Inflammation of the prostate is called prostatitis. The disease is most often caused by microorganisms that live normally in the body and are not dangerous. But if the immune system does not work, the bacteria begin to actively multiply.
Stagnation of blood and semen in the absence of activity also provokes the multiplication of bacteria. Symptoms can vary depending on the specific cause that caused the prostatitis. It is difficult not to notice acute prostatitis when the prostate is severely inflamed. But with a chronic slow process, it’s harder to track down a problem.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men
Usually more symptoms appear, and without treatment the process gradually increases. The more swelling and inflammation in the prostate grows, the brighter the symptoms of prostatitis in men will be. It is extremely rare for prostatitis to be asymptomatic - that is, it is not felt at all.
Pain
Approximately half of patients with prostatitis have facial pain. This is one of the most important symptoms. The pain is felt very singly: it can be painful or sharp, occurring during urination and ejaculation. In acute prostatitis with abscesses, the pain may be unbearable.
The points of pain are also different for everyone: in the penis, testicles, and even in the lower back and sacrum. Due to its unusual localization, the disease is often neglected, confusing it, for example, with osteochondrosis. Therefore, it is important to visit a urologist in any case, even if only your back hurts.
The urge to urinate
They are especially disturbing at night, a person can constantly wake up, even if he practically did not drink before bed. After emptying the bladder, a man often does not want to go to the toilet again. Sometimes mucus can be recognized in the urine.
Usually, such nocturnal attacks indicate 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 edema and inflammation, various unpleasant sensations can affect the organs that lie next to the prostate. Not far from the prostate is the rectum, so pain and tingling may occur in the anus during defecation. There is a burning sensation and heaviness in the perineum.
Every infection affects the whole body, so with prostatitis, fatigue, feelings of depression, sleep disorders and poor appetite are possible.
Fever
The multiplication of bacteria causes a violent reaction of the immune system, which tries to suppress the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, the temperature may rise. Symptoms that usually accompany fever appear: chills, sweating, "pain" in the joints, headache.
Decreased libido
The prostate is extremely important for a normal sex life. If something is wrong with the organ, it immediately affects libido.
Erectile dysfunction begins with prostatitis - it is irregular, unstable or non-existent. During the worsening of prostatitis, the 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. Currently, men, when the symptoms of prostatitis are discovered, start looking 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 assuming such a diagnosis, it is definitely not worth prescribing treatment on your own.
Is there pain in prostatitis?
Prostate diseases are 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 lumbar and lumbar region, the testicles. The nature of the pain syndrome varies from constant aching pain to cracking. Sometimes there is virtually no pain, but rather it is an exception if the disease is very "slow". Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What often provokes pain in prostatitis?
Most often hypothermia, general decrease in immunity, stress, alcohol abuse, especially beer and excess of spicy and meat foods lead to worsening of prostatitis with pain. Constipation, prolonged absence of sexual intercourse or their excess can also cause pain. All this causes swelling or provokes the development of an infection.