Dr. Pavel Nizin, a urologist, points out that frequent going to the toilet at night is a worrying symptom for men.
The specialist advises men to undergo preventive examinations periodically, and to consult a specialist doctor without shame, when symptoms of concern appear in the genitourinary system, such as waking up at night to go to the toilet more than once, a change in the color of urine, the appearance of blood in it, pain when urinating, a feeling of not feeling well. Empty the bladder completely.
According to him, because these symptoms indicate different diseases, they can only be determined by a specialist doctor. These symptoms usually indicate prostatitis, prostatic hypertrophy, and also urinary tract diseases - urethritis, urethral stricture, etc.
Urethritis often occurs against the background of sexually transmitted diseases. This inflammation can lead to narrowing of the urethra over a long period of time. There are no active signs of inflammation, but for a mechanical reason urination becomes infrequent and frequent, causing the patient to always feel that the bladder has not been completely emptied.
Difficulty in urinating, pain, and urination in small quantities appear in the case of acute prostatitis. The person may feel his temperature rising. This inflammation is usually not associated with infection with sexually transmitted diseases, but appears against the background of infection with Escherichia coli.
According to the doctor, interest in cancer is currently increasing. Therefore, men are advised to undergo prostate cancer screening, which includes a blood test to measure the level of prostate cancer antigen (PSA).
In addition, a man should consult a specialist doctor if he feels discomfort in the scrotum, itching, the appearance of a rash on the genitals, erectile dysfunction, pain, premature ejaculation, a change in the color of the semen, and the appearance of blood in it.
He says: “Prevention measures help keep men healthy for as long as possible. The intake of salt and caffeine should be limited to prevent irritation of the genitourinary system, and alcohol should be avoided because it causes poisoning. It is important to follow a healthy diet, get plenty of rest, and practice regular physical activity.” In addition, you should wear comfortable underwear made of natural, breathable fabrics.”
To protect against infections, the doctor recommends using contraceptives because they protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, syphilis, and viral hepatitis B and C. But we must know that these methods do not provide 100 percent protection, so a test for sexually transmitted diseases must always be performed in the event of a change in partner.