Patient's question:
Recently, my lower back pain has been particularly severe. During the day, I can't even straighten my back. I haven't injured it either, and a CT scan didn't reveal any issues. The pain is even worse during sex. After a thorough examination at the hospital, I found out that I have prostatitis. What are the symptoms of prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
1. Dysuria: Bladder irritation symptoms may reappear, such as frequent urination, a burning sensation and pain during urination that radiates to the head of the penis. Mucus or other secretions may be present at the urethral opening in the morning, and a feeling of difficulty urinating may also occur.2. Sexual dysfunction: Chronic prostatitis can lead to decreased libido and painful ejaculation, premature ejaculation, and affect semen quality. Urethral discharge may also occur after urination or defecation, and hematospermia may occur during seminal vesiculitis.
3. Local symptoms: A sense of heaviness and discomfort in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anus. The pain worsens when squatting, defecating, or sitting on chairs or benches for a long time. Prostatitis has a significant impact on patients. Once symptoms are noticed.