Since the manifestations of prostate cancer are similar to those of prostatitis, few people pay attention to this issue, which eventually leads to the late stage once it is discovered, which is very regrettable. Pay attention to prostate health, and we should not be careless anymore. After all, prostate cancer has become the top of the list of high-incidence urinary system cancers.
To discover prostate hidden dangers in time, we need to patiently understand the early manifestations of prostate cancer:
(The reason why it is similar to prostatitis is that it is often ignored)
- There is a tingling sensation in the urethra during urination. Once there is a tingling sensation during urination, you must pay more attention to it, so as not to fail to detect it early and delay the disease.
- The prostate is accompanied by pain. Once such a situation occurs, it should be taken seriously.
- There will be an increase in nocturia, and the number of times will also increase. If the number of intermittent nocturia increases, it should be taken seriously enough.
- There will be some unexplained swelling and discomfort in the lower abdomen or perineum and anus, which is very uncomfortable and must be paid special attention to.
- If there was prostate hyperplasia or hypertrophy before, then once male prostate cancer occurs, there will be obvious difficulty in urination or poor urine flow.
- When the symptoms of prostate cancer appear, there will also be symptoms of loss of appetite, fever, pelvic bleeding, and weight loss.
Why did I get prostate cancer for no reason:
This needs to be analyzed from many aspects.
- The shape and position of the prostate
We all know that the size and shape of the prostate are very similar to "chestnuts", but it plays a vital role in the male reproductive system. The prostate is close to the bladder, and the lower end is adjacent to the urogenital diaphragm. Once the lesion occurs, it will affect the surrounding tissues.
- The cause of prostate cancer
The cause of prostate cancer is not exact, but it is definitely related to the following factors. Unhealthy diet, such as liking to eat high-animal fat diet and drinking white wine for a long time. Disordered life and work schedule, long-term chronic inflammation stimulation, bacterial and viral infection.
Genetic inheritance is also an important factor in the occurrence of the disease. Prostate cancer is formed under the combined action of multiple factors. It often occurs in men over 50 years old, and the incidence rate increases with age, with the highest age group of 80~90 years old.
- Are there any symptoms in the early stage? Is it in the late stage when it is discovered?
Prostate cancer is a relatively inert tumor. The course of the disease develops very slowly. In the early stage, there are often no specific manifestations, but there will be some minor problems such as frequent urination and urgency. You need to pay attention to it and don't take it lightly. This is probably because the prostate cancer has compressed the urethra.
The later the stage, especially after the tumor metastasizes, the more obvious the symptoms are. It will invade surrounding tissues, such as the bladder and rectum. At this time, the symptoms will manifest, resulting in hematuria and bloody stools.
At the same time, there is obvious difficulty in urination; slowly invade the lymph nodes; and bone transplantation occurs. Once it reaches the late stage, it is difficult to cure. So early detection and early treatment are necessary.
Of course, if a lump is found in the early and middle stages of cancer through various examinations such as physical examinations, it is still possible to avoid it if it is properly handled. Therefore, once prostate cancer is discovered, it is mainly to see whether it can be screened in time and properly handled.
From this point of view, it is very necessary for men to take some measures to protect their health at a certain age, which can effectively prevent prostate cancer from developing to the late stage.
We recommend that people over 50 years old should have a PSA test every two years
(PSA test refers to prostate-specific antigen, which is the preferred marker for diagnosing prostate cancer and is of great significance for the early diagnosis of prostate cancer and the evaluation of the efficacy of treatment.)
For the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer, early screening is recommended, especially for middle-aged and elderly men aged 50 and above. It is recommended to have an examination every two years. For people with a high-risk family history or long-term prostatitis, common examinations for prostate cancer include: physical examination, laboratory examination, and imaging examination.
- Rectal examination
It is a physical examination. As the name suggests, it is usually performed by a doctor, who inserts his finger into the anus to touch the prostate and check for nodules. If there are any, he needs to feel the size and texture of the lump.
However, the only bad thing about the rectal examination is that the private parts are exposed during the examination. Patients often feel shy and afraid of pain.
- PSA test
It is a laboratory examination that only requires a simple operation, a blood test.
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is an important serum marker for prostate cancer. The normal reference value is 0~4 ng/ml. When prostate cancer occurs, PSA often increases, which is proportional to the tumor load in the body.
Its screening can also indicate whether prostate cancer exists. The standard in my country is that when PSA increases significantly to more than 10ng/ml, it highly indicates the presence of cancer. It is the most commonly used prostate cancer screening method in clinical practice.
There are also imaging examinations, including rectal ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, CT, etc.
Considering the rectal digital examination, many people care about privacy and have reservations. The problem with imaging examinations is that the cost is high and it is not suitable for ordinary people to do it once a year.
Relatively speaking, PSA only requires a simple blood draw, which is more convenient, less painful, more accurate, and moderately expensive.
Difference
Prostate cancer: This disease is common in the elderly. There may be no obvious symptoms in the early stage, and then symptoms such as abnormal urination, urinary incontinence, blood in semen, erectile dysfunction, and bone pain may gradually appear.
Prostatitis: This disease is common in young and middle-aged people, and is usually characterized by frequent urination, urgency, burning sensation after urination, and white urine dripping after urination or defecation. Acute prostatitis develops suddenly, and is mainly manifested by high fever, chills, urination irritation, obstruction, etc. Chronic prostatitis has no acute inflammatory manifestations, but may be manifested by local pain, abnormal urination, sexual dysfunction, etc.
