Determining the signs of prostatitis by present symptoms

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Prostatitis: etiology and forms of the disease

This disease is nothing more than an inflammatory process in the prostate gland of a man.

Depending on the etiology of the disease in medical practice it is divided into:

Bacterial	Inflammation in the organ develops due to exposure to pathogenic microorganisms - bacteria. Most often, the “culprits” are streptococci, staphylococci and E. coli.
Viral	The inflammatory process is a consequence of infection with viral infections.
Fungal	The cause of the pathology is protozoan fungi.

Often inflammation of the prostate begins against the background of diseases of other organs of the genitourinary system, in particular the kidneys and urinary tract. Therefore, if cystitis, pyelonephritis or urethritis is diagnosed, you should immediately consult a doctor. This will not only get rid of an existing problem, but also prevent the development of negative consequences, such as inflammation of the prostate gland.

The lack of timely diagnosis and treatment of urogenital infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, ureaplasma and trichomoniasis can also become a direct cause of prostatitis.

Factors contributing to the development of the disease

A number of external factors can cause inflammation in the prostate gland, leading to a narrowing of urinary processes.

Most often these include:

• sedentary work;
• chronic alcohol intoxication;
• injuries in the perineal area;
• frequent hypothermia;
• chronic constipation;
• irregular sex life or lack thereof;
• varicose veins of the pelvic vessels, etc.

The combination of these factors or the systemic presence of any of them over a long period of time leads to stagnant processes in the organ, as a result - the development of inflammation. Depending on the etiology and state of the immune system, the disease can be acute or chronic.

What clinical signs can be used to recognize an acute form of prostatitis?

In this case, the patient experiences the following symptoms:

• severe hyperthermia (39 degrees and above);
• severe constant pain in the pelvic and perineal area;
• pain in the head of the penis for several hours after sexual intercourse;
• increased urge to urinate;
• uncomfortable feeling of an unemptied bladder;
• painful bowel movements;
• partial erectile dysfunction;
• purulent or mucous discharge.

The acute infectious form of the disease is characterized by rapid development, so the symptoms appear clearly in just a couple of days. Ignoring the problem can lead to irreversible processes in a man’s body, which will affect both sexual function and overall health.

Symptoms of the chronic form of the disease

If in the acute form the symptoms manifest themselves very clearly, then it is almost impossible to determine chronic prostatitis at the initial stage based on its symptoms. The inflammatory process develops slowly, gradually causing disruption of anatomical structures. Only a qualified urologist can diagnose pathology.

However, the main problem is that the majority of our compatriots, unlike men from Western countries, neglect mandatory preventive examinations. They seek medical help only when the source of inflammation has spread to all tissues of the gland, and sometimes to neighboring organs.

You can prevent such globalization of the pathological process by correctly responding to the following symptoms:

1. Moderate or mild pain of a pulling nature in the lower abdomen, which radiates to the lower back. Many patients also complain of pain in the pubic area and a burning sensation in the perineum. Such symptoms are caused by pressure from internal organs on the enlarged gland.
2. Increased urge to urinate, most of which are false. Successful attempts to empty the bladder require effort. The urine becomes cloudy with mucus and, in advanced cases, pus. As a rule, the stream is weak, but even it requires the patient to tense the abdominal muscles.
3. Mild hyperemia (up to 37.2 degrees), indicating a sluggish ongoing inflammatory process.
4. Erectile dysfunction occurs and ejaculation occurs faster. At the initial stage, the man does not notice the changes, but over time, when the problem increases, he finds many other reasons for such situations. For example, stress, overwork, etc.

In addition to the symptoms described above, many patients experience disorders of the nervous system, which are manifested by apathy, increased drowsiness and excessive irritability. It is worth saying that in most cases the chronic form of the disease is a consequence of advanced acute prostatitis, and only in a few cases does it develop separately.

Diagnosis of prostatitis

Any changes in the functioning of the genitourinary system should signal to a man that it is time to consult a urologist. Even if there are no visible problems, a specialist will conduct a preventive examination and will be able to identify the development of the pathological process at the initial stage.

To assess the patient’s condition, the specialist uses the following methods:

• anamnesis during which the patient is interviewed;
• examination of the external genitalia for rashes, swelling, discharge and other pathologies;
• palpation of the organ using the rectal method to determine the structure, boundaries and density of the prostate;
• collection and examination of gland secretions, as well as urine;
• laboratory tests, mucous epithelium of the urethra, ejaculate and blood;
• Ultrasound to identify pathologies in the “male” gland is performed both rectally and through the anterior abdominal wall;
• uroflowmetry is a research method used to determine the degree of urination disorder;
• additional methods such as MRI or CT can also be used to diagnose severe forms of the disease.

Undoubtedly, you can independently determine inflammation of the prostate gland based on multiple symptoms, but it is better to entrust this to an experienced specialist.

After all, he not only diagnoses prostatitis and the nature of its course, but prescribes an effective course of therapy.

Only this algorithm of action will allow a man to maintain his virility, and never face the consequences of the disease such as infertility, abscess or impotence.

Source: https://kaklechitprostatit.ru/priznaki-i-simptomy/opredelit-prostatit.html

The first signs of prostatitis in men: symptoms and treatment of the initial stage

• Urologist-andrologist 1st category Petr Viktorovich
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• Update date: December 2019

If a man has the first signs of prostatitis, he should immediately consult a doctor.

Even minor discomfort, indicating the development of a disease of the genitourinary system, can have serious complications. The ability to recognize the first symptoms of the inflammatory process allows you to timely diagnose the pathology and begin its treatment.

Therefore, every man should familiarize himself with them in order to avoid serious problems that prostatitis leads to.

Causes of prostatitis

Previous or untreated tuberculosis can serve as a factor in the appearance of prostatitis

In most cases, inflammation of the prostate gland occurs due to pathogenic pathogens entering the internal organ.

A man may experience the initial stage of pathology due to poor blood circulation in the pelvic area. Because of this, the functioning of the prostate and other organs is disrupted. If the problem is not dealt with in a timely manner, the person will develop prostatitis.

Complications that appear after such pathologies can lead to the development of an inflammatory disease:

• angina;
• flu;
• tuberculosis;
• gonorrhea;
• urethritis.

These diseases are caused by infections, the pathogens of which can reach the genitourinary system.

Prostatitis also begins for other reasons. Prostate disease is often caused by damage to soft tissues and pelvic organs, disruptions in the blood circulation in this area, as well as a sedentary lifestyle. This same group of unfavorable factors includes chronic diseases, hypothermia and hormonal imbalance.

How to suspect the onset of the disease

If a man has not had prostatitis before, he may be at risk of acute inflammation of the prostate gland. Its development begins with an increase in general body temperature. It can rise to 40 degrees.

This symptom is accompanied by severe chills. At the same time, difficulties in the process of urination begin to appear. It becomes painful and uncomfortable.

After visiting the toilet, a man does not feel significant relief.

At this stage of the development of an exacerbation, swelling of the prostate occurs, which provokes urine retention in the body. A man who develops the initial stage of acute prostatitis will complain of constant pain in the perineum, anus and groin.

Pain

With pathology, the lower back hurts a lot

Men who have experienced an inflammatory disease know that pain is the first symptom characteristic of prostatitis. They can accompany infectious and non-infectious pathologies. The first variant of the disease is more common among representatives of the stronger sex who have sexually transmitted infections.

Due to the disease, the man suffers from severe pain and cramping in the urethra. The appearance of a burning sensation in the same organ cannot be ruled out. These symptoms are especially pronounced at the time of urination.

Patients begin to experience pain in the perineum and testicles. The pain syndrome can spread to the joints. In this case, the pain is nagging and dull. The pain increases significantly when a doctor performs a rectal examination of the prostate.

The non-infectious form of prostatitis most often occurs in older people. It is caused by leading a sedentary lifestyle, which leads to stagnant processes in the body. Due to illness, men may complain of pain in the lower back and perineum. They radiate into the scrotum and pelvis. The pain syndrome with this disease suddenly appears and goes away as well.

Discharge

The initial signs of acute prostatitis are not limited to pain. As with the chronic course of the disease, men experience abnormal discharge, indicating inflammation.

Unnatural discharge from the genitals indicates that pathogenic bacteria are present in the body, namely cocci, proteus and E. coli. These are the most common pathogens that can cause prostatitis.

There are several types of discharge, the presence of which in a person can suspect the development of prostatitis:

• Spermatorrhoea. This is the name for the release of droplets of sperm, which cannot be controlled. This phenomenon has nothing to do with a man’s arousal or orgasm. Such discharge usually occurs during exercise, urination and defecation. They are considered quite scarce and flow out very slowly.
• Prostate discharge. They can be observed even in a man who is in good health. Therefore, they are considered to be the norm. This liquid contains mucus cells that have died. The amount of discharge increases significantly if the prostate gland becomes inflamed.
• Purulent masses. They appear by the time the disease becomes advanced. Pus may contain blood impurities. Because of this, it turns brown. The mass itself is colored green or yellow.

Purulent discharge is considered the most dangerous, as it indicates a strong progression of the inflammatory process, which reaches its final point. Pus appears after pathogenic microflora appears in the lower part of the urethra. Because of this, stagnation of secretory fluid occurs and clogging of the excretory ducts.

Signs of chronic prostatitis

If the disease is not detected and treated in time, the consequences can be very sad.

The first signs of chronic prostatitis in men are difficult to notice, since they are mild until a certain point in the development of the disease. Therefore, many patients fail to start treatment in a timely manner, since they do not realize that an exacerbation of prostate inflammation has begun.

In most cases, chronic prostatitis is asymptomatic and latent. The clinical picture of the disease turns out to be mild and almost erased. Due to this, the patient does not feel obvious signs of illness, so he sees no point in contacting a specialist and undergoing treatment.

Due to inexperience, a man may confuse symptoms of prostatitis such as deterioration in general health and impaired potency with banal fatigue. In fact, they are the first bell and a reason for immediately contacting a urologist. If you miss this moment, the pathology will continue to progress, and then the person will be bothered by frequent relapses.

Experts recognize chronic prostatitis by the following complaints from men:

1. Changing the duration of sexual intercourse.
2. Decreased sensations during sex and orgasm.
3. Pain in the perineum, groin and pubic area, which is mild.
4. The appearance of discharge from the genital organ, especially in the morning after waking up.

If a man does not start treatment, then chronic prostatitis progresses. Its active development leads to a narrowing of the lumen of the urethra. As a result, difficulties arise in the process of emptying the bladder. It becomes difficult at the beginning and at the end of urination.

Due to the development of the inflammatory process, the nerve endings are actively irritated. This explains why men have a constant need to visit the toilet. Frequent urination worries them most at night. In this case, urine is released in minimal portions.

A patient with chronic prostatitis will certainly pay attention to what changes have occurred in his sex life. Due to the pathological process, sexual desire is suppressed. As a result, the disease leads to infertility, which not everyone can successfully treat.

Signs of acute prostatitis

Symptoms of this form of pathology are accompanied by severe pain with little need

The initial stage of acute prostatitis and subsequent stages of its development are accompanied by severe symptoms that cannot be ignored. The disease is characterized by the appearance of the following signs of illness:

1. Sharp pain during urination.
2. Symptoms of body intoxication.
3. Problematic urination.
4. Frequent urge to go to the toilet, especially at night.

These are common signs of acute prostatitis, which are the external manifestation of the disease. To confirm the diagnosis, the patient needs to undergo a full diagnosis of the body.

Test results will show an increased level of leukocytes, the presence of traces of pus and mucus in the biological material.

During palpation, the patient will feel severe pain, which also indicates the development of prostate inflammation.

During acute inflammation in men, body temperature rises. They are worried about a feverish state. As a rule, antipyretic drugs are ineffective for this pathology.

What other diseases have similar symptoms?

If a man is suspected of developing prostatitis, he is immediately offered to undergo differential diagnostics. It allows you to distinguish inflammation of the prostate gland from other pathological conditions that have similar symptoms.

Without diagnosis, a doctor will not be able to distinguish prostatitis from diseases such as urethritis, pyelonephritis, orchitis, cystitis and epididymitis.

Diseases that have similar symptoms to prostatitis can be differentiated by a number of differences between them:

• Epididymitis and orchitis are characterized by damage to the testicle and its epididymis. Due to the pathology, the man has obvious swelling of the scrotum and its redness. When you contact it, you feel the heat of the skin. When touching the testicles, the patient feels severe pain;
• Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra. During its development, it is extremely rare for men to experience an increase in body temperature. The pain syndrome is localized in the genital organ. If pain is observed in the lower abdomen, then the patient is suspected of cystitis;
• Cystitis is often confused with urethritis. Often these two pathological processes develop in parallel to each other. When sick, a man constantly feels the need to visit the toilet. At the end of the urination process, a couple of drops of blood may be released;
• Pyelonephritis is accompanied by pain in the lumbar area and impaired urination. A patient with this disease experiences an increase in general body temperature. Blood loss during urination cannot be ruled out.

Chronic prostatitis can be confused with prostate adenoma or a malignant tumor in this organ. In the latter case, the patient will experience significant blood loss during urination and a noticeable deterioration in general health.

Treatment methods

The treatment regimen is prescribed by the doctor individually, based on all previous tests.

Knowing what the first signs of male prostatitis are, a person can promptly identify them and consult a doctor.

Treatment of acute or chronic prostatitis begins after diagnostic measures. The fight against the disease in most cases is carried out on an outpatient basis.

Manifestations of prostatitis at 1 and other stages of development are treated according to one of the two basic principles of complex therapy:

• antibacterial course, which provides for the rehabilitation of inflammatory foci;
• a health course aimed at normalizing blood flow and strengthening it in the prostate gland.

Drug therapy for prostatitis is usually based on antibiotics. They help defeat pathogenic microflora and prevent the development of secondary infection. Additionally, the doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers.

The patient can use folk remedies in the fight against prostatitis only with the permission of the attending physician. At the same time, he should not forget to take traditional medications, since the success of the treatment course depends on this.

For each man who has been diagnosed with chronic or acute prostatitis, an individual course of therapy is selected. When choosing drugs and physiotherapeutic procedures, the urologist must take into account the patient’s current condition, his complaints, the severity of symptoms and the stage of development of the pathology.

Multivitamin complexes can be used as an auxiliary therapy. Their action is aimed at strengthening the protective functions of the body, which has been weakened due to the fight against the inflammatory process.

A man who has contracted prostatitis, after recovery, should take care to prevent recurrence of inflammation.

Attentive attitude to one’s own health helps to consolidate the results that were achieved during drug and physiotherapeutic treatment.

This also affects the achievement of stable remission, which a person with chronic prostatitis needs.

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Symptoms of prostatitis in its acute and chronic forms

• Signs
• Secondary signs
• Prostate inflammation

Prostatitis is a fairly widespread disease among men (women are not affected by this disease, since the prostate gland is an organ exclusively of the male genitourinary system). Only one out of five representatives of the stronger sex never encounters such a problem in their lives.

• Prostatitis is a disease of the male genitourinary system, the obligatory attribute of which is an inflammatory process localized in the prostate gland.
• Prostatitis today is so widespread that with almost one hundred percent certainty every man who has crossed the threshold of 45 years can be considered sick to one degree or another.
• Why do problems with men's health become more active at this age?
• In fact, it all starts much earlier, the modern rhythm of life, oversaturated with stress, an inactive lifestyle, working in an office in front of a computer, poor nutrition, systematic alcohol consumption and sexual intercourse with frequently changing partners without the use of contraception - all these are the very factors , the presence of which gradually leads to inflammation of the prostate.
• The symptoms of prostatitis that a man first notices are usually the following:

• At the beginning of the disease, when the prostate has just begun to increase in volume, it only slightly squeezes the ureter, which surrounds it like a ring on a finger. Thus, one of the first symptoms of prostatitis will be considered a slight narrowing of the ureter, and, consequently, some obstruction of the passage of urine - difficulty urinating.
• The resulting problem is frequent urination. At first, this manifestation does not cause concern; a man who has never woken up at night before may get up to empty his bladder once or twice at night and chalk it up to an extra cup of tea at dinner. But, over time, the intervals between the urge to urinate will be significantly reduced.
• The presence of pain in the lower abdomen is also one of the first symptoms of prostatitis. They can have different sensations: pulling, pressing, bursting, they usually bother you at the end of the day or after any strength loads.
• Minor erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, of course, cause both the man and his partner some anxiety, but this is also often attributed to fatigue and stress.

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Such, seemingly insignificant, disorders of the male genitourinary system, without proper attention, both from the patient and the doctor, will certainly result in big problems, whose name is chronic prostatitis.

Inflammation of the prostate gland can occur either in an acute, bacterial form, or, in the case of an advanced disease, in its complicated, chronic form.

Symptoms of prostatitis in the acute phase of the bacterial form:

• High body temperature, staying around 39 degrees for a long time.
• Chills.
• General weakness, body aches, painful condition.
• Headache.
• Nausea, in particularly difficult cases, leading to frequent vomiting.
• Severe pain in the perineum, lower abdomen, and also periodically in the lower back and testicles. Often the pain intensifies at the time of bowel movement, and mucous discharge from the urethra may also appear during defecation.
• During a rectal digital examination, the doctor may detect an increase in the volume of the prostate gland, a change in its structure - various formations and scars are often palpable.
• Frequent, difficult, painful urination. Due to the fact that the inflamed prostate pinches the urethra too much, a man has to strain to start urinating; for the same reason, in some cases the bladder does not empty completely, which does not bring proper relief after visiting the toilet.
• Sharp pain during ejaculation.

If prostatitis is not treated at this stage, it is guaranteed to develop into a chronic stage.

Chronic prostatitis is divided into three main types:

• Chronic infectious prostatitis.
• Chronic non-infectious prostatitis.
• Chronic asymptomatic prostatitis.

1. It is discovered in most cases by chance, when taking blood tests and finding an increased number of leukocytes or bacteria in it, or when taking biopsy material from the prostate.
2. In some cases, inflammation of the prostate is detected during open surgical interventions in the prostate gland, or during surgery on the prostate gland itself.
3. Symptoms of prostatitis in its chronic non-bacterial form:

• Abacterial prostatitis has another name, namely “chronic pelvic pain syndrome.” The soreness is constant, monotonous, but varies both up and down. The localization of pain is variable, it can be the prostate itself, the perineum, pain in the tailbone, testicles, or male genital organ. During bowel movements, pain is concentrated in the anus and rectum. An increase in pain intensity occurs even with minor exertion.
• Sexual desire disorders , decreased libido, unstable erection that periodically disappears during the process of copulation, as well as early ejaculation. In order to prevent the situation from worsening, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor, since with timely treatment there is a high probability of complete restoration of the man’s sexual viability.
• Urinary dysfunction . The urge to empty the bladder is quite frequent, but it is not always possible to completely empty it - you have to make an effort. The stream of urine becomes much thinner, this is due to the presence of initial sclerosing changes in the ureter in the area of ​​the prostate gland.
• Depression, mild or severe depression , apathy, insomnia, or, conversely, drowsiness, as well as attacks of anger are possible manifestations of psychological disorders in men suffering from prostatitis.

Symptoms of prostatitis in its chronic infectious form:

• The pain syndrome in this case depends entirely on the degree of exacerbation of the disease at a particular moment. At the peak concentration of bacteria, the pain is dull, drawing, continuous, localized in the groin area, scrotum, lower abdomen, intensified in a sitting position (especially when standing on a hard surface), during urination, defecation and ejaculation.
• During remission, during the period of weakening or complete disappearance of other symptoms of prostatitis in its chronic bacterial form, impaired urination , or rather tension when trying to empty the bladder and the inability to do this completely, is the only symptom that remains with a man with this disease. At the moment of exacerbation, a man is often completely deprived of the ability to urinate, since the inflamed prostate simply blocks the passage of urine through the urethra, or urine flows out literally drop by drop.
• Distension and pain in the bladder also often accompany this disease in the acute phase. Stagnation of urine favors the development of infections and the formation of salt microcrystals that injure the mucous wall of the bladder. When urinating, white threads and flakes are observed in the urine.
• Often there is a prolonged erection during sleep , but at the time of intercourse it often weakens so much that it is not possible to complete sexual intercourse. If this does happen, then sharp pain may be observed during or immediately after the onset of orgasm, and blood impurities may be noticed in the ejaculate.
• Against the background of all these symptoms, especially during an exacerbation, men are often susceptible to psycho-emotional disorders of varying degrees of severity . In most cases, they are depressed, apathetic, unsure of themselves, their thoughts are occupied with the complexity of treatment and fatigue from constant pain. At the same time, increased excitability and even aggressiveness are noted when discussing topics related to the patient’s health condition.
• Patients experience a complete picture of general intoxication : increased fatigue, weakness, headaches, decreased immunity, patients often refuse to eat and constantly want to sit down or lie down.

With clinical exacerbation of prostatitis, there may be cases of an acute reaction to the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, without an accurate diagnosis, as well as proper, adequate and timely treatment, leading to complications such as blood poisoning and even local areas of suppuration in the body of the prostate.

That is why, at the first signs of illness, it is recommended to immediately contact a urologist, and not to independently prescribe all kinds of traditional medicine, suppositories, tablets and other drugs, after reading reviews on the Internet. Treatment at home is possible only after consultation with a specialist, because the cost is your health.

Signs of prostatitis - what to look for?

General signs of prostatitis have their own characteristics at each specific stage of the disease. For example, in the acute form of advanced inflammation of the prostate, not only purulent inflammation can develop in this glandular-muscular organ, but also abscess cavities can form. Often this condition is accompanied by a fairly high, non-decreasing temperature, pain in the lower abdomen, suprapubic region, perineum and upper thighs. Frequent urge to urinate, but the outflow of urine is significantly difficult, since the urethra is compressed by the prostate gland to such an extent that in some cases only medical intervention can help empty the bladder.

These signs of prostatitis are more likely to be characteristic of people at risk: patients with extremely reduced immunity, patients with drug addiction and alcoholism, cancer patients.

In most men, inflammation of the prostate gland does not manifest itself clearly.

The latent signs of prostatitis are manifested only by some mild disturbances: frequent urination, periodic discharge from the urethra, burning and itching in the ureter, decreased potency, decreased sperm quality, and, as a consequence, the inability to conceive, as well as pain in the pubic area, perineum and genitals.

If you do not pay attention to these signs of prostatitis, various negative consequences may result, for example, significant changes in the body of the prostate itself, up to the need for surgical intervention.

The first signs of prostatitis in men:

• An increase in body temperature, as this is a natural reaction of the body to the inflammatory process.
• An increase in the frequency of the urge to urinate (especially at night).
• Uncomfortable sensations in the urethra: a burning sensation, irritation, pain when urinating.
• The appearance of white thread-like formations in the urine.
• Pain in the lower abdomen.
• Decreased potency, painful sensations during ejaculation.

The first signs of prostatitis in men in chronic form are almost identical to the signs of the acute phase of the disease, but they are additionally accompanied by a significant decrease in pleasure from sexual intercourse, the so-called “blurred” orgasm, in which the previous sharpness of sensations is absent and complete satisfaction does not occur. Men may also notice how, during bowel movements, mucus is released from the urethra.

Secondary signs of prostate inflammation in men

Alas, having discovered the first signs of prostatitis, the vast majority of men do not rush to the clinic, hoping that everything will somehow return to normal. However, over time, the symptoms will only worsen, and more unpleasant symptoms will certainly be added to the disease.

Secondary signs of prostate inflammation in men:

• Pain when urinating . In extremely advanced cases, blood may appear in the urine.
• Emptying the bladder requires great effort . The stream of urine is thin and intermittent, the bladder feels full after visiting the toilet; sometimes only a doctor can help cope with stagnation of urine.
• Decreased quality of erection up to the appearance of temporary impotence.

The symptoms of various diseases periodically coincide. How to distinguish the symptoms of prostatitis from the symptoms of other diseases of the male genitourinary system? The most reliable and correct way is to go to the clinic to see a specialist who will examine you, take all the necessary tests and conduct a detailed examination. Bladder cancer, prostate adenoma, cystitis, urethritis, inflammation of the prostate - their symptoms largely repeat each other.

Cystitis, urethritis and prostatitis have equally frequent and painful urination with a burning sensation, especially at the end of the process, and difficulty emptying the bladder. In all cases with these diseases, the urine may be cloudy and contain blood. Weakness, nausea, and fever are often felt.

Adenoma (benign tumor) of the prostate gland and prostatitis together have the following signs of the disease: the prostate is enlarged in size, pressing on the urethra, it prevents the complete and easy emptying of the bladder, the patient experiences a false urge to urinate. The stream of urine is thin, intermittent, does not have the proper pressure, there are frequent cases of stagnation in the bladder, disturbances in night sleep due to frequent visits to the toilet.

Bladder cancer and prostate inflammation: the symptoms of these two diseases are also largely similar. Painful urination, pain in the lower abdomen, blood in the urine, a feeling of fullness in the bladder after visiting the toilet and chronic fatigue.

How, then, can one distinguish the symptoms of prostatitis from the symptoms of other diseases, since they are so similar in their manifestations?

The fact is that during the examination, the doctor identifies and examines the entire picture of the disease as a whole, supplementing it with tests, non-invasive diagnostic data and the presence of other symptoms characteristic only of specific diseases. And only after being completely confident in the correctness of the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes antibiotics, procedures and other therapeutic measures.

Source: http://prostatitoff.net/simptomy/

How to determine prostatitis in men: symptoms and signs of chronic, non-bacterial and bacterial inflammation

Update date: 2020-01-20

Sooner or later, every man begins to experience health problems. A fairly common disease is prostatitis. How to determine prostatitis? This question is often asked to doctors.

After all, timely detection of the disease will allow you to get rid of prostatitis very quickly and easily. But often the symptoms of inflammation of the prostate gland begin to appear in an advanced form.

It is worth noting that inflammation of the prostate gland is typical for young people of any age. And the opinion that prostatitis appears only with age is wrong.

What is prostatitis?

In order to identify the problem in a timely manner, it is important to know the main causes of inflammation of the prostate gland. Prostatitis can be bacterial, non-bacterial, acute, chronic, asymptomatic. A banal decrease in immunity can provoke the development of prostatitis.

This factor is considered the main cause of any disease in the body, and inflammation of the prostate gland is no exception. The immune system cannot cope with pathogenic microorganisms and allows them into the male body.

Any infection provokes an inflammatory process.

Stress, overwork, and insomnia can lead to decreased immunity. Therefore, the risk group includes those men who are in a state of stress every day, experience excessive physical and mental stress, and do not maintain a properly balanced diet.

Further, these microorganisms penetrate the prostate, causing its inflammation.

A common cause of prostatitis is any sexually transmitted disease:

• Chlamydia;
• Trichomoniasis;
• Gonorrhea;
• Mycoplasmosis;
• Syphilis.

In some cases, even simple thrush in men leads to prostatitis. This happens in the absence of proper treatment for a fungal infection. To avoid the development of prostatitis, men need to have regular sex life with a regular sexual partner.

Stagnation of seminal fluid has an extremely negative effect on the condition of the prostate gland. During the period of stagnation, sperm simply die without exit. Subsequently, chronic prostatitis develops.

This form of inflammation is often diagnosed in men in prison and in the army.

Since the prostate is located in close proximity to the rectum, constipation is considered another cause of inflammation. Long-term constipation disrupts the process of general blood flow and increases vascular permeability.

Toxins and fecal breakdown products begin to penetrate into the general circulation and spread throughout the body. This condition will definitely provoke an inflammatory process. At the same time, the prostate can be called the most vulnerable organ in this case.

Many chronic diseases of the male body provoke prostatitis - pyelonephritis, sinusitis, urethritis, cystitis, tonsillitis, caries.

General signs of prostatitis

How to determine prostatitis? There are some signs that are characteristic of any type and form of prostatitis.

It is important to know that the disease can be asymptomatic for many years, or have pronounced symptoms from the very beginning of development. Prostatitis can be identified by certain general signs.

Men, most often, do not pay attention to them. So, first of all, a decrease in libido levels is determined.

Often this symptom is correlated with fatigue and stress. If the health of not only the prostate, but also the entire body is in good health, a man should experience daily morning (night) spontaneous erections.

If inflammation is present, an erection in the morning will be absent or occur extremely rarely. Also, among the signs of prostatitis one can note insufficient hardness of the penis.

It is not enough for full sexual intercourse.

Inflammation of the prostate can also be determined by the second main symptom - frequent urge to urinate at night. Normally, there should be no urge to go to the toilet. In a healthy man, the genitourinary system does not work at night and does not wake him up.

Therefore, this sign is considered the main one. Of course, this does not apply to those young people who drank a large amount of liquid before going to bed. This factor is explained by the fact that during inflammation the prostate increases in size.

The urethra passes through it, which is compressed.

Based on these main signs, it is worth noting the following secondary symptoms:

• Impaired urination. As a result of compression of the urethra, the stream of urine does not have the same pressure. Urine flows out in a weak stream, or even in drops. Often men report a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
• Pain syndrome. The always active stage of prostatitis development is accompanied by pain in the perineum, testicles, scrotum, and lower back. Pain often appears during urination and ejaculation. A burning sensation combined with pain may indicate the presence of urethroprostatitis.
• Changes in seminal fluid. With prostatitis, changes in the consistency, quality, and color of sperm are determined. So, it becomes too liquid and cloudy. And the result of the spermogram reveals a large number of immobile dead sperm.

Manifestations of acute chronic prostatitis

The acute form of inflammation is often chronic. It is not difficult to determine this form. After all, acute chronic prostatitis is accompanied by vivid symptoms. So, to all the previous signs the following are added:

• Joint pain;
• Increased body temperature;
• Disturbances in appetite and sleep;
• Fever;
• Headache;
• Increased sweating;
• Headache.

Body temperature can rise to 40 degrees Celsius. The rapid development of inflammation is always accompanied by high temperature.

Chronic prostatitis is caused by fungi, infections, viruses, bacteria that have penetrated the genitourinary system.

The most common pathogens of this form are chlamydia, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and mycoplasma.

Every organism has pathogenic microflora. When bacteria enter the body, their action is blocked by protective functions.

A poor state of the immune system allows microorganisms to penetrate deeper, actively develop and multiply.

Acute chronic prostatitis is dangerous due to the following complications: male infertility, impotence, inflammation of the testicles, prostate abscess.

Any form of prostatitis causes prostate adenoma - a benign neoplasm. If inflammation is not treated, the adenoma will develop into carcinoma - a malignant tumor.

Therefore, when the first signs of the disease appear, you must immediately contact a urologist.

How to determine bacterial prostatitis?

Bacterial prostatitis is characterized by the manifestation of all symptoms, with periods of decline and exacerbation.

Bacterial prostatitis can appear when there is any type of infection or bacteria in the male body. With the active development of infection, pelvic pain syndrome may occur.

Pain in the pelvis intensifies when urinating, after ejaculation, or during physical activity.

Along with this comes erectile dysfunction. Treatment of bacterial prostatitis is carried out only with a full range of drugs.

Medicines, physiotherapy, prostate massage, traditional medicine will help cope with the problem and prevent the development of chronic prostatitis.

Bacterial prostatitis can be caused by the following simple diseases:

• Angina;
• Bronchitis;
• Sinusitis;
• Otitis;
• Rheumatism;
• Pneumonia;
• Osteomyelitis.

To exclude the possibility of infection of the prostate, during the treatment of these diseases, a man should consult a urologist. Only powerful antibiotics can quickly suppress an infection.

It is important to complete the entire course of therapy to the end. But, unfortunately, many men stop taking medications as soon as the symptoms disappear.

This is a common cause of the gradual onset of chronic inflammation of the prostate.

This form of prostatitis is almost always accompanied only by pelvic pain syndrome and urination problems. Non-bacterial prostatitis is provoked exclusively by stagnant processes - stagnation of sperm and blood. No bacteria or infections are found in the man’s body.

Another cause of non-bacterial prostatitis is considered to be zinc deficiency. Zinc is a building material of a young person's body. Against the background of this microelement, testosterone is synthesized, the quality of the reproductive system and potency are improved.

This form of prostatitis is characterized by constant aching pain in the lower abdomen and perineum. Sometimes the pain radiates to the anus during bowel movements. It is worth noting that the pain persists for a long period of time - 3-4 months or more.

To exclude any disturbances in the functioning of the prostate, it is worth regularly being examined by a specialist. This is the only way a man can be confident in his health and masculine strength.

Source: https://cavalero.ru/prostatit/kak-opredelit-prostatit.html