No man in the world is immune to prostatitis. It is known that the disease is easier to prevent than cure, so the prevention of prostatitis is important for all men.
To understand which preventive measures will be most effective, it should be noted that by the nature of the course, prostatitis is divided into acute and chronic. And the methods for preventing these diseases are different.
Prevention of acute prostatitis in men
Acute prostatitis is accompanied by an increase in temperature up to 38 degrees C or more, pain in the groin area, dysuria, and discharge from the urethra. He is being treated in a hospital.
Prostatitis is often caused by bacterial infections: sexually transmitted diseases and intestinal microflora.
Therefore, as a precaution, it is necessary:
- comply with personal hygiene;
- using personal protective equipment when having sex, especially with unfamiliar partners and when having unprotected sex;
- Do not overcool.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis
With chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, the situation is much more complicated. Since the causes of these conditions are not exactly known, many precautions are recommended.
General precautions for chronic prostatitis
Many recommendations in the literature and on the Internet call lifestyle modifications preventive actions: diet, physical activity, elimination of bad habits, visits to nursing homes and specific resorts. can. Let's take a look at common sources for prostatitis prevention.
Sports and fitness
Sedentary work and sedentary lifestyles, which most residents of major cities lead, disrupt the blood supply to the muscles of the pelvic floor and mucous membranes. This weakens local immunity and may contribute to the development of infections.
Regular exercise or exercise trains the muscles of the perineum and allows you to eliminate blood stasis in the small pelvis; Hiking is also very helpful.
In fact, such exercises help men stay in shape, maintain fitness, and prevent obesity, but they have little effect on the prostate or pelvic organs.
Since the onset of chronic prostatitis may be preceded by hypothermia, patients are advised to exclude their lives by kayaking, diving, surfing and skiing.
Massage
Preventive course of massage of the spine in the lumbar region. Massage prevents congestion in the prostate area and prevents the onset of prostatitis.
In fact, lumbar massage does not affect the condition of the prostate gland and cannot be considered a preventive measure of prostatitis.
Preventive course of prostate massage. This procedure is believed to prevent buildup in the prostate gland and thus reduce the risk of developing prostatitis.
In fact, massage of the prostate gland - a procedure that is suspiciously effective, sometimes painful, is not a method of preventing prostatitis. Having normal sex can ensure the secretion of the prostate gland.
Diet
Varied foods - include vegetables, fruits, herbs, seafood, nuts, and seeds in the diet. This helps to prevent constipation and reduce congestion in the small pelvis. It is believed that chronic constipation can be a factor leading to the development of chronic bacterial prostatitis, so this advice will really help improve the condition of the prostate gland.
Eliminate the use of alcoholic beverages, beer, and reduce the number of cigarettes smoked. In fact, it's better to completely eliminate smoking: it not only causes cancer (cancer of the lung, stomach, bladder, kidneys) but also impaired erectile function, which is so importantfor men, causing high blood pressure and other problems.
Traditional methods for prostatitis prevention at home
Traditional medicine offers a variety of medications to prevent prostatitis. The use of greens and parsley seeds is considered to be particularly helpful.
In fact, the benefits of herbs and parsley seeds on the prostate have not been proven. All these means can be used at will by the patient. These funds are not scientifically validated.
There is also information on the benefits of bee products for patients with chronic prostatitis: propolis, honey, royal jelly, pollen, bee bread, beeswax. It is believed that when applied topically in the form of rectal suppositories, these substances have antibacterial properties, heal wounds and improve local immunity.
Research in this area is not complete and does not have a clear evidence base.
Rest in nursing conditions
Some doctors recommend that patients with chronic prostatitis regularly take mud baths, water baths. There is some evidence that mud bath, gas, mineral, coniferous, and turpentine treatments improve local immunity. It should be remembered that patients with chronic prostatitis are only brought to spa treatment during the period of stable remission.
Eliminate occupational hazards in the workplace
Besides sedentary lifestyle, working with corrosive organic substances, heavy metals, dyes, solvents . . . can adversely affect the operation of the prostate gland. If a patient with chronic prostatitis has an occupation associated with occupational risks, it is sometimes advisable to change the type of activity as a preventive measure.
Chronic prostatitis usually develops in seafarers, truck drivers, and workers in the chemical industries. Consequently, vibration, the effects of contrasting temperatures, motion sickness and reduced dynamics can also be caused by harmful factors in production.
Specific measures for the prevention of prostatitis
Observation of the urologist
Regular preventive exams by urologist once a year.
Change in sexual activity
According to various sources, indiscriminate sex, long-term abstinence, violation of rules of personal hygiene, non-traditional sex practice, use of intermittent intercourse techniques without interruption. ejaculation, v. v. are known as factors that lead to the development of chronic prostatitis.
These factors lead to stagnation and facilitate the secretion of an infected prostate gland. Therefore, the use of personal protective equipment during sexual intercourse and personal hygiene is recommended as preventive measures.
The best prevention of prostatitis is regular sex with a healthy partner. This simple, helpful and fun rule of thumb avoids many prostate health related problems.
Timely treatment of inflammatory diseases
One of the reasons leading to the emergence of chronic prostatitis is that the treatment of infections of the pelvic organs is not fully and effectively carried out. Sexually transmitted diseases, cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, inguinal lymphadenitis, and others can become sources of chronic infection that are routed to the prostate by blood and lymph. or on the way up.
Therefore, to prevent chronic prostatitis, it is advisable to see a doctor on time, not to self-medicate, not to interrupt antibiotics and to follow all the doctor's recommendations.
Kegel exercises
Exercises to train and maintain the firmness of the pelvic floor muscles Kegel improves blood circulation in the small pelvis and is recommended for the prevention of chronic prostatitis. It includes:
- Slowly contract and relax the muscles.
- Contractions: Cycles of rapid tension and relaxation.
- Squeeze and squeeze as in feces or push out the last drops of urine.
These exercises can be done regularly, at work, in bed or while traveling, up to 150 times per day.