Inflammation of the prostate is known as prostatitis. Most often, the disease is caused by microorganisms that normally live in the body and are not dangerous. However, when the immune system malfunctions, bacteria begin to actively multiply.
The stagnation of blood and sperm 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. However, with a chronically sluggish process, it is more difficult to track down the problem.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men
Usually there are more than one symptom, and without treatment, the process gradually increases. The more swelling and inflammation in the prostate increases, the lighter the symptoms of prostatitis in men become. It is extremely rare for prostatitis to be asymptomatic, that is, it is not noticeable at all.
Pain
About half of people with inflammation of the prostate are in pain. This is one of the main symptoms. The pain is felt very individually: it can be painful or stabbing, it can occur during urination and ejaculation. In acute prostatitis with abscesses, the pain can be unbearable.
Pain points are also different in everyone: in the penis, in the testicles, and even in the lower back and sacrum. Due to its unusual location, the disease is often overlooked and mistaken for, for example, osteochondrosis. Therefore, it is definitely important to see a urologist, even if only your back is sore.
Urination to urinate
They are especially annoying at night, a man can wake up all the time, even if he practically did not drink before bedtime. After emptying the bladder, a man often no longer wants to go to the bathroom. Sometimes mucus can be seen in the urine.
Usually, such nocturnal forays indicate an early stage of prostatitis. It is important to take it seriously - it is at this stage that it is easiest to prevent the development of the disease.
Uncomfortable sensations
Due to edema and inflammation, various unpleasant sensations can affect the organs located next to the prostate. The rectum is not far from the prostate, so pain and stinging can occur in the anus when defecating. There is a burning sensation and a feeling of heaviness in the perineum.
Any infection affects the entire body, so prostatitis, fatigue, depression, insomnia, and loss of appetite are possible.
fever
The proliferation of bacteria causes a violent reaction by the immune system, which tries to suppress the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, the temperature can rise. Symptoms normally associated with 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 has an immediate effect on the libido.
With prostatitis, erectile problems begin - it is irregular, unstable or completely absent. During an exacerbation 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, when symptoms of prostatitis are detected, men begin searching urological forums for answers to their questions. In self-diagnosis, patients are helped by chronic prostatitis symptom scale questionnaires found in medical sources. Of course, having accepted such a diagnosis, it is definitely not worthwhile to prescribe treatment on your own.
Is there pain with prostatitis?
Prostate diseases are often painful and prostatitis is no exception. Pain is most often localized in the lower abdomen, suprapubic region, perineum, and penis. Pain can spread to the sacrum and lumbar spine, testicles. The type of pain syndrome varies from constant pain to sharp pain. Sometimes there is practically no pain, but it is rather the exception when the disease is very "sluggish". Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What often causes pain in prostatitis?
In most cases, hypothermia, a general decrease in immunity, stress, alcohol abuse, especially beer, and an excess of spicy and meaty foods lead to exacerbation of prostatitis with pain. Constipation, prolonged absence of intercourse, or its excess can also provoke pain. All of these cause swelling or provoke the development of an infection.