Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of prostatitis and how should daily life be paid attention to avoid it? Please provide detailed information.Doctor's answer:
1. Urinary discomfort: Can manifest as bladder irritation symptoms, 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 meatus in the morning, and a feeling of difficulty urinating may also occur.2. Local symptoms: A sense of heaviness and discomfort in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anal area. The pain may worsen when squatting, defecating, or sitting for long periods on chairs or benches.
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, scrotum, lower abdomen, inguinal region (inner thigh), thighs, and rectum may be affected.
4. Sexual dysfunction: Chronic prostatitis can lead to decreased libido and painful ejaculation, as well as premature ejaculation. It may also affect semen quality, and a white discharge from the urethral meatus may occur after urination or defecation. If combined with seminal vesiculitis, hematospermia may occur.