No one in the world can resist prostatitis. As we all know, this disease is easier to prevent than treatment. Therefore, the prevention of prostatitis is very important for all men.
In order to understand which preventive measures will be the most effective, it should be noted that according to the nature of the course, prostatitis is divided into two types: acute and chronic. And the ways to prevent these diseases are also different.
Prevention of acute prostatitis in men
Acute prostatitis is accompanied by an increase in body temperature of 38 degrees and above, pain in the groin area, urinary system disease and urethral secretions. He is treated in the hospital.
Acute inflammation of the prostate is usually caused by bacterial infections: sexually transmitted diseases and intestinal flora.
Therefore, for prevention, it is necessary to:
- Observe personal hygiene;
- Use personal protective equipment during sexual intercourse, especially with unfamiliar partners and unconventional sex;
- Don't get too cold.
Prevent chronic prostatitis
For chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, the situation is much more complicated. Since the reasons for these conditions are not yet clear, many preventive measures are recommended.
General preventive measures for chronic prostatitis
Many suggestions in the literature and on the Internet refer to lifestyle modification as preventive measures: diet, physical exercise, elimination of bad habits, visits to specific nursing homes and resorts. Let's take a critical look at the methods provided by popular sources to prevent prostatitis.
Exercise and exercise
The sedentary work and sedentary lifestyle dominated by most residents in large cities disrupted the blood supply of the pelvic floor and mucosal muscles. This weakens the local immunity and may lead to the development of infection.
Regular exercise or gymnastic exercises can train the muscles of the perineum and eliminate blood stagnation in the small pelvis. Walking is also very helpful.
In fact, this kind of exercise can help a person maintain their "body", keep their body healthy, and prevent obesity, but it has little effect on the prostate or pelvic organs.
Since the onset of chronic prostatitis may first occur with hypothermia, it is recommended that patients exclude kayaking, diving, surfing and skiing from their lives.
massage
Preventive treatment with lumbar massage. Massage can prevent congestion in the prostate area and prevent the onset of prostatitis.
In fact, waist massage does not affect the condition of the prostate, so it cannot be considered as a way to prevent prostatitis.
The preventive process of prostate massage. The operation is said to prevent stagnation of the prostate glands, thereby reducing the risk of prostatitis.
In fact, prostate massage-a poorly effective and sometimes painful method is not a way to prevent prostatitis. Normal sexual intercourse can ensure the outflow of prostate secretions.
diet
Diverse foods-including vegetables, fruits, herbs, seafood, nuts, seeds in the diet. This helps prevent constipation and reduces congestion in the small pelvis. It is believed that chronic constipation may be the cause of chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. Therefore, this suggestion will indeed help improve the condition of the prostate.
Eliminate the use of alcoholic beverages and beer, and reduce smoking. In fact, it is best to exclude smoking altogether: it not only causes cancer (lung cancer, stomach cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer), but also impairs erectile function, which is very important for men and can cause high blood pressure and other problems.
Traditional methods to prevent prostatitis at home
Traditional medicine provides various drugs to prevent prostatitis. The use of vegetables and coriander seeds is believed to be particularly useful.
In fact, the benefits of herbs and coriander seeds on the prostate have not been proven. The patient can decide to use all of these methods. These funds have not been scientifically confirmed.
There is also information about the benefits of bee products for patients with chronic prostatitis: propolis, honey, royal jelly, pollen, bee bread, beeswax. It is believed that when these substances are used topically as rectal suppositories, they have antibacterial and wound healing properties and enhance local immunity.
Research in this field has not been completed, and there is no clear evidence base.
Rest in the nursing home
Some doctors recommend that patients with chronic prostatitis go to mud baths and hydrophilic baths regularly. There is evidence that mud therapy, gas heat therapy, mineral therapy, acupuncture therapy, and turpentine therapy can improve local immunity. It is worth remembering that patients with chronic prostatitis only receive hydrotherapy treatment during the stable remission stage.
Eliminate occupational hazards at work
In addition to a sedentary lifestyle, use with corrosive organic substances, heavy metals, dyes, solvents, etc. will adversely affect the work of the prostate. If patients with chronic prostatitis are engaged in occupations related to occupational diseases, it is sometimes recommended to change the type of activity as a preventive measure.
Chronic prostatitis usually occurs among seamen, truck drivers, and workers in the chemical industry. Therefore, the effects of vibration, temperature contrast, motion sickness and insufficient power can also be attributed to harmful factors in production.
Specific measures to prevent prostatitis
Observation by urologist
Preventive examinations are regularly performed by urologists every year.
Sexual behavior changes
According to various data, sexual intercourse, promiscuity, long-term abstinence, violation of personal hygiene rules, practice of non-traditional sexual intercourse, and use of intermittent sexual intercourse techniques without ejaculation are considered to be inducements to sexual intercourse. The development of chronic prostatitis.
These factors lead to stagnation and create conditions for infection of prostate secretions. Therefore, it is recommended to use personal protective equipment as a preventive measure during sexual intercourse and personal hygiene.
The best way to prevent prostatitis is to have regular sex with a healthy sexual partner. This simple, useful and enjoyable rule of thumb avoids many problems related to prostate health.
Timely treatment of inflammatory diseases
One of the reasons for chronic prostatitis is that the treatment of pelvic organ infections is not thorough and effective. Sexually transmitted diseases, cystitis, urethritis, proctitis, inguinal lymphadenitis and other diseases may become the source of chronic infections and transfer to the prostate through blood and lymph flow or ascent.
Therefore, in order to prevent chronic prostatitis, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time, do not take medication by yourself, do not interrupt the course of antibiotics, and follow all doctors’ recommendations.
Kegel exercises
A set of exercises used to train and maintain Kegel pelvic floor muscle tension can help improve the blood circulation of the small pelvis. It is recommended as a method to prevent chronic prostatitis. This includes:
- Slowly contract and relax muscles.
- Contraction: a rapid cycle of tension and relaxation.
- Push or strain like a stool, or pour out the last drop of urine.
These exercises can be performed on a regular basis in the workplace, lying in bed or traveling, up to 150 times a day.