Unlike other inflammatory diseases of the reproductive and excretory systems in men, chronic prostatitis in the early stages often occurs against the background of almost no characteristic symptoms. This factor is often the reason why patients do not seek specialist care due to the absence of physical disease, which further complicates matters.
The main signs of chronic prostatitis are fully manifested when the disease becomes acute, while in remission, symptoms may be completely absent. To avoid complications, it is necessary to consult a doctor to diagnose the disease if there are minor changes in the general condition.
The first signs of the disease
The signs of chronic prostatitis in the early stages can be slightly different and vary depending on the original cause of the development of the disease. So, for example, two main factors are mainly distinguished, the presence of which causes the manifestation of the symptoms of the disease.
The first and main cause is that the body is infected with viruses and bacteria that cause disease, and must also include the causes of emotional transmission. In such cases, the initial inflammatory process occurs in the genital area, spreading through the outflow of lymph and blood into the prostate gland.
Due to the peculiarity of this form of the disease, its main symptoms are soreness, itching, burning in the prostate and reproductive organs. In addition, there is a decrease in potency, as well as discharge of pus during urination and ejaculation.
During the exacerbation of the disease in men, there is often general physical deterioration, markedly elevated body temperature, loss of appetite and weakness. All these symptoms indicate the presence of a purulent abscess in the body and are the reason for urgent need to see a specialist.
Bacterial forms of prostatitis are characterized by the fact that the main cause of the disease is the presence of a blockage in the body. This pathology develops against the background of a lack of regular intimate life, good nutrition and physical activity.
In this case, in addition to the main signs of prostatitis, the patient may be disturbed by symptoms such as systemic stool disorders, periodic dizziness, weakness, and poor digestion.
The main stages of chronic prostatitis
As you know, it is much easier to completely eliminate the main signs and symptoms of any kind of disease when the proper diagnosis and treatment is made in the early stages. For chronic prostate in men, three main stages of the development of the disease are characteristic:
- The first day. At this stage of the development of the inflammatory process, any characteristic signs are almost completely absent. However, a significant number of men still have some negative changes in the body, such as pain, burning during ejaculation, lack of libido, decreased production function and increased libido. toilet.
- The second stage of the disease is characterized by the presence of pathological changes in the prostate gland, the healthy tissue is replaced by scar-like tumors, as a result of which the organ is no longer able to performfull of its original functions. During this period in men, there is a marked decrease in the ability to function, or the complete inability to get an erection, a systematic increase in sweating, the appearance of severe pain and itching. when urinating.
- The third stage is characterized as the most advanced form of the disease. In this stage, the prostate gland almost completely loses its natural functions, and healthy tissues are replaced by disease-causing tumors, leading to an increase in the size of the gland. This pathology leads to compression of the urinary tract and bladder. In view of this, the patient feels almost no pain in the genital area and a feeling of fullness in the bladder. The complete elimination of signs of the disease in men at this stage of the disease can only be achieved by complex therapy, which must be used over a long period of time.
urinary disorders
Against the background of the development of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, pathological changes also occur in the area of the male excretory system. Healthy prostate tissue is partially or completely replaced by scar formations, so the pressure on the bladder increases many times over. This aspect contributes to the manifestation of the following signs of chronic prostatitis:
- The patient has a feeling of wanting to go to the doctor continuously, but after performing the act of urinating, the feeling of full bladder does not go away.
- Urination is often accompanied by acute pain, itching, and burning. These signs become more noticeable as the disease progresses.
- In the most severe cases, the patient may notice the appearance of blood or pus in the urine, which indicates the presence of an inflammatory foci in the bladder. At the same time, the urine becomes cloudy, almost completely loses its clarity, and has a pronounced unpleasant odor.
- Most men note the passing of small amounts of urine involuntarily between bowel movements.
Reproductive system dysfunction
One of the most unpleasant symptoms of chronic prostatitis is a disorder of the reproductive system in men, manifested by the appearance of the following pathologies:
- Decreased libido, i. e. lack of sex drive.
- Reduce the average amount of time during sex, as well as increase the time between them.
- The appearance of pain, burning, itching directly when there is an intimate act. In addition, this unpleasant feeling can occur after intimacy.
- Generally reduced potency, or significant impairment of reproductive function. Most patients report impotence already in the early stages of the disease.
- Unintended ejaculation. In most cases, if there is an inflammatory process in the pelvic organs, ejaculation occurs within a few minutes immediately after the onset of sexual intercourse or before it occurs.
local symptoms
In addition to the main symptoms of prostatitis described above, most men are also worried about other signs caused by the development of an inflammatory process, for example:
- Itching and burning of the skin in the prostate and genitals. Most often, to eliminate such signs, topical agents are used: creams, gels, ointments. However, if the discomfort manifests itself only in this way, this may also indicate an allergic reaction of the body to negative external factors.
- Pain in the prostate. In addition, the pain may appear in the hips, abdomen, genitals. In chronic prostatitis, these signs are most pronounced in the more advanced stages of the disease.
- Patients may also be disturbed by cyclical genital discharge, which may contain pus or streaks of blood. Often this symptom is characteristic of advanced forms of the disease, especially in the absence of necessary treatment.
Psychological aspect
Some disturbance in the patient's habitual behavior can also be considered as the main symptom of chronic prostatitis. Systemic pain, burning, itching, urinary disturbances, impotence cause depressive states, neurological disorders.
Without timely psychological support, as well as in the context of systemic stress, the general condition of the patient deteriorates significantly, the man becomes tense, restless, irritable. In addition, appetite worsens, insomnia appears.
To stabilize the patient's condition and prevent mental disorders, the patient must be provided with a comfortable atmosphere. It is also acceptable to use certain drugs with a sedative effect.
Extra Features
An acute inflammatory process is often accompanied by a significant deterioration in general well-being, fever and a general feeling of weakness. These symptoms are typical for chronic prostatitis in the acute phase, but they do not exclude their manifestations in the early stages of the disease.