Common symptoms of chronic prostatitis

The common symptom of chronic prostatitis, the common disease of chronic prostatitis andrology, chronic prostatitis of prostate is a very high incidence rate and very confusing disease, which will affect the reproductive function of andrology and seriously threaten the life of patients. Let's take a look at the common symptoms of chronic prostatitis:

Common symptoms of chronic prostatitis

1) Abnormal urination: Abnormal urination is one of the most common symptoms of chronic prostatitis, mainly manifested as mild to severe or recurrent urethral burning or pain, urination discomfort, frequent urination, urgency, pain, waiting for urine, incomplete urination, dripping urine, "white urine" phenomenon that can occur after defecation, and symptoms of urinary tract infection or bladder irritation such as reduced symptoms when drinking too much water and urine, Severe infection or benign prostatic hyperplasia patients may also have nocturia, dysuria, weakness of urinary line and even urinary retention.

2) Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, perineum, and lumbosacral regions: Pain symptoms are the main symptoms of chronic prostatitis. Patients often feel sagging pain, acid pain, or severe pain in the perineum or prostate region (around the anus, upper and lower pubic regions, lower abdomen, lumbosacral region, inguinal region, inner thigh, scrotum, testicles, and penis), resulting in severe anxiety.

3) Fever and chills: Fever and chills are relatively rare and can be seen in patients with chronic bacterial prostatitis caused by gram-negative bacterial infections, especially in elderly patients with physical decline. "Manifestation is a long-term irregular fever or low fever symptom of unknown cause, and its body temperature can fluctuate irregularly in the range of 37.5 to 39.0 ℃.".

4) Sexual function changes: The main manifestations of sexual function changes are different, and they are also common symptoms of chronic prostatitis. Most patients often exhibit psychosexual abnormalities, accompanied by decreased libido and decreased sexual function, resulting in a significant decrease in sexual excitement or activity. Some patients may experience varying degrees of painful erectile and ejaculatory pain, frequent ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and occasional hematospermia.

5) Neuropsychiatric system dysfunction: Patients with prostatitis may have changes in their mental and psychological burden and personality characteristics. Patients may have symptoms of neuropsychiatric system dysfunction such as insomnia, dreaminess, dizziness, decreased memory, inattention, fatigue, weakness, decreased masculinity, anxiety, mental depression, emotional waves, and even suicidal tendencies, especially in some patients who have not recovered for a long time.

6) Some patients can experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as perianal bloating and altered stools, which can be characterized by frequent, dry, or alternating dry stools. About 30% of patients can experience this type of stool change. Individual patients may seek medical advice from the digestive department of a general hospital with intestinal changes as the sole symptom. After prolonged treatment, the diagnosis can only be made by occasionally examining prostate fluid.

7) Some patients may have sweaty or moist perineum, itching or inflammation of the scrotum or perineal skin. Due to "dripping white" and other reasons, the urethral orifice is red and swollen. Individual patients can experience symptoms of secondary allergic reactions, such as iritis, arthritis, and neuritis.

8) Effects of Prostatitis on Fertility: Prostatitis can affect male fertility through various channels, including ionic components, enzymes, and proteins in semen, as well as white blood cells and their secretions, metabolites, immune abnormalities, and oxidative stress effects in semen. However, it should be noted that inflammation of the prostate can reduce male fertility, but it does not necessarily cause male infertility. If necessary, more consideration should be given to other causes.