Prostatitis symptoms are not specific and are found with various urological and non -urological diseases. There are differences in the course of acute and chronic forms of prostatitis.
Signs of acute prostatitis:
- General weakness, fever, chills.
- Severe pain in the perineum, covering the inguinal region and intensifying during urination or defecation.
- Frequent urination urination, which does not bring relief due to incomplete emptying of the bladder. In severe cases, acute urinary retention can develop.
Acute prostatitis without timely treatment can end with formidable complications- The abscess of the prostate gland, acute epididymitis (inflammation of the testicle appendix), pyelonephritis (acute delay in urination and sepsis).
The first signs of chronic prostatitis can be worn and implicit. Unlike acute form, chronic prostatitis may have an asymptomatic course and usually flow without pronounced characteristic symptoms (ie latent). Patients do not pay due attention to discomfort and do not consider it necessary to seek medical help. The reason for looking for a doctor is just symptoms, such as power problems and emotional disorders that arose on this basis.
Prostatitis symptoms- Pain in the groin, in the pubic area and the groin. The characteristic of pain is diverse - they are painful pain without clear location, covering the lower abdomen, the groin, the urethra, the scrotum, intensifying after sex and ejaculation. It is the last symptom that makes men turn to the urologist.
In men with chronic prostatitis, the duration of sexual intercourse may change, there may be an increase and shortening. Some men observe a change in the brightness of sexual sensations. Man must first pay attention to the fact that urine flow has become weak or there is difficulties at the beginning and at the end of urination. Many patients have a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
The inflammatory process can lead to frequent urination, especially at night (Nicturia develops) as a rule in small portions. All of these symptoms definitely talk about the development of the pathological process and require immediate doctor. It is characteristic that all symptoms of prostatitis are so tiring that the patient experiences depression, oppression and anxiety. In some cases, imaginary patients may observe depression and a significant decrease in quality of life.Therefore, in the presence of symptoms of prostatitis, you should contact a urologist. Only one specialist can establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe effective treatment.