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 is malfunctioning, bacteria start to multiply actively.
Stagnation of blood and sperm in the absence of activity also causes bacteria to multiply. Symptoms can vary depending on the specific cause that caused the prostatitis. It is difficult not to notice acute prostatitis when the prostate becomes severely inflamed. But with a chronic slow process, it is more difficult to track down 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 of the prostate increases, the brighter the symptoms of prostatitis in men will be. It is extremely rare that prostatitis is asymptomatic, that is, it does not make itself felt at all.
Pain
About half of patients with inflammation of the prostate face pain. This is one of the most important symptoms. Pain is felt very individually: it can be painful or sharp, occur during urination and ejaculation. In acute prostatitis with abscess, the pain can be unbearable.
Pain points are also different for everyone: in the penis, testicles and even the lower back and sacrum. Due to its unusual location, the disease is often overlooked, for example confusing it with osteochondrosis. Therefore, it is important to see a urologist in any case, even if only your back is hurting.
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 the bladder, a man often no longer wants to go to the toilet. Sometimes mucus can be discerned in the urine.
Usually, these nocturnal incursions 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 located next to the prostate. Not far from the prostate is the rectum, so when defecating into the anus, pain and stinging may occur. There is a feeling of burning and heaviness in the perineum.
Any infection affects the whole body, therefore, prostatitis, fatigue, feelings of depression, sleep disturbances and poor appetite are possible.
Fever
The multiplication of bacteria causes a violent reaction of the immune system, which tries to suppress the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, the temperature may rise. Symptoms appear which usually accompany a fever: chills, sweating, "stiffness" in the joints, headache.
Decreased libido
The prostate is extremely important for a normal sex life. If something is wrong with the organ, it immediately affects the libido.
With prostatitis, erection problems begin - they are 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. At present, men, when symptoms of prostatitis are detected, begin to seek answers to their questions on urological forums. In self-diagnosis, patients are helped by questionnaires from the Symptom Scale for Chronic Prostatitis, which can be found in medical sources. Of course, having assumed such a diagnosis, it is certainly not worth prescribing treatment on your own.
Are there pain with prostatitis?
Prostate disease is 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 spread to the sacrum and lumbar region, to the testicles. The nature of the pain syndrome varies from constant pain to stabbing pain. Sometimes there is hardly any pain, but it is rather an exception if the disease is very "sluggish". Such prostatitis is called asymptomatic.
What Often Causes Pain in Prostatitis?
Most often, 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 or excess sex can also cause pain. All of this causes swelling or causes the development of an infection.