10 Prostate Symptoms To Get You To The Urologist

Taking care of your urological health and men’s health is very important. The best way you can decrease your risk of getting sick is to consult an expert. If you have a urological or men’s health issue, look no further than Dr. Natale. He can help you with your prostate issues, reproductive health concerns, and much more. So, how do you know you need to see a urologist?

Here are ten symptoms that indicate it’s time to schedule a visit:

1.   Urinary Incontinence

Have you ever experienced waking up multiple times during the night because you feel the urge to urinate? Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary loss or leakage of urine. One of the common types of urinary incontinence is an overactive or irritable bladder. This happens when the bladder wall muscles contract even though the bladder is just partially full.

Some possible causes of an overactive bladder are an enlarged prostate, urinary tract infection, diabetes, and excessive caffeine or alcohol intake.

2.   Weak Urine Flow

A healthy urine flow is consistent. Urinary hesitancy is when you have difficulty starting and maintaining urine flow. This can happen to anyone, but it often affects older men with an enlarged prostate gland. A weak urine flow may also be a sign of prostate cancer.

3.   Painful Urination

There are many reasons why you can feel pain when you urinate. Some of its causes are bladder or kidney stones, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes, prostatitis, and certain cancers.

Painful urination may be a sign of bladder or prostate infection, especially for older men.

4.   Blood In Urine

Blood in the urine, also called hematuria, is harmless in some circumstances. However, it may sometimes indicate a more serious condition, such as prostate cancer.

The blood you see is called gross hematuria. The presence of red blood cells can produce red, pink, or cola-colored urine. You may confuse red urine with bloody urine, but they are different. Red urine may be because of medication and food intake. Bloody urine, on the other hand, indicates more pressing problems. Consult a urologist as soon as you discover blood in your urine.

5.   Blood In Semen

Hematospermia is the medical term for blood in the semen. It is an unusual condition and usually causes concern to most men. It may result from small blood vessel leaks, injury, infection, or trauma from a recent urologic procedure.

Although blood in semen does not usually indicate a significant health problem, it is still best to visit a urologist. In some cases, blood in semen may indicate diseases such as cancer (including prostate cancer), sexually transmitted infections, blood disorders, and other medical problems.

6.   Difficulty Completely Emptying The Bladder

Urinary retention is the condition in which you cannot empty your bladder. It can be acute or chronic. Acute urinary retention is an emergency, so it is important to see a doctor immediately. Cases of a chronic condition, on the other hand, happen mostly to older men. Your doctor may conduct tests to check for prostate cancer.

7.   Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to when a man has trouble getting or maintaining an erection strong enough for intercourse. The causes of ED can be obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Some lifestyle choices like drinking alcohol excessively and smoking tobacco can also cause ED.

Visit a urologist if you notice signs of erectile dysfunction. Dr. Richard Natale offers penile implant surgery, which is known as the best way to manage ED.

8.   Painful Ejaculation

Ejaculation dysfunction can be a symptom of prostate cancer. You may experience pain or a decrease of fluid during ejaculation. However, more common causes are other factors such as poor diet, dehydration, and the frequency of ejaculation.

9.   Weight Loss

Advanced prostate cancer may cause you to lose weight unwillingly. Experts advise men to prevent prostate cancer by maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. A balanced diet and regular exercise can lessen the risk of prostate cancer. Ask your doctor for healthy and safe ways to maintain your weight.

10.   Pain In The Lower Back, Hip, and Chest

If you experience stiffness or pain in your hips, upper thighs, rectal or pelvic area, or lower back, a urological issue may be responsible. For example, chronic prostatitis, a common prostate problem, can cause pain in the groin area. It is also called chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

Top Urologist And Men’s Health Specialist in Charlotte, NC

Visit a urologist immediately if you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above. Our clinic’s experts are highly trained in diagnosing and treating men’s health problems. Should you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, call us at (704) 786-5131. You can also request an appointment online.