No man in the world is immune to prostatitis. It is known that prevention is easier than cure, so prevention of prostatitis is important for all men.
To understand which preventive measures will be most effective, it should be noted that according to the nature of the course, prostatitis is divided into acute and chronic. And the methods of prevention of these diseases are different.
Prevention of acute prostatitis in men
Acute prostatitis is accompanied by an increase in temperature to 38 degrees and above, pain in the groin, urination and discharge from the urethra. He is being treated in a hospital.
Acute inflammation of the prostate is usually caused by a bacterial infection: sexually transmitted diseases and intestinal microflora.
Therefore, for prevention it is necessary:
- observe personal hygiene;
- to use personal protective equipment during sexual intercourse, especially with partners he does not know and during non-traditional sexual intercourse;
- Don't overcool.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis
The situation is much more complicated with chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Many preventive measures are recommended because the exact causes of these conditions are not known.
General prophylactic measures for chronic prostatitis
Numerous recommendations in the literature and on the Internet call lifestyle preventive measures: diet, physical activity, elimination of bad habits, visits to special sanatoriums and resorts. Take a critical look at what popular sources suggest as prostatitis prevention.
Sports and sports
A sedentary work and sedentary lifestyle, led by the majority of residents of large cities, disrupts the blood supply to the muscles and mucous membranes of the pelvic floor. This violates local immunity and can contribute to the development of infections.
Regular sports or gymnastic exercises train the muscles of the perineum and help to eliminate blood stasis in the small pelvis; long walks are also useful.
In fact, such exercises help a man to keep himself "in shape", maintain his physical condition, prevent obesity, but have little effect on the prostate or pelvic organs.
Because of the possibility of hypothermia before the onset of chronic prostatitis, patients are advised to avoid skiing, diving, surfing and skiing.
Massage
Prophylactic massage of the spine in the lumbar region. Massage prevents blockage in the prostate area and prevents the onset of prostatitis.
In fact, back massage does not affect the condition of the prostate gland and can not be considered a prevention of prostatitis.
Prophylactic course of prostate massage. The procedure is claimed to prevent stagnation in the prostate gland, thereby reducing the risk of developing prostatitis.
In fact, prostate massage - a procedure of questionable effectiveness, which is sometimes painful, is not a way to prevent prostatitis. Normal sexual intercourse can allow prostate secretions to flow.
Diet
The diet includes a variety of vegetables, greens, fruits, herbs, seafood, nuts, seeds. This helps prevent constipation and reduce congestion in the small pelvis. Chronic constipation is believed to be a predisposing factor for the development of chronic abacterial prostatitis, so this recommendation will help improve the condition of the prostate.
Eliminate the use of alcohol and beer, reduce the number of cigarettes smoked. In fact, it is better to completely exclude smoking: it not only causes cancer (lung, stomach, bladder, kidney cancer), but also disrupts erectile function, which is very important for men, causes hypertension and other problems.
Traditional methods for preventing prostatitis at home
Traditional medicine offers a variety of medications to prevent prostatitis. The use of greens and parsley seeds is especially beneficial.
In fact, the benefits of herbs and parsley seeds for the prostate have not been proven. The patient can use all these means at his discretion. These funds have not found scientific confirmation.
There is also information about the benefits of bee products for patients with chronic prostatitis: propolis, honey, royal jelly, pollen, bee bread, beeswax. When applied topically as a rectal suppository, these substances are believed to have antibacterial and wound-healing properties and improve local immunity.
Research in this area has not yet been completed and there is no clear evidence base.
Relax in a sanatorium
Some doctors recommend that patients with chronic prostatitis visit mud and hydropathic baths regularly. There is some evidence that mud therapy, gas-thermal, mineral, coniferous, turpentine baths improve local immunity. It should be remembered that patients with chronic prostatitis are referred to spa treatment only in the stable remission phase.
Eliminate occupational hazards in the workplace
In addition to a sedentary lifestyle, corrosive organic substances, heavy metals, dyes, solvents, etc. Working with can have a detrimental effect on prostate function. If a patient with chronic prostatitis has an occupational hazard, it is sometimes recommended to change the type of activity as a preventative measure.
Chronic prostatitis often develops in sailors, truckers, and workers in the chemical industry. For this reason, vibration, the effects of conflicting temperatures, motion sickness, and hypodynamics can also be attributed to harmful factors in production.
Specific measures to prevent prostatitis
Urologist's observation
Regular preventive examination by a urologist once a year.
Changes in sexual activity
According to various sources, sexual intercourse, prolonged abstinence, violation of personal hygiene, non-traditional sexual practices, the use of intermittent intercourse without ejaculation, etc. development of chronic prostatitis.
These factors lead to stagnation and the creation of conditions for infection of the prostate secretion. Therefore, the use of personal protective equipment and personal hygiene during sexual intercourse is recommended as a preventive measure.
The best prevention of prostatitis is regular sex with a single healthy sexual partner. This simple, useful and entertaining rule prevents many problems related to prostate health.
Timely treatment of inflammatory diseases
One of the causes of chronic prostatitis is a sufficiently complete and competent treatment of pelvic organ infections. Sexually transmitted diseases, cystitis, urethritis, proctitis, inguinal lymphadenitis and other diseases can become a source of chronic infection transmitted to the prostate through the blood and lymph flow or increased.
Therefore, in order to prevent chronic prostatitis, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, not to self-medicate, not to interrupt the course of antibiotics and to follow all the recommendations of the doctor.
Kegel exercises
Kegel A series of exercises to maintain and train the tone of the pelvic floor muscles help improve blood circulation in the small pelvis and are recommended as a prevention of chronic prostatitis. These include:
- Slow muscle contraction and relaxation.
- Contractions: Rapid periods of tension and relaxation.
- Push and filter as in the stool or push the last drops of urine.
These exercises can be done 150 times a day on a regular basis, at work, in bed or while traveling.