Prostatitis in men over the age of 40 is caused by a number of internal and external factors: infection, pelvic stagnation, lack of hygiene, and lack of sex. Therefore, in order to prevent 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 develops in men who do not monitor their health or lead a sedentary lifestyle. The first signs of the disease are violation of urination. Without timely treatment, problems with potency and testicular dysfunction gradually appear. The patient feels discomfort during bladder bowel movements, ejaculation, and bowel movements.
Main causes of inflammation:
- Sedentary work, frequent driving, lack of sports.
- Advanced diseases of the urogenital system (urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis).
- Hemorrhoids, frequent constipation.
- Improper lifestyle (alcohol consumption, smoking, improper diet).
- Lack of a permanent sexual partner, negative relationships, neglect of sexual protection.
- Improper intimate hygiene.
- Decreased immunity, vitamin deficiency, presence of other chronic diseases.
In the absence of treatment, the acute form flows into the chronic. In this case, the therapy course can take up to six months. Rectal suppositories, antibiotics, alpha-blockers, vitamins should be used regularly.
The man is also prescribed a glandular massage and a special gymnastics. In order to prevent a long fight against the disease, it is recommended to follow simple prevention rules.
Prostate Inflammation Prevention Concept
Prophylaxis of prostatitis is a complex of measures designed to prevent the development of diseases of the urogenital system.
If all instructions are followed, a person can protect himself from prostatitis, impotence, urethritis, urolithiasis.
Prevention is needed in men who have had disease or who have already had an acute form of prostatitis.
If you change sexual partners frequently, see your urologist regularly and take smears to detect the infection.
Primary and secondary measures
It is recommended that prevention of diseases of the genitourinary system be started at the age of 25-30 years. Cases of inflammation of the prostate gland at a young age are known. The main reasons for this are a passion for computer games, bad habits, and a tendency to have sexual intercourse.
Disease prevention measures can be divided into the following subgroups:
- Primary measures are needed in men who have not yet had prostatitis but are at risk. Prevention is based on regular exercise, visiting a urologist once a year, and quitting smoking and alcohol.
- Secondary measures are for men who have had acute prostatitis. It is also necessary to follow rules to prevent the development of inflammation during remission of the chronic form of the disease. It is recommended to regularly massage the prostate, adjust the diet and improve sex.
Prevention of prostatitis helps to improve the health of the whole body. It is recommended for men to exercise, control their diet and establish a daily routine. You need a regular sex life, while not forgetting about contraception.
Many ways to prevent prostatitis
To prevent the development of prostatitis, it is recommended to spend 15-20 minutes a day on 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 Professional Exam
When a preventive medical examination is performed, a man should be referred for consultation with a urologist. The doctor should feel the prostate gland, do smears for infections, ask about the nature of urination and ejaculation. An ultrasound of the prostate may be ordered.
After 40 years, one in five men has changes in the prostate gland during a prophylactic examination. If prostatitis is detected at an early stage, treatment lasts for 5-7 days. It is also recommended to see a urologist to prevent the development of cancer or adenoma. If you have already had acute prostatitis, it is recommended to see a urologist 3-4 times in the first 12 months. In addition, 1-2 visits per year will be sufficient.
Preventive medications
To prevent the development of diseases of the urogenital system, it is recommended to maintain immunity with appropriate nutritional and vitamin complexes. If a man has already had prostatitis, homeopathic remedies and dietary supplements should be used to prevent re-inflammation.
You cannot prescribe preventive treatment on your own. Medications are prescribed by only one urologist after examining the prostate gland and completing all the tests.
Medications
Prevention of prostatitis in men involves taking homeopathic medicines. They are harmless, fairly inexpensive for a person on an average income, and have no contraindications. The action of these funds is based on the suppression of primary inflammation, the prevention of the development of pathology.
Natural remedies for prostatitis include herbal extracts from aconite, belladonna, and bovine prostate gland. After their use in men, blood circulation in the pelvic organs increases, production increases, and stagnation of prostate secretion ceases.
dietary supplements
Biologically active substances in the form of tablets, suspensions, enema solutions, rectal suppositories have been shown to prevent prostatitis. These funds prevent the stagnation of prostate juice and the development of problems with urination, reduce swelling of the gland.
The quality of these products has been confirmed and complies with the international GMP standard.
The prophylactic process of taking capsules or tablets takes about a month. In addition to plant extracts, the preparations contain vitamins and useful microelements (zinc, magnesium).
Vitamins
Vitamin complex needed to maintain men's health should contain zinc, selenium, magnesium. Vitamins A, E, D, C, B6 are recommended to prevent prostatitis. In the absence of these elements, prostatic fluid stagnates, and blood flow to the small pelvis is impaired.
It is not recommended to take medication, drink dietary supplements, or use homeopathy at the same time.
Because many drugs used to prevent prostatitis contain useful trace elements. In order not to cause hypovitaminosis, vitamins should only be taken as directed by your doctor.
Physiotherapy
To prevent stagnant prostatitis, it is recommended to perform a transrectal massage for 2-3 minutes a day after 40 years, or to see a specialist once a month. Sex shops sell prostate massagers that are easy to use, allowing you to perform the procedure on your own.
If you have already had prostatitis, an 8-10 seat treatment is recommended. They are performed during remission. The aim of the procedures is to improve the blood circulation of the gland, to eliminate the abnormally accumulated secretions. Massage is contraindicated in case of hemorrhoids or rupture of the rectum. Hot baths with turpentine, herbal decoctions and pine needles are used to prevent and alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis. Before going to bed, the water should be 37-38o. After regular procedures, general strengthening of immunity, improvement of small pelvic circulation and normalization of sperm production can be observed.
Home Methods
Prevention of prostatitis in men’s homes is based on the use of folk recipes. All prostate problems are due to stagnation of blood in the capillaries. The following procedures can help prevent this process:
- contrasting rising shower;
- pouring cold water;
- herbal compress;
- broths;
- rectal suppositories with homemade propolis.
It is also very important to protect yourself from nervous strain and stress. Erectile dysfunction in the early stages of prostatitis is most often caused by self-hypnosis and fear of satisfying the woman.
Alternative medicine can prevent and even cure the disease. However, it is recommended that you consult your doctor before using any method.
Other unusual ways to maintain prostate health
Prevention of prostatitis is effectively done with herbal decoctions, infusions, vegetables and fruits. Attention should be paid to herbs that are diuretic, antibacterial, sedative and anti-inflammatory.
Prevention and treatment of prostatitis with folk recipes at home:
- Ivan tea. Boil 10 grams of herbs in 500 ml of water, cover the container by infusion for 10-15 minutes, filter. We recommend taking 1 teaspoon twice a day.
- Pumpkin. The dried seeds of this vegetable should be taken 25-30 pieces a day.
- Beekeeping products. Honey and propolis have anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effects. Therefore, it is recommended to consume it daily with meals or add to beverages.
- Nuts. Eat a few seeds a day.
- Hazel. The bark and leaves of hazelnuts are boiled and filled with water. Drink a glass of prepared drink daily on an empty stomach.
- Aspen. Its young bark is filled with a glass of water or alcohol. After a 10-day infusion, the mixture should be drunk several times a day with one teaspoon.
In addition, men are advised to eat ginger (eat the root, make tea, add it to the food), more greens. Chamomile and lemongrass tea are good for men’s health and have a general strengthening effect on the body.
Preventive Nutrition
Problems with the urogenital system can be caused by improper diet, excessive fatty, smoked foods. Therefore, dietary measures to prevent inflammation of the prostate gland include diet. The diet of men over the age of 40 should be dominated by the following foods:
- fresh vegetables and fruits;
- oily fish;
- nuts;
- lean meat;
- porridge;
- green tea.
Remove unhealthy fats from chips and biscuits. Don't abuse fast food or alcohol. If you experience urination problems, we recommend that you drink cranberry juice daily.
Physiotherapy exercises
A man with a sedentary lifestyle should definitely pay attention to physiotherapy practices. Daily exercise prevents the occurrence of many diseases of the urogenital system. The point is not to pump the muscles, but to increase blood circulation in the small pelvis and strengthen the heart.
Recommended Sports
Exercise is necessary to prolong men's health. Any physical activity affects the condition of the prostate gland.
The strong half is recommended to pay attention to the following types:
- is running;
- competition walking;
- rock climbing;
- tennis, badminton;
- morning exercises or gymnastics.
Remember a physical education class as a child and do the following exercises daily to prevent prostatitis: push-ups, squats, leg raises and kidnappings, birch trees, walking, cycling. The lesson should take 15-20 minutes a day, each element should be done with multiple approaches, gradually increasing the load.
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The goal of Kegel exercises is to maintain a woman’s health, especially after childbirth and during menopause. They help strengthen the muscles of the perineum, so it is also recommended for the prevention of prostatitis.
The intimate muscle group should be stretched while lying down, standing or sitting during the day. Try to retract your anus and raise your penis at least 200 times. Such training not only improves the condition of the prostate, but also prevents urinary disorders and reduces the risk of developing impotence.
Sex in a man's life
Frequent changes in sexual partners or lack of sex affect the development of prostatitis. Also, be careful when communicating. Even oral sex can lead to infectious diseases as the mouth is a good place for bacteria to accumulate.
A culture of healthy intimate relationships
Careful approaches to choosing a sexual partner are recommended to prevent the development of bacterial prostatitis.
The best protection against sexually transmitted diseases is considered a condom among contraceptives.
However, even such measures cannot completely protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, you need to be a permanent partner for a healthy sexual relationship.
In addition to sexual contact, prolonged abstinence from sex is also harmful. As a result, sperm and prostate juice accumulate. Bacteria can develop in body fluids, causing inflammation of the prostate.
Sex is the most affordable and enjoyable way to prevent prostatitis.
Harm and benefits of masturbation
Lack of sexual intercourse has a detrimental effect on men's health. Stagnation of blood in the prostate can trigger an enlarged gland or the appearance of neoplasms. If a man lives without sex for a long time, he must masturbate for preventive purposes. Twice a week is enough to maintain your health.
Urologists and sexologists do not recommend a complete replacement for sexual masturbation. Because more muscle is involved during intercourse and blood circulates much better.
General Lifestyle Guidelines
If you are sedentary, exercise your daily activities with exercise. Reducing the risk of prostatitis requires more than just taking preventative measures, changing your daily routine and habits.
Use the following guidelines:
- Walk more.
- Give up bad habits.
- Have sex regularly.
- Be more moderate.
- Visit saunas and baths.
- Be sure to wear underwear and underpants in the fall and spring.
- Wash yourself after using the toilet and sex.
- Eat wisely.
- Relax.
- Don't work too hard, avoid stress.
We also recommend immediate treatment of all diseases, especially those related to the urogenital system.
An advanced or chronic process in the body leads to a decrease in overall immunity.
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During a spa vacation, a lot of activities are done to maintain and improve health. Men who are prone to developing prostatitis or who have already had such a disease are advised to visit a health care facility every year. The following procedures may be helpful:
- mud, salt or hot baths;
- current sludge wipes;
- prostate massage;
- use of mineral waters;
- lfk;
- competition walking;
- Climatotherapy.
Sanatoriums specializing in urological problems have been established to prevent and treat inflammation. The condition of the prostate is diagnosed.
Depending on the results, the man is prescribed a diet, vitamins and medications.
It is not recommended to use this therapy during relapse (exacerbation) and chronic prostatitis. In this case, physiotherapy can only damage and worsen the condition of the prostate gland.
Dangers of complications of prostatitis
The prostate is thought to be the "second heart of a man, " so its dysfunction leads to a number of pathological processes in the body. In case of inflammation, testosterone production deteriorates, 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 lack of urination;
- spread of the inflammatory process to the urethra, bladder, kidneys;
- decreased libido, impotence;
- infertility;
- Malignant neoplasms.
With prolonged urinary disorders, constant pain, and lack of sexual activity, one causes mental instability. You will get nervous and focus on your problem. Restoring libido and establishing sex life in such conditions is only possible after long-term treatment with a psychotherapist.
Preventing prostatitis is much easier than curing it. Therefore, doctors recommend following a proper lifestyle. Active sports, a balanced diet and regular sex help keep men healthy. After 30 years, special vitamin complexes should be drunk, alcohol consumption should be limited.