Prostatitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate in men. Its causes can be infection, blood stagnation in the venous system of the small pelvis, innervation disorders, immune disorders, etc.
The process is accompanied by pain, pelvic organ dysfunction and sometimes sexual dysfunction. The pathology ranks first in the structure of diseases of the male genitourinary system, it often appears at a young age, so it is important to engage in prevention.
Prevention of prostatitis at home should aim at eliminating the influence of these factors. To prevent inflammation and other diseases of the prostate gland, special attention should be paid to lifestyle, food and physical activity.
What is the impetus for the development of the disease?
The most common causes of the disease:
- sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work, relaxing in front of the TV;
- prolonged abstinence from sexual activity;
- disordered eating leading to improper metabolism;
- bad habits: smoking, drinking alcohol and beer;
- chronic diseases of the genitourinary system;
- frequent change of sexual partners increases the risk of prostatitis;
- sexually transmitted diseases and genitourinary infections;
- delayed ejaculation and ejaculation during intercourse;
- excessive consumption of spicy, fatty, salty, spicy foods;
- frequent constipation, hemorrhoids;
- reduced immunity.
The sooner a man begins to take possible actions to prevent prostatitis, the more likely it is that his health and reproductive functions will be preserved.
Primary and secondary prevention
Measures to prevent prostatitis are conditionally divided into primary and secondary:
- Primary prevention aims to prevent the development of the disease and every man over thirty should think about it.
- Secondary prevention should be taken care of by those who, unfortunately, are already familiar with prostatitis. Its purpose should be actions that prevent the return of this disease or prevent it from developing into a chronic form.
In general, the prevention of this disease includes a wide range of therapeutic and preventive measures that not only prevent prostatitis, but also improve the quality of human life, extend life expectancy.
Current ways to prevent prostatitis in men
Men who are at risk should pay special attention to their health. First of all, these are those who lead a sedentary lifestyle and those who have a job related to a long stay in a humid environment, constant hypothermia or swings. Prevention of prostatitis, carried out in advance, will help protect against an unpleasant disease. In addition, it will save material resources that could have been spent on the treatment of prostatitis.
At home, it is recommended to follow simple rules that will help to avoid this unpleasant disease:
- A man should lead an active lifestyle, go to the gym. If your job is sedentary, then you should take a break and go for a walk. In this way, stagnation of blood flow in the pelvis can be avoided.
- Sex plays an important role in men's health. It has long been proven that the frequency and nature of sexual activity directly affect the state of the prostate. However, promiscuity is an additional source of infection. Various sexual perversions, prolonged abstinence or deliberate delay of the act, as well as its interruption, negatively affect the health of the prostate gland. Therefore, the ideal option for prostate health is regular, moderate sex with a regular partner.
- The basis of nutrition should be products that are useful for the whole organism, and especially for the representative gland. The diet should include low-fat varieties of fish and meat, cereals, dairy products, vegetables and fresh and dried fruits, seafood, honey, juices and compotes. Limit or completely abandon alcohol, carbonated drinks, fatty and smoked foods, pasta, garlic and onions, mushrooms, offal.
- Avoid hypothermia. Of great importance for the prevention of prostatitis is the state of the body's defense system. Dress warmly, avoid hypothermia and drafts.
- Inflammation of the prostate can be provoked by a decrease in the body's immunity caused by overwork, stress, hypothermia and previous illnesses. Therefore, the prevention of prostatitis should be aimed at proper rest and sleep.
- Shower. In order not to drink bitter pills, it is enough to take a contrast shower. Massage with water jets not only activates blood circulation in the groin area, but also improves immunity.
- Have regular checkups with your urologist. Do this even if there are no symptoms of the disease. This is especially important if you have already had a case of prostatitis. In the first year after the disease, go to the urologist every three months. For the next three years, every six months. If you are a man over 40 years old, then the doctor will definitely recommend that you also undergo an ultrasound examination of the prostate glands.
Prevention of prostatitis is an important condition for maintaining male potency for many years. When choosing methods, the causes of the disease must be taken into account. After all, the factors that contribute to inflammation of the prostate can be different. For some, this is a sedentary lifestyle, for others, bad habits, for others, irregular or interrupted sexual relations.
Exercises to prevent prostatitis
A sedentary lifestyle leads to stagnation in the pelvis, poor blood circulation. Prevention of prostatitis lies in an active lifestyle.
Highly recommended:
- tennis, badminton;
- "Industrial" gymnastics, activating blood circulation in the pelvic area;
- exercise, morning run, walk.
As for prostate exercises, almost any physical activity has a beneficial effect on the organ. An example set of exercises looks like this:
- Tighten the muscles of the perineum, trying, as it were, to pull the rectum into your body. Repeat this exercise at least five times in a row, staying in a "tight" position for about three seconds;
- Tighten the muscles of the perineum, as if trying to stop urination. During the day, try to perform this exercise at least four times in 200 sets;
- Alternately relax and squeeze the intimate muscle group. Speed up and slow down;
- Perform compression-relaxation exercises with the participation of the anus;
- In the morning, stand attentively, strain all muscle groups, then relax;
- Place your feet shoulder width apart. Perform slow half-squats with knees out to the side. Repeat at least ten times;
- Walk in place with high knees;
- Lie down on the floor. Do the "bicycle" exercise until a pleasant fatigue appears in the calves or buttocks.
You can also start with regular squats. At first, you should limit yourself to 5-10 squats a day, gradually the number of exercises should increase. You can also try "walking on your butt". Sitting on the floor, try to "walk" on the buttocks, this technique is enough to perform 5 minutes a day.
Prostate massage
Prevention of prostatitis in men includes massage. Procedures are performed only after an acute period. Preventive massage of the prostate is done to create the necessary exit of the pathological contents from the acini, which accumulated during the chronic process.
Finger massage improves blood circulation and reduces venous congestion. Arterial blood rushes to the tissue of the gland, improves its trophism, eliminates secretion stagnation. The recommended course is 8-10 sessions. The frequency of courses depends on the deviations from the norm that have survived after chronic inflammation.
Medicines for the prevention of prostatitis
Note that for prevention, preparations containing herbal ingredients or extracts from the prostate gland of a bull are used. The action of such drugs is aimed at stimulating the work of the human prostate, eliminating stagnation and increasing the production of liquid secretions.
Medicines counteract:
- blood stagnation in the pelvic organs;
- inflammatory processes of the prostate gland;
- remove edematous phenomena.
In addition, vitamins are prescribed in the treatment and prevention of prostate diseases - they can improve health and reduce the risk of developing cancer in the long term.
Prevention of prostatitis in men with folk remedies
Traditional medicine is more suitable for the prevention of diseases and pathological conditions.
- Two teaspoons of Ivan-tea are poured with half a liter of hot water, infused for 5 minutes and filtered. Take twice a day: in the morning (on an empty stomach) and in the evening (half an hour before meals).
- If chestnut peel (green) is put in the form of decoction and drunk in the morning on an empty stomach, men's health will always be fine. This green peel should be crushed, take two full spoons and pour boiling water - 0. 5 liters. The infusion is closed and left to infuse overnight. Take 1 teaspoon in the morning. Store the medicinal composition in a cool place. Course: until the cooking is finished.
- Pumpkin seeds should be eaten raw every day. 25-30 seeds a day half an hour before meals are enough.
- Propolis and honey are excellent remedies for preventing inflammation of the prostate. Consume them with food.
- 1 kg of sunflower seeds and the same amount of walnuts are passed through a meat grinder. Every morning you should eat a chopped onion and a tablespoon of both.
Preventing prostatitis is key to your men's health. Everyone knows that this is self-confidence, and a good mood, the absence of an inferiority complex. This is a long and happy life. Avoiding prostatitis is not easy, but it is possible. How you get through old age is up to you.