Unlike other forms of inflammatory diseases of reproductive and excretory systems in men, chronic prostatitis in the early stages usually occurs against the background of almost complete absence of characteristic symptoms. This factor is often the reason why the patient does not consult a specialist due to the absence of a physical disease, which complicates further treatment.
The main symptoms of chronic prostatitis are fully manifested when the disease becomes acute, and during the period of remission, symptoms may not be present at all. In order to avoid complications, it is necessary to consult a doctor to determine even minor changes in the general well-being of the disease.
The first signs of the disease
Signs of chronic prostatitis in the early stages may vary and change depending on the initial cause that served to develop the disease. So, for example, there are mainly two main factors, the presence of which leads to the manifestation of symptoms of the disease.
The first and main reason is the infection of the body with pathogenic viruses and bacteria, which should also be attributed to those who are transmitted through intimate relations. In such cases, the inflammatory process initially occurs in the genital area, which spreads to the prostate gland with the flow of lymph and blood.
Due to the peculiarities of this form of the disease, its main symptoms are pain, itching, burning in the area of the prostate gland 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 a general deterioration of physical well-being, a significant increase in 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 referral to a specialist.
The bacterial form of prostatitis is characterized by the fact that the main cause of the disease is the presence of swelling in the body. This pathology develops against the background of regular intimate life, good nutrition and lack of physical activity.
In this case, in addition to the main signs of inflammatory prostate disease, the patient may suffer from such symptoms as systematically occurring stool disorders, periodic dizziness, weakness and indigestion.
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 diagnosis and appropriate treatment are made at the initial stage. Chronic prostate in men is characterized by three main stages of disease development:
- Პirveli. 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, for example: pain, burning sensation during ejaculation, lack of sexual desire, decreased productive function and the desire to go to the toilet.
- The second stage of the disease is characterized by the presence of pathological changes in the prostate gland, healthy tissues are replaced by scar-like neoplasms, as a result of which the organ cannot fully perform its original functions. During this stage, men experience a significant deterioration in potency, or the complete absence of an erection, systematically increased sweating, severe pain and itching during urination.
- The third stage is characterized as the most developed form of the disease. During this period, the prostate almost completely loses its natural functions, healthy tissues are replaced by pathogenic neoplasms, which causes an increase in the size of the gland. This pathology causes compression of the urinary and urinary bladder. Taking this into account, the patient almost does not feel pain in the genital organ and the sensation of bladder congestion. Complete elimination of the signs of the disease in men at this stage of the disease is possible only with the use of complex therapy, which must be used for a long time.
Urinary disorder
Against the background of the development of the inflammatory process of the prostate, pathological changes also occur in the area of the male excretory system. Healthy prostate tissues are partially or completely replaced by scar formations, as a result of which the pressure on the bladder increases many times. This aspect helps to reveal the following signs of chronic prostatitis:
- The patient has a constant desire to visit, although the feeling of fullness of the bladder does not disappear after the act of urination.
- Urination is often accompanied by severe pain, itching and burning. These signs become more noticeable as the disease progresses.
- In the most advanced cases, the patient may notice bloody or purulent discharge in the urine, which indicates the presence of a focus of inflammation in the bladder. At the same time, the urine is cloudy, almost completely loses its transparency and acquires a pronounced unpleasant smell.
- Most men report passing a small amount of urine involuntarily between visits to the toilet.
Reproductive system dysfunction
One of the most unpleasant symptoms of chronic prostatitis is the disturbance of the reproductive system in men, which is manifested in the following pathologies:
- Decreased libido, i. e. lack of sexual desire.
- Reducing the average duration of sexual intercourse, as well as increasing the time interval between them.
- Appearance of pain, burning, itching directly during an intimate act. Also, this discomfort can occur after intimacy.
- In general, a decrease in potency or a significant weakening of reproductive function. Most patients report sexual impotence already in the early stages of the disease.
- Involuntary ejaculation. In most cases, if there is an inflammatory process in the organs of the pelvic cavity, ejaculation occurs a few minutes after the beginning of sexual intercourse, or before it.
local symptoms
In addition to the main symptoms of prostatitis described above, most men also suffer from additional symptoms caused by the development of the inflammatory process, for example:
- Prostate and genital skin itching and burning. As a rule, to eliminate such signs, local agents are used: creams, gels, ointments. However, if discomfort appears only in this way, it may also indicate an allergic reaction of the body to external negative factors.
- Pain in the prostate. In addition, pain may appear in the hips, abdomen, and genitals. In case of chronic prostatitis, these signs are most evident during the exacerbation of the disease.
- The patient may also suffer from periodic discharge from the genitals, which may contain pus or streaks of blood. As a rule, this symptom is characteristic of advanced forms of the disease, especially in the absence of necessary treatment.
Psychological aspects
Some disturbances in the patient's usual behavior can also be characterized as the main symptoms of chronic prostatitis. Systematically occurring pain, burning, itching, urination disorders and sexual impotence cause depression and nervous breakdown.
In the absence of timely psychological help, as well as against the background of systematic stress, the general condition of the patient significantly worsens, the man becomes more nervous, restless, irritable. In addition, appetite worsens, insomnia appears.
To stabilize the patient's condition and prevent mental disorders, the patient should be provided with a comfortable atmosphere. It is also acceptable to use certain medications that have a sedative effect.
Additional functions
An acute inflammatory process is often accompanied by a significant deterioration in general well-being, fever and a feeling of general weakness. These symptoms are characteristic of chronic prostatitis in the acute stage, although their manifestation in the early stage of the disease cannot be ruled out.