According to statistics, about one third of men after the onset of thirty suffer from prostatitis and almost half after fifty.
Perhaps the real situation is slightly different, because there is asymptomatic prostatitis (chronic form). Another problem is that many people are simply shy or afraid to report their symptoms to their doctor.
The prostate gland is a very important organ of the male body: it is responsible for producing a special secret that mixes with sperm and maintains normal and healthy sperm activity, as well as the resistance of the sperm 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 resolves quickly.
- The presence of discharge from the urethra (most often in the morning), which looks similar to white scales.
Below you will find out the symptoms of inflammation of the prostate in men.
Learn more about each
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 urination process is accompanied by painful sensations ("as if cutting") in the lower abdomen. The painful sensation can become chronic and manifest itself 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 insecurity. 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. It may indicate:
- 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 structural elements of the tissue, excessive cell formation, 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.
An increase in irritability and fatigue, as well as depressive conditions, is possible.
It most often develops in the chronic form.
Painful sensations in the perineum and scrotum.
Increased if left untreated. It develops in both chronic and acute forms.
Sexual dysfunction. The erection deteriorates and "subsides", the duration of sexual intercourse is significantly reduced. The spontaneous morning erection also disappears. It is an indirect sign, more often it indicates a chronic form.
Difficulty during bowel movements - painful sensations in the rectum during bowel movements are possible, secretions of pus are possible. Talk about the acute form.
Excessive sweating indicates a chronic form of the disease. Sweating is often present 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 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 itself in men - symptoms:
- Feeling of general weakness and severe malaise.
- Body temperature is one of the symptoms of prostatitis, headache also follows.
- 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 have complaints (or may not be aware of them).
Express 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 experiencing general malaise, problems with urination, may simply "not notice" these symptoms and not give them due importance.
PSA levels can be elevated in chronic prostatic inflammation, but not always. There are many cases where analyzes of men with chronic prostatitis show PSA levels in the normal range. Chronic prostatitis often goes 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.
Since chronic prostatitis is a rather slow disease, the immune system resists the onset of an acute inflammatory process.
Due to the fact that the inflammation is not completely healed, a constant inflammatory process remains in the prostate gland, which turns into a chronic form and can therefore cause the formation of scarring 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:
Symptoms of inflammation of the prostate 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 urination.
- Draw pain and pain sensation in the groin area.
- Increased urge to urinate.
- Erectile dysfunction.
Presentation and clinical development
Signs of prostatitis in men indicate the 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, theurination is done "in small portions", there is no feeling of satisfaction, that the bladder is completely empty).
Inflammation of the prostate gland, if started in time, does not lead to 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 renal failure can develop.
What else can the demonstrations 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 diseases really come from the nerves.
Sexual dysfunction, by the way, most often has a nerve basis and the reason lies in the psyche.
In this case, the consultation of a psychologist or psychotherapist is required, as a rule, more than one.
It is important to know: if we are talking about sexual dysfunction on a nerve basis, 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 begin with a doctor. Definitely, you should start with a trip to a psychologist when sexual dysfunction is the only symptom (and again, you may be advised to apply for the necessary tests and see a doctor).
A unique 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 (for example, a course of antibiotics) can be established.
Who should I contact?
How to check for prostatitis? The examination should begin with a urologist and an andrologist.
During the recovery activities (after the main treatment), it is recommended to visit a physiotherapist, a physiotherapy specialist and a psychologist to normalize the patient's mood.
You should carefully listen to the recommendations of a specialist, if the treatment is prescribed, strictly follow it. Do not forget about the preventive measures that will be appropriate after the end of the 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 should be protected).
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.