Patient's question:
Expert, I want to understand what are the symptoms of chronic prostatitis? My husband always says his frequent urination and urgent urination are getting worse, and I'm worried that he might experience symptoms of prostatitis again due to his age. I heard from a friend that older people are prone to chronic prostatitis, so I'd like to understand the symptoms of chronic prostatitis. Can you explain it to me?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of different patients vary greatly. Common symptoms include:Pain: The posterior urethra may have a burning sensation or crawling feeling. Pain in the perineum or anal area can reflect to the lumbar-sacral region, groin, penis, testicles, and occasionally to the abdomen.
Urinary system symptoms: Inflammation affecting the urethra may cause mild urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria. In some cases, terminal hematuria may recur. Mucus or purulent secretions may be discharged from the urethral meatus before morning urination or during defecation.
For patients, if the condition of prostatitis is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of prostatitis.