According to statistics, about a third of men after their early thirties suffer from prostatitis and almost half after their fifties.
Perhaps the real situation is a little 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 is a very important organ in the male body: it is responsible for producing a special secret that mixes with semen and maintains normal and healthy sperm activity, as well as sperm resistance to negative facts and conditions. .
Symptoms of prostatitis in men
What are the symptoms of prostatitis in men? Common signs of prostatitis in men:
- Power problems.
- Development of nervous disorders.
- Malaise.
- Pain in the perineum, groin and pubic area is short-lived and passes quickly.
- The presence of secretion from the urethra (most often in the morning), with the appearance of white flakes.
Below you will find information about the symptoms of prostate inflammation in men.
More about each
How does prostatitis manifest 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 urination process is accompanied by painful sensations ("as if cutting") in the lower abdomen. The painful sensation can become chronic and manifest not only during urination. Frequent urination along with painful sensations usually indicates chronic prostatitis.
The manifestations of prostatitis in men include a feeling of constant fullness of the bladder.
After the act is completed, the feeling remains that the bladder is still full. Increases irritability and doubt. It can occur in both forms of disease development. It requires seeking medical help, as 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 complicating prostatitis - hyperplasia (a separate disease, characterized by an increase in the number of structural elements of the tissue, excessive formation of cells, is treated separately).
Increased fatigue is a consequence of the disease. First, in the absence of treatment, the body compensates for the disease on its own, which is reflected in mental resources.
It is possible to increase irritability and fatigue, as well as depressive conditions.
It develops more frequently in the chronic form.
Painful sensations in the perineum and scrotum.
Increased if left untreated. It develops in chronic and acute forms.
Sexual dysfunction. The erection deteriorates and "decreases", the duration of intercourse is noticeably reduced. The spontaneous morning erection also disappears. It is an indirect sign, usually indicating a chronic form.
Difficulties during bowel movements - painful sensations in the rectum during bowel movements, possibility of pus secretion. He talks about the acute form.
Excessive sweating indicates a chronic form of the disease. Sweating is often seen in the perineal region. It can go "along" with emotional disturbances (a consequence of anxiety and psychogenic factors).
Constipation with prostatitis is also a symptom. How to recognize prostatitis? If you encounter similar symptoms, it is best 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 in men - symptoms:
- Feeling of generalized weakness and severe malaise.
- Body temperature is one of the symptoms of prostatitis, followed by headaches.
- Symptoms of pain in prostatitis (in the perineum), which increases with urination and bowel movements.
- Frequent urge to go to the bathroom, which does not bring satisfaction - the bladder does not empty completely.
- This, in turn, increases irritability and nervous irritability. In clinical cases, acute urinary retention may occur.
Chronic form
The course, as a rule, is asymptomatic, the person practically has no complaints (or may not be aware of them).
The expressed signs of the disease are almost never observed.
If you do not notice the manifestations of prostatitis, the symptoms, the disease, despite its prevalence, is considered "shameful".
A person who is generally unwell, having trouble urinating, 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 where analyzes of men suffering from chronic prostatitis show PSA levels in the normal range. Chronic prostatitis is usually not detected.
In the early stage, prostatitis in men manifests itself as a mild form of acute inflammation of the prostate, that is, the development of inflammation after the entry of bacteria into the prostate gland through certain channels, for example, through theurethra.
Since chronic prostatitis is a very slow disease, the immune system resists the occurrence of an acute process of inflammation.
Because the inflammation is not completely healed, a constant inflammatory process remains in the prostate, which becomes a chronic form and can cause scarring of the prostate at the site of the inflammation.
Larger scars can cause prostate dysfunction. As with acute prostatitis, chronic prostatitis can be detected by the following symptoms:
Symptoms of prostate inflammation in men (chronic form):
- Strangulation and pain in the perineum and genitals.
- Painful ejaculation.
- Pain in the bladder area.
- Pain and burning during or after urinating.
- Pain and sensation of pain in the groin area.
- Increased urge 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 consult for prostatitis? Read more here.
The course of the inflammatory process leads to a narrowing of the light of the urethra and irritation of nerve endings, which is expressed by a violation of the urination process (as you know, this often happens at night several times at night, urinationit is made "in small portions", there is no feeling of satisfaction, when the bladder is completely empty).
Inflammation of the prostate, if started on time, does not lead to disturbances in the genital area. If the inflammatory process has developed enough: libido is inhibited, infertility may occur, the risk of secondary urinary tract infections increases and chronic renal failure may occur.
What else can the demonstrations say?
Sexual dysfunction as a separate symptom or in conjunction with sweating can be a symptom of a nervous disorder. For example, chronic stress.
Some of our illnesses are actually caused by nerves.
Sexual dysfunction, in fact, most of the time has a nerve base, and the reason is in the psyche.
In this case, it is necessary to consult more than one psychologist or psychotherapist.
It is important to know: if we talk about sexual dysfunction at the base of the nerve, it should be borne in mind that in this case, there will be no inflammation or fever, and no secretion will be observed.
The diagnosis should start with a doctor. Certainly, you should start with a visit to a psychologist when sexual dysfunction is the only symptom (and even then, you may be advised to do the necessary tests and see a doctor).
An unequivocal diagnosis can only be established by a doctor after examination and passing the necessary tests. First, the presence of secretion or inflammation speaks of sexually transmitted diseases.
All of these diseases can be differentiated only by the results of clinical blood tests, smears. And for each disease, your own drug treatment program can be established (for example, a course of antibiotics).
Who should I contact?
How to check for prostatitis? The exam should start with a urologist and an andrologist.
During recovery activities (after the main treatment), a visit from a physiotherapist, a specialist in physiotherapy and a psychologist is recommended to normalize the patient's mood.
You must listen carefully to the recommendations of a specialist, if treatment is prescribed, follow it strictly. Do not forget 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 tobacco, and to have a regular sex life. Don't forget to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (you must be protected first).
Follow your doctor's recommendations. Try to lead, if not a healthy lifestyle, at least not harmful, do not abuse harmful substances (smoking, alcohol). Do not hesitate to report your complaints to your doctor. If your loved one is sick, provide emotional support.