Inflammation of the prostate gland is called prostatitis. Often, the disease is caused by microorganisms that normally live in the body and are harmless. But if the immune system is not working, the bacteria begin to actively multiply.
Stagnation of blood and semen in the absence of activity also provokes bacterial reproduction. Symptoms may vary depending on the specific cause of the prostatitis. It is difficult not to observe acute prostatitis when the prostate gland becomes severely inflamed. But with a chronic slow process, it’s harder to spot 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 of the prostate gland grows, the brighter the symptoms of prostatitis in men. It is very rare that prostatitis is not symptomatic - that is, it is not felt at all.
It hurts
About half of patients with inflammation of the prostate gland experience pain. This is one of the most important symptoms. Pain is felt individually: can be painful or sharp, occurs during urination and ejaculation. In acute prostatitis with abscesses, the pain is unbearable.
Pain points are also different for each person: in the penis, testicles and even the lower back and sacrum. Because of its unusual localization, the disease is often overlooked, confusing it, for example, with osteochondrosis. Therefore, it is important to see a urologist in any situation, even if your back hurts.
Urging to urinate
They are very annoying at night, a man can continue to wake up, even if he does not drink before bedtime. After emptying the bladder, a man often does not want to go to the toilet anymore. Sometimes mucus can be seen in the urine.
Usually a night visit like this indicates an early stage of prostatitis. It is important to take this matter seriously - at this stage, it is easiest to prevent the development of the disease.
Unpleasant sensation
Because of edema and inflammation, various unpleasant sensations can affect the organs located next to the prostate gland. Not far from the prostate is the rectum, so when defecating in the anus, pain and stinging may occur. There is a burning sensation and a heavy feeling in the perineum.
Any infection affects the whole body, therefore, with prostatitis, fatigue, feelings of depression, sleep disturbances, and poor appetite may occur.
Fever
The multiplication of bacteria causes a violent reaction of the immune system, which tries to suppress the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, the temperature can rise. Symptoms appear that are usually accompanied by fever: chills, sweating, "pain" in the joints, headache.
Decreased libido
The prostate gland is very important for a normal sex life. If there is something wrong with the organ, it will directly affect the libido.
With prostatitis, erection problems begin - it is irregular, unstable or non -existent at all. During the exacerbation of prostatitis, semen becomes cloudy and watery.
Can I diagnose prostatitis myself?
When an acute situation arises, people try to find a way out on their own. At this time, men, when symptoms of prostatitis are detected, start looking for answers to their questions on urology forums. In self -diagnosis, patients were assisted by a chronic prostatitis symptom scale questionnaire, which was available at medical resources. Of course, having made such a diagnosis, it is certainly not necessary to give treatment on their own.
Is there pain with prostatitis?
Prostate gland disease is often painful, and prostatitis is no exception. The pain is most often localized in the lower abdomen, in the suprapubic region, perineum and penis. The pain can spread to the sacrum and lumbar region, testicles. The nature of the pain syndrome varies from persistent pain to shooting pain. Sometimes there is practically no pain, but it is quite an exception if the disease is very "damp". Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What often causes pain in prostatitis?
Often, hypothermia, decreased immunity, stress, alcohol abuse, especially beer, and an excess of spicy foods and meats cause an increase in prostatitis with pain. Constipation, prolonged absence of sexual intercourse or its excess can also cause pain. All of these cause swelling or provoke the development of infection.