Inflammation of the prostate gland is called prostatitis. The disease is most often provoked by microorganisms that live normally in the body and are not dangerous. But when the immune system fails, the bacteria begin to multiply actively.
Stagnation of blood and sperm in the absence of activity also provokes the growth of bacteria. Symptoms can vary depending on the specific cause of the prostatitis. It is difficult not to notice acute prostatitis when the prostate gland is severely inflamed. But with a chronic slow process, it’s harder to find 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 increases in the prostate gland, the clearer the symptoms of prostatitis in men. It is extremely rare for prostatitis to be asymptomatic - meaning not to feel at all.
Pain
About half of patients with inflammation of the prostate gland experience pain. This is one of the most important symptoms. The pain is very individual: it can be painful or sharp, occurring during urination and ejaculation. In the case of acute prostatitis with abscesses, the pain may be unbearable.
The points of pain are also different for everyone: in the penis, testicles, and even the lower back and sacrum. Due to its unusual localization, the disease is often overlooked, confused with osteochondrosis, for example. Therefore, you should definitely consult a urologist, even if only your back hurts.
Urge to urinate
They are especially disturbing at night, one can constantly wake up even if he has practically not drunk before going to bed. After emptying the bladder, one often does not want to go to the toilet anymore. Sometimes mucus can be distinguished in the urine.
Such nocturnal events usually indicate an early stage of prostatitis. It is important to take this seriously - at this stage it is easiest to prevent the disease from developing.
Unpleasant sensations
Due to edema and inflammation, various discomfort can affect the organs next to the prostate. The rectum is not far from the prostate, so pain and stabbing can occur when drained in the rectum. There is a burning sensation and difficulty in the perineum.
Any infection affects the whole body, so prostatitis can cause fatigue, depression, sleep disturbances and poor appetite.
Fever
The growth of bacteria causes a violent reaction of the immune system that tries to suppress the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, the temperature may rise. Symptoms appear that are usually accompanied by fever: chills, sweating, joint "pains", headache.
Decreased libido
The prostate is especially important for normal sex life. If something is wrong with the organ, it immediately affects libido.
Erectile problems start with prostatitis - irregular, unstable or completely absent. As the prostatitis gets worse, the sperm will become cloudy and watery.
Can I diagnose prostatitis myself?
When an acute situation develops, people try to find a way out on their own. Currently, when symptoms of prostatitis are detected, men seek answers to their questions on urological forums. In self-diagnosis, patients are assisted by chronic prostatitis symptom-scale questionnaires available from medical sources. Of course, after making such a diagnosis, it is certainly not worth prescribing treatment alone.
Are there pains with prostatitis?
Diseases of the prostate gland are often painful, and prostatitis is no exception. The pain is most commonly located in the lower abdomen, the suprapubic region, the perineum, and the penis. The pain can spread to the sacrum and lumbar region, the testicles. The nature of the pain syndrome varies from constant aching pain to shooting pain. Sometimes there is virtually no pain, but it is more the exception when the disease is very "slow. "Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What often causes pain in prostatitis?
Most often, hypothermia, general decline in immunity, stress, alcohol abuse, especially beer, and excess spicy and meaty foods lead to exacerbation of painful prostatitis. Constipation, prolonged absence or exaggeration of sexual intercourse can also cause pain. All of this causes swelling or infection.