What are the symptoms of prostatitis?

Patient's question:

Medical Description: 33 years old, suffering from prostatitis for a long time after surgery. Past treatment history and effectiveness: Test results: Prostatitis What kind of help do you want: Can prostatitis be cured

Doctor's answer:

What are the symptoms of prostatitis? The symptoms of prostatitis are diverse, varying greatly in severity. Some may have no symptoms at all, while others may experience general discomfort. Common symptoms can be roughly categorized into the following aspects:
1. Urinary discomfort: It may manifest as bladder irritation, such as frequent urination, a burning sensation or pain during urination that radiates to the head of the penis. In the morning, the urethral opening may have mucus or other secretions, and difficulty urinating may also occur.
2. Local symptoms: A heavy, uncomfortable sensation in the posterior urethra, perineum, and rectum. The pain may worsen when squatting, defecating, or sitting for long periods on chairs or benches.
3. Radiating pain: The pain associated with 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, groin (inner thigh), thighs, and rectum may be affected. It should be noted that the lower back pain caused by chronic prostatitis is located in the lower lumbar region, which can be easily confused with lower back pain caused by musculoskeletal issues such as myofascial pain or lumbar muscle strain. However, the latter is often closer to the waistband area and is higher in position compared to prostatitis-induced lower back pain, making it distinguishable.
4. Sexual dysfunction: Chronic prostatitis can lead to reduced libido, painful ejaculation, premature ejaculation, and affect the quality of semen.