According to statistics, about a third of men after the onset of thirty years of age suffer from prostatitis and almost half after 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 normal and healthy sperm activity, as well as the resistance of sperm to negative facts and conditions.
Prostatitis symptoms in men
What are the symptoms of prostatitis in men? Common signs of prostatitis in men:
- Potency problems.
- Development of nervous disorders.
- Malaise.
- Pain in the perineum, groin and pubic area is short-term and quickly resolves.
- 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 prostate inflammation in men.
More about each
How is prostatitis manifested 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 ("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 often indicates chronic prostatitis.
Manifestations of prostatitis in men include a feeling of constant fullness of the bladder.
After the completion of the act, the feeling remains that the bladder is still full. Increases irritability and self-doubt. It can occur in both forms of the development of the disease. Requires seeking medical help, because the extreme development of this symptom is urinary retention in prostatitis.
Blood in urine with prostatitis is a rare symptom. May point to:
- development of purulent and inflammatory processes;
- for trauma;
- for prostatitis with a complication - hyperplasia (a separate disease, characterized by an increase in the number of tissue structural elements, excessive cell formation, is treated separately).
Increased fatigue is a consequence of the disease. Firstly, in the absence of treatment, the body compensates for the disease on its own, which is reflected in mental resources.
Increase in irritability and fatigue, as well as depressive conditions is possible.
It develops more often in the chronic form.
Painful sensations in the perineum and scrotum.
Increased if untreated. It develops in both chronic and acute forms.
Sexual dysfunction. The erection deteriorates and "subsides", the duration of sexual intercourse is noticeably reduced. Spontaneous morning erection also disappears. It is an indirect sign, more often it indicates a chronic form.
Difficulties during bowel movements - painful sensations in the rectum during bowel movements, discharge of pus are possible. 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 "together" with emotional disturbances (a 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:
- 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 with urination and bowel movements.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet, which does not bring satisfaction - 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 practically does not present 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, symptoms, the disease, despite its prevalence, is considered "shameful".
A person who feels a general malaise, problems with urination, may simply "not notice" these symptoms and do not give them due importance.
PSA levels can be elevated in chronic prostate inflammation, but not always. There are many cases where analyzes of men suffering from chronic prostatitis show PSA levels within normal limits. Chronic prostatitis is often undetected.
In the initial stage, prostatitis in men manifests itself 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.
Given that chronic prostatitis is a rather sluggish disease, the immune system resists the occurrence of an acute process of inflammation.
Due to the fact that inflammation is not completely healed, a constant inflammatory process remains in the prostate gland, which turns into a chronic form and can thereby cause the formation of scars in the prostate gland at the site of inflammation.
Larger scars can lead to dysfunction of the prostate gland. As with acute prostatitis, chronic prostatitis can be detected by the following symptoms:
Prostate inflammation symptoms in men (chronic form):
- Squeezing and pain in the perineum and genitals.
- Painful ejaculation.
- Pain in the bladder area.
- Pain and burning during or after urinating.
- Drawing 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 that an urgent need to see a doctor. Which doctor should i go to 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 a night, urination is made "in small portions", there is no feeling of satisfaction, whichthe bladder is completely empty).
Inflammation of the prostate gland, if started on time, does not lead to disorders in the genital area. If the inflammatory process has developed enough: libido is inhibited, infertility may develop, the risk of secondary urinary tract infections increases, and chronic renal failure may develop.
What else can manifestations talk about?
Sexual dysfunction as a separate symptom or together with sweating can be a symptom of a nervous disorder. For example, chronic stress.
Some of our illnesses are really from the nerves.
Sexual dysfunction, by the way, most often has a nervous basis, and the reason lies in the psyche.
In this case, consultation of a psychologist or psychotherapist is required, usually more than one.
It is important to know: if we talk about sexual dysfunction on a nervous basis, then it should be borne in mind that, in this case, there will be no inflammation or fever, and no discharge will be observed.
Diagnosis should start with a doctor. Surely, you should start with a trip to a psychologist when sexual dysfunction is the only symptom (and even then, you may be advised to apply for the necessary tests and see a doctor).
An unambiguous diagnosis can only be established by a doctor after 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, 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 andrologist.
During recovery activities (after the main treatment), it is recommended to visit 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 a treatment is prescribed, strictly follow it. Do not forget about preventive measures that will be appropriate after the end of treatment.
Conclusion
Now you know what are the symptoms of prostatitis in men. It is recommended to avoid hypothermia, try not to get carried away with 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 should be protected).
Follow your doctor's recommendations. Try to lead, if not a healthy lifestyle, then 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.