Prostate cancer in many countries, ranks first in cancer incidence and second in cancer mortality in men. In Russia every year are diagnosed, on average, 8% more new cases of the disease.
We offer you to get acquainted with the symptoms of prostate cancer, the occurrence of which not every time is associated with this disease.
1. Head urine became weaker
The decrease in the intensity of the jet of urine is a urological symptom of a General nature, it can be a sign of prostate cancer: the tumor is able to put pressure on the urethra.
2. Night trips to the toilet became more frequent
Frequent urination, especially at night, may be a marker of cancer. This is not the only disease accompanied by such symptom (it can also be benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis). In any case, this issue should be discussed with the doctor.
3. Swelling of the legs
Feet can swell and relatively healthy people, especially towards the end of the day. But the chronically swollen legs can be a consequence of something more serious than just a hard day at work.
For example, Cancer.Net says the swelling as a possible symptom of prostate cancer. Anyway, swelling is a serious reason to talk to your doctor.
4. Sudden constipation
Often people are able to relate the occurrence of constipation with any factors, lifestyle or diet. If chronic constipation has arisen without obvious reasons, you need to visit a specialist.
The popular website WebMD writes that constipation for prostate cancer may be accompanied by pressure or pain in the rectum.
5. Decreased quantity of semen during ejaculation
Prostate Cancer Foundation reports that this can be a symptom of prostate cancer. Of course, this symptom can talk not only about malignancy, it is accompanied by a decrease in the level of male sex hormones, the weakening of the pelvic floor may be due to retrograde ejaculation, when the ejaculation of the semen into the bladder.
6. Lower back pain
Prostate cancer is not the first thing on the mind of a man with back pain. However, the pain and stiffness may be a symptom of this disease. In this case, the pain is dull, localized in depth, but its really hard to distinguish from pain of other origin.
7. Pain in the pelvis and hips
Pain in the pelvis and the surrounding tissue can be a sign of prostate cancer. To exclude less dangerous types of pain (e.g., after exercise), see your doctor.
8. Unexpected weight loss
A sudden, unexplained loss of body weight can be a symptom of cancer. Usually occurs when cancer cells spread beyond the prostate gland.
9. Loss of sensation in legs and feet
Temporary leg numbness can occur, for example, if you sleep in an uncomfortable position. But it is quite another thing, numbness and loss of sensation often occurs. It may be a sign that the cancer has spread and is putting pressure on the spinal nerves.
10. It is impossible to sit comfortably
Discomfort or pain when sitting may be a sign of prostate cancer. This type of pain occurs when the prostate gland presses on the surrounding tissue. This symptom may be a red flag that you need to consult your doctor.
Ukrainian Andrei