Unlike other forms of inflammatory diseases of the reproductive and excretory systems in men, chronic prostatitis in the early stages usually occurs against the background of an almost complete absence of characteristic symptoms. This factor is often the reason that the patient does not turn to the specialist due to the absence of physical illness, which complicates further treatment.
The main signs of chronic prostatitis are fully manifested when the disease becomes acute, while during periods of remission, symptoms may be completely absent. To avoid complications, it is necessary to consult a doctor to diagnose the disease if there are even slight changes in general well-being.
The first signs of the disease
Signs of chronic prostatitis in the early stages can vary somewhat and vary depending on the initial cause that served as the development of the disease. Thus, for example, two main factors are mainly distinguished, the presence of which causes the appearance of symptoms of the disease.
The first and main reason is the infection of the organism with pathogenic viruses and bacteria, which should also be attributed to those transmitted through intimacy. In such cases, the inflammation process first occurs in the genital area, spreading through the flow of lymph and blood to the prostate gland.
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 the release of pus during urination and ejaculation.
During an exacerbation of the disease in men, a general deterioration of physical well-being, a significant increase in temperature, loss of appetite and weakness is often observed. All these symptoms indicate the presence of a purulent abscess in the body and are the reason for an urgent appeal to a specialist.
The bacterial form of prostatitis is characterized by the fact that the main cause of the disease is the presence of congestion in the body. This pathology develops against the background of lack of regular intimate life, good food and physical activity.
In this case, in addition to the main signs of inflammatory prostate disease, the patient may be disturbed by symptoms such as systemic disorders of stool, periodic dizziness, weakness and deterioration of digestion.
The main stages of chronic prostatitis
As you know, it is much easier to completely eliminate the main signs and symptoms of a disease of any kind when proper diagnosis and treatment are made in the initial stages. For chronic prostate in men, three main stages of disease development are characteristic:
- First. 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 at the moment of ejaculation, lack of sexual desire, decreased productive function and increased 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 can no longer fully perform its original functions. During the course of this phase in men, a significant deterioration of potency, or a complete lack of erection, increased systematic sweating, the appearance of severe pain and itching during urination is observed.
- The third stage is characterized as the most advanced form of the disease. During this period, the prostate almost completely loses its natural functions, healthy tissue is replaced by pathogenic neoplasms, which leads to an increase in the size of the gland. This pathology leads to the squeezing of the ways of urine output and the bladder. Given this, the patient feels almost no transient pain in the genital area and a feeling of overcrowding of the bladder. 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 period of time.
urinary disorder
Against the background of the development of the inflammatory process in the prostate, pathological changes also occur in the area of the male excretory system. Healthy prostate tissue is partially or completely replaced by scar formations, as a result of which the pressure in the bladder increases many times. This aspect contributes to the appearance of the following signs of chronic prostatitis:
- The patient feels a constant urge to visit, however, after the act of urination, the feeling of fullness of the bladder does not go away.
- Urination is often accompanied by acute pain, itching and burning. These signs become more obvious as the disease progresses.
- In more advanced cases, the patient may notice the presence of 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 becomes cloudy, almost completely loses its transparency and acquires a pronounced unpleasant smell.
- Most men notice the involuntary release of a small amount of urine between visits to the toilet.
Malfunction of the reproductive system
One of the most unpleasant symptoms of chronic prostatitis is a disorder of the reproductive system in men, which is expressed in the appearance of the following pathologies:
- Decreased sexual desire, that is, lack of sexual desire.
- Reducing the average duration of sexual intercourse, as well as increasing the time interval between them.
- The appearance of pain, burning, itching directly during an intimate act. Also, this discomfort can occur after intimacy.
- Decreased potency in general, or a significant weakening of the reproductive function. Most patients notice sexual impotence already in the early stages of the disease.
- Involuntary ejaculation. In most cases, if there is an inflammatory process in the pelvic organs, ejaculation occurs within a few minutes immediately after the start of sexual intercourse, or before it happens.
local symptoms
In addition to the main symptoms of prostatitis described above, most men are also concerned about additional signs that are caused by the development of the inflammatory process, for example:
- Itching and burning of the skin in the prostate and genitals. Usually, to eliminate such signs, local agents are used: creams, gels, ointments. However, if the discomfort is manifested only in this way, this may also indicate an allergic reaction of the body to negative external factors.
- Pain in the prostate. In addition, pain can appear in the hips, abdomen, genitals. In chronic prostatitis, these signs are more pronounced during the period of exacerbation of the disease.
- The patient may also be bothered by periodic discharge from the genitals, which may contain pus or streaks of blood. Usually this symptom is characteristic of advanced forms of the disease, especially in the absence of the necessary treatment.
Psychological aspects
Some disorders in the patient's usual behavior can also be characterized as the main symptoms of chronic prostatitis. Systemically appearing pain, burning, itching, urinary disorder and sexual impotence cause depression and nervous disorders.
In the absence of timely psychological help, as well as against the background of systemic stress, the general condition of the patient worsens significantly, the person becomes more irritable, 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 drugs that have a sedative effect.
Additional 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, however, their manifestations in the early stages of the development of the disease are not excluded.