Currently, the question of how to identify prostatitis is being interested in more than half of men. Now we are talking about representatives of the stronger sex at the age of 30 - 35, but this number is decreasing, young people can also get this disease. At the first signs, it is necessary to contact a urologist and conduct treatment. Therefore, it is important to know how to self-identify prostatitis.
Signs of an acute form
In the case of an acute form, the way to recognize prostatitis in men is quite easy. In fact, this is an inflammatory process caused by complications after the common cold. It could be hypothermia, SARS or an acute respiratory infection. This is an infection caused by a virus, fungus, or bacteria that accidentally enters the prostate gland.
In this case, there are several symptoms of prostatitis - and how to identify it is easy for everyone to understand:
- The temperature is above 38 degrees.
- Nausea and vomiting due to intoxication.
- Chills and weakness.
- Muscle pain.
- Discomfort in the lower abdomen.
- Pain when urinating.
- Small amount of blood in the urine.
- Violation of sexual function.
In this situation, you should immediately contact a specialist. The main feature of the acute form is quick and easy treatment. After undergoing a course of treatment and recovery, a man can be sure of all symptoms, including the normalization of sexual function.
Chronic illness symptoms
The chronic form is somewhat more dangerous. In this case, the symptoms are more stable, long-term complex treatment is required. Often, even after healing, relapses can occur. It is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible, only with early exposure is there any hope of recovery. Symptoms include the following:
- The temperature rose to 37 degrees. This happens intermittently, intermittently.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet. At the same time, urination is disturbed, the reaction is very weak.
- Pain symptoms. Discomfort may be provided to the sacrum and scrotum.
- Erectile dysfunction, significantly disturbed sex life.
All these symptoms bother any member of the male sex. Therefore, it is necessary to know in advance to understand that you have prostatitis and take measures to handle it.
Difference with other diseases
It is very difficult to learn about this disease on your own. Symptoms can be the same for many different diagnoses. Men experience problems with the genitourinary system for a number of reasons. These may be common ailments:
- Orchitis and epididymitis cause testicular irritation. As a result, there may be similar signs, in addition to acute pain when touching the scrotum.
- Urethritis is accompanied by acute pain in the urinary tract, sometimes sharp pain in the abdomen in case of complications.
- Cystitis is accompanied by a constant urge to go to the bathroom and is often associated with urethritis.
- Pyelonephritis means kidney problems, pain in the back, as well as blood in the urine.
Many of the symptoms are actually very similar. That is why prostatitis should be determined exclusively by a specialist. The specialist will conduct a comprehensive examination and select an individual treatment method.
Professional diagnosis
Given that the symptoms can be similar to many other diagnoses, if any of these appear, you should consult your doctor and not self-medicate. The doctor must conduct a comprehensive examination:
- Rectal palpation. Through the colon, the doctor will be able to feel the prostate gland and assess its condition and size.
- Cytology. A sample of prostate secretions is sent to a lab and tested for a variety of bacteria and infections.
- Urine analysis. Be sure to do it in a special way. For one defecation, three cups are filled: at the beginning, at the end, and in the middle of urinating.
- Prostate ultrasound is done through the rectum, it can be used to examine the prostate gland and the area around it on the device.
- Response measurement is performed using electrodes, the response of the prostate gland to stimulation is measured.
- A ureteroscopy checks for urinary problems. This applies to the speed, duration, and length of time between defecation.
Most men delay going to the doctor until the last stage. Indeed, medical examination is uncomfortable and embarrassing, but it is important to stay healthy.
Often in the chronic advanced stage, even a specialist can not help solve the problem, the symptoms do not go away completely. It is better to see a doctor once, get examined and cured than to suffer from erectile dysfunction and urinary problems for a lifetime.