Patient's question:
I don't have a girlfriend, and I don't have any bad sexual habits, but I recently noticed that there is always white stuff coming out of my urethral opening, and it feels itchy and painful when I urinate. I think it might be prostatitis. Could you please tell me: what are the early symptoms of prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
(1) Dysuria.(2) Discomfort, pressure, or a sense of fullness in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anal area, especially when squatting or having a bowel movement.
(3) Referred pain. The prostate and seminal vesicles are richly innervated by the sympathetic nervous system. When inflammation recurs, the tension within the glands decreases, which can stimulate the sympathetic nerves and cause referred lower back pain. The pain can radiate to the penis, testicles, scrotum, groin, perineum, lower abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and rectum.
(4) Sexual dysfunction. Chronic prostatitis can lead to decreased or loss of libido, painful ejaculation, hematospermia, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emissions, and infertility. Prostatitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is essential to seek medical attention at a professional and reputable hospital. Treatment should be considered based on examination results. Additionally, proper diet and abstinence from sexual activity are recommended. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.