Symptoms and Causes of Prostatitis

Symptoms of Prostatitis

The symptoms of prostatitis will depend on the cause that originates it, among the main ones are:

Burning sensation or pain when urinating.

Difficulty urinating, such as dribbling.

Frequent urination, even if there is only a small amount of urine.

Urgency to urinate.

Pain in the abdomen, groin or back (lumbar).

Pressure or pain in the area between the scrotum and the rectum (perineum).

Pain or discomfort in the penis or testicles.

Sexual problems or lack of libido.

Painful ejaculation

Flu-like signs and symptoms such as chills and fever (with bacterial prostatitis).

Causes of Prostatitis

The causes of prostatitis are diverse and depend on the type of pathogen that has provoked the inflammation of the prostate. These can be of bacterial or non-bacterial origin.

In most cases it is caused by germs entering the prostate through the urethra (bacterial infection). However, other inflammatory conditions of the prostate may be caused by narrowing of the urethra and bladder neck or wall, impaired venous return or because part of the urine leaks into the prostate gland (intraductal flow).

Factors that increase the risk of developing prostatitis are:

Be young or middle-aged.

Previous prostatitis.

Having a bladder or urethral infection.

Having a pelvic injury.

Carrying a urinary catheter inserted into the urethra to drain the bladder.

Having HIV/AIDS.

Having undergone a prostate biopsy.

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Where does it hurt when there are prostate problems?

When prostate problems are present, pain may manifest in various areas of the body depending on the specific condition and its severity. The most common causes of pain are prostatitis and advanced prostate cancer. The following are the areas where pain may occur: - In the perineum (area between the anus and the genitals): when there is prostatitis. - Lower abdomen, especially if there is urinary obstruction due to an enlarged prostate. - Lower back: in advanced prostate cancer, pain may radiate to the lower back due to bone metastases. It may also appear in chronic prostatitis due to persistent inflammation. - Groin and inner thighs: some prostate conditions may cause pain radiating to the groin or inner thighs due to pressure on nearby nerves. - Testicles and penis: some forms of prostatitis may cause pain in the testicles or base of the penis, as inflammation can affect nearby nerves and tissues. - Anus or rectum: The prostate is very close to the rectum, so inflammation may cause rectal pain or a feeling of pressure. It may be felt more when sitting for long periods of time.

How do shock waves work in the treatment of prostatitis?

Shock waves help regenerate blood vessels in the perineal muscles, which reduces prostate inflammation and muscle contractures and increases blood flow to the prostate gland.

Is acupuncture effective in treating prostatitis?

Acupuncture improves the symptoms of prostatitis and can be considered an effective and safe therapeutic alternative.

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