In general, this is a type of cancer that develops slowly, so detection at an early stage may be more difficult.
Knowing how to recognize symptoms and scheduling regular exams should therefore be considered an obligation for the entire male population from a certain age. Unfortunately, there is still some lack of knowledge on the subject and confusion regarding the earliest signs.
Usually the symptoms of prostate cancer only become more evident at a more advanced stage of the disease. This is where regular blood tests and digital rectal exams could be decisive for an early diagnosis.
Here are 10 of the symptoms you should be most aware of. It is true that there are other types of prostate problems – such as prostatitis or hypertrophy – that may share some of these symptoms, you should consult a urologist capable of correctly detecting the situation.
- Difficulty starting to urinate
- Very weak urine stream
- Urge to urinate more frequently, even at night
- Feeling of a full bladder after urinating
- Presence of drops of urine on underwear
- Impotence or difficulty maintaining an erection
- Pain when ejaculating or urinating
- Presence of blood in semen
- Sudden urge to urinate
- Pain in the testicle region or near the anus
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