Inflammation of the prostate gland is called prostatitis. Often, the disease is caused by microorganisms that normally live in the body and are not dangerous. However, when the immune system is compromised, bacteria begin to multiply actively.
In the absence of action, blood and sperm stagnation also cause bacteria to multiply. Symptoms may vary depending on the specific cause of the prostate. It is difficult not to feel acute prostatitis when the prostate gland is severely inflamed. But with a chronic slow process, the problem is more difficult to track.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men
In general, more than one symptom appears, and without treatment, the process gradually progresses. The more swelling and inflammation in the prostate gland, the brighter the symptoms of prostatitis in men. Asymptomatic prostatitis is extremely rare - it does not feel at all.
Pain
About half of patients with prostatitis have facial pain. This is one of the most important symptoms. The pain is felt very individually: it can be painful or sharp, it occurs during urination and ejaculation. In acute prostatitis with abscesses, the pain may be unbearable.
Pain points are different for everyone: in the penis, testicles and even in the back and sacrum. Due to its unusual localization, the disease is often overlooked, for example, mixed with osteochondrosis. Therefore, even if you only have back pain, it is important to consult a urologist.
Call to urinate
They are especially disturbing at night, a person can always wake up even if he practically does not drink before going to bed. After emptying the bladder, a man often does not want to go to the toilet again. Sometimes mucus can be found in the urine.
In general, such nocturnal pathways indicate an early stage of prostatitis. It is important to take it seriously - it is easiest to prevent the development of the disease at this stage.
Unpleasant feelings
Various unpleasant sensations due to edema and inflammation can affect the organs extending near the prostate gland. Because the rectum is a short distance from the prostate, pain and cramps can occur when there is feces in the anus. There is a burning sensation and heaviness in the perineum.
Any infection affects the whole body, so prostatitis, fatigue, depression, sleep disorders and poor appetite are possible.
The temperature
The proliferation of bacteria causes a severe reaction of the immune system, which tries to suppress the growth of microorganisms. For this reason, the temperature may rise. Symptoms usually accompanied by fever appear: chills, sweating, "pain" in the joints, headache.
Libido decreased
The prostate gland is extremely important for a normal sex life. If there is something in the body, it immediately affects libido.
With prostatitis, erection problems begin - irregular, unstable or nonexistent. During an exacerbation of prostatitis, sperm become cloudy and watery.
Can I diagnose prostatitis myself?
When an emergency situation arises, people try to find a way out on their own. Nowadays, when men show signs of prostatitis, they start looking for answers to their questions in urological forums. When making a self-diagnosis, patients are helped by questionnaires on the scale of chronic prostatitis symptoms that can be found in medical sources. Of course, after making such a diagnosis, it is not necessary to prescribe treatment alone.
Are you in pain with prostatitis?
Diseases of the prostate gland are often painful, and prostatitis is no exception. The pain is most often localized in the lower abdomen, suprapubic region, perineum and penis. The pain can spread to the sacrum and lumbar region, testicles. The nature of the pain syndrome varies from constant excruciating pain to shooting pain. Sometimes there is practically no pain, but the exception is if the disease is very "slow". Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What often causes pain in prostatitis?
Often, hypothermia, a general decrease in immunity, stress, alcohol abuse, especially beer and a lot of spicy and meaty foods, aggravate prostatitis with pain. Constipation, prolonged absence or excess of sexual intercourse can also cause pain. All this causes swelling or the development of an infection.