At present, the question of how to diagnose prostatitis worries more than half of men. Now we are talking about the stronger sex at the age of 30-35, but this number is declining, young people can also suffer from this disease. At the first signs it is necessary to contact a urologist and undergo treatment. For this it is important to know how to recognize prostatitis yourself.
Signs of acute form
In the case of the acute form, it is quite easy to understand how to recognize prostatitis in men. In fact, it is an inflammatory process that is caused by complications after the common cold. It can be hypothermia, SARS or acute respiratory infections. This is a viral, fungal or bacterial infection that accidentally enters the prostate.
In this case, there are several symptoms of prostatitis - and how to determine it, it is easy for everyone to understand:
- The temperature is over 38 degrees.
- Nausea and vomiting due to intoxication.
- Anger and weakness.
- Muscle pain.
- Discomfort in the lower abdomen.
- Pain when urinating.
- A small amount of blood in the urine.
- Violation of sexual function.
In this situation, you should contact an expert immediately. The main feature of the acute form is that it heals quickly and easily. After undergoing a course of treatment and recovery, a man can be sure that he will get rid of all the symptoms, including the normalization of sexual function.
Symptoms of chronic disease
The chronic form is somewhat more dangerous. In this case, the symptoms are more stable, long-term complex treatment is needed. Often, even after it, relapses can occur. It is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible, only with exposure at an early stage there is hope for recovery. Symptoms include the following:
- The temperature rises to 37 degrees. This happens occasionally, not constantly.
- Frequent desire to go to the toilet. At the same time, urination is disturbed, the flow is very weak.
- A symptom of pain. Unpleasant sensations can be given on the sacrum and scrotum.
- Erectile dysfunction, sexual life is significantly disrupted.
All these symptoms are very disturbing to any member of the stronger sex. Therefore, it is important to know in advance how to understand that you have prostatitis and take action.
Unlike other diseases
It is difficult to learn about this disease on your own. Symptoms may be similar for different diagnoses. Men suffer from problems with the genitourinary system for several reasons. These can be common diseases:
- Orchitis and epididymitis cause testicular irritation. As a result, there may be similar signs, in addition there will be acute pain when touching the scrotum.
- Urethritis is accompanied by acute pain in the urinary tract, sometimes affecting the abdomen in case of complications.
- Cystitis is accompanied by a constant need to go to the toilet and is often associated with urethritis.
- Pyelonephritis means kidney problems, back pain, and the presence of blood in the urine.
Many of the symptoms are indeed very similar. Therefore, prostatitis should be diagnosed exclusively by a professional. The specialist will perform a complete examination and select an individual treatment.
Professional diagnostics
Since the symptoms can be similar to many other diagnoses, if any signs appear, you should consult a doctor and not engage in self-medication. The doctor must perform a comprehensive examination:
- Rectal palpation. Through the large intestine, the doctor will be able to feel the prostate and assess its condition and size.
- Cytology. A sample of prostate secretion is sent to a laboratory and tested for various bacteria and infections.
- Urine analysis. Be sure to do it in a special way. For one trip to the toilet, three cups are filled: at the beginning, at the end and in the middle of urination.
- Prostate ultrasound is performed rectally, it can be used to examine the prostate and the area around it on the device.
- Rheography is performed using electrodes, the reaction of the prostate to irritation is measured.
- Uroflowmetry checks urinary problems. This refers to the speed, duration and periods between going to the toilet.
Most men delay going to the doctor until the last stage. Indeed, the examination is not very pleasant and causes discomfort, but it is necessary to maintain health.
Often in the chronic advanced stage, even a specialist cannot help solve the problem, the symptoms do not disappear completely. It would be better to visit a doctor once, have an examination and be cured than to suffer from erectile dysfunction and urinary problems all your life.