Does it hurt to stimulate the prostate

The purpose of stimulating the prostate gland is to remove stagnant secretions, improve microcirculation in the tissues of the organ. Very often, patients ask a urologist whether prostate massage is painful or not. Unambiguously, without examining the patient, this cannot be said. Sometimes a man does not feel anything at all, in some cases, there is discomfort, and sometimes pain.

The sensations of stimulation are associated with the causes of the existing pathology and the intensity of symptomatic manifestations.

How the patient feels during the stimulation session

According to the patient's response to stimulation, the urologist determines the severity of the pathological process in the prostate. When massaging a healthy prostate, pain in the organ is excluded. Important! In a healthy prostate gland, 2 lobes are determined, which are separated by a groove, the size of the glandular organ does not exceed 3.7 cm.

Prostate stimulation is often done at home. Some men manage to do their own massages. Thus, they evaluate the organ for the occurrence of a disease. When inflammation and other diseases are absent, there is no discomfort and pain during prostate massage, and the session can even be pleasant. When the prostate is massaged, the organ should be smooth and elastic (normal)

By what signs are pathological processes recognized

According to the sensations that arise in the gland during massaging, one can subjectively assess the state of the organ. For example, the chronic form of prostatitis is characterized by the softness of an organ that resembles dough in consistency. There is a small volume of the prostate, with increased laxity and reduced elasticity in the tissues.

When the edge of the organ is compacted, this indicates a tumor formation. This process is accompanied by the presence of hard lumps and a lack of organ mobility. When one of the lobes is enlarged or deformed with altered lymph nodes, the urologist may suspect the occurrence of an oncological process.

During organ stimulation, other pathologies in the gland are recognized:

• Increased condition of both lobes while maintaining homogeneity and elasticity. Chronic prostatitis, sometimes diagnosed by probing the seminal vesicles.
• The catarrhal form of the inflammatory process is not marked by a change in the volume of the organ, the gland is smooth with clear edges, without changes in size.
• Follicular disease is marked by deformation of the gland, not uniform and altered in some areas.
• The parenchymal course is accompanied by a clearly increased volume of the organ with indistinct edges, the presence of tubercles and seals.

If a man, upon self-stimulation, found at least one of the listed signs, he needs urgent medical attention. After the examination, the urologist will prescribe an effective treatment.

When pain occurs

Experts say that the presence of diseases of the prostate gland is always accompanied by pain during direct stimulation of the organ. However, the pain syndrome should not be intense. Soreness is allowed in the first seconds of exposure to the prostate, after relaxation and outflow of secretory stasis, the discomfort should decrease, and the patient has a comfortable relief.

If the patient feels a sharp and unbearable pain, then this warns of the development of a pathological process. When the massage is very painful, and with each session the pain sensations increase, the procedures stop, as they can lead not only to severe discomfort, but also become dangerous. Sharp pain, warns of exacerbation of inflammation with purulent contents.

Sharp, severe pain can be a harbinger of existing stone formations in the organ. In this situation, stimulation is completely prohibited. To exclude stone disease, you should be examined by a urologist.

For some men, it hurts when inserting a finger into the anal canal. Usually, this indicates intestinal pathology (hemorrhoids). Pain can also be felt with cracks in the anus, which is also a contraindication to the procedure. Initial discomfort during the session indicates excessive tension in the patient. Most often, this happens during the first session. Therefore, it is very important to organize the patient with the right attitude and moral support before the first stimulation.

What to do to avoid any discomfort

In order to avoid painful sensations during stimulating sessions of the prostate gland, doctors recommend self-massage or with the help of a loved one. Men perceive such massages more easily, because they can relax and concentrate.

Empty bowels before the procedure and abundant lubrication of the anal canal with a special lubricant or petroleum jelly helps to prevent soreness during massage stimulations.Stimulations are carried out with medical gloves, nails should be cut short and filed (sharp-edged).

The finger is inserted slowly and carefully, this is a necessary measure to avoid tension in the anus muscles. With slow introduction, the anal canal gets used to the presence of a foreign body in it. At the first self-massage, the man becomes familiar with the sensation. The intensity of pressure is controlled by the patient himself.

After the session, the patient must empty the urinary tract, it is best to do this in a glass container to assess the outgoing contents. The presence of blood and pus in urine is a wake-up call for contacting a doctor. Pressing hard on the organ during stimulation can rupture the urethra.

When manipulations are shown

The appointment of massage procedures urologists recommend for the removal of stagnant secretions, with prostatitis of various forms, adenoma and other pathological processes in the genitourinary tract. Annual stimulation of the prostate gland helps prevent the development of a number of diseases of the glandular organ. It is an excellent preventive and curative therapy.

The course of treatment consists of 12 sessions, the effectiveness is observed by patients already in the second, third session. If prostatitis is diagnosed with an advanced course, then the specialist may prescribe a larger number of stimulating sessions. Medical therapy is prescribed after a thorough examination and research of the patient. For this, a rectal examination is carried out, blood and urine tests are taken, and the secretory fluid is tested. In some cases, instrumental studies may be required.

The session time is assigned on an individual basis, usually the procedure takes 3-5 minutes. After stimulation, the patient may experience burning sensation and discomfort, which disappear after a couple of hours. In cases where unpleasant symptoms persist, a specialist consultation is required to adjust the treatment regimen with additional medications.