What symptoms do patients with chronic prostatitis experience?
Disease description:
Recently, I went to the hospital and the doctor told me that I have chronic prostatitis. I would like to ask the doctor, what symptoms do patients with chronic prostatitis experience?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Chronic prostatitis is a common urogenital disease in men. Symptoms of chronic prostatitis include:
1. Urinary discomfort: Patients may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, as well as a weakened urinary stream and poor urination. These symptoms are similar to those of urethral infection but last longer.
2. Perineal discomfort: Dull pain, distension, or discomfort in areas such as the perineum, anus, testicles, and lower back. Pain may sometimes radiate to the lower abdomen and inner thighs.
3. Psychological symptoms: Prolonged illness can lead to emotional problems such as anxiety and depression, affecting daily life and work.
4. Sexual dysfunction: Chronic prostatitis may affect male sexual function, manifesting as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, premature ejaculation, or painful ejaculation.
5. Pain symptoms: Patients with chronic prostatitis often experience pain in the pelvic region. The pain may be located in the testicles, perineum, lower back, rectum, and may persist for weeks or months.
