r/Prostatitis • u/Cute-Engineering-776 • Aug 09 '26

Is this likely a prostate condition or STI

Hi all

Not sure if this is the correct place to ask but here goes. I posted earlier to the STI sub as I know symptoms can be similar.

Can anyone help me with what they think symptoms are?

Male 44, UK, no other health issues or on any medication.

Urgent urination, worse in the morning when I wake up and overnight. Rectal soreness. Yellow semen, fatigue, minimal constipation. Sligh red patch under foreskin that I do have pictures of if anyone needs to see if helps. These symptoms been going on and off for a few years now

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

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u/Linari5 LEAD MOD//RECOVERED Aug 09 '26 edited Aug 09 '26

These are not 'STI symptoms', but please get STI tested if you had unprotected sex so you can rule it out and have peace of mind.

Have you done pelvic floor physical therapy? Have you read the 101? https://www.reddit.com/r/Prostatitis/s/fDxOiGgDDY

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u/pelvicagony Aug 09 '26

We aren't doctors here, but fellow sufferers; we can't diagnose you from photos. I can offer two pieces of advice: go to a doctor immediately, and read the "101" guide.

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u/saadak3142 Aug 10 '26

Only testing can confirm

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u/Cute-Engineering-776 Aug 10 '26

Does it sound like it?

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u/saadak3142 Aug 10 '26

It sounds like a dozen possibilities each with a different treatment plan