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Is groin pain a symptom of prostate cancer?

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Is groin pain a symptom of prostate cancer?

There are lots of lymph nodes in the groin area, which is close to the prostate gland. Prostate cancer can spread to the lymph nodes in the groin area, or to other parts of the body. The most common symptoms are swelling and pain around the area where the cancer has spread.

How does prostate pain feel like?

In addition, you may have pain around the base of the penis and behind the scrotum, pain in the lower back, and the feeling of a full rectum. As the prostate becomes more swollen, you may find it more difficult to urinate, and the urine stream may become weak.

What symptoms can occur in a male if the prostate becomes enlarged?

Symptoms may include:

  • Dribbling at the end of urinating.
  • Inability to urinate (urinary retention)
  • Incomplete emptying of your bladder.
  • Incontinence.
  • Needing to urinate 2 or more times per night.
  • Pain with urination or bloody urine (these may indicate infection)
  • Slowed or delayed start of the urinary stream.

What pain does an enlarged prostate cause?

However, if BPH causes pain, it usually occurs with urination (dysuria). Prostatitis may cause painful urination, painful ejaculations, and generalized groin/abdominal pain. Prostatitis pain may be more constant and may be due to the inflammation of the prostatic tissue and/or adjacent tissues.

Where do you feel the prostate pain?

It can cause pain in the lower back, in the groin area, or at the tip of the penis. Men with this problem often have painful ejaculation. They may feel the need to urinate frequently, but pass only a small amount of urine. Treating this condition may require a combination of medicines, surgery, and lifestyle changes.

Where does prostate pain hurt?

Pain is usually localized in the areas around the penis and scrotum, with sharp pain or pressure in the perineum (the space between the scrotum and anus). Some prostate conditions, like prostate cancer, can lead to pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, pelvis or upper thighs.

Can enlarged prostate cause pain sitting?

Another sign to look out for is discomfort or pain when sitting, which is caused by an enlarged prostate. Pain may be felt in the rectum, lower back, hips, pelvis or thighs. But an enlarged prostate isn’t always a sign of prostate cancer.

What happens if enlarged prostate is not treated?

Untreated BPH may lead to urinary tract infections, acute urinary retention (you can’t go at all), and kidney and bladder stones. In severe cases it can lead to kidney damage. Treatment options include medications and surgery. You and your doctor will consider several factors when you evaluate these choices.

Where do you feel prostate pain?

It can cause pain in the lower back, in the groin area, or at the tip of the penis. Men with this problem often have painful ejaculation. They may feel the need to urinate frequently, but pass only a small amount of urine.