Prevention of prostatitis is a guarantee for men's health, as potency directly depends on it. To prevent the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, certain rules must be followed. First of all, it is worth making changes in your lifestyle: to improve your diet, to monitor your condition, to practice 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
Preventive measures aimed at eliminating or preventing prostatitis are conditionally divided into primary and secondary:
- primarily performed to prevent the development of the disease;
- Secondary prophylaxis is necessary for patients who have had prostatitis to avoid recurrence of the disease or its development in a chronic form.
Prevention includes a range of therapeutic measures that help prevent prostatitis and improve quality of life. To prevent this disease, men must follow a few important rules:
- Healthy food. The revision of the diet is one of the main moments in the period of prevention of many diseases. Avoid greasy and spicy foods. When used sharply, the prostate mucosa is irritated, and fatty foods contribute to the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels, which significantly disrupts the blood supply to the prostate gland, creating favorable conditions for the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
- Give up bad habits. Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited during preventive measures. Cigarette smoke leads to intoxication of the body, affecting metabolic processes in the body, and ethyl alcohol burdens the heart muscle and contributes to circulatory disorders. It is noted that alcohol in 40% of cases is the main cause of prostatitis. In addition, alcohol abuse negatively affects the entire male genitourinary system, often impairing potency.
- Go to the doctor on time. It is impossible to ignore the clinical signs of prostatitis. In addition, any infectious disease can contribute to the inflammatory process in the prostate gland. Do not self-medicate with STDs.
- Avoid hypothermia. Inflammation of the prostate gland is often the result of a long stay in the cold.
- Exercise. It is important to keep the body in good shape. It is recommended to spend at least 20-30 minutes of sports every day, especially if the 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 potency problems are found, the man should start taking medication prescribed by a doctor. Drug therapy is one of the most important methods of dealing with prostatitis. At the same time do not forget about traditional medicine, which has many effective means.
Exercises
A distinctive feature of exercise for the prevention of prostatitis is the training of the muscle group around the anus. To determine the muscle that needs to be strengthened, you can slow down the flow of urine during urination, count to three and relax. It is then recommended to act in the same way without urinating.
Such exercises in the first week 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 repetitions per day.
To prevent prostatitis, you can perform other exercises in an upright position:
- Lean with one foot on the floor and with the other make wide swings back and forth 80 times. Then change legs.
- Jump on the spot 100 times.
- Spread your legs shoulder-width apart and lean 15 times in both directions.
Therapeutic gymnastics is also performed in a supine position:
- Alternatively, pull the legs towards the abdomen, then spread them to the maximum width.
- It is advisable to take a deep breath and hold your breath for 5 seconds, then take a sitting position, stretch your legs in front of you and reach them with your fingertips.
- Raise your legs, lying on your back, to a position perpendicular to the floor, then proceed to the exercise "wheel".
- Lie on your stomach on a rubber ball and roll on the floor, leaning on your arms.
These exercises will improve the condition of the body and prevent prostatitis. It is also useful to take a contrast shower - alternate under cold water (15 seconds) and hot (30 seconds). Recommended before bed.
Therapeutic stimulation of the prostate gland
As a preventive measure, it is recommended to perform prostate stimulation. At home you can significantly alleviate the condition with the help of a special massage that restores the normal function of the male genitals.
This massage helps:
- improving blood flow, thus nourishing the gland with oxygen and other nutrients;
- increase in testosterone - the main male sex hormone that is responsible for erection;
- increase the tone of the muscles of the groin, which restores normal urination.
The frequency of prostate massage is determined by the individual characteristics of the patient. If the man has congestive and chronic prostatitis, he should conduct 2-4 sessions a week. When performing a wellness procedure as a preventive measure, the number of sessions can be reduced to 1-2. If special stimulants are used for massage, then the frequency of procedures per week can be increased to 2-3.
Experts have identified several basic methods for performing prostate massage:
- Manual massage. Prostatitis is affected by fingers. This method is used more for preventive purposes in chronic forms of the disease.
- The indirect technique is based on squeezing and stretching the muscles of the anus. This technique is used in the early stages of prostatitis.
- Rectal massage through the anus. It is performed with the help of special vacuum pumps.
- Enema decoction of chamomile medicinal. The water jet massage should be performed for a short time, keeping it inside.
- Urological massage. This technique is used in clinical settings, becauseto perform it, you need a special tool that affects the urethra.
When performing a massage, you must be careful not to aggravate the condition by damaging the mucous membrane of the anus. Therapeutic and preventive measures in the form of prostate stimulation are contraindicated in patients with:
- hemorrhoids;
- prostate stones;
- tumors of various etiologies;
- acute course of other urological diseases.
Before the massage, it is recommended to undergo a thorough examination to determine the feasibility of a wellness session.
Diet
In order not to get prostatitis, you need to follow a proper diet. It is recommended to eat steamed or cooked dishes.
To prevent the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, the daily caloric content of food should be reduced. 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 eliminate pathogenic microorganisms that cause prostatitis from the body.
Men are recommended to consume about 3000 kcal per day. This amount of energy must consist of:
- 100 g protein;
- 400 g of carbohydrates;
- 70 g of fat (vegetable origin).
Also, to prevent the development of prostatitis, it is recommended to add the following products to the diet:
- beef, poultry and lean fish;
- eggs;
- soybeans, legumes;
- tomatoes;
- dairy products;
- Seafood;
- cabbage;
- honey;
- nuts.
These products contain a large number of useful trace elements and vitamins necessary for the health of the male body.
Drug therapy
Usually for the prevention of prostatitis specialists prescribe preparations containing herbal ingredients or 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 congestion in the pelvic organs, which helps to eliminate inflammation in the prostate gland.
In addition, for the treatment and prevention of the prostate, it is important to consume sufficient amounts of vitamins that improve health and reduce the risk of cancer in the long run. Men are advised to drink complexes rich in vitamins:
- A - prevention of prostate adenoma;
- B - improves blood circulation;
- E, K - help reduce the risk of prostate neoplasms.
An alternative method is to use nutritional 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, and also has a beneficial effect on the prostate.
Folk methods
For the prevention and treatment of prostatitis you can effectively use not only modern drugs, but also methods of traditional medicine:
- Oatmeal decoction. It is prepared from 2 tablespoons of unpeeled oats and 700 ml of water. The drink is stewed for 30 minutes or more until the beans soften. The decoction is then left to infuse for several hours, filtered, mixed with parsley juice (50-60 ml) and taken 100-150 ml per day.
- Walnuts have a positive effect on testosterone production. They can be consumed in pure form, at least 100 g per day, or they can be made into a healing mixture. To do this, a glass of nuts is passed through a meat grinder with a whole lemon and added to the mass of 1 tbsp. l. honey. The mixture should be infused for 1 hour, after which it can be consumed 3 times a day for 1 tbsp. l. Also, nuts passed through a meat grinder can be diluted with 1 tbsp. l. Sunflower oil. The drug in this form is recommended to be consumed on an empty stomach in the morning, and the effectiveness is increased if washed with warm cow's milk.
- Ivan tea is an excellent tool for the prevention of prostatitis. To brew it, 2 teaspoons of raw materials and 500 ml of boiling water are enough. Tea should be drunk warm, at least 3 times a day.
- Pumpkin seeds are an excellent aid in the presence of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland. Can be consumed clean and dried. It is recommended to use pumpkin seeds with honey in equal proportions. You should eat at least 1 tbsp. l. seeds.
- Decoction of birch leaves gives anti-inflammatory effect and also prevents the development of pathogenic microflora in the prostate gland. For cooking: 1 tbsp raw materials are poured with 1 cup boiling water, then infused for several hours. It is recommended to take the decoction in small portions.
- Honey is a good tool for the treatment and prevention of prostatitis. Helps to improve blood circulation in the pelvis, potency and relieve inflammation in the prostate gland. Take 1 tbsp. l. before going to bed on an empty stomach, spread in a glass of warm water.
Methods of traditional medicine are effective, but can provoke an allergic reaction and worsen chronic diseases. It is recommended to consult a doctor before using them.
In order to maintain men's health, it is necessary to observe preventive measures. Timely treatment will help avoid the consequences of the disease.