Prostatitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate in men. Its causes can be infections, stagnation of blood in the venous system of the small pelvis, disorders of innervation, immune disorders, etc.
The process is accompanied by pain, dysfunction of the pelvic organs, and sometimes sexual dysfunction. Pathology ranks first in the structure of diseases of the male genitourinary system, often occurs at a young age, so it is important to engage in prevention.
Prevention of prostatitis at home should be aimed at eliminating the influence of these factors. To prevent inflammation and other diseases of the prostate gland, special attention should be paid to lifestyle, nutrition and physical activity.
What is the impetus for the development of the disease?
The most common causes of the disease:
- sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work, relaxation in front of the TV;
- prolonged abstinence from sexual activity;
- irregular 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 earlier a man begins to take feasible actions to prevent prostatitis, the more likely his health and reproductive functions will be preserved.
Primary and secondary prevention
Measures for the prevention of prostatitis are conditionally divided into primary and secondary:
- Primary prevention is aimed at preventing the development of the disease, and every man after the age of 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 recurrence of this disease or prevent its development in 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, prolonging life expectancy.
Topical ways to prevent prostatitis in men
Men at risk should pay special attention to their health. Primarily these are those who lead a sedentary lifestyle and those who carry out a job that is associated with a long stay in a humid environment, constant hypothermia or agitation. 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 avoid this unpleasant disease:
- A man should lead an active lifestyle, go to the gym. If your job is sedentary, you need to take breaks and go for a walk. This prevents stagnation of blood flow in the pelvis.
- Sex plays an important role in men's health. It has long been shown that the frequency and nature of sexual activity directly affect the condition of the prostate. However, promiscuity is an additional source of infection. Various sexual perversions, prolonged abstinence or deliberate delay in the act, as well as its interruption, adversely affect the health of the prostate gland. Therefore, the ideal option for prostate health is regular measured sex with a regular partner.
- The basis of nutrition should be useful products for the whole organism and in particular for the representative gland. The diet should include low-fat varieties of fish and meat, grains, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables and nuts, seafood, honey, juices and compotes. Limit or completely abandon alcohol, carbonated drinks, fatty and smoked foods, pastries, 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 caused by a decrease in the body's immunity caused by overwork, stress, hypothermia, and previous illnesses. Therefore, the prevention of prostatitis should aim for adequate rest and sleep.
- Shower. In order not to drink bitter pills, it is enough to take a contrast shower. The massage with water jets not only activates blood circulation in the groin area, but also improves immunity.
- Get regular checkups with your urologist. Do this even if there are no symptoms of illness. This is especially important if you have already had a case of prostatitis. In the first year after the disease, come to the urologist every three months. For the next three years, every six months. If you are a man over the age of 40, your doctor will certainly recommend that you also undergo an ultrasound examination of the prostate glands.
Prevention of prostatitis is an important condition for maintaining male power for many years. When choosing methods, it is necessary to take into account the causes of the disease. After all, the factors that contribute to prostate inflammation can be different. For some it is a sedentary lifestyle, for others bad habits, for others irregular or interrupted sexual relations.
Exercises to prevent prostatitis
A sedentary sedentary lifestyle leads to stagnation of the pelvis, poor blood circulation. The prevention of prostatitis lies in an active lifestyle.
Highly recommended:
- tennis, badminton;
- "Industrial" gymnastics, activating blood circulation in the pelvic area;
- exercise, morning jog, hiking.
As for exercises for the prostate, almost every physical activity has a beneficial effect on the organ. An example of exercises looks like this:
- Tighten the muscles of the perineum, trying, as if, to draw the rectum into your body. Repeat this exercise at least five times in a row, remaining in the "locked" position for about three seconds;
- Tighten the muscles of the perineum, as if trying to stop urination. During the day, try to do this exercise at least four times in 200 sets;
- Alternatively, relax and squeeze the intimate muscle group. Speed up and slow down the pace;
- Perform compression-relaxation exercises with the participation of the anus;
- In the morning, stand at attention, strain all muscle groups, then relax;
- Put your feet shoulder-width apart. Perform slow semi-squats with your knees extended to the sides. Repeat at least ten times;
- Walk in place with your knees high;
- Lie 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 per day, gradually the number of exercises should be increased. You can also try "buttock walking". Sitting on the floor, try to "walk" on the buttocks, this technique is enough to perform for 5 minutes a day.
Prostatic massage
Prevention of prostatitis in men includes massage. Procedures are carried out only after an acute period. Preventive prostate massage is performed to create the necessary outflow of pathological contents from the berries, which was accumulated during the chronic process.
Finger massage improves blood circulation and reduces venous congestion. Arterial blood rushes into the gland tissue, improves its trophism, eliminates stagnation of the secret. The course is recommended 8-10 sessions. The frequency of courses depends on the surviving deviations from the norm after chronic inflammation.
Drugs for the prevention of prostatitis
Note that for prevention, preparations containing plant components 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 counter:
- stagnation of blood 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 best suited 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 the chestnut (green) shell is infused in the form of a decoction and drunk in the morning on an empty stomach, men's health will always be in order. This green peel should be crushed, take two full spoons of it and pour boiling water - 0. 5 liters. The infusion is closed and left to infuse overnight. Take 1 tsp in the morning. Store the medicinal composition in a cold place. Course: until the end of the decoction.
- Pumpkin seeds should be eaten raw every day. Enough 25-30 seeds a day half an hour before meals.
- Propolis and honey are excellent remedies for preventing inflammation of the prostate. Consume them with food.
- 1 kg of sunflower seeds and as many walnut kernels are passed through a meat grinder. Every morning you need to eat one grated onion and one tablespoon of both.
Prostatitis prevention is the 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 spend your old age is up to you.