Troublesome Gland In Men

By Dennis E. Golden

1 min read

In this video Dennis reminds men that prostate issues are not confined to older men. In fact he recalls his own first issues beginning in his early 20s with a prostate infection. He recalls experiencing painful urination and burning and running a low-grade fever. He also recalls the experience and embarrassment of his first digital examination.

After the doctor applied pressure to the gland, he almost immediately experienced fever and chills and spent the rest of his time in bed under the covers. Once the antibiotics kicked in, he was able to resume daily activity.

In his closing remarks Dennis discusses the similarities in symptoms as a result of a prostate infection, an enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer. The need for men to be aware and engaged when it comes to prostate health, he notes, is a lifelong journey no matter your age.

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Sue Franke Moderator & Contributor
Very good information, Dennis, and a great recommendation for all men to follow. I think men, and women as well, are often more prone to consider advice when it's based on someone's actual experience as in your case. A shared testimony about a true experience can give credence and support to helpful recommendations,.
Dennis E. Golden Moderator & Contributor
Thanks Sue - you just hope that men see this and take it to heart. Just way too many guys tend to ignore this stuff - All any of us can do here is get messages out and hope something sticks and saves a life. Dennis (ProstateCancer.net TEAM)
Jim Early Moderator & Contributor
It seems like ancient history, Dennis. But I remember in my late 20s or early 30s having prostatitis. Over the years I treated dozens of men with prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate). As I remember, prostate infections were often hard to cure, in part because the prostate is such a hard and dense gland, resembling a hardened piece of coral or sponge. It was hard to get a high enough antibiotic level in the blood to give the prostate a good soaking! I've been asked if having prostate infections early in life increase the risk of prostate cancer later in life. I don't think we have any definitive evidence of that. But I'm sure having early infections doesn't help! My sons are in their late 40s and while they haven't had major prostate problems. It's around this time that enlarged prostate problems start; with the nighttime need to urinate and a bit more hesitancy to get the stream started. Given that I had prostate cancer and removal in my late 40s. The need for my sons to be watched for ANY prostate symptoms is critical.
Dennis E. Golden Moderator & Contributor
Funny when I was diagnosed years ago he said to me - don't be surprised if later in life you get prostate cancer - I totally forgot about that until you mentioned it - WOW What that was a memory jogger .... Dennis(ProstateCancer.net TEAM)