When does fever warn of prostate problems?

Fever is the body's reaction to infection. By raising body temperature, bacteria and viruses in the body are weakened and find it difficult to multiply. Prostate problems can also cause fever.

Prostate-related diseases such as prostatitis, prostate abscess, and prostate cancer can cause fever. Unlike ordinary fevers, fevers caused by these diseases are often persistent and accompanied by symptoms such as blood in the urine or semen, pelvic pain, lower back pain, or muscle weakness, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

Persistent fever accompanied by symptoms such as blood in the urine or semen, pelvic pain, and lower back pain are warning signs of prostate disease.

Meanwhile, the most serious disease is prostate cancer. Prostate cancer causes symptoms similar to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), such as difficulty urinating, weak urine stream, painful urination, and increased frequency of urination, especially at night. Unlike BPH, prostate cancer can cause weight loss.

Prostate cancer can cause fever, but this is not a common symptom. Many men with prostate cancer will not experience a fever. However, fever can occur because cancerous cells grow and block the flow of urine, leading to urinary obstruction and causing urinary tract infections or prostatitis.

In some cases, prostate cancer secretes certain proteins or hormones that cause the immune system to attack nerves or other organs. This condition is called paraneoplastic syndrome.

Furthermore, patients may also experience fever if prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body. Untreated cancer can metastasize to the adrenal glands, bones, liver, or lungs. This can lead to a range of health problems such as bone fractures, shortness of breath, jaundice, and fever.

Additionally, fever can be a side effect of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy.

Who is at high risk for prostate cancer?

Men over 50 are at a higher risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. Those with a family history of prostate cancer also have a higher risk of developing this type of cancer. This is because they may possess genes that increase the risk of the disease, such as BRCA1, BRCA2, or HOXB13.

In addition, overweight or obese individuals, those who are sedentary, have thyroid disorders, diabetes, or high blood pressure are more likely to experience prostate problems than the average person, according to Healthline.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khi-nao-sot-canh-bao-tuyen-tien-liet-co-van-de-185250305204902433.htm