muscle mass. Immediately during ejaculation their openings widen, so that the sperm is thrown into the lumen of the urethra.

Physiological functions

Even with regard to the appointment of this anatomical unit, even today, disputes are not abating. Some researchers believe that the seminal tubercle is the most important formation. He participates in the processes of ejaculation and erection. Other scientists consider it to be a vestigial of female reproductive organs and are not associated with the physiology of sexual function. It is impossible to answer unambiguously which viewpoint is correct from the presented ones. Most likely, the truth is hidden in the middle. For example, if the seminal tubercle is mechanically affected, many men experience ejaculation. Inflammatory diseases are often accompanied by a reduction in the duration of intimate contact, which should be considered as direct evidence of the participation of this education in sexual function.

However, the importance of the seed tubercle can not be overestimated. A few decades ago, scientists assumed that with an erection, an increase in its size prevents the return of sperm. Numerous studies have refuted this fact. The described barrier function refers to the muscular elements of the bladder.

Unusual arrangement of the seed tubercle makes it susceptible to various pathologies. The main ones are colliculitis and hypertrophy. Next, consider the characteristics of these disorders and the main methods of their treatment.

What is colliculitis?

This is an infectious and inflammatory process. The mechanism of the development of pathology is based on the venous stasis of blood in the tissues where the seminal tubercle is located. Among the main reasons doctors call:

• Regular interruption of sexual intercourse or its excessive tightening;
• Problems with blood circulation;
• Long-lasting state of erection, which does not end directly with the contact;
• sedentary work.

Primary inflammation can occur as a result of a single infection in the body. In this case, the disease is well amenable to therapy. Secondary inflammation occurs as a result of previous ailments or as a concomitant disorder of the reproductive system.

Symptoms of colliculitis and methods of its diagnosis

Signs of the pathological process depend on the prescription of infection. Most often, patients have to face the following symptoms:

• Sexual dysfunction;
• pollutions;
• Impurities of blood in seminal fluid;
• Discomfort in the anus and inguinal area;
• Tenderness with intimacy;
• A weak ejection of sperm.

The listed health problems usually indicate an inflamed spermatic tubercle. Symptoms and the degree of their severity can vary, so you can not make a diagnosis yourself. It is better to seek help from a urologist.

At the consultation, the doctor must first conduct a physical examination and listen to the complaints of a potential patient. An anamnesis must be studied. After that, they pass to instrumental methods of diagnostics. To confirm the inflammatory process in the seminal tubercle, uretroscopy is used, as well as laboratory tests using the PCR method. Based on the results, the doctor can prescribe a treatment.

Features of therapy

The main goal of the prescribed treatment is to stop the acute symptomatology and the infection that provoked the disease. First of all, the patient is prescribed a course of antibacterial drugs. Their action is aimed at suppressing the pathogen of the inflammatory process. Medications are always selected individually. It is important to undergo a full course of treatment and not to throw it even after the disappearance of unpleasant symptoms.

Simultaneously with bacterial, physiotherapy is prescribed. Among the most sparing methods for influencing the problem, washing the urethra and stamping with special solutions containing silver nitrates are included.

The final stage of therapy is always an operation. In the course of its implementation, the surgeon removes the inflamed spermatic tubercle in men. After that, within 2-4 weeks should refrain from intimate contact and protect your body from viral / infectious diseases.

Hypertrophy of the seminal vesicle

With this pathology, there is an increase in education in size. The degree of expression can vary. With the started form of the seminal tubercle begins to block the lumen of the urethra.

For the diagnosis of pathology, the method of ascending urethrocystography is used. In the course of the study, the doctor enters a contrast medium into the urethra cavity, through which the defects can be seen in the picture. Elimination of pathology involves surgical intervention. During an endoscopic operation, the specialist removes the seminal tubercle. Treatment on this is considered complete.

Forecasts of doctors

Any pathology affecting the male reproductive system requires qualitative diagnosis and treatment. At this time it is important to follow all the prescriptions of the doctor, to exclude casual communications. As for the diet, in this case it is better to refuse from irritating bladder products. The lack of therapy can lead to sad consequences.

The inflammatory process in the seminal tubercle or its hypertrophy requires surgical intervention. To avoid the development of complications, it is necessary to adhere to a sparing regimen after the operation . Soft tissues heal very slowly, and sometimes very painful. Therefore, at the time of rehabilitation should be abandoned from intimate contact, physical activity and excessive overstrain.