Prevention of prostatitis is a guarantee of men's health, because the potential depends directly on it. It is necessary to follow certain rules to prevent the inflammatory process in the prostate gland. First of all, it is worth making lifestyle changes: improve nutrition, monitor your condition, do therapeutic exercises and massage. If the patient is in the process of rehabilitation, then preventive measures include the use of drugs and medicines from traditional medicine.
Prevention of prostatitis
Prophylactic measures aimed at eliminating or preventing prostatitis are conventionally divided into primary and secondary:
- is carried out to prevent the development of the primary disease;
- Secondary prophylaxis is needed for patients with prostatitis to prevent recurrence or chronic development of the disease.
Prevention includes all therapeutic measures that help prevent prostatitis and improve quality of life. To prevent this disease, men should follow a few important rules:
- Healthy food. Reconsideration of the diet is one of the key points in the prevention of many diseases. Avoid fatty and spicy foods. When used acutely, the mucous membrane of the prostate is irritated, and fatty foods contribute to the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels, which significantly impairs the blood supply to the prostate gland, creating favorable conditions for the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
- To give up bad habits. Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited during preventive measures. Cigarette smoke leads to intoxication of the body, affects metabolic processes in the body, and ethyl alcohol loads the heart muscle and helps to disrupt blood circulation. It is noted that alcohol is the main cause of prostatitis in 40% of cases. In addition, alcohol abuse adversely affects the entire male genitourinary system, often impairing potency.
- See a doctor in a timely manner. It is impossible to ignore the clinical signs of the development of prostatitis. In addition, any infectious disease can contribute to the inflammatory process in the prostate gland. Do not treat yourself with STDs.
- Avoid hypothermia. Inflammation of the prostate gland is often the result of prolonged exposure to cold.
- Practice. It is important to keep the body in good condition. It is recommended to devote at least 20-30 minutes to sports every day, especially if a man's professional activity is associated with a sedentary lifestyle. One of the main causes of prostatitis is stagnation of blood flow in the prostate gland.
- Take medication. If problems with potency are detected, the man should start taking the medication prescribed by his doctor. Drug treatment is one of the most important ways to fight prostatitis. At the same time, do not forget about traditional medicine, which is a very effective tool.
Exercises
A distinctive feature of physical exercise in the prevention of prostatitis is the training of the muscle group around the anus. You can delay the flow of urine during urination, count to three, and relax to determine which muscle needs to be strengthened. Then it is recommended to act in the same way without urinating.
In the first week, such exercises should be performed in 5 sets of 10 contractions per day. From the second week, it is recommended to increase the intensity of training to 100-150 times a day.
You can do other exercises on your feet to prevent prostatitis:
- Lie on the floor with one foot and swing back and forth 80 times with the other. Then change legs.
- Jump in place 100 times.
- Separate your legs shoulder-width apart and bend 15 times in both directions.
Therapeutic gymnastics is also performed in the supine position:
- Alternatively, stretch your legs to your stomach, then spread them to maximum width.
- It is recommended to take a deep breath and hold your breath for 5 seconds, then take a sitting position, extend your legs in front of you and reach them with your fingertips.
- Lying on your back, raise your legs perpendicular to the ground, then continue the "cycling" exercise.
- Lie on your stomach on a rubber ball and roll on the floor with your hands.
These exercises will improve the condition of the body and prevent prostatitis. In addition, it is useful to take a contrast shower - alternately stand under cold water (15 seconds) and warm (30 seconds). Recommended before bedtime.
Healing stimulation of the prostate gland
As a prophylactic measure, prostate stimulation is recommended. At home, you can significantly alleviate the situation with the help of a special massage that restores the normal functioning of the male genitals.
This massage helps:
- improve blood flow, thereby nourishing the gland with oxygen and other nutrients;
- Increased testosterone - the main male sex hormone responsible for erection;
- Increase the tone of the groin muscles, which restores normal urination.
The frequency of prostate massage is determined by the individual characteristics of the patient. If a man has congestive and chronic prostatitis, then he should have 2-4 sessions a week. As a preventative measure, the number of sessions can be reduced to 1-2 when performing a health procedure. If special stimulants are used for massage, the frequency of procedures can be increased to 2-3 per week.
Experts identify several basic methods for prostate massage:
- Hand massage. Prostatitis affects the fingers. This method is more commonly used for prophylactic purposes in chronic forms of the disease.
- The indirect technique is based on squeezing and opening the muscles of the anus. This method is used in the early stages of prostatitis.
- Rectal massage through the anus. It is carried out using special vacuum pumps.
- Enamel decoction of chamomile grass. Massage with a stream of water should be carried out for a short time, holding yourself.
- Urology massage. Because this technique is used in clinical settings. To perform it, you need a special tool that affects the urethra.
When massaging, you should be careful not to aggravate the condition by damaging the anus mucosa. Therapeutic and prophylactic measures in the form of prostate stimulation are contraindicated in the following patients:
- hemorrhoids;
- stones in the prostate gland;
- tumors of various etiologies;
- acute course of other urological diseases.
Before the massage, it is recommended to undergo a thorough examination to determine the possibility of a health session.
Diet
To avoid prostatitis, you need to follow a proper diet. It is recommended to eat steamed or boiled food.
To prevent the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, it is necessary to reduce the daily caloric intake of food. At the same time, it is necessary to increase fluid intake during the day. It is recommended to drink at least 2 liters to increase urine output, which will remove pathogenic microorganisms that cause prostatitis.
Men are recommended to consume about 3000 kcal per day. This amount of energy should consist of:
- 100 q protein;
- 400 g of carbohydrates;
- 70 g of oils (of vegetable origin).
It is also recommended to add the following products to the diet to prevent the development of prostatitis:
- beef, poultry and lean fish;
- eggs;
- soybeans, legumes;
- tomato;
- dairy products;
- sea products;
- cabbage;
- bal;
- nuts.
These products contain a large number of beneficial trace elements and vitamins necessary for the health of the male body.
Drug therapy
To prevent prostatitis, specialists usually prescribe herbal substances or preparations containing extracts from the prostate gland of a bull. They are effective stimulators of the human prostate gland, increase the production of secretions and eliminate stagnant processes.
As a rule, urologists prescribe drugs in the form of tablets or suppositories that relieve obstruction in the pelvic organs, which helps to eliminate inflammation in the prostate gland.
In addition, it is important to consume enough vitamins to treat and prevent prostate cancer, which improves health and reduces the risk of cancer in the long run. Men are advised to drink vitamin-rich complexes:
- A - prevention of prostate adenoma;
- B - improves blood circulation;
- E, K - helps reduce the risk of neoplasms in the prostate.
An alternative is to use dietary supplements that can be purchased at pharmacies.
Selenium is one of the most important trace elements for men's health. Participates in the synthesis of testosterone, normalizes reproductive function, improves sperm quality, as well as has a beneficial effect on the prostate gland.
Folk methods
For the prevention and treatment of prostatitis, you can effectively use not only modern drugs, but also traditional medicine:
- Oatmeal. Prepare 2 tbsp. l. unrefined oats and 700 ml of water. Boil the drink for 30 minutes or more until the beans are soft. The decoction is then left to infuse for several hours, filtered, mixed with parsley juice (50-60 ml) and drunk 100-150 ml per day.
- Walnuts have a positive effect on testosterone production. They can be eaten in pure form, at least 100 g per day, or converted into a medicinal mixture. To do this, a glass of nuts with a whole lemon is passed through a meat grinder and 1 tablespoon is added to the mass. l. bal. The mixture should be brewed for 1 hour, after which it can be consumed 3 times a day, 1 tbsp. l. You can also dilute nuts passed through meat grinders with 1 tbsp. l. Sunflower oil. It is recommended to take this form of the drug in the morning on an empty stomach, it is more effective if washed with warm cow's milk.
- Ivan tea is an excellent tool for the prevention of prostatitis. 2 teaspoons are enough to brew it. raw material and 500 ml of boiling water. Tea should be drunk hot at least 3 times a day.
- Pumpkin seeds are an excellent aid in the presence of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland. They can be eaten fresh and dried. It is recommended to use pumpkin seeds in equal proportions with honey. Need to eat at least 1 tbsp. l. seed.
- Decoction of maple leaves has anti-inflammatory effect, as well as prevents the development of pathogenic microflora in the prostate gland. To cook: 1 tbsp. l. The raw material is poured into 1 cup of boiling water, then infuse for several hours. It is recommended to take the decoction in small portions.
- Honey sbiten is a good tool for the treatment and prevention of prostatitis. Helps improve blood circulation in the pelvis, potency and eliminate the inflammatory process in the prostate gland. Take 1 tbsp. l. On an empty stomach before going to bed, spread a glass of warm water.
Traditional medicine is effective, but can cause an allergic reaction and exacerbate chronic diseases. It is recommended to consult a doctor before using them.
Preventive measures should be taken to protect men's health. Timely treatment will help prevent the consequences of the disease.