Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Prostatitis is a fairly common form of chronic pelvic pain in men. Prostatitis is caused by inflammation of the prostate gland, and causes symptoms such as pelvic pain or discomfort and urinary problems. It is often difficult to diagnose due to its vague symtoms.
Prostate cancer symptoms are equally vague, and often do not become noticable until prostate cancer has advanced past the initial stages. Prostate cancer symptoms can mimic those of prostatitis, and can cause both urinary problems as well as pain and discomfort during urination. Because prostate cancer symptoms are just as vague as prostatitis symptoms, prostate cancer is often difficult to diagnose in its early stages.
So where does this leave men with chronic pelvic pain? Well, the University of Maryland Medical Center recommends regular screenings for men, especially those over 40, for early symptoms of prostate cancer. Catching prostate cancer symptoms early increases the chance of effective treatment. If you have pelvic pain or urinary symptoms, it is a good idea to have another exam just to be safe.
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