Diseases that affect the intimate sphere of life, afraid of all the representatives of the stronger sex. To such conditions of prostatitis, which can affect men of virtually all ages. Danger pathology is that of the acute phase is able to quickly go in the chronic. Therefore, it is very important to prevention of prostatitis. Such measures will help to located in the risk group to maintain their health, and already face to face with the disease — to prevent its deterioration.
Characteristics of the disease and its symptoms
Prostatitis called inflammation of the prostate or prostate cancer. This body plays an important role in a man's body, which performs several tasks. Prostate iron is actively involved in the processes of ejaculation and urination, but also protects from various infections. Therefore, in the wake of its defeat affects the whole urinary system. The cause of inflammation may be pathogenic micro-organisms, which are found in the prostate through the urethra, and stagnant phenomena in the area of small pelvis. Often the impetus for the development of the disease becomes excessive hypothermia. This pathology becomes acute and chronic. If in the acute form are all symptoms of the disease are expressed clearly enough, in the chronic stage recognize the disease more difficult, because its symptoms more smoothed. Here are the most characteristic of prostatitis symptoms:
- Feelings of pain. Can occur in a sexual member, in the adjacent to it the area of the scrotum, around the anus, lower back or even pain during ejaculation and after an hour of sex.
- Problems with urination. They are in the appearance of burning sensation and pain during the entire process, and also frequent impulses to the bathroom.
- The appearance of the discharge from the urethra in the form of a thick liquid.
- Violation of potency.
To avoid these problems, it is easier to try to warn prostatitis and not spend time and money on his treatment.
Risk factors
Prostatitis — is an insidious disease that affects men in the age from 25 to 50 years. Sometimes it affects even the 20-year-old boy. To the development of the disease contribute to the following factors:
- irregular sexual life, or lack thereof;
- sex with a speculation partner without the use of contraceptives;
- lack of physical activity;
- weakened immunity;
- chronic stress;
- common hypothermia of the pelvic organs;
- infectious diseases of the genitourinary system.
There are a number of professions, representatives of which are much more likely to get inflammation of the prostate gland, which is related with the conditions of work in certain areas.
To the group of risk includes the following persons:
- people engaged in sedentary work;
- drivers;
- those who work in adverse weather conditions. For example, builders, geologists, etc.
Preventive action
Prevention of inflammation of the prostate may be primary and secondary. The first type is aimed at the prevention of prostatitis, and the second — on the prevention of new asthma disease in chronic form. These activities consist of the whole complex of measures, the fulfilment of which presupposes the reduction of the risk of the disease, or alleviate its current.
Lifestyle change
In order to reduce the likelihood of developing the disease, it is recommended to get rid of these bad habits, like drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking. And if alcohol in small doses, without the body great harm, then from the cigarettes is worth it to give up once and for all. This habit contributes to the slowing of blood circulation in all organs, including in the area of small pelvis, which ultimately leads to a lack of oxygen in the tissues of the prostate, and worsens her condition. In addition, smoking violates the outflow of venous blood and leads to the formation of edema and stagnation of lymph flow. It is also very important to pay attention to proper nutrition, and by who moves a little bit during the day, it is necessary to increase the physical burden. Very useful to start or end the day with cold shower. It will increase the blood flow to the prostate gland and other organs of the small pelvis, and in addition strengthen immunity.
Exercise
An active lifestyle has a positive effect on the whole organism and is a good prevention of prostatitis. This is due to the fact that the physical load do not give the blood to stagnate and saturate the tissues with oxygen. In particular, such a way of life is important, who is busy with a desk job. To increase the physical activity can work out, start to carry out some comprehensive workout, or just allocate more time for hiking. The most suitable sports for the prevention of diseases are considered to be running, all kinds of walking, as well as various sports games, which do not lead to hypothermia and excessive physical strain. In the event that the disease passed into a chronic stage, it is necessary to give up weight lifting, swimming in cold water and on the bike ride. As for exercise, it is the most effective recognized of their these kinds of:
- slow running proprietary in the number of 5-8 pieces;
- "birch";
- "round";
- lifting the pelvis from the supine position when bent in the knees legs. It is recommended to hold the pan in the upper position at least 3-5 seconds, and suddenly it is necessary to perform 6-8 repetitions.
Proven and preventive health Kegel exercises. Strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor and the rectum, but also provide the necessary blood flow to the prostate. In the initial stage it is recommended to practice during urination, delayed infection of the urinary jet at 3-4 seconds, repeat actions 5-7 times in a row. Then, what will be clear what the muscle times during exercise, to train it will be possible and in other conditions.
Sex life
To protect yourself from disease, it is necessary to regularly have sex, it is no less than 1-2 times a week. Do it is recommended with a constant sexual partner, in the opposite case of men, can start inflammation, because of the frequent changes in the microflora. If an intimate relationship is missing, in the prostate gland gradually accumulates a special secret and the decay products, which cannot find exit, and later lead to disease. A positive effect on men's health and a strong contraction of the pelvic floor muscles during ejaculation. The best means for preventing the development of infectious prostatitis is mandatory the use of condoms when playing sex with untried partner. If possible, it is better to avoid random sexual encounters. This will rule out the likelihood of getting the infection. When sexual life not, a man can help masturbation. Of course, a full-fledged sex it is not a replacement, but keep the health help you. This applies in particular to those who crossed the 40-year milestone.
The rules of eating
A balanced diet is another means of disease prevention. The daily diet food should be designed to meet the following requirements:
- don't allow the irritation of the prostate gland;
- improve blood flow in the heart of the authority and the adjoining area and secure the gland the essential nutrients;
- to exclude the possibility of the occurrence of atherosclerosis;
- avoid constipation and disorders of the microflora of the digestive tract;
- strengthen the immune system of the body.
To achieve these goals will help to reduce the consumption of animal fats, salt, canned products and junk food and also fried food. It is better to switch to less fatty types of meat, we mustn't forget the seafood, increase the proportion of vegetables, fruits and vegetables, and also trying to cook for a couple, or in brass the closet.
Daily diet should certainly contain substances like:
- Vitamins a, C, Ie. help to strengthen the body's defenses, so he built it myself against viruses and bacteria. Provide yourself with vitamins, it is possible to adopt specific complexes, but it is best to choose foods with their high content.
- Zinc. Helps reduce inflammatory processes, has a positive effect on the potency and helps produce progesterone protects the prostate gland before the emergence of the disease. This element is contained in the pumpkin, and watermelon seeds, beef liver, lamb, chocolate.
- Selenium. Improves sexual function, fights inflammation, has a disease-modifying anti-action. It can be found in eggs, corn, beans, almond and walnuts, and seafood.
Prostate massage
Such an effect on the prostate is usually prescribed to patients with chronic prostatitis, but can also be used with the preventive purpose. To perform massage should be expert, and its essence is the stimulation of the prostate through the anal opening. One session of this massage lasts no longer than 1 minute, and the course consists of 8-10 sessions, which do need to once in 3 days. The main objective of the action of the authority lies in the allocation of it stagnant secretion along with pathogenic microflora. This happens at the end of each session in the form of a spontaneous ejaculation. If not, the patient should urinate. The secret then comes out with urine. Massage is contraindicated in the presence of iron tumors of all kinds, and also when meeting stones in the ducts and in the bacterial form of the disease. If the patient appeared strong feelings of pain, the impact on the body's need to stop.
The use of drugs and Supplements
For the prevention of prostatitis taking drugs in various forms. Among them — the pills, suppositories, capsules and injection. This is usually about the same types of drugs that are used in the treatment of diseases. The difference is only in the system of their income, which must be prescribed by a doctor. The most effective drugs are considered a drug that kills harmful bacteria, removing the tension of the smooth muscle of the prostate, and also is a good anti-inflammatory agent. Get rid of the body from the swelling helps. If we talk about the candlelight, then it is worth paying attention to them. In any case, it is necessary to consult with your doctor. As for the Supplements, which are sufficiently widely represented in the market, it is necessary to know that in case of failure should be used only in combination with the drug, in the opposite case, complete cure expected is not worth it. But is it an excellent preventive tool. Here are the most common features of drugs:
- Comprehensively acting on the organism, improves blood circulation, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and fights against the retention of urine.
- Eliminates the problems associated with urinary and reproductive function, but also has anti-inflammatory effects.
- Allows you to remove the pain during sexual intercourse, to relieve swelling and inflammation and improve the metabolism of the affected organ.
A visit to the doctor
To stay longer healthy, see a doctor-urologist, a healthy man should be at least 1 time per year. After 40 years recommended every year to do an ULTRASOUND of the prostate. If the disease is a chronic form, after the specified treatment examined once in 3 months during the first year, and then the following 3 years check every 6 months. If it is detected at least one symptom of the disease, a visit to the doctor should not be postponed. It will help you faster to win the disease and prevent its transition into the chronic phase.
Folk methods
For the prevention of diseases in home conditions you can also use the people's recipes. Completely the same to replace their treatment is not necessary - the people's medicine is not a panacea. Focus you can the following ways:
- The use of 25-30 pumpkin seeds on an empty stomach every day.
- Cook instead of tea the bark of the chestnut.
- Drink 1 tablespoon of elderberry juice before a meal three times a day.
Treatment and prevention of prostatitis — important event for every man. As much as it may sound, but prostatitis is not a punishment. This disease can be and need to be treated. There is no need to worry about this disease - what is the most important thing, not to omit the hands and head, not to run the disease.