The diagnosis "prostatitis" is given to men when acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate is detected. The disease can be triggered by both infectious and non-infectious factors - disturbed innervation of the prostate, congestive processes in the pelvis, reduced immunity, etc.
According to the latest data, about a third of working-age men over the age of 30 have experienced prostate inflammation at least once, and after 50 years, the disease is diagnosed in more than 50% of the male population, mostly in a chronic form. For this reasonprevention of prostatitis in menit becomes one of the main measures to preserve the health of adult men, as well as to extend the overall lifespan, because prostatitis has very unfavorable complications, including prostate cancer.
Prevention of prostatitis: the sooner the better
Urologists recommend taking preventive measures against prostate inflammation to every man over 30 years old. From this moment on, the risk of developing prostate inflammation increases significantly.
Prevention of prostatitis should be started at an earlier age if the following factors determine a man's occupation:
- Prolonged driving, accompanied by tremors - drivers of cars and heavy vehicles, train drivers;
- long sitting in one place - office workers;
- regular exposure to conditions with low temperatures and high humidity.
Using the simplest methods of prostatitis prevention in youth, a man can enjoy a full life and quality sexual relations, as well as extend his life span, preventing the dangerous consequences of this disease.
Instructions for the prevention of prostatitis
With age, natural processes begin to take place in the body of each person that can weaken local and general immunity, which results in an increased risk of developing various diseases. If we are talking about preserving men's health, the main goals of such prevention will be the following:
- prevention of congestion in the pelvis and especially in the prostate;
- strengthening the immune system;
- protection against infections;
- maintenance of pelvic muscle tone.
- Such measures will help prevent not only prostatitis, but also the development of many other urological problems.
Primary prevention
Primary prevention of any disease always involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As for prostatitis, it is necessary to prevent the factors that are the main causes of the disease - congestion in the pelvis, infection, hypothermia, etc. Simple methods of primary prevention are suitable for men who have never encountered this disease before.
Preventive measures aimed at preventing the development of prostate inflammation:
- Regular balanced meals. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, polyunsaturated fats and other useful substances, while avoiding "junk" food, contributes to the general health of the body, which of course implies strengthening the immune system and protection against many diseases, including inflammatory ones. It is important to drink enough water daily– this is necessary to prevent stagnation of secretions in the prostate.
- Sport activities. It is great if a man has the opportunity to visit the gym several times a week and perform a set of exercises aimed at maintaining general tone. A good alternative is regular running, swimming, hockey, tennis and other sports. You can buy a treadmill for your home - 20 minutes of daily running or brisk walking will normalize blood flow in the pelvic area and reduce the likelihood of developing prostatitis.
- It is useful to walk in the fresh air every day. In addition, urologists recommend performing simple morning exercises aimed at improving overall blood flow and stretching the main muscle groups. Such well-known exercises as "birch", "bridge", "bicycle" are suitable as daily measures for the primary prevention of prostatitis - they train the pelvic muscles well and are easy to perform.
- Stimulation of secretion outflow. Sex is ideal for these purposes - regular intimate relations not only accelerate the outflow of secretions from the prostate, but also improve blood circulation in the pelvis, improve the tone of the whole body and have a positive effect on the emotional sphere of a man. , which is important for maintaining overall health. Masturbation is also encouraged to stimulate secretions.
- Prevention of STI infection. Infections are one of the main causes of prostatitis, so it is important to prevent infection with infectious diseases, especially sexually transmitted diseases. To do this, you must have a trusted sexual partner and try to avoid casual relationships or at least use condoms.
- Kegel exercises. The simplest exercise to train the pubococcygeus muscle can improve blood circulation in the pelvic area. To understand how to strain them, you need to try to hold the stream for a few seconds while urinating, and then perform a similar manipulation with an empty bladder. Repeat this workout as often as possible throughout the day.
Secondary prevention of prostatitis
It is necessary for men who have already had an acute or subacute process of prostate inflammation, as well as for patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, when the main goal of prevention is stable remission of the disease. Usually, preventive measures are prescribed immediately after the patient undergoes treatment for the acute phase of this disease.
First of all, the prevention of prostatitis includes regular visits to the urologist: only a qualified specialist can fully assess the clinical picture and chooseprophylactic drugs for prostatitisnecessary in each specific case. Here it is important to take into account the treatment methods that were used in the acute phase of the disease. In the first year after prostatitis treatment, patients are registered and recommended to a urologist every 3 months, for the next 3 years a man must visit a doctor every 6 months.
Treatment and prevention of prostatitisare closely related to each other: already in the treatment phase of subacute inflammation, the doctor can recommend exercises and drugs that are more preventive and strengthening. At the same time, against the background of long-term prophylaxis, situations may arise when it is necessary to prescribe additional drugs for the treatment of newly developed pathology and prevention of the development of acute inflammation.
Secondary prevention of prostatitis includes:
- use of medicines and food supplements;
- prostate massage;
- special physical education.
At the same time, you should not neglect the methods of primary prevention, because their action will help to quickly restore men's health, and with long-term adherence to the above recommendations, the risks of chronic disease are minimized.
Medicines for the prevention of prostatitis
For preventive purposes, drugs are generally prescribed based on natural ingredients that stimulate the prostate. At the same time, as part of the complex treatment and subsequent prevention of prostatitis, drugs with multidirectional action can be used - immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, stimulating, etc.
It is important to note that any medicine, including dietary supplements, can only be taken after consultation with a urologist. Independent choice of prophylactic means is unacceptable!
Gained great popularitytablets for the prevention of prostatitis– dietary supplements with components obtained from bovine prostate. They have a significant impact on the functioning of the male prostate:
- stimulate its activity;
- suppresses inflammatory processes in the prostate;
- increase secretion production;
- normalize metabolism in the prostate;
- relieve swelling;
- prevent stagnation.
What should I do to prevent prostatitis?
During the consultation with the urologist, you can choose one of the following drugs in the form of tablets or suppositories. They have a narrowly targeted effect: the active components penetrate the prostate area through the rectal wall. Such drugs have practically no contraindications or side effects, so they can be prescribed in the presence of concomitant diseases.
If the patient has a history of prostatitis caused by an infection, it is necessary to additionally use immunomodulatory and antiviral drugs to preserve male health. Men with a history of infectious prostatitis, after the acute stage of the disease is over, are prescribed Polyoxidonium or Viferon 4. Prostatitis of bacterial etiology involves taking antibacterial drugs that are selected individually after testing sensitivity to antibiotics.
Prevention of chronic prostatitisin men, regular use of drugs to stimulate the prostate is required. Food supplements containing strong natural ingredients are well suited for long courses. For such patients, the urologist can prescribe the following tablets:
- Dietary supplement based on dry extract of the Chinese cordyceps mushroom;
- Medicine whose active substance is the crushed fruits of dwarf palm;
- Medicine based on water and fat soluble fractions of pollen of wheat, rye and meadow timothy.
The preventive complex should additionally include vitamins. They improve circulation and strengthen the walls of blood vessels, normalize blood flow in the pelvis and serve as additional prevention for the development of prostate adenoma and cancer. The most important vitamins for prostatitis prevention are A, D, E and K.
In the pharmacy, you can buy complex preparations, which already contain all the vitamins and other useful components necessary for the prevention of prostatitis. The composition includes vitamin E, copper, L-glutamine and L-alanine, zinc, lysine, as well as extracts of Icelandic moss, pumpkin seeds, dwarf palm, thistle and many other natural components useful for the normal functioning of the prostate.
Prostate massage
This procedure precisely affects the area where the prostate is located, increasing blood flow to it. This allows the prostate to be saturated with oxygen and nutrients, which the gland will receive from the bloodstream. In addition, massage will increase the effectiveness of drugs used to treat or prevent prostatitis.
The massage is performed in two ways:
- Externally: massage movements are performed in the area between the anus and the scrotum.
- Transrectally: the massage is performed by inserting a finger through the anus into the rectum and acting directly on the gland. You can buy a special massager for the same purpose.
Any technique requires expert training. During the massage, only gentle movements are allowed that do not last longer than 2 minutes. To perform it, it is better to consult a urologist. It is important to know that prostate massage is not done in the acute stage of the disease! In this case, it is first recommended to undergo a course of treatment of the inflammatory process.
In order to improve the functioning of the prostate, it is recommended to conduct a course of exercise therapy, where the specialist will select feasible physical exercises for men, aimed at improving blood circulation in the pelvis, as well as increasing the overall tone of the body.