Patient's question:
In the past few months, I've been experiencing lower back pain, weakness in my limbs, decreased libido, frequent and urgent urination, pain during urination, redness and swelling of the prostate, and it's unbearable to touch. Today, when I tried to urinate, I couldn't. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with chronic prostatitis. What are the symptoms of chronic prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis has different types with varied symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Some may have no symptoms at all, while others may experience general discomfort. Common symptoms of prostatitis can be roughly categorized into the following aspects:1. Urinary discomfort, which may include recurrent bladder irritation symptoms such as frequent urination, a burning sensation or pain during urination that radiates to the head of the penis. In the morning, the urethral opening may have mucus or other secretions, and difficulty urinating may also occur.
2. Local symptoms, such as a heavy or uncomfortable feeling in the posterior urethra, perineum, and rectum. This discomfort may be relieved when squatting, having a bowel movement, or sitting on a chair or bench for a long time.