When does fever warn of prostate problems?

Fever is the body's response to infection. By increasing body temperature, bacteria and viruses in the body are weakened and have difficulty multiplying. Prostate problems can also cause fever.

Prostate-related diseases such as prostatitis, prostate abscess, and prostate cancer can cause fever. Unlike normal fevers, fevers caused by these diseases will last for a long time and will be accompanied by symptoms such as blood in 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 urine or semen, pelvic pain, lower back pain are warning signs of prostate disease.

Meanwhile, the most serious disease is prostate cancer. Prostate cancer causes symptoms similar to prostate enlargement, such as difficulty urinating, weak urine flow, painful urination, increased frequency of urination, especially at night. Unlike prostate enlargement, prostate cancer can cause weight loss.

Fever is not a common symptom of prostate cancer. Many men with prostate cancer do not have a fever. However, fever occurs when cancer cells grow and block the flow of urine, leading to a blockage of urine and urinary tract infection or prostatitis.

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

Additionally, a person may also experience fever if prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body. If left untreated, the disease can spread to the adrenal glands, bones, liver, or lungs. This can lead to a host of health problems, including bone fractures, difficulty breathing, 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 increased risk of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Men with a family history of prostate cancer are also at increased risk. This is because they may have genes that increase their risk of developing the disease, such as BRCA1, BRCA2, or HOXB13.

In addition, people who are overweight, obese, sedentary, have thyroid disorders, diabetes or high blood pressure are also more likely to have prostate problems than normal people, according to Healthline.

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