Patient's question:
I am 56 years old and always feel discomfort in the perineum and testicles at night when sleeping. I would like to ask, how is prostatitis diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms you described, prostatitis can be divided into several common aspects.1. Urinary discomfort
2. Local symptoms: A sense of fullness, discomfort, or pressure in the posterior urethra, perineum, and rectum. The pain is relieved when squatting, having a bowel movement, or sitting on a chair or bench for a long time.
3. Radiating pain: The pain of chronic prostatitis is not limited to the urethra but can also radiate to nearby areas, with lower back pain being the most common.
5. Chronic prostatitis can manifest as symptoms of neurosis, such as fatigue, dizziness, and neurosis.