Diseases affecting the intimate sphere of life are afraid of all representatives of the stronger sex.Such ailments include prostatitis, which can affect a man of almost any age.The danger of pathology is also that from the acute stage it is able to quickly go into chronic.Therefore, the prevention of prostatitis is very important.Such a measure will help those who are at risk to maintain their health, but already faced with the disease - not to allow its exacerbation.
Characteristic of the disease and its symptoms
Prostatitis is called inflammation of the prostate, or prostate.This organ plays a significant role in the male body, performing several tasks at once.The prostate iron takes an active part in the processes of ejaculation and urination, and also protects against various infections.Therefore, as a result of its defeat, the entire genitourinary system suffers.The cause of inflammation can be both pathogenic microorganisms that enter the prostate through the urethra, and congestion in the pelvis.Often the impetus for the development of the disease is excessive hypothermia.This pathology is acute and chronic.If in an acute form all the symptoms of the disease are expressed quite vividly, in a chronic stage, it is more difficult to recognize the disease, since its signs are more smoothed. Here are the most characteristic symptoms for prostatitis:
- Pain.They can occur in a penis, in an area adjacent to it, a scrotum, around the anus, at the bottom of the back or even the abdomen during ejaculation and after having sex.
- Problems with urination.They consist in the appearance of burning and pain throughout the process, as well as frequent calls to the toilet.
- The appearance of discharge from the urethra in the form of a thick liquid.
- Violation of potency.
To avoid such problems, it’s easier to try to warn prostatitis, and not spend time and money on its treatment.
Risk factors
Prostatitis is an insidious disease that affects men aged 25 to 50 years.Sometimes even 20-year-old boys suffer from him. The development of pathology is facilitated by the following factors:
- irregular sex life or its absence;
- Sex with an unverified partner without the use of contraceptive means;
- lack of physical exertion;
- weakened immunity;
- chronic stresses;
- frequent hypothermia of the pelvic organs;
- Infectious diseases of the genitourinary system.
There are a number of professions whose representatives have a much greater probability of getting inflammation of the prostate gland, which is associated with working conditions in certain areas.
The risk group includes the following persons:
- people engaged in sedentary work;
- drivers;
- Those who work in adverse weather conditions.For example, builders, geologists, etc.
Preventive measures
Prevention of inflammation of the prostate gland can be primary and secondary.The first type is aimed at preventing prostatitis, and the second - at the prevention of new attacks of the disease in its chronic form.These measures consist of a whole set of actions, the implementation of which involves a decrease in the risk of disease or relief of its course.
Change in lifestyle
To reduce the likelihood of a disease, it is recommended to get rid of such bad habits as drinking alcohol and smoking.And if alcohol in small doses does not cause much harm to the body, then cigarettes should be abandoned once and for all.This habit contributes to the slowdown of blood circulation in all organs, including in the pelvic area, which ultimately leads to an oxygen deficiency in the tissues of the prostate and worsens its condition.In addition, smoking violates the outflow of venous blood and leads to the formation of edema and staging lymph.It is also very important to pay attention to proper nutrition, and those who move little during the day need to increase physical activity.It is very useful to start or end the day with a contrasting shower.It will enhance the blood flow to the prostate gland and the rest of the pelvic organs, and will also additionally strengthen the immunity.
Physical activity
An active lifestyle positively affects the whole organism and is a good prevention of prostatitis.This is due to the fact that physical activity does not allow blood to stagnate and saturate the tissues with oxygen.Especially such a way of life is important for those who are busy with sedentary work.To increase physical activity, you can go in for sports, start performing a certain set of exercises or simply allocate more time for hiking.The most suitable sports for the prevention of the disease are running, all types of walking, as well as all kinds of sports games that do not lead to hypothermia and excessive physical strain.If the disease has moved to the chronic stage, you should refuse weight lifting, swimming in cold ponds and cycling. As for the exercises, the following types are recognized as the most effective:
- Slowly performed semi -blows in an amount of 5-8 pieces;
- "Birch";
- "bike";
- Raising the pelvis from the position of lying down with the legs bent at the knees.It is recommended to hold the pelvis in the upper position for at least 3-5 seconds, and 6-8 repetitions should be performed at a time.
Kegel's preventive benefits are also proved.They strengthen the muscles of the pelvis and anus, and also provide the necessary flow of blood to the prostate.At the initial stage, it is recommended to exercise during urination, delaying the blade stream for 3-4 seconds, repeating the action 5-7 times in a row.After it becomes clear which muscle is strained during exercise, it can be trained in other conditions.
Sexual life
To protect yourself from the disease, you need to regularly have sex, that is, at least 1-2 times a week.It is recommended to do this with a permanent sexual partner, otherwise a man may begin to inflammation due to a frequent change in microflora.If there are no intimate relationships, a special secret and decay products gradually accumulate in the prostate, which do not find a way out and further lead to illness.Positively affects male health and strong contraction of the muscles of the small pelvis during ejaculation.The best way to avoid the development of infectious prostatitis is the mandatory use of a condom in having sex with an unverified partner.If possible, it is better to avoid random sexual relations.This will exclude the likelihood of an infection.When there is no sexual life, masturbation can help a man.Of course, it will not replace full sex, but will help maintain health.This is especially true for those who have crossed the 40-year line.
Nutrition rules
A balanced diet is another means of preventing the disease.Daily food diet should be compiled in such a way as to meet the following requirements:
- prevent prostate irritation;
- improve blood flow in the organ itself and the area adjacent to it and provide the gland with the necessary nutrients;
- eliminate the possibility of developing atherosclerosis;
- avoid constipation and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Strengthen the immune system of the body.
To achieve these goals will help reduce the use of animal fats, salt, canned foods and fast food, as well as fried foods.It is better to switch to less fat varieties of meat, do not forget about seafood, increase the share of vegetables, fruits and greens, and also try to cook steamed or in the oven.
The daily diet must necessarily include substances such as:
- Vitamins of groups A, C, E. They will help strengthen the body's defenses so that it itself confronts viruses and bacteria.To provide yourself with vitamins, you can take special complexes, but it is best to choose products with their high content.
- Zinc.It helps to reduce inflammatory processes, positively affects potency and helps to develop progesterone that protects the prostate from the appearance of pathologies.This element is contained in pumpkin and watermelon seeds, beef liver, lamb, chocolate.
- Selenium.Improves sexual function, fights with inflammation, has an immunomodulating effect.It can be found in eggs, corn, beans, almond and walnuts, seafood.
Prostate massage
Such an effect on the prostate gland is usually prescribed for patients with chronic prostatitis, but can also be used for preventive purposes.The specialist should be carried out, and its essence is to stimulate the prostate through the anus.One session of such a massage lasts no more than 1 minute, and the course consists of 8-10 sessions, which need to be made once every 3 days.The main goal of the impact on the organ is to isolate a stagnant secretion from it along with pathogenic microflora.This happens at the end of each session in the form of spontaneous ejaculation.If this does not happen, the patient must urinate.Then the secret will come out with urine.Massage is contraindicated in the presence of neoplasms of any kind in the gland, as well as with the accumulation of stones in the ducts and with a bacterial form of the disease.If the patient has severe pain, the effect on the organ should be stopped.
Meding and dietary supplements
For the prevention of prostatitis, medications are taken in different forms.Among them are pills, candles, capsules and injections.Usually these are the same types of drugs that are used in the treatment of the disease.The difference is only in the scheme of their appointment, which the doctor must prescribe.The most effective tablets are the drug that kills harmful bacteria that relieves the tension of the smooth muscles of the prostate, and is also a good anti -inflammatory agent.It helps to rid the organ from edema.If we talk about candles, then you should pay attention to them.In any case, you must definitely consult a doctor.As for dietary supplements, which are widely represented on the market, you need to know that if there is a disease, they should only be used in combination with the medicine, otherwise it is not worth counting on a complete cure.But this is an excellent preventive tool.Here are the most common properties of drugs:
- Completely affects the body, improving blood circulation, strengthening the walls of blood vessels and struggling with urinary retention.
- Eliminates problems associated with urinary and reproductive functions, and also has an anti -inflammatory effect.
- Allows you to eliminate pain during intercourse, relieve swelling and inflammation and improve the metabolism of the affected organ.
Visits to the doctor
To stay healthy longer, a healthy man should visit a urologist at least 1 time per year.After 40 years, it is recommended to make an ultrasound of the prostate annually.If the disease is chronic, after the prescribed treatment, it is necessary to be examined once every 3 months during the first year, and then the next 3 years should be checked every 6 months.If at least one symptom of the disease is detected, the visit to the doctor should not be postponed.This will help to quickly defeat the ailment and prevent its transition to the chronic stage.
Folk methods
To prevent the disease at home, you can also use folk recipes.The treatment should not be completely replaced by them - traditional medicine is not a panacea. You can pay attention to the following methods:
- The use of 25-30 pumpkin seeds on an empty stomach every day.
- Boil a chestnut peel instead of tea.
- Drink 1 tablespoon of an elderberry juice before meals three times a day.
Treatment and prevention of prostatitis are important measures for every man.No matter how it sounds, prostatitis is not a sentence.This disease can and should be cured.Do not be afraid of such a disease - the main thing is not to lower your hands and head, not to launch this ailment.