What are the early symptoms of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer may not have obvious symptoms in its early stages, but some common manifestations include abnormal urination, increased nocturia, weak urine flow, and hematuria. If you find these symptoms, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Although early symptoms may be similar to those of diseases such as prostate hyperplasia, a professional examination is required for diagnosis.

1. Abnormal urination

In the early stages of prostate cancer, urination difficulties may occur, such as frequent urination, urgency, and a feeling of incomplete urination. This is often caused by the tumor compressing the urethra or the tissues around the prostate. For such symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner and undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, rectal examination, or imaging examination, which are important means of detecting prostate cancer.

2. Weakened urine flow

Patients may feel that the urine flow has become thinner or weaker, or that they need to strain to urinate. This may also be caused by the swelling of the prostate or the compression of the urethra by a tumor. Such manifestations need to be alert and can also be further confirmed by PSA testing, ultrasound examination or puncture biopsy.

3. Increased nocturia

An abnormal increase in the number of nocturia is also a possible early warning sign of prostate cancer, especially when the increase in nocturia exceeds the normal level of an individual, you should pay attention. Although this symptom is common in prostate hyperplasia, the possibility of prostate cancer cannot be ignored, and it is recommended to be checked through medical examinations as soon as possible.

4. Hematuria or hematospermia

Patients with prostate cancer may have blood in their urine or semen, which is a sign of damage to blood vessels during the cancerous process. If you find blood in your urine or semen, do not take it lightly and seek medical attention immediately. Such symptoms usually require routine urine tests, imaging tests, or endoscopy to determine the cause.

5. Bone discomfort is rare

Although bone pain is usually a manifestation of advanced prostate cancer, some early-stage patients may also experience discomfort, especially persistent lower back pain or dull pain in the pelvic area. When similar symptoms occur, you should be highly alert to the possibility of bone metastasis, and further confirm the diagnosis through a detailed evaluation by a doctor and bone scan.

The early symptoms of prostate cancer are easily confused with benign prostatic hyperplasia and are not easy to detect. Regular physical examinations and attention to abnormalities are the key to prevention and early detection. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to consult a urologist as soon as possible so that professional examinations can clarify the cause and obtain the best treatment plan. Any abnormal signal in the body is worth paying attention to.