What are the symptoms of prostatitis?

Patient's question:

31 years old, from Fujian. Today, the doctor gave me a thorough examination and said I have prostatitis. I felt quite strange psychologically. Previously, I didn't feel anything abnormal, and my sexual life was also good. What are the symptoms of prostatitis? I recalled whether I had

Doctor's answer:

1. Local symptoms: A sense of fullness and discomfort in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anal area, which worsens when squatting, having a bowel movement, or sitting on chairs/benches for a long time.
2. Urinary discomfort: The bladder irritation symptoms may recur, such as urine splitting, frequent urination, urinary urgency, dysuria, nocturia, incomplete emptying, weak urine flow, increased urine volume, delayed urine stream, prolonged urination time, and a burning or painful sensation during urination that can radiate to the head of the penis. Mucus or other secretions may be present at the urethral meatus in the morning, and the sensation of delayed urination or difficulty urinating may also return.
3. Radiating pain: The pain of chronic prostatitis does not remain limited to the urethra and perineum but can also reflect to nearby areas, with lower back pain being the most common. Additionally, the penis, spermatic cord, testicles, scrotum, lower abdomen, inguinal region (inner thigh), thighs, and rectum may also be affected.