According to statistics, about a third of men after the beginning of thirty years suffer from prostatitis and almost half after the age of fifty.
Perhaps the real situation is somewhat different, because there is asymptomatic prostatitis (chronic form). Another problem is that many people are simply shy or afraid to report their symptoms to the doctor.
The prostate gland is a very important organ of the male body: it is responsible for the production of a special secret that mixes with the semen and maintains the normal and healthy activity of the sperm, as well as the resistance of the sperm to thenegative facts and conditions.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men
What are the symptoms of prostatitis in men? Common signs of prostatitis in men:
- Power issues.
- Development of nervous disorders.
- Upset.
- Pain in the perineum, groin, and pubic area is short-lived and passes quickly.
- The presence of discharge from the urethra (most often in the morning), resembling white scales in appearance.
Here is some information on the symptoms of an enlarged prostate in men.
More about each one
How does prostatitis manifest in men? The first signs of inflammation of the prostate in men are frequent urination.
The need to urinate increases at night and during the day. The process of urination is accompanied by painful sensations ("like cutting") in the lower abdomen. The painful sensation can become chronic and manifest itself not only when urinating. Frequent urination along with painful sensations often indicates chronic prostatitis.
Manifestations of prostatitis in men include a constant feeling of fullness of the bladder.
After completing the act, the feeling remains that the bladder is still full. Increases irritability and self-doubt. It can occur in both forms of development of the disease. It requires seeking medical help, because the extreme development of this symptom is urinary retention in prostatitis.
Blood in the urine with prostatitis is a rare symptom. You can point to:
- development of purulent and inflammatory processes;
- for trauma;
- for prostatitis with complication - hyperplasia (a separate disease, characterized by an increase in the number of structural elements of the tissue, excessive cell formation, is treated separately).
Increased fatigue is a consequence of illness. First, in the absence of treatment, the body compensates for the disease on its own, which is reflected in mental resources.
Irritability and fatigue, as well as depressive conditions, may increase.
Most often develops chronically.
Painful sensations in the perineum and scrotum.
Increase if left untreated. It develops both chronically and acutely.
Sexual dysfunction. The erection deteriorates and "gives way", the duration of sexual intercourse is significantly reduced. The spontaneous morning erection also disappears. It is an indirect sign, often indicating a chronic form.
Difficulty during bowel movement: Painful sensations in the rectum may occur during bowel movement, discharge of pus. Speak sharply.
Excessive sweating indicates a chronic form of the disease. Sweating is often observed in the perineal region. It can be "accompanied" by emotional disturbances (consequence of anxiety and psychogenic factors).
Constipation with prostatitis is also a symptom. How to recognize prostatitis? If you find similar symptoms, it is better to contact a specialist who will make the correct diagnosis.
Consider acute and chronic prostatitis and signs of prostate inflammation in men.
Acute form
How prostatitis manifests itself in men: symptoms:
- A feeling of general weakness and severe malaise.
- Body temperature is one of the symptoms of prostatitis, headaches also follow.
- Symptoms of pain in prostatitis (in the perineum), which increases when urinating and defecating.
- Frequent need to go to the bathroom, which is not satisfying: the bladder does not empty completely.
- This, in turn, increases irritability and nervous irritability. In clinical cases, the development of acute urinary retention is possible.
Chronic form
The course, as a rule, is asymptomatic, a person has practically no complaints (or may not be aware of them).
Expressed signs of the disease are seldom seen.
If you do not understand the manifestations of prostatitis, the symptoms, the disease, despite its prevalence, is considered "embarrassing".
A person who feels a general malaise, urination problems, may simply "not notice" these symptoms and not give them due importance.
PSA levels may be elevated in chronic inflammation of the prostate, but not always. There are many cases in which tests of men with chronic prostatitis show PSA levels within the normal range. Chronic prostatitis often goes undetected.
In the initial stage, prostatitis in men manifests as a mild form of acute inflammation of the prostate gland, that is, the development of inflammation after bacteria enter the prostate gland through certain channels, for example, through the urethra.
Since chronic prostatitis is a fairly slow disease, the immune system resists the onset of an acute process of inflammation.
Due to the fact that the inflammation is not completely cured, a constant inflammatory process remains in the prostate gland, which turns into a chronic form, and thus can cause the formation of scars in the prostate gland inthe site of inflammation.
Larger scars can lead to prostate gland dysfunction. As with acute prostatitis, chronic prostatitis can be detected by the following symptoms:
Symptoms of inflammation of the prostate in men (chronic form):
- Pain and tightness in the perineum and genitals.
- Painful ejaculation.
- Pain in the bladder area.
- Pain and burning during or after urination.
- Drawing pain and aching sensation in the groin area.
- Increased need to urinate.
- Erectile dysfunction.
Clinical presentation and development
Signs of prostatitis in men indicate an urgent need to see a doctor. What doctor should I see for prostatitis? Read more here.
The course of the inflammatory process leads to a narrowing of the lumen of the urethra and irritation of the nerve endings, which is expressed by a violation of the urination process (as you know, this often happens at night several times pernight, urination is done "in small portions", there is no feeling of satisfaction, which the bladder is completely empty).
Inflammation of the prostate, if it starts early, does not cause disorders in the genital area. If the inflammatory process has developed sufficiently: libido is inhibited, infertility can develop, the risk of secondary urinary tract infections increases, and chronic kidney failure can develop.
What else can the demonstrations talk about?
Sexual dysfunction as an independent symptom or in conjunction with sweating can be a symptom of a nervous disorder. For example, chronic stress.
Some of our diseases are really of the nerves.
Sexual dysfunction, by the way, most of the time has a nervous base, and the reason is in the psyche.
In this case, the consultation of a psychologist or psychotherapist is required, usually more than one.
It is important to know: if we talk about sexual dysfunction in a nervous way, then it must be taken into account that, in this case, there will be no inflammation or fever, and no discharge will be observed.
Diagnosis must begin with a physician. Surely, you should start with a visit to a psychologist when sexual dysfunction is the only symptom (and even then, you may be advised to order the necessary tests and consult a doctor).
An unequivocal diagnosis can only be established by a doctor after an examination and passing the necessary tests. First of all, the presence of discharge or inflammation speaks of sexually transmitted diseases.
All these diseases can be differentiated only by the results of clinical blood tests, smears. And for each disease, you can set your own drug treatment program (for example, a course of antibiotics).
Who should I contact?
How to detect prostatitis? The examination should begin with a urologist and an andrologist.
During recovery activities (after the main treatment), it is recommended to visit a physical therapist, physical therapy specialist and psychologist to normalize the patient's mood.
You should listen carefully to the recommendations of a specialist, if a treatment is prescribed, follow it strictly. Do not forget about the preventive measures that will be appropriate after the treatment is finished.
Conclusion
Now you know what the symptoms of prostatitis are in men. It is recommended to avoid hypothermia, try not to get carried away by spicy and fried foods, alcohol and tobacco, and have a regular sex life. Do not forget about the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (you must be protected first of all).
Follow your doctor's advice. Try to lead, if not a healthy lifestyle, at least not harmful, do not abuse harmful substances (smoking, alcohol). Feel free to report your complaints to your doctor. If your loved one is sick, provide emotional support.