Inflammation of the prostate gland is called prostatitis. Most often, the disease is provoked by microorganisms that normally live in the body and are not dangerous. If the immune system malfunctions, the bacteria begin to multiply actively.
In the absence of activity, stagnation of blood and sperm also leads to the multiplication of bacteria. Symptoms may vary depending on the specific cause that caused the prostatitis. It is difficult to notice acute prostatitis when the prostate gland becomes inflamed. But with a chronic sluggish process, the problem becomes more difficult to clear.
Symptoms of prostatitis in men
Usually, more than one symptom occurs and without treatment, the process gradually increases. The greater the swelling and inflammation in the prostate gland, the more pronounced the symptoms of prostatitis in men. It is extremely rare for prostatitis to be asymptomatic - it does not feel like it at all.
Pain
About half of patients with prostate inflammation experience pain. This is one of the most important symptoms. The pain is felt very individually: it can be painful or sharp, during urination and ejaculation. Pain in acute prostatitis with abscesses can be unbearable.
Pain points are also different for everyone: the penis, testicles, and even the lower back and groin. Due to its unusual localization, the disease is often neglected, which confuses it with, for example, osteochondrosis. Therefore, in any case it is important to go to the urologist, even if only your back hurts.
Demand for urination
They are especially anxious at night, a person can wake up constantly, even if he practically did not drink before going to sleep. After emptying the bladder, men often no longer want to go to the toilet. Occasionally there may be mucus in the urine.
Usually, such night visits 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 swelling and inflammation, various unpleasant sensations can affect the organs lying next to the prostate gland. The rectum is not too far from the prostate, so pain and soreness may occur during defecation in the anus. There is a burning sensation and heaviness in the perineum.
Any infection affects the whole body, so it is possible with prostatitis, fatigue, feelings of depression, sleep disturbances and poor development of appetite.
Hands
The multiplication of bacteria causes a severe reaction of the immune system, which tries to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, the temperature may rise. There are symptoms that are usually accompanied by fever: chills, sweating, "pain" in the joints, headache.
Decreased libido
The prostate gland is extremely important for a normal sex life. If nothing happens to the body, it immediately affects libido.
With prostatitis, erection problems begin - it is irregular, unstable or non-existent. During exacerbation of prostatitis, the sperm becomes cloudy and watery.
Can I diagnose prostatitis myself?
When a difficult situation arises, people try to find a solution for themselves. Nowadays, men, when the symptoms of prostatitis appear, start to find answers to their questions in urological forums. Self-diagnosis is assisted by patients with questionnaires on the scale of symptoms of chronic prostatitis, which can be found in medical sources. Of course, after making such a diagnosis, it is definitely not worth prescribing treatment on your own.
Are there any pains with prostatitis?
Prostate diseases are often painful and prostatitis is no exception. The pain is most often localized in the lower abdomen, suprapubic area, perineum, and penis. The pain may spread to the testicles and lumbar region, to the testicles. The nature of the pain syndrome varies from constant excruciating pain to shooting pain. Sometimes the pain is practically non-existent, but the exception is if the disease is very "dull". Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What causes pain during prostatitis?
Most often, hypothermia, general decline in immunity, stress, alcohol abuse, especially beer and spicy and meat foods lead to exacerbation of prostatitis with pain. Constipation, prolonged absence of sexual intercourse or their excess can provoke pain. All this causes swelling or provokes the development of infection.