According to statistics, about a third of men after thirty years of age suffer from prostatitis and almost half after fifty.
Maybe the real situation is somewhat different, because there is asymptomatic prostatitis (chronic form). Another problem is that many people are just shy or afraid to report their symptoms to the doctor.
The prostate is a very important organ of the male body: it is responsible for the production of a special secret that mixes with the sperm and maintains normal and healthy activity of the sperm, as well as the resistance of the sperm to the facts andnegative 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.
- Malaise.
- 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 flakes in appearance.
Below you will learn about the symptoms of inflamed prostate in men.
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How does prostatitis manifest itself in men? The first signs of prostate inflammation in men are frequent urination.
The urge 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 during urination. Frequent urination accompanied by painful sensations often indicates chronic prostatitis.
Manifestations of prostatitis in men include a feeling of constant bladder fullness.
After the end of the act, the feeling remains that the bladder is still full. Increases irritability and self-doubt. This can occur in both forms of disease development. Requires seeking medical help, since the extreme development of this symptom is urinary retention in prostatitis.
Blood in the urine with prostatitis is a rare symptom. May indicate:
- development of purulent and inflammatory processes;
- for trauma;
- for prostatitis with complication - hyperplasia (a separate disease, characterized by an increase in the number of tissue structural elements, excessive cell formation, treated separately).
Increased fatigue is a consequence of illness. First, in the absence of treatment, the body alone compensates for the disease, which results in mental resources.
Increased irritability and fatigue, as well as depressive states are possible.
It develops more often in the chronic form.
Painful sensations in the perineum and scrotum.
Increased if not processed. It develops both in chronic and acute forms.
Sexual dysfunction. The erection deteriorates and "decreases", the duration of sexual intercourse is significantly reduced. The spontaneous morning erection also goes away. It is an indirect sign, most often it indicates a chronic form.
Difficulty with bowel movements - painful sensations in the rectum during bowel movements, discharge of pus is possible. Speaks of a sharp form.
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 best to contact a specialist who will make the correct diagnosis.
Consider acute and chronic prostatitis and signs of inflamed prostate in men.
Acute form
How prostatitis manifests itself in men - symptoms:
- Feeling of general weakness and severe discomfort.
- Body temperature is one of the symptoms of prostatitis, headaches also follow.
- Symptoms of pain in prostatitis (in the perineum), which increases with urination and stool.
- Frequent urge to go to the bathroom, which is unsatisfying - 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 almost never observed.
If you do not understand the manifestations of prostatitis, the symptoms, the disease, despite its prevalence, is considered "shameful".
A person who experiences general discomfort, problems urinating, may simply "not notice" these symptoms and not give them due importance.
PSA levels can be high in chronic inflammation of the prostate, but not always. There are many cases where tests of men with chronic prostatitis show PSA levels in the normal range. Chronic prostatitis is often not detected.
In the initial stage, prostatitis in men manifests itself as a mild form of acute inflammation of the prostate, that is, the development of inflammation after bacteria enter the prostate through someducts, for example through the urethra.
Considering that chronic prostatitis is a rather 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, which turns into a chronic form and thus can cause the formation of scars in the prostate at the site of theinflammation.
Larger scars can lead to prostate dysfunction. As with acute prostatitis, chronic prostatitis can be detected by the following symptoms:
Symptoms of inflammation of the prostate in men (chronic form):
- Pressures and pain in the perineum and genitals.
- Painful ejaculation.
- Pain in the area of the bladder.
- Pain and burning during or after urination.
- Drawing of pain and pain sensation in the groin area.
- Increased desire to urinate.
- Erectile dysfunction.
Clinical presentation and development
Signs of prostatitis in men indicate an urgent need to see a doctor. Which doctor should I see for prostatitis? Learn 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 results in a violation of the urination process (as you know, this often happens at nightseveral times a night, urination is done "in small portions", there is no feeling of satisfaction, the bladder is completely empty).
Inflammation of the prostate, if started in time, does not lead to problems in the genital area. If the inflammatory process has developed sufficiently: libido is inhibited, infertility may develop, the risk of secondary infections of the urinary tract increases, and chronic renal failure may develop.
What else can the protests talk about?
Sexual dysfunction as a separate symptom or associated with sweating may be a symptom of a nervous disorder. For example, chronic stress.
Some of our illnesses are really caused by the nerves.
Sexual dysfunction, by the way, most often has a nerve basis, and the reason lies in the psyche.
In this case, consultation with a psychologist or psychotherapist is required, usually more than one.
It is important to know: if we are talking about sexual dysfunction on a nervous basis, it should be borne in mind that in this case there will be no inflammation and fever, and no discharge will be observed.
Diagnosis must begin with a doctor. 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 request the necessary tests and see a doctor).
An unambiguous diagnosis can only be made by a doctor after examination and successful completion of 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, its own drug treatment program can be established (for example, a course of antibiotics).
Who should I contact?
How to check for prostatitis? The examination should begin with a urologist and an andrologist.
During recovery activities (after the main treatment), it is recommended to consult a physiotherapist, physiotherapy specialist and psychologist to normalize the patient's state of mind.
You should carefully listen to the recommendations of a specialist, if treatment is prescribed, strictly follow it. Do not forget about the preventive measures that will be appropriate after the end of treatment.
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 smoking, and have a regular sex life. Do not forget about the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (first of all, you need to be protected).
Follow your doctor's recommendations. Try to lead, if not a healthy lifestyle, at least not harmful, do not abuse harmful substances (tobacco, alcohol). Do not hesitate to report your complaints to your doctor. If your loved one is sick, offer emotional support.