Inflammation of the prostate is called prostatitis. Most often, the disease is caused by microorganisms that normally live in the body and are not dangerous. But if the immune system malfunctions, the bacteria begin to multiply actively.
Stagnation of blood and semen in the absence of activity also causes the multiplication of bacteria. Symptoms can vary depending on the specific cause that triggered the prostatitis. It's hard not to notice acute prostatitis when the prostate gland becomes severely inflamed. But with a chronic slow process, it is more difficult to locate 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 grows in the prostate gland, the brighter the symptoms of prostatitis in men will be. It is extremely rare for prostatitis to be asymptomatic, that is, it does not make itself felt at all.
Pain
About half of patients with an inflammation of the prostate gland face pain. This is one of the most important symptoms. Pain is felt on a very individual basis: it can be painful or sharp, occur during urination and ejaculation. In acute prostatitis with abscesses, the pain can be excruciating.
The pain points are also different for everyone: on the penis, testicles and even in the lower back and sacrum. Due to its unusual localization, the disease is often overlooked, mistaking it, for example, for osteochondrosis. Therefore, it is important to consult a urologist in any case, even if only your back hurts.
Urge to urinate
They are especially disturbing at night, a man can constantly wake up, even if he practically did not drink before going to bed. After emptying his bladder, a man often does not want to go back to the bathroom. Sometimes mucus can be discerned in the urine.
Usually these nocturnal forays indicate an early stage of prostatitis. It is important to take this seriously; at this stage, it is easier to prevent the development of the disease.
Unpleasant sensations
Due to edema and inflammation, various unpleasant sensations can affect the organs that are located next to the prostate gland. Not far from the prostate is the rectum, so when defecating in the anus, pain and burning can occur. There is a burning sensation and heaviness in the perineum.
Any infection affects the entire body, therefore there may be prostatitis, fatigue, feelings of depression, sleep disturbances, and poor appetite.
Fever
The multiplication of bacteria causes a violent reaction of the immune system, which tries to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, the temperature can rise. Symptoms that usually accompany fever appear: chills, sweating, "aches" in the joints, headache.
Decreased libido
The prostate gland is extremely important for a normal sex life. If something is wrong with the organ, it immediately affects libido.
With prostatitis, erection 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. Today, men, when symptoms of prostatitis are detected, begin to seek answers to their questions in urological forums. In self-diagnosis, patients are helped by questionnaires of the chronic prostatitis symptom scale, which can be found in medical sources. Of course, after assuming such a diagnosis, it is definitely not worth prescribing treatment on your own.
Are there pains with prostatitis?
Diseases of the prostate are often painful, and prostatitis is no exception. The pain is most often localized in the lower abdomen, in the suprapubic region, the perineum, and the penis. The pain can extend to the sacrum and lumbar region, testicles. The nature of the pain syndrome ranges from constant pain to stabbing pain. Sometimes there is practically no pain, but it is rather an exception if the disease is very "slow". Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What usually causes pain in prostatitis?
Most often, hypothermia, a general decrease in immunity, stress, abuse of alcohol, especially beer, and an excess of spicy and meaty foods lead to an exacerbation of prostatitis with pain. Constipation, prolonged absence of sexual intercourse or excess can also cause pain. All of this causes swelling or leads to the development of an infection.