What are the symptoms of prostate inflammation?

Prostate inflammation usually presents with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, and perineal distension and pain. Prostatitis may be caused by factors such as bacterial infection, prolonged sitting, overwork, decreased immunity, urinary reflux, etc. It usually presents with symptoms such as abnormal urination, local pain, sexual dysfunction, general discomfort, and abnormal semen.

1. Abnormal urination

Patients with prostate inflammation often experience abnormal urination symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. Frequent urination is characterized by a significant increase in the frequency of urination, especially at night ； Urgency refers to a sudden strong desire to urinate that is difficult to control ； Painful urination is a burning or stinging sensation in the urethra when urinating. These symptoms may be related to prostate congestion and inflammation irritating the urethra. Patients can use tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, Qianlieshutong capsules, Longkushu capsules and other drugs to relieve symptoms as directed by their doctor.

2. Local pain

Patients with prostate inflammation may feel swelling or dull pain in the perineum, lower abdomen, lumbosacral and other parts of the body, and the pain may radiate to the inner thighs or testicles. This pain usually worsens after sitting for long periods of time, having a bowel movement, or having sex. The pain may be related to prostate congestion and inflammation stimulating peripheral nerves. Patients can use celecoxib capsules, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and other drugs to relieve pain as directed by the doctor.

3. Sexual dysfunction

Inflammation of the prostate may lead to sexual dysfunction such as loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation. These symptoms may be related to inflammation affecting prostate nerve and blood vessel functions, or may be related to the patient's psychological stress caused by pain. Patients can use tadalafil tablets, sildenafil tablets, dapoxetine hydrochloride tablets and other drugs as directed by the doctor to improve symptoms, and at the same time need psychological counseling.

4. General discomfort

Some patients with prostate inflammation may experience general discomfort symptoms such as fever, fatigue, chills, etc. These symptoms are more common in acute bacterial prostatitis. Fever is usually low grade but may be high ； Fatigue manifests as easy fatigue and lack of energy. These symptoms may be related to a systemic inflammatory response caused by bacterial infection. Patients can use antibiotics such as levofloxacin tablets, cefixime dispersible tablets, and azithromycin dispersible tablets as directed by the doctor.

5. Abnormal semen

Inflammation of the prostate may cause semen abnormalities such as changes in semen color, reduction in semen volume, and prolonged semen liquefaction time. Semen may be yellow or blood-streaked ； Semen volume may be reduced ； It may take more than 60 minutes for semen to liquefy. These symptoms may be related to the impairment of prostate secretion function and the mixing of inflammatory substances into semen. Patients can use Qianliebeixi Capsules, Compound Xuanju Capsules, Qilin Pills and other drugs to improve semen quality as directed by the doctor.

Patients with prostate inflammation should pay attention to maintaining a regular schedule, avoiding prolonged sitting and overexertion, and appropriate warm water sitz baths can help relieve symptoms. Spicy and irritating foods should be avoided in the diet, and plenty of water should be consumed to promote urination. Stop smoking and limit drinking, maintain a moderate sex life, and avoid excessive or abstinent sex. Pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the perineum and avoid catching cold. If the symptoms persist or worsen, you should seek medical examination in time and carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delaying the condition with self-medication.