According to statistics, prostate inflammation 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. It is necessary 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 features.
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 main first and the others.
Moderate pain in the perineum and scrotum
Sensations of pain and traction in the groin are the first sign of prostatitis in men. The symptom is constantly worried. The pain increases and decreases. A person cannot accurately indicate the localization of discomfort, since pain is often given to the lower back, sacral region.
When a symptom appears, a man tries to sit or lie down, slightly bent and lifting his knees to his stomach.
To treat discomfort, analgesics 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 (pollakiuria)
With prostatitis, a man starts running 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 craving occurs every 20-30 minutes.
After going to the toilet, there is a feeling of incomplete urination.
With pollakiuria, no pills will help. Even the "drink less water" option does not work in this case. Desires can also occur with a small amount of urine in the bladder.
Malaise
Weakness and weakness often occur early in the disease. Many do not attach much importance to them, attributing everything to overwork.
If a man after 40 years of age suddenly has severe fatigue, incomprehensible painful 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 improve his well-being, a man needs to rest more, to normalize the daily routine. A good sleep lasting 7-8 hours is very important and you should fall asleep no later than 11 pm. A good effect will be from vitamins both in natural form and in the form of food supplements (it is recommended to use after a consultationin person with a specialist).
Slow flow of urine
Urination with too weak and short flow, spray in all directions are typical complaints of men who are faced with inflammation of the prostate gland. Seeing such a problem, a person tries to strain and squeeze a "powerful stream", but nothing comes out of it. For prostatitis, it is precisely the sluggish flow that is characteristic, not the release of urine in drops, which is most often observed with prostate adenoma in the intermediate and late stages of its development.
The symptom is mainly associated with swelling or dystrophic changes in the tissues of the prostate gland, which block 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 prostate massage, but for this a man must have certain skills.
Mucous discharge from the urethra
During the day, drops of secretion appear on the glans. The discharge is due to self-massage of the prostate, which occurs when walking fast, playing sports, running. As a result, part of the inflammatory secretion moves along the urethra and is released outward. 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 secretion accumulated on the head is an excellent means for the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. The genitals can be rinsed with an antiseptic solution or a decoction of chamomile, which helps to destroy harmful microorganisms.
Pain when urinating
A symptom of prostatitis is cramping and burning (stinging) sensations in the urethra that occur when urinating. Discomfort is most pronounced in the morning, as a large amount of inflammatory exudate accumulates in the prostate during the night. Resi worries a man not only during the act, but also within 15-20 minutes after it.
To reduce discomfort, you can use drugs from the herbal group of 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. We are afraid of "not arriving", because the sensations are painful and very strong.
Often there is a false pulse, when the flow of urine does not occur and after a few minutes the pain subsides. Sometimes this symptom is accompanied by urinary incontinence, when a few drops of liquid appear on the laundry.
The only advice of doctors in such a situation is not to try to bear the urge. Frequent visits to the bathroom cause psychological discomfort, but when you try to forcefully squeeze the 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 mainly observed with a strong manifestation of inflammation of the prostate gland. We will tell you in detail about each.
Excruciating pain in the groin
Men complain of severe cramps, spasms and unpleasant throbbing in the groin area.
Pain constantly worries a person, 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 comes on suddenly, may be preceded by hypothermia or unprotected sexual intercourse.
Discomfort must be treated. Analgesics are used to quickly relieve the symptoms of prostatitis in men. NSAIDs are the drug of choice.
Heat
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. The body temperature rises suddenly, sometimes preceding 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 shouldn't use acetylsalicylic acid to lower the temperature. It has many proven side effects when used improperly, so it's best to stick to safe products.
Cloudy urine
With prostatitis, an inflammatory exudate is released from the gland, which appears during urination.
Because of this, the urine becomes cloudy, sometimes individual inclusions of mucus or pus can be seen. Inflammation of the prostate gland is characterized by a change in the last portion of urine, while at the beginning of urination, the flow has a familiar appearance. Turbidity is often accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
If such a symptom appears, it is worth using drugs from the uroseptic group. Herbal remedies are no longer suitable here, 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 manifest itself 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 copious discharge of foamy, foul-smelling pus.
Symptomatic treatment is carried out with uroseptics. Men are advised to observe hygiene and regularly wash the groin area with a chamomile solution or an antiseptic to prevent 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 secretions.
Retention of urine
With a strong 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 toilet, there is a sensation of bursting in the suprapubic region.
When you try to urinate, the pain intensifies, but there is no result.
Herbal preparations, which contain, for example, sabal fruit extract, help fight urinary retention. They facilitate bladder emptying and relieve excruciating suprapubic discomfort.
Headache
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 whole organism.
The disease is often accompanied by a high fever, against which a headache of a pressing or constricting nature also occurs.
To relieve pain, analgesics of the NSAID group are suitable. If the discomfort is mild, medication can be dispensed with.
Painful bowel movements
When emptying the intestine, there is a strong pressure on the inflamed gland, so the man feels severe pain. Sometimes the pain becomes so intense that the person tries to restrain the impulse so as not to feel discomfort.
Occasionally, with prostatitis, tenesmus is observed - painful "unsuccessful" urge to defecate.
Unpleasant sensations cannot be dealt with at home. The pain will disappear only after the acute inflammatory process subsides. Do not hold back the urge to have bowel movements, as constipation can occur, which will aggravate the situation.
Lumbosacral pain
An unpleasant symptom of prostatitis is due to general innervation (supply of nerve endings) to the pelvic organs, as a result of which the pain spreads to neighboring parts of the body.
The pain can be dull and aching or sharp. Also characteristic are severe "low back pain" in the lumbar region, which occurs during exertion, defecation, urination.
To eliminate the symptom, analgesics from the NSAID section are suitable. You should not use hot baths or warm the lower back to relieve discomfort, as this can intensify the acute and purulent inflammatory process, accelerating its development.
Muscle aches
The symptom develops as one of the components of the intoxication syndrome in prostatitis. The man complains of discomfort in the joints and muscles: it seems that they are simultaneously twisted, stretched and crushed.
Malaise is similar to the onset of a cold or flu.
There are no medicines or folk remedies to eliminate 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.
Diagnosis of chronic prostatitis at home based on signs and symptoms
Chronic prostatitis is distinguished by a number of signs, so that it can be diagnosed at home, even before going to the urologist.
Painful ejaculation
Unpleasant sensations annoy a man when he approaches orgasm: pulling pains begin in the scrotum and perineum, which are given to the penis. The discomfort reaches its maximum intensity during ejaculation, when a person can experience severe spastic pains.
This situation is repeated with each intercourse, but the strength of the painful sensations varies.
To reduce discomfort, urologists recommend a man to have regular sex (at least 2 times a week). This helps eliminate 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 nocturnal urination. 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 liquid drunk during the night.
There are no symptomatic treatments. To reduce the frequency of nocturnal awakenings, it is necessary to limit drinking water and drinks in the evening, try to completely empty the bladder before bedtime.
Constipation
The prostate gland increases in size and presses on the rectum, so the act of defecation is difficult. Men complain of persistent constipation that lasts 3-4 days or more. When you try to strain, pain occurs in the perineum, in the sacral region. Symptoms bother a person for weeks or even months.
To improve stool, doctors recommend eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains. These foods are high in fiber, which increases stool volume and makes it softer. Plums, fresh plums, kefir and other fermented milk 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, malaise, muscle aches and other symptoms typical of the disease join.
The use of antipyretics is inappropriate for indications up to 38 degrees on a medical thermometer. Treatment of relapse should be carried out, as a result of which, in fact, the subfebrile condition occurred.
Weakening of the erection
With chronic prostatitis, sexual problems can occur not only in old age, but also in young men after 30 years.
Patients complain that during arousal the erection is not firm enough. This causes both psychological and physical discomfort. For fear of "failure", the man avoids sexual intercourse, which further aggravates the problem.
There are many folk remedies besides treating potency problems. Just a few of them: decoctions of thyme and rose hips, tincture of rowan berries, the use of propolis. A 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 experiences constant weakness, fatigue, irritability and nervousness.
Concentration and memory inevitably decrease and it becomes more difficult to carry out normal work activities. The symptom also applies to physical work: even with a little sports training or effort, muscle aches and severe fatigue occur.
During this time, it is important to take care of yourself, get plenty of rest and not try to complete all activities to the best of your ability. After the treatment of prostatitis (or at least the achievement of a stable remission), the unpleasant symptoms will go away, so it will be possible to plunge headlong into work.
Inability to conceive a child
With the asymptomatic course of chronic prostatitis, men often go to the doctor with a complaint that they cannot conceive a child.
Patients say they have no 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 is already with an advanced form of the disease.
The production of vital and active sperm is a serious process regulated by the sex glands and the brain. No folk recipes 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 on the forums
- "I had signs of prostatitis more than a year ago. At first there was a slight traction in the groin and perineum, then the pain became stronger. I noticed that I wake up 2-3 times at night to go tobathroom. I did not attach much 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 theorgasm. At work, a colleague advised me to do the podmore bee. I took it for several months (in the form of tincture, bought it from a local beekeeper), the condition improved, the pains disappeared ".
- "I had pain in my scrotum, perineum and pulled lower abdomen. Sometimes a couple of drops of pus came out of the urethra. I read reviews on the Internet, where men described the same symptoms, went to the doctor and was diagnosed. prostatitis. I know the disease is serious, so I decided not to delay the treatment. The hospital did a lot of tests, ultrasounds, prescribed pills. The prostatitis is cured, but problems with the intestine started, probably abecause of the antibiotics. Then for another 2 months I had to buy probiotics, then all kinds of kefir and yogurt to get rid of the abdominal discomfort. "
- "For a long time I thought I had some kind of digestive problem. I didn't even know about prostatitis - I didn't know that the lower abdomen hurts and the stools are upset. I had exactly these symptoms. I even started visiting the bathroom in a smallway, but at first I did not pay attention to this sign. It is 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 several pills, I putcandles. To be honest, I don't even remember the names, somehow it just flew out of my head. Now I feel fine. "
- "I know firsthand what prostatitis is. It all started suddenly for me: there were severe pains in the scrotum and suprapubic area, the urge to urinate was literally every 30 minutes. For a couple of days I suffered so muchand I 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 "acute prostatitis" had developed. The doctor prescribed antibiotics. After 2 weeks I was completely cured, so far there have been no relapses, I hope there will be no more, it's scary, because they say prostatitisit is incurable ".
results
With any form of prostatitis, the use of symptomatic therapy alone is not effective enough. NSAIDs or analgesics temporarily relieve pain and fever, and uroseptics help reduce microbial inflammation. But at the same time, the pathological process in the prostate gland continues to develop, it becomes 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.