According to statistics, inflammation of the prostate occurs in 15% of the male population. This is a dangerous disease that, without treatment, leads to the formation of cysts and stones in the prostate gland, erectile dysfunction (impotence) and infertility. You need to know the symptoms of prostatitis in order to consult a urologist in time and cure the disease without consequences. Inflammation is divided into acute and chronic forms, each of which has distinctive characteristics.
Symptoms and signs common to all types of prostatitis.
Despite the fact that prostatitis is acute and chronic, experts have identified a number of common symptoms and signs of the disease in men, which are inherent in both conditions: the first main and others.
Moderate pain in the perineum and scrotum.
Painful and pulling sensations in the groin are the first sign of prostatitis in men. The symptom is constantly worried. The pain increases and decreases. A person cannot pinpoint the location of the discomfort, as the pain often occurs in the sacral region of the lower back.
When a symptom appears, a man tries to sit or lie down, slightly bent over and pulling his knees up to his stomach.
To treat discomfort, pain relievers from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used. The drugs have a good analgesic effect and do not cause serious adverse reactions.
They are not recommended for men with gastritis or stomach ulcers.
Increased urination (frequency)
With prostatitis, a man begins to run to the toilet every 1. 5-2 hours. If he drinks a couple of liters of beer or too much water in the heat, the condition becomes completely unbearable - the urge occurs every 20-30 minutes.
After going to the toilet, there is a feeling of incomplete urination.
With frequency, no pill will help. The option "drink less water" does not work in this case either. Cravings can occur even with a small amount of urine in the bladder.
Discomfort
Weakness and weakness often occur early in the disease. Many do not give them much importance, attributing everything to overwork.
If a man after 40 suddenly has severe fatigue, incomprehensible pain sensations in the muscles and joints, a decrease in interest in work - this may indicate the development of prostatitis. This symptom alone does not allow to diagnose the pathology, but when combined with 2-3 other symptoms, inflammation of the prostate is very likely to occur.
To improve his well-being, a man needs more rest, to normalize the daily routine. A good sleep that lasts between 7 and 8 hours is very important and you should fall asleep before 11 at night. A good effect will be from vitamins both in natural form and in the form of dietary supplements (their use is recommended after an in-person consultation with a specialist).
Slow flow of urine
Urination with a too weak and short stream, the spray in all directions are typical complaints of men who are faced with inflammation of the prostate. Seeing such a problem, a person tries to force and squeeze a "powerful current", but nothing comes out. For prostatitis, it is precisely the slow stream that is characteristic, not the droplet release of urine, which is most often seen with prostate adenoma in the middle and late stages of its development.
The symptom is mainly associated with swelling or dystrophic changes in the tissues of the prostate gland, which blocks the lumen of the urethra. NSAIDs that relieve swelling may provide some relief in the acute process, but will be ineffective in chronic inflammation. It is possible to remove edema at home with the help of a prostate massage, but for this, a man must have certain skills.
Mucous discharge from the urethra.
Drops of discharge appear on the glans of the penis during the day. The discharge is due to self-massage of the prostate, which occurs when walking fast, playing sports, running. As a result, some of the inflammatory discharge moves along the urethra and is released outward. The mucus is often cloudy, has an unpleasant odor, and sometimes the color is poor.
Men who are faced with a symptom must strictly observe hygiene. The genitals should be washed at least 2-3 times a day, since the accumulated discharge from the head is an excellent means for the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. The genitals can be rinsed with an antiseptic solution or chamomile decoction, which helps destroy harmful microorganisms.
Pain when urinating
A symptom of prostatitis is cramps and a burning sensation (burning) in the urethra that occur when urinating. The discomfort is more pronounced in the morning, since during the night a large amount of inflammatory exudate accumulates in the prostate. Resi worries a man not only during the act, but also within 15-20 minutes afterward.
To reduce discomfort, she can use drugs from the group of herbal uroseptics. The drugs have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, relieve symptoms and prevent inflammatory diseases of the urethra against the background of prostatitis.
Imperative impulse
Men describe this sensation as a sudden and painful urge to urinate. There is the fear of "not reaching", because the sensations are painful and very strong.
Often there is a false impulse, when the flow of urine does not occur, and after a few minutes the pain disappears. Sometimes this symptom is accompanied by urinary incontinence, when a few drops of liquid appear on the clothes.
The only advice from doctors in such a situation is not to try to endure the urge. Frequent visits to the bathroom cause psychological discomfort, but when you try to forcefully compress your muscles, the pain intensifies.
Acute prostatitis: what hurts at the same time and what sensations of the disease.
Acute prostatitis in men has 9 distinctive symptoms, which are observed mainly with an acute manifestation of inflammation of the prostate gland. We tell you in detail about each one.
Excruciating pain in the groin
Men complain of severe cramps, spasms, and unpleasant throbbing in the groin area.
Pain worries a person constantly, increases with prolonged sitting in a motionless position, with urination. Sometimes the pain is so severe that it is impossible to walk normally.
The symptom occurs suddenly, it may be preceded by hypothermia or unprotected sex.
Discomfort must be treated. Pain relievers are used to quickly relieve symptoms of prostatitis in men. NSAIDs are the drug of choice.
Hot
An active inflammatory process in the prostate gland is always accompanied by an increase in temperature. In acute prostatitis, the fever reaches values of 39-39. 5 ° C. Body temperature rises suddenly, sometimes before the onset of pain or other typical symptoms.
The symptom may be accompanied by alternating periods of chills and increased sweating.
Temperatures above 38 ° C must be reduced. Standard antipyretic drugs are sufficient. You should not use acetylsalicylic acid to lower the temperature. It has many proven side effects when used incorrectly, so it is best to stick with safe products.
Cloudy urine
With prostatitis, an inflammatory exudate is released from the gland, which appears when urinating.
Due to this, the urine becomes cloudy, sometimes individual inclusions of mucus or pus can be seen in it. Inflammation of the prostate is characterized by a change in the last portion of urine, while at the beginning of urination, the stream looks familiar. Cloudiness is often accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
If such a symptom appears, it is worth using drugs from the uroseptic group. Here, not herbal remedies are more suitable, but drugs with antibacterial effect, which are more effective in this particular case.
Purulent discharge from the urethra.
The appearance of a few drops of pus from the mouth of the urethra is a typical sign of bacterial prostatitis.
The symptom can occur during the day, as well as at the end of each urination. If prostate disease is caused by trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, or other sexually transmitted infections, there may be a copious discharge of smelly, foamy pus.
Symptomatic treatment is carried out with uroseptics. Men are advised to observe hygiene and periodically wash the groin area with a chamomile solution or an antiseptic to avoid irritation and maceration of the skin of the penis.
At the same time, it is important to start antibiotic therapy as soon as possible to prevent complications that, at first glance, are fraught with harmless discharges.
Urinary retention
With acute edema of the prostate gland, urination is impossible, since the lumen of the initial urethra is completely blocked. The man feels the need to go to the bathroom, there is a bursting sensation in the suprapubic region.
When he tries to urinate, the pain intensifies, but there is no result.
Herbal preparations, containing, for example, sabal fruit extract, help combat urinary retention. They facilitate the emptying of the bladder and relieve excruciating suprapubic discomfort.
Headaches
Symptoms of acute prostatitis include manifestations of intoxication. The inflammatory process in the prostate gland is accompanied by the production of specific biochemical markers that affect the state of the entire organism.
The disease is usually accompanied by high fever, against which a headache of an oppressive or constrictive nature also occurs.
To relieve pain, analgesics from the group of NSAIDs are suitable. If the discomfort is mild, the medication can be dispensed with.
Painful bowel movements
When emptying the intestines, there is strong pressure on the inflamed gland, which is why the man feels sharp pain. Sometimes the pain becomes so severe that the person tries to contain the urge to avoid discomfort.
Occasionally, with prostatitis, there is tenesmus, a painful "fruitless" urge to defecate.
Unpleasant sensations cannot be treated at home. The pain will disappear only after the acute inflammatory process subsides. Do not suppress the urge to defecate, as constipation can occur, which will aggravate the situation.
Lumbosacral pain
An unpleasant symptom of prostatitis is due to the general innervation (supply of nerve endings) of the pelvic organs, whereby the pain spreads to nearby parts of the body.
The pain can be dull and aching or sharp. Also characteristic are acute "lumbagos" in the lumbar region, which occur when straining, defecating, urinating.
To eliminate the symptom, analgesics from the NSAIDs section are suitable. It is not advisable to use warm baths or heat the lower back to relieve discomfort, as this can intensify the acute inflammatory and purulent process, accelerating its development.
Body pain
The symptom develops as one of the components of the intoxication syndrome in prostatitis. The man complains of joint and muscle discomfort: they seem to twist, stretch and squeeze simultaneously.
The discomfort is similar to the appearance of a cold or flu.
There are no medicines or home remedies to eliminate the discomfort. This symptom occurs mainly against the background of fever, therefore, after lowering the temperature (in any convenient way), the pains in the body disappear, and the state of health improves.
Diagnose chronic prostatitis at home by signs and symptoms.
Chronic prostatitis is distinguished by a number of signs, so it can be diagnosed at home, even before going to the urologist.
Painful ejaculation
Unpleasant sensations bother the man when he approaches orgasm: pulling pains begin in the scrotum and perineum, which are transmitted to the penis. Discomfort peaks during ejaculation, when a person may experience sharp spastic pains.
This situation is repeated with each sexual intercourse, but the strength of the painful sensations varies.
To reduce discomfort, urologists recommend that a man have regular sex (at least 2 times a week). This helps clear congestion in the prostate gland. After ejaculation, warm sitz baths are helpful in relieving pulling pains.
Frequent night trips to the bathroom.
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis include nocturia - abnormally frequent urination at night. The patient has to wake up 2-3 times or more to go to the bathroom.
The urge to urinate is quite painful and the discharge of urine is accompanied by discomfort in the perineum and lower abdomen. The symptom can occur regardless of the amount of fluid that is swallowed at night.
There are no symptomatic treatments. To reduce the frequency of night awakenings, you should limit drinking water and drinks at night, try to completely empty your bladder before going to bed.
Constipation
The prostate gland increases in size and presses on the rectum, making the act of defecation difficult. Men complain of persistent constipation lasting 3 to 4 days or more. When you try to exert yourself, the pain occurs in the perineum, the sacral region. The symptoms bother a person for weeks or even months.
To improve stools, doctors recommend eating more vegetables and fruits, whole grains. These foods are rich in fiber, which increases the volume of the stool and softens it. Prunes, fresh plums, kefir, and other fermented dairy products have a natural laxative effect. For prolonged constipation, you can use laxative tablets or suppositories.
Subfebrile temperature
An increase in thermometer readings to 37-37. 5 ° C occurs with an exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. In this case, headaches, general malaise, body aches and other typical symptoms of the disease are added.
The use of antipyretics is inappropriate for indications up to 38 degrees on a medical thermometer. Treatment of relapse should be carried out, due to which, in fact, a subfebrile condition arose.
Weakening of the erection
With chronic prostatitis, sexual problems can occur not only in old age, but also in young men after the age of 30.
Patients complain that during arousal the erection is not firm enough. This causes both psychological and physical discomfort. Out of fear of "failure", the man avoids sexual intercourse, which further exacerbates the problem.
There are many home remedies to treat potency problems. Just a few of these: decoctions of thyme and rose hips, tincture of rowan berries, use of propolis. The man is advised to consume more celery, which has a good effect on erection, and to drink ginger tea.
Decreased performance
With chronic prostatitis, a man feels constant weakness, fatigue, irritability, and nervousness.
Concentration and memory inevitably decrease and it becomes more difficult to perform normal work tasks. The symptom also applies to physical work: even with minor training or sports effort, muscle aches and severe fatigue occur.
During this period, it is important to take care of yourself, get enough rest, and not try to complete all tasks to the best of his ability. After the treatment of prostatitis (or at least achieve a stable remission), the unpleasant symptoms will disappear, then it will be possible to fully immerse yourself in work.
Inability to conceive a child
With the asymptomatic course of chronic prostatitis, men often go to the doctor with the complaint that they cannot conceive a child.
Patients say that they do not have any pain and frequent urination, and even in sex, everything can be normal. This option for the development of pathology is considered unfavorable, since it means that a man already has an advanced form of the disease.
The production of viable and active sperm is a serious process that is regulated by the sex glands and the brain. No popular prescription and symptomatic remedies will help in this case, it is important to study and solve the problem on a medical level.
Reviews: the opinion of men in the forums.
- "I received signs of prostatitis over a year ago. At first, there was a slight pull on my groin and perineum, then the pain got stronger. I noticed that I wake up 2-3 times at night to go to the bathroom. NoI gave it a lot of importance. I thought I was frozen somewhere or sitting in a draft. Then the problems in sex began: the erection was unstable, the sensitivity decreased, there were no vivid sensations during orgasm. At work, acolleague recommended that I make more bees. I took it for several months (in tincture form, I bought it from a local beekeeper), the condition improved, the pains disappeared. "
- "I had pain in the scrotum, perineum and pulling in the lower abdomen. Sometimes a couple of drops of pus would come out of the urethra. I read reviews on the Internet, where men described the same symptoms, went to the doctor and were diagnosed with prostatitis. I know the disease is serious, so I decided not to delay the treatment. The hospital did a lot of tests and ultrasounds, prescribed pills. The prostatitis was cured, but the intestinal problems started, probably due to the antibiotics. Then for others. 2 months, I had to buy probiotics, then all kinds of kefir and yogurts to eliminate abdominal discomfort. "
- "For a long time I thought I had some kind of digestive problems. I didn't even know about prostatitis, I didn't know that my lower abdomen hurts and that the stool is altered. I had exactly these symptoms. I even started visiting the toilet. a small way, but at first I didn't pay attention to this sign. It's good that I decided to go to the urologist after all. I was diagnosed with chronic prostatitis. I was treated for a long time, I drank different pills, put candles. To be honest, I don't even rememberthe names somehow got out of my head. Now I feel good. "
- "I know firsthand what prostatitis is. It all started suddenly for me: there were severe pain in the scrotum and suprapubic area, the need to urinate was literally every 30 minutes. For a couple of days I suffered a lot and went to the urologist. They did a urinalysis and an ultrasound of the prostate, they took a smear and the doctor wanted to see what was there rectally with a finger, but I refused, in general . . . It turned out that an "acute prostatitis" had developed. The doctor prescribed antibiotics. After 2 weeks he was completely cured, there have been no relapses so far, I hope there are no more, it's scary, because they say that prostatitis is incurable. "
recommendations
With any form of prostatitis, the use of symptomatic therapy alone is not effective enough. NSAIDs or pain relievers will temporarily relieve pain and fever, and uroseptics will help reduce microbial inflammation. But at the same time, the pathological process in the prostate gland continues to develop, it turns into a chronic form. As a result, ultrasound changes (tissue sclerosis), erectile dysfunction appear, and the risk of prostate cancer increases.
In order not to bring the disease to sad consequences, complex treatment of prostatitis is required. The therapeutic regimen is prescribed by a doctor (urologist, less often - an andrologist), taking into account the characteristics of the disease and the results of the test.