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. You need to know the symptoms of prostatitis to consult a urologist in time and treat the disease without consequences. Inflammation is divided into acute and chronic forms, each of which has distinct characteristics.
Symptoms and signs common to all types of prostatitis
Although prostatitis is acute and chronic, experts have identified some common symptoms and signs of the disease in men, which are inherent in both conditions: the main first and others.
Moderate pain in the perineum and scrotum
The sensations of pain and tightness in the groin are the first sign of prostatitis in men. The symptom is constantly worrying. The pain increases and decreases. A person can not pinpoint the location of the discomfort, as the pain is often given in the lower area of the sacrum.
When a symptom occurs, a man tries to sit or lie down, bending slightly and pulling his knees up to his stomach.
For the treatment of pain, analgesics are used by the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The drugs have a good analgesic effect and do not cause serious side effects.
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 you drink a few liters of beer or a lot of water in the heat, the situation becomes completely unbearable: the impulse occurs every 20-30 minutes.
After the toilet, there is a feeling of insufficient urination.
With pollakiuria, no pill will help. The "drink less water" option also does not work in this case. Desires can occur even with a small amount of urine in the bladder.
Fret
Weakness and weakness often occur at the beginning of the disease. Many do not attach much importance to them, attributing everything to overwork.
If a man over 40 suddenly has intense fatigue, incomprehensible sensations of pain in the muscles and joints, reduced interest in work, this may indicate the development of prostatitis. This symptom alone does not allow the diagnosis of 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 smooth out the daily routine. A good night's sleep lasting 7-8 hours is very important and you should go to bed at 11 pm at the latest. A good result will be from vitamins in both natural form and in the form of dietary supplements (use after personal consultation is recommendedwith a specialist).
Slow urine flow
Urine with very weak and low flow, spray in all directions are typical complaints of men experiencing inflammation of the prostate. Seeing such a problem, a person tries to push and compress a "strong current", but nothing comes of it. For prostatitis, it is precisely the slow current that is characteristic, not the release of urine in drops, which is most often seen with prostate adenoma in the middle and late stages of its development.
The symptom is mainly associated with edema or dystrophic changes in the prostate tissue, which blocks the urethral lumen. NSAIDs that relieve swelling may offer some relief in the acute process, but will be ineffective in chronic inflammation. It is possible to remove the swelling at home with the help of prostate massage, but for this a man must have certain skills.
Mucous discharge from the urethra
Drops of secretion appear in the penis during the day. The rejection is due to self-massage of the prostate, which occurs when you walk fast, play sports, run. As a result, part of the inflammatory secretion moves along the urethra and is released outwards. Often the mucus is cloudy, has an unpleasant odor and sometimes the color is poor.
Men who experience a symptom must strictly observe hygiene. The genitals should be washed at least 2-3 times a day, as the secretion that accumulates in 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 to destroy harmful microorganisms.
Pain when urinating
One symptom of prostatitis is cramps and a burning sensation (burning) in the urethra that occurs when urinating. The discomfort is most intense 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 operation, but also within 15-20 minutes after it.
To reduce the discomfort, you can use drugs from the group of herbal uroseptics. The drugs have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action, relieve symptoms and prevent inflammatory diseases of the urethra in the context of prostatitis.
Urgent
Men describe this feeling as a sudden and painful urge to urinate. There is a fear of "not reaching", because the senses are painful and very strong.
There is often a wrong urge, when there is no urine flow 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 clothes.
The only advice from doctors in such a situation is not to try to resist the urge. Frequent visits to the toilet cause psychological discomfort, but when an attempt is made to compress 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 distinct symptoms, which are observed mainly with a strong manifestation of inflammation of the prostate. We will tell you in detail about each one.
Severe pain in the groin
Men complain of severe cramps, spasms and unpleasant pulses in the groin area.
The pain worries a person constantly, increases with prolonged sitting in a stationary position, with urination. Sometimes the pain is so severe that it is impossible to walk normally.
The symptom occurs suddenly, may be preceded by hypothermia or unprotected sex.
Discomfort must be addressed. Pain relievers 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 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. Typical antipyretic drugs are enough. Do not use acetylsalicylic acid to lower the temperature. It has many proven side effects when used improperly, so it is best to stick with safe products.
Cloudy urine
With prostatitis, an inflammatory exudate is released from the gland, which occurs when urinating.
Because of this, the urine becomes cloudy, sometimes individual mucus or pus inclusions may be observed. Inflammation of the prostate gland is characterized by a change in the last part of the urine, while at the beginning of urination, the current has a familiar appearance. Turbidity is often accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
If such a symptom occurs, it is worth using drugs from the uroseptic group. Here, it is not the herbal medicines that work best, but the antibacterial medicines that are most 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 may appear 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 plenty of rejection of foam, the smell of pus.
Symptomatic treatment is performed with uroseptics. Men are advised to maintain good hygiene and wash the groin area regularly with a solution of chamomile or antiseptic to prevent irritation and wetting of the penile skin.
At the same time, it is important to start treatment with antibiotics as soon as possible to avoid complications that, at first glance, harmless rejection.
Urine retention
With sharp swelling of the prostate, urination is impossible, as the lumen of the original urethra is completely blocked. The man feels the desire to go to the toilet, there is a strong feeling in the transcendental area.
When you try to urinate, the pain intensifies, but to no avail.
Herbal preparations, for example, contain sabal fruit extract, help fight urinary retention. Facilitate bladder emptying and relieve excruciating hyperemic discomfort.
Headaches
Symptoms of acute prostatitis include intoxication. The inflammatory process in the prostate gland is accompanied by the production of specific biochemical markers that affect the condition of the whole organism.
The disease is often accompanied by a high fever, against which there is also a headache of a pressing or restrictive nature.
For pain relief, NSAIDs are appropriate. If the discomfort is mild, the medicine can be skipped.
Painful bowel movements
When you empty the bowels, there is intense pressure on the inflamed gland, so the person feels intense pain. Sometimes the pain becomes so intense that the person tries to hold the desire so that he does not feel discomfort.
Occasionally, with prostatitis, tennis is observed - "unsuccessful" painful urge to defecate.
Unpleasant sensations can not be treated at home. The pain will disappear only after the acute inflammatory process subsides. Do not restrain the desire to make bowel movements, as constipation may occur, which will worsen the condition.
Lumbar pain
An unpleasant symptom of prostatitis is due to the general endometrium (supply of nerve endings) to the pelvic organs, due to which the pain spreads to nearby parts of the body.
The pain can be dull and aching or sharp. Also characteristic is the sharp "back pain" in the lumbar region, which appear when you stretch, defecate, urinate.
To eliminate the symptom, NSAIDs are suitable. You should not use hot baths or warm the lumbar region to relieve the discomfort, as this can intensify the acute inflammatory and purulent process, accelerating its growth.
Body aches
The symptom develops as one of the components of the poisoning syndrome in prostatitis. The man complains of discomfort in the joints and muscles: they seem to be twisted, stretched and compressed at the same time.
The malaise is similar to the onset of a cold or flu.
There are no drugs or folk remedies to eliminate the discomfort. This symptom occurs mainly in the context of fever, therefore, after the temperature decreases (in any convenient way), the pain in the body disappears and the state of health improves.
Diagnosis of chronic prostatitis at home with signs and symptoms
Chronic prostatitis is distinguished from various signs, so that it can be diagnosed at home, even before going to the urologist.
Painful ejaculation
Unpleasant sensations bother a man when he approaches orgasm: injuries start in the scrotum and perineum, which are given to the penis. The discomfort reaches its maximum intensity during ejaculation, when a person may experience intense convulsions.
This state is repeated with each contact, but the power of the painful senses varies.
To reduce discomfort, urologists recommend that a man have regular sexual intercourse (at least twice a week). This helps eliminate congestion in the prostate. After ejaculation, sitz hot baths help relieve pain.
Frequent night trips to the toilet
Symptoms of chronic prostatitis include nocturia - unusually frequent urination at night. The patient must wake up 2-3 times or more to go to the toilet.
The urge to urinate is quite painful and the urination is accompanied by discomfort in the perineum and lower abdomen. The symptom can occur regardless of the amount of fluid drunk at night.
There are no symptomatic treatments. To reduce the frequency of nocturnal 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, so the act of defecation is difficult. Men complain of persistent constipation lasting 3-4 days or more. When you try to stretch, the pain appears in the perineum, a sacred area. Symptoms bother a person for weeks or even months.
To improve bowel movements, doctors recommend eating more vegetables and fruits, whole grains. These foods are rich in fiber, which increases the volume of feces and makes them softer. Plums, fresh plums, kefir and other fermented dairy products have a natural laxative effect. For prolonged constipation, you can use laxative tablets or suppositories.
Submarine temperature
An increase in thermometer readings to 37-37, 5 ° C occurs with the worsening of chronic prostatitis. In this case, the headache, malaise, body aches and other typical symptoms of the disease come together.
The use of antipyretics is unsuitable for indications up to 38 degrees on a medical thermometer. Treatment of relapse should be carried out, due to which, in fact, a state of sub-fever arose.
Weak 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 erection the erection is not stable enough. This causes psychological and physical discomfort. For fear of "failure", the man avoids sexual intercourse, which further aggravates the problem.
There are many folk remedies for treating power problems. Just a few of them: thyme and rose decoction, rowan berry tincture, use of propolis. It is recommended for a man to consume more celery, which has a good effect on the erection, and to drink ginger tea.
Decreased performance
With chronic prostatitis, a man feels constant weakness, fatigue, irritability and nervousness.
Concentration and memory are inevitably reduced and it becomes more difficult to perform ordinary tasks. The symptom also applies to physical work: even with a little athletic training or exercise, muscle aches and severe fatigue occur.
During such a period, it is important to take care of yourself, rest and do not try to complete all the tasks to the best of your ability. After treating prostatitis (or at least achieving a stable remission), the unpleasant symptoms will disappear and then you will be able to immerse yourself in work.
Inability to conceive a child
With the asymptomatic course of chronic prostatitis, men often go to the doctor complaining that they can not conceive a child.
Patients say they do not have pain and frequent urination, and even during sex, everything can be normal. This choice for the development of pathology is considered unfavorable, as 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 folk remedy and symptomatic treatment 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 have had signs of prostatitis more than a year ago. Initially, there was a slight pull in the groin and perineum, and then the pain became stronger. I noticed that I wake up 2-3 times a night to go to the toilet. I do not attach much importance. I thought I was frozen somewhere or I was sitting on a draft. Then the problems in sex began: the erection was unstable, the sensitivity decreased, there were no strong sensations during orgasm. At work, a colleague advised me to become a bee. I took it for several months (in the form of tincture, I bought it from a local beekeeper), the condition improved, the pain disappeared. "
- "I had pain in the scrotum, perineum and lower abdomen pulled. Sometimes a few 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 were diagnosed with prostatitis. I know the disease is serious, so I decided not to delay treatment. The hospital did a lot of tests and ultrasound, prescription pills. Prostatitis was cured, but intestinal problems began, probably due to antibiotics. Then for another 2 months I had to buy probiotics, then all kinds of kefir and yogurt to remove the abdominal discomfort ".
- "For a long time I thought I had some kind of digestive problems. I did not even know about prostatitis - I did not know that the lower abdomen hurts and the stools are disturbed. I had exactly these symptoms. I started visiting the toilet in a small way, but at first I did not pay attention to this sign. It is good that I decided to go to the urologist. I was diagnosed with chronic prostatitis. I was treated for a long time, I took different pills, I put candles. To be honest, I do not even remember the names, it somehow flew out of my mind. I feel good now. "
- "I know first hand what prostatitis is. It all started suddenly for me: there was severe pain in the scrotum and in the supra-cubic zone. For two days I suffered so much and went to the urologist. They urinated and ultrasound of the prostate, they did a smear, and the doctor wanted to see what was right with one 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, there have been no relapses so far, I hope there will be no further, it is scary because they say that prostatitis is incurable. "
foundings
With any form of prostatitis, using symptomatic treatment alone is not effective enough. NSAIDs or analgesics 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 becomes a chronic form. As a result, ultrasound changes (tissue sclerosis), erectile dysfunction occur and the risk of prostate cancer increases.
In order not to bring the disease to sad consequences, complex treatment of prostatitis is required. The treatment regimen is prescribed by a doctor (urologist, less often - an andrologist), taking into account the characteristics of the disease and the results of tests.