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Don’t be surprised, men also suffer from pelvic problems and UTI’s just like women although not frequently. However when it concerns pelvic pain, there could be a number of reasons, men could be affected and all are signs that you need an instant check-up by a doctor. Pelvic pain is usually experienced between the navel and the groin and could be the cause of anything from prostatitis to even a bladder e coli infection. Pelvic pain is also accompanied by other symptoms which is why treatments are different in each case.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
UTI (urinary tract infection) in men may cause a burning sensation during urinating or soon after. The Bacterial infection affects the entire urinary tract which means your bladder, ureters, and possibly the kidneys. Not always is a bladder infection a kidney problem but if you don’t get it treated, it can affect the kidneys too sooner or later. UTI’s are usually treated successfully with antibiotics.
Other symptoms of UTI
While burning sensation while urinating is the main symptom, here are other symptoms that could occur.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
UTI (urinary tract infection) in men may cause a burning sensation during urinating or soon after. The Bacterial infection affects the entire urinary tract which means your bladder, ureters, and possibly the kidneys. Not always is a bladder infection a kidney problem but if you don’t get it treated, it can affect the kidneys too sooner or later. UTI’s are usually treated successfully with antibiotics.
Other symptoms of UTI
While burning sensation while urinating is the main symptom, here are other symptoms that could occur.
- Burning sensation while urinating
- The urge to urinate frequently
- Color and odor changes in urine
- Fever or even chills
- Pain in the bladder
STI or infection transmitted from physical relations like STD
These include chlamydia, and gonorrhea which can cause pelvic pain. According to the CDC (center for disease prevention), almost 2.86 million cases of Chlamydia exist in the US annually. The symptoms of STI’s include:
- Pelvic pain
- Penile discharges
- Urethral inflammation
Chlamydia may also infect other parts of the body
Chlamydia can also affect the rectum creating pain sensations there as well. It has been found that bacteria that cause Chlamydia can also cause the condition of lymphogranuloma. The CDC also states that the condition can also cause severe pelvic pain which may be difficult to treat. Different versions of the Chlamydia bacteria can also cause a condition called Lymphogranuloma Venerum which will cause pelvic pain that could be difficult to treat. It can also lead to proctitis or anal inflammation in men who share relations with men. Gonorrhea affects 820,000 people every year and can cause symptoms like penile discharge and pain. It also causes anal discharge and bowels could be painful.
Prostatitis
The prostate is a tiny gland on the male reproductive system which produces fluid. Prostatitis is prostate inflammation. Prostate inflammation can be of a few different types like acute bacterial prostatitis that is caused by bacteria in the prostate which enters through the urethra. Spread of bacteria causes pain in the groin, pelvis and sometimes the lower back. It can also lead to discomfort in the urethra or testicles. Do not neglect a bacterial prostate infection as it can lead to serious complications. Symptoms can be treated with antibiotics.
- Burning sensation during urinating
- Fever and chills
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty urinating or frequent urination
- Urinary blockage or being unable to urinate
- A weak or broken urine stream
- Waking up many times at night to urinate
- Pain after physical intimacy
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Chronic bacterial prostatitis is a bacterial infection of the prostate that keeps returning even after treatments. The symptoms will be the same as previously explained bacterial prostatitis yet not as severe. A urologist will help you detect the problem that can be treated by low dosage of antibiotics. The problem might just create urine blockages in which case alpha blockers or pelvic pain relievers. In case of urine difficulties, alpha-blockers might be prescribed by your doctor which relax the bladder and muscles for the release of urine. Surgery is usually recommended in certain cases.
Nonbacterial prostatitis
Nonbacterial prostatitis is prostate inflammation that might last for a long time and is also a kind of chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Doctors are yet to ascertain the reasons and causes for this type of condition and the inflammation has no relation with bacterial infections, thus it won’t respond to antibiotics.
Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis: This is a condition where there are no symptoms at all. But a blood test will show an increase of white blood cells and doctors will first check to rule out prostate cancer which could be a possibility.
Hernia
Extreme workouts and weightlifting can aggravate an existing hernia that is marked by sudden pain in the lower abdomen. When a piece of the intestine or tissue pokes out through a weak point in muscles, it forms a small painful bulge. The pain can increase during further strain of the muscles while coughing, laughing and lifting. Surgery is the only treatment for such cases.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
IBS is a fairly common disease and symptoms usually occur along the intestinal tract causing pelvic pain. Symptoms felt in IBS are cramps, diarrhea, bloating, constipation, frequently going to the bathroom and mucus in stool. The best way to treat IBS is to make dietary and lifestyle changes for the better. Medication will also provide relief and control of the symptoms.
Appendicitis
Appendix inflammation can cause pelvic pain in the right side of the body. It can also be accompanied by fever, poor appetite, nausea and vomiting, and selling in the lower abdomen. A sharp pain along with the above symptoms is often remedied by surgery.
Urinary stones
When salts and minerals like calcium start to deposit, it can form into urinary stones and become a severe problem because the body finds it difficult to remove. The minerals all clumped together get crystallized into urinary stones. When the body tries to flush out the stones, problems are created that result in pelvic or low back pain. Further problems can cause blood in urine or difficulty in passing urine. Urinary stones are treated with pain medication and medication that can break the stones.
Cystitis
Cystitis is a bladder inflammation caused by infection. It causes pelvic pain and symptoms like urine difficulty, weak urine flow, urge to urinate, burning sensation during or after urine, blood in urine, odor and look changes. Short course antibiotics are usually prescribed for cystitis.
Urethral stricture
When the urethra narrows or gets blocked creating a difficulty to pass urine, it is a condition of urethral Stricture. Along with pelvic pain, other symptoms are pain and difficulty in urinating, leaking urine, blood in the urine, loss of bladder control. Treatment involves surgery but varies from case to case.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
This is a condition where the prostate gland enlarges due to reasons other than cancer. It makes the prostate expand and press on the urethra causing pain and difficulty in passing urine. This also causes pelvic pain that if left untreated may weaken the bladder muscles which worsens the condition.
BPH is common in men above 50 and the best way to treat it is to make lifestyle and dietary changes along with medication and in some cases surgery. Regardless of what pain you may be experiencing in pelvic pain, if you aren’t sure about it, always consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
