Prostate cancer: Watch out for these signs

Every time you urinate, does it feel like your bladder is not emptying all the way? You may need to see your doctor, as this is one of the most common symptoms of prostate cancer. This is because partial compression of the urethra by a tumor prevents the bladder from emptying completely, much like a garden hose being stepped on.

Some people with prostate cancer find that their urine flow tends to be interrupted when they urinate. This issue is caused by compression of the urethra by a cancerous tumor.
However, the culprit is often a less serious condition, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia.

If you notice blood in your urine, you should see a doctor right away. It could be a sign of a urinary tract infection, but also of a more serious condition. For instance, with prostate cancer, blood may appear in the urine if the kidneys, ureters, urethra, or bladder are compressed by a cancerous tumor.

There are many different causes of erectile dysfunction (ED), and prostate cancer isn’t always the first to come to mind. However, according to a 2017 study, men with ED are 1.27 times more likely to develop prostate cancer than the average.

The presence of blood in semen is not always indicative of illness. However, if you frequently notice blood in your semen, see your doctor to make sure you don’t have cancer. According to studies reported by the Mayo Clinic, 4% to 6% of men who had blood in their semen were diagnosed with prostate cancer. Most of the participants in these studies were over the age of 40.

It’s normal to experience back pain if you’ve overexerted yourself. It’s a different story if your back pain has no apparent cause. In a 2013 study, researchers followed men who complained of back pain for 10 years. By the end of the study, prostate cancer was found to be about 50% more common among them than in a control group.

Hip pain

Have you lost weight recently and have no idea why? You might want to book an appointment with your doctor. According to a 2018 meta-analysis, there’s a link between weight loss and many different cancers, including prostate cancer.

Loss of appetite is a symptom that is commonly associated with cancer, especially prostate cancer. People with this type of cancer may have difficulty swallowing food or simply feel put off by certain dishes.

Sometimes prostatitis, a painful inflammation of the prostate, can make climaxes painful. The condition is characterized by a burning sensation in the perineum area and urethra when you ejaculate or just after. More rarely, the true culprit is prostate cancer. In this case, the cancer is advanced, making the tumor large enough to put pressure on the urethra.

Approximately 74% of men with prostate cancer experience fatigue at one time or another. They lack energy even after getting a good night’s sleep. Some are even so exhausted that they have difficulty carrying out their daily tasks. According to one theory, fatigue is caused by changes at the cellular level that prevent the body from using energy properly.

At an advanced stage, metastases can form on the lumbar aortic or iliac lymph nodes. When this happens, veins can compress and cause edema (swelling) of the feet and ankles.