Prostatitis in men over 40 years of age develops due to many internal and external factors: infection, blood congestion in the small pelvis, poor hygiene, lack of sexual relations. Therefore, to avoid the development of inflammation, it is recommended to eliminate the possible causes of the disease.
Development of prostatitis: signs and causes
Inflammation of the prostate gland develops in men who do not monitor their health or lead a sedentary lifestyle. The first signs of the disease are a violation of urination. Without prompt treatment, problems with potency and testicular dysfunction gradually appear. The patient feels discomfort during bowel movements, ejaculation and bowel movements.
The main causes of inflammation:
- Sedentary work, frequent driving, lack of sport.
- Advanced diseases of the genitourinary system (urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis).
- Hemorrhoids, frequent constipation.
- Poor lifestyle (alcohol abuse, smoking, poor diet).
- Absence of a permanent sexual partner, promiscuous relationships, neglect of protection during sexual intercourse.
- Improper personal hygiene.
- Reduced immunity, vitamin deficiency, presence of other chronic diseases.
In the absence of treatment, the acute form flows into the chronic form. In this case, the therapeutic course can last up to six months. It is necessary to periodically use rectal suppositories, antibiotics, alpha-blockers, vitamins.
The man will also be prescribed glandular massage and special gymnastics. To avoid a long struggle with the disease, it is recommended to follow simple prevention rules.
The concept of preventing inflammation of the prostate
Prostatitis prophylaxis is a set of measures aimed at preventing the development of diseases of the genitourinary system.
If all the instructions are followed, a man can protect himself from prostatitis, impotence, urethritis, urolithiasis.
Prophylaxis is necessary for men who have suffered from illnesses or who have had an acute form of prostatitis.
If you change your sexual partner frequently, see your urologist regularly, take smears for infection.
Primary and secondary measures
It is recommended to start preventing diseases of the genitourinary system from 25-30 years. Cases of inflammation of the prostate gland at a young age are known. The main reason for this is the passion for computer games, bad habits, promiscuity in sex.
Disease prevention measures can be divided into the following subgroups:
- Primary measures are necessary for men who have not had prostatitis but who are at risk. Prevention is based on regular exercise, visiting a urologist once a year, and stopping smoking and alcohol.
- Secondary measures are intended for men who have had acute prostatitis. It is also necessary to adhere to the rules to prevent the development of inflammation during the period of remission of the chronic form of the disease. It is recommended to regularly massage the prostate, adjust nutrition and improve sex life.
Preventing prostatitis helps improve the health of the whole body. Men are advised to exercise, control their nutrition and establish a daily routine. You have to have a regular sex life, not to mention contraception.
Variety of methods to prevent prostatitis
To avoid the development of prostatitis, it is recommended to devote 15 to 20 minutes per day to your health. Exercise every morning, drink vitamins, eat well, have sex. If a man has strong immunity, the risk of developing genitourinary diseases is minimal.
The importance of a medical examination
During a preventive medical examination, a man should be referred for a consultation with a urologist. The doctor should feel the prostate, take swabs for infections, ask about the nature of urination and ejaculation. Additional ultrasound examination of the prostate may be ordered.
One in five men after 40 years of age have prostate changes during prophylactic examination. If prostatitis is detected at an early stage, treatment takes 5-7 days. It is also recommended to consult a urologist to prevent the development of cancer or adenoma. If you have ever had acute prostatitis, it is recommended to see a urologist 3-4 times in the first 12 months. In addition, 1 to 2 visits per year will suffice.
Preparations for prevention
To prevent the development of diseases of the genitourinary system, it is recommended to maintain immunity with the help of adequate nutrition and vitamin complexes. If a man has had prostatitis in the past, homeopathic remedies and food supplements should be used to prevent re-inflammation.
You cannot prescribe preventive treatment yourself. Medicines are prescribed only by a urologist after examining the prostate and performing all tests.
Drugs
Prevention of prostatitis in men includes taking homeopathic medicines. They are harmless, fairly inexpensive for a person with an average income, and have no contraindications. The action of these funds is based on the suppression of primary inflammation, preventing the development of pathology.
Natural remedies for prostatitis contain plant extracts of aconite, belladonna, bovine prostate juice. After their use in humans, blood circulation in the pelvic organs increases, production increases, and stagnation of prostatic secretion is eliminated.
Supplements
Biological active additives in the form of tablets, suspensions, solutions for enemas, rectal suppositories have proven themselves in the prevention of prostatitis. These funds prevent the stagnation of prostate juice and the development of problems with urination, reduce the swelling of the gland.
The quality of these products has been confirmed and conforms to the international GMP standard.
The prophylactic cycle of taking capsules or tablets lasts approximately one month. The composition of the preparations, in addition to plant extracts, contains vitamins, useful microelements (zinc, magnesium).
Vitamins
A vitamin complex for maintaining men's health should contain zinc, selenium and magnesium. To prevent prostatitis, it is recommended to take vitamins A, E, D, C, B6. In the absence of these elements, stagnation of prostate juice occurs, blood circulation in the small pelvis is impaired.
It is not recommended to take medication, drink dietary supplements, use homeopathy at the same time.
Since many drugs for the prevention of prostatitis contain useful trace elements. In order not to provoke hypovitaminosis, it is necessary to take vitamins only as directed by a doctor.
Physiotherapy
For the prevention of stagnant prostatitis after 40 years, it is recommended to do a transrectal massage for 2-3 minutes every day or to consult a specialist once a month. In sex shops, prostate massagers are sold, which are easy to use and allow you to perform the procedure yourself.
If you have ever had prostatitis, an 8-10 session course is recommended. They are performed during remission. The purpose of the procedures is to improve blood circulation in the gland, to remove pathologically accumulated secretions. For hemorrhoids or anal fissures, massage is contraindicated. For the prevention and relief of symptoms of prostatitis, hot baths with turpentine, herbal decoctions and pine needles are used. They are carried out before bedtime, the water should be 37-38o. After regular procedures, there is a general strengthening of immunity, improvement of blood circulation in the small pelvis and normalization of sperm production.
Host methods
Prevention of prostatitis in men at home is based on the use of folk recipes. All prostate problems are caused by stagnant blood in the capillaries. The following procedures will help prevent this process:
- contrast rising shower;
- pour cold water;
- herbal compresses;
- decoction trays;
- rectal suppositories with homemade propolis.
It is also very important to protect yourself from nervous tension and stress. Erectile dysfunction in the early stages of prostatitis most often occurs due to self-hypnosis and fear of not satisfying a woman.
Alternative medicine can prevent and even cure disease. However, it is recommended that you consult your doctor before using any method.
Other unconventional ways to maintain prostate health
Prevention of prostatitis is effectively carried out with the help of herbal decoctions, infusions, consumption of vegetables and fruits. Pay attention to herbs that have a diuretic, antibacterial, soothing and anti-inflammatory effect.
Prevention and treatment of prostatitis with folk recipes at home:
- Ivan tea. Prepare 10 grams of herbs in 500 ml of water, cover the infusion container for 10-15 minutes, filter. It is recommended to take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day.
- Pumpkin. Dried seeds of this vegetable should be taken 25-30 pieces per day.
- Beekeeping products. Honey and propolis have anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties. Therefore, it is recommended to be consumed daily with food or added to drinks.
- Walnut. Eat a few grains a day.
- Hazel. The bark and leaves of the hazelnut tree are boiled and infused in water. Drink a glass of ready-to-use drink every day on an empty stomach.
- Aspen. Its young bark is filled with a glass of water or alcohol. After 10 days of infusion, the mixture should be drunk several times a day, one teaspoon.
In addition, men are advised to consume ginger (eat root, make tea, add to food), more green vegetables. Chamomile and lemon balm tea is useful for men's health, which has a general strengthening effect on the body.
Preventive nutrition
Problems with the genitourinary system can be triggered by poor diet, excessive consumption of fatty and smoked foods. Therefore, measures to prevent inflammation of the prostate include diet. The diet of men over 40 should be dominated by the following foods:
- fresh fruits and vegetables;
- fatty fish;
- nuts;
- lean meat; porridge
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- green tea.
Eliminate unhealthy fats from chips and crackers. Do not abuse fast food, alcohol. If you are having problems with urination, it is recommended that you drink cranberry juice every day.
Physiotherapy exercises
A man who leads a sedentary lifestyle should pay attention to physiotherapy exercises. Daily exercise will prevent the onset of many diseases of the genitourinary system. The main thing is not to pump up the muscles, but to increase blood circulation in the small pelvis and strengthen the heart.
Recommended sports
To prolong men's health, it is necessary to play sports. Any physical activity affects the condition of the prostate.
The strong half is recommended to pay attention to the following types:
- running;
- running walk;
- escalation;
- tennis, badminton;
- morning exercises or gymnastics.
Remember a physical education lesson in childhood and do the following exercises daily to prevent prostatitis: push-ups, squats, leg lifts and leg lifts, birch, walk in place, bicycle. The lesson should last 15-20 minutes a day, each element should be done in several approaches, gradually increasing the load.
Kegel gymnastics
Kegel exercises are designed to maintain a woman's health, especially after childbirth and during menopause. With their help, the muscles of the perineum are strengthened, therefore it is also recommended to use them for the prevention of prostatitis.
It is necessary during the day when lying, standing or sitting to exercise the intimate muscle group. Try to retract your anus and lift your penis at least 200 times. Such training exercises not only improve the condition of the prostate, but also prevent urinary disorders and reduce the risk of developing impotence.
The sex in the life of a man
Frequent changes of sex partners or lack of sex affects the development of prostatitis. Also, when communicating, remember the precaution. Even oral sex can lead to infectious diseases because the mouth is a good place for the accumulation of germs.
The Culture of Healthy Intimate Relationships
To avoid the development of bacterial prostatitis, it is recommended to carefully choose a sexual partner.
The best protection against sexually transmitted diseases among contraceptives is considered a condom.
However, even such measures are not able to completely protect you against STDs. Hence, it is advisable to have a permanent partner for a healthy sexual relationship.
In addition to promiscuous sex, prolonged abstinence from sex is harmful. Due to this, there is an accumulation of semen and prostate juice. Bacteria can grow in bodily fluids, causing inflammation of the prostate.
Sex is the most affordable and enjoyable way to prevent prostatitis.
Harms and Benefits of Masturbation
Lack of sex has an adverse effect on men's health. Stagnation of blood in the prostate can cause the gland to enlarge or the appearance of neoplasms. If a man lives for a long time without sex, he should masturbate for preventive purposes. To maintain health, 2 times a week is enough.
Urologists and sex therapists do not recommend completely replacing masturbation with sex. Because during sex, more muscles are involved and the blood circulates much better.
General lifestyle guidelines
If you are sedentary, replenish your daily activity with exercise. To reduce the risk of prostate inflammation, it is not enough to take preventative measures, change your daily routine and habits.
Follow the instructions below:
- Walk more.
- Give up bad habits.
- Have sex regularly.
- Be temperate.
- Visit the saunas and baths.
- In the fall and spring, be sure to wear underwear and boxer shorts.
- After using the toilet and having sex, wash yourself.
- Eat wisely.
- Rest.
- Don't overwork, avoid stress.
It is also recommended to treat all diseases promptly, especially those associated with the genitourinary system.
Advanced or chronic process in the body leads to a decrease in general immunity.
Sanatorium rest
During spa vacations there are many activities organized to maintain and improve health. Men who are at risk of developing prostatitis or who have already had the disease are advised to visit health facilities every year. The following procedures will be helpful:
- mud, salt or hot baths;
- topical mud swabs; prostate massage
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- use of mineral waters;
- lfk;
- running walk;
- climatotherapy.
For the prevention and treatment of inflammation, sanatoriums specializing in urological problems have been established. They diagnose the condition of the prostate.
Depending on the results, the man is given a diet, the use of vitamins and drugs.
This treatment is not recommended in case of relapse (exacerbation) and chronic prostatitis. In this case, physiotherapy can only harm and worsen the condition of the prostate.
Dangers of complications from prostatitis
The prostate is believed to be a "man's second heart", so its dysfunction leads to a multitude of disease processes in the body. With inflammation, the production of testosterone is impaired, which helps reduce libido.
Lack of treatment or the use of traditional medicine methods without consulting a doctor causes the following complications:
- erectile dysfunction;
- complete absence of urination;
- spread of the inflammatory process to the urethra, bladder, kidneys;
- decreased libido, impotence;
- infertility;
- malignant neoplasms.
With prolonged urination disturbances, constant pain and lack of sexual activity, a man develops psychological instability. He becomes nervous and focused on his problem. It is possible to restore libido and establish a sex life in such conditions only after long-term treatment with a psychotherapist.
Preventing prostatitis is much easier than curing it. Therefore, doctors recommend following a correct lifestyle. Active sports, a balanced diet, and regular sex will help maintain men's health. After 30 years, you need to drink special vitamin complexes, limit alcohol consumption.