Patient's question:
I am a white-collar office worker. Now, I sit in front of the computer every day. Often, I wonder if I have chronic prostatitis. How does this disease occur? What are the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
1. Dysuria: Recurrence of bladder irritation symptoms, such as frequent urination, burning and pain during urination that radiates to the head of the penis. In the morning, there may be sticky secretions at the urethral opening, and a feeling of difficulty urinating may also occur.2. Local symptoms: A sense of heaviness and discomfort in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anus. The pain and discomfort may worsen when squatting, having a bowel movement, or sitting on chairs or benches for a long time.
3. Radiating pain: The pain of chronic prostatitis is not limited to the urethra and perineum but can also radiate to nearby areas, with lower back pain being the most common. Additionally, the penis, spermatic cord, testicles, scrotum, lower abdomen, inguinal region (groin), thighs, and rectum may also be affected.
4. Sexual dysfunction: Chronic prostatitis can lead to decreased libido and painful ejaculation, as well as premature ejaculation. During seminal vesiculitis, blood in the semen may also occur.