Prostate cancer is a silent condition and one seldom realises that they are suffering from it until it is too late. At times, the symptoms are so subtle and intimate and that men either tend to brush them off or avoid discussing them even with near and dear ones. However, it is important to know them to safeguard yourself.
Blood in urine: This is a warning sign. When there is a cancerous growth in the gland, it could damage blood vessels and cause bleeding. Sometimes, blood can also be spotted with semen during ejaculation.
Unable to urinate: A tumor in the gland down there is most likely to interfere with the usual functioning like interrupting urination by pressing on the urethra.
Delayed urination: A slow start or applying additional force while urinating is called hesitancy that happens when the tumor starts to grow. The bigger the tumor gets, more effort you need to relieve yourself.
Leaking urine: If the tumor grows aggressively it will start to block smooth passage of urine by pressing on the urethra. This could lead to leakage or dribbling off the residual urine, which can be embarrassing.
Frequent urination: Since there would be some residual urine in the bladder, you might have a frequent urge to urinate, which can make you take multiple trips to the washroom without being satisfied. This happens more during night and also disturbs sleep.
Burning sensation: Even with all your efforts if you are able to pass urine there is quite a fair chance that you might suffer from burning sensation or pain while urinating.
Erectile Dysfunction: A cancerous growth is most likely to come in the way of your sex life leading to erectile dysfunction, painful ejaculation, etc.
Lower back pain: Pain in the lower back area is common for people suffering from prostate cancer. But this is usually brushed off. However, one might also feel pain in lower back during ejaculation or having an orgasm, which serves to be a red flag.
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