Symptoms of prostatitis in men
It is not always possible to immediately consult a doctor, so it is important to know the symptoms of prostatitis in men. When symptoms appear, you should not delay contacting the clinic, since complications can be serious.

Inflammation of the prostate gland is called prostatitis. Most often, the disease is provoked by microorganisms that normally live in the body and are not dangerous. But when the immune system fails, bacteria begin to multiply actively.

Stagnation of blood and seminal fluid in the absence of activity also provokes the growth of bacteria. Depending on the specific cause that caused prostatitis, the symptoms may vary. It is difficult not to notice acute prostatitis, when the prostate gland is sharply inflamed. But with a chronic sluggish process, it is more difficult to track the problem.

Symptoms of prostatitis in men

Usually, more than one symptom appears, and without treatment, the process gradually increases. The more swelling and inflammation in the prostate gland increases, the brighter the symptoms of prostatitis in men will be. It is extremely rare that prostatitis occurs asymptomatically – that is, it does not make itself felt at all.

Pain

About half of patients with inflammation of the prostate gland face pain. This is one of the most important symptoms. The pain is felt very individually: it can be aching or acute, occur during urination and ejaculation. In acute prostatitis with abscesses, the pain can be unbearable.

Pain points are also different for everyone: in the penis, testicles and even the lower back and sacrum. Due to the unusual localization, the disease is often overlooked, confusing it, for example, with osteochondrosis. Therefore, it is important to see a urologist in any case, even if only the back hurts.

Urge to urinate

They are especially disturbing at night, a man can constantly wake up, even if he hardly drank before going to bed. After emptying the bladder, a man often does not leave the desire to visit the toilet again. Mucus can sometimes be seen in the urine.

Usually such night raids speak of an early stage of prostatitis. It is important to take this seriously – at this stage, it is easiest to prevent the development of the disease.

Unpleasant sensations

Due to swelling and inflammation, various unpleasant sensations can affect the organs lying next to the prostate gland. Not far from the prostate is the rectum, so when you defecate in the anus, pain and pain may occur. There is a burning sensation and heaviness in the perineum.

Any infection affects the entire body, so with prostatitis, fatigue, a feeling of depression, sleep disturbance, and poor appetite are possible.

Fever

The reproduction of bacteria causes a violent reaction of the immune system, which tries to suppress the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, an increase in temperature is possible. There are symptoms that usually accompany fever: chills, sweating, “aches” in the joints, headache.

Decreased libido

The prostate gland is extremely important for a normal sexual life. If something is wrong with the body, it immediately affects the libido.

With prostatitis, erection problems begin – it is irregular, unstable or absent altogether. During an exacerbation of prostatitis, seminal fluid becomes cloudy and becomes watery.

Popular questions and answers

Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases in men, and it is about it that urologists are most often asked. Answered popular questions from patients urologist Sergey Trubin.

Is it possible to self-diagnose prostatitis?
When an acute situation arises, people try to find a way out on their own. Currently, men, when symptoms of prostatitis are detected, begin to look for answers to their questions on urological forums. In self-diagnosis, patients are assisted by questionnaires on the scale of symptoms of chronic prostatitis, which can be found in medical sources. Of course, after the assumption of such a diagnosis, it is definitely not worth prescribing treatment on your own.
Are there pains with prostatitis?
Diseases of the prostate often occur with pain, and prostatitis is no exception. Pain is most often localized in the lower abdomen, in the suprapubic region, perineum and penis. Pain can spread to the sacrum and lumbar region, testicles. The nature of the pain syndrome varies from constant aching pain to shooting. Sometimes there is practically no pain, but this is rather an exception if the disease is very “sluggish”. Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What often provokes pain in prostatitis?
Most often, hypothermia, a general decrease in immunity, stress, alcohol abuse, especially beer, and an excess of spicy and meat foods lead to an exacerbation of prostatitis with pain. Also, constipation, prolonged absence of sexual intercourse or their excess can provoke pain. All this causes swelling or provokes the development of infection.

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