The diagnosis of "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 - prostate conservation disorders, congestive processes in the pelvis, decreased immunity, etc.
According to the latest data, about a third of men over 30 years old have experienced prostate inflammation at least once; after 50 years, this disease is diagnosed in more than 50% of the male population, mostly in chronic form. For this reasonprevention of prostatitis in menbeing one of the main measures aimed at maintaining health in adult men, as well as extending overall life expectancy, because prostatitis has very unfavorable complications, including prostate cancer.
Prevention of prostatitis: the sooner the better
Urologists recommend taking preventive measures against prostate inflammation for every man who has passed the 30-year mark. From this moment on, the risk of getting prostate inflammation increases significantly.
It is necessary to start the prevention of prostatitis at an earlier age if the following factors determine the male occupation:
- Prolonged driving, accompanied by tremors - drivers of cars and heavy vehicles, train drivers;
- sitting in one place for a long time - office worker;
- normal exposure to conditions with low temperature and high humidity.
Using the simplest method to prevent prostatitis at a young age, a man can enjoy a full life and quality sexual relations, as well as increase his life expectancy, preventing the harmful consequences of this disease.
Instructions for the prevention of prostatitis
With age, natural processes begin to occur in the body of any person that can weaken local and general immunity, resulting in an increased risk of developing various diseases. If we talk about preserving men's health, the main goals of such prevention are as follows:
- prevention of congestion in the pelvis and prostate gland in particular;
- strengthen the immune system;
- protection against infection;
- keep the pelvic muscles in tone.
- Such measures will help prevent not only prostatitis, but also the development of many other urological problems.
Primary prevention
The main prevention of any disease always involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For prostatitis, it is necessary to prevent the factors that are the main cause of the disease - congestion in the pelvis, infection, hypothermia, etc. Simple methods of primary prevention are suitable for men who have never experienced this disease before.
Preventive measures aimed at preventing the development of prostate inflammation:
- Regular balanced meals. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, unsaturated fats and other beneficial substances, together with avoiding "junk" food, contributes to the overall health of the body, which of course means strengthening the immune system and protecting against many diseases, including inflammation. one. It is important to drink enough water every day - this is necessary to avoid stagnation of secretions in the prostate gland.
- Sports activities. It is good if a man has the opportunity to visit the gym several times a week and do a set of exercises aimed at maintaining the general tone. A good alternative is regular jogging, swimming, hockey, tennis and other sports. You can buy a treadmill for your home - 20 minutes of running every day or brisk walking will normalize the blood flow in the pelvic area and minimize the chances of getting prostatitis.
- It is beneficial to take a walk in the fresh air every day. In addition, urologists recommend doing simple morning exercises aimed at increasing overall blood flow and stretching major muscle groups. Well-known exercises such 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 this purpose - frequent intimate intercourse not only promotes the outflow of secretions from the prostate, but also improves blood circulation in the pelvis, improves the tone of the whole body, and has a positive effect on the emotional sphere of a man, which is important for maintaining overall health. Masturbation is also encouraged to stimulate the outflow of secretions.
- Prevention of STI infection. Infection is one of the main causes of prostatitis, so it is important to prevent infection with infectious diseases, especially those that are sexually transmitted. To do this, you need to have a trusted sexual partner and try to avoid casual contact, or at least use a condom.
- Kegel exercises. The simplest exercise to train the pubococcygeus muscle can improve blood circulation in the pelvic area. To understand how to strain it, you need to try to hold the flow for a few seconds while urinating, then perform the same manipulations with an empty bladder. Repeat this exercise as often as possible throughout the day.
Secondary prevention of prostatitis
It is necessary for men who have experienced an acute or subacute inflammatory process in the prostate gland, as well as for patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, when the main goal of prevention is stable remission of the disease. Typically, preventive measures are prescribed immediately after the patient undergoes treatment for the acute stage of the disease.
First of all, the prevention of prostatitis involves regular visits to the urologist: only a qualified specialist can fully assess the clinical picture and chooseProphylactic medicine for prostatitisrequired in each specific case. Here it is important to take into account the treatment methods used in the acute stage of the disease. In the first year after prostatitis treatment, patients are registered and recommended to see a urologist every 3 months; for the next 3 years, the man must see a doctor every 6 months.
Treatment and prevention of prostatitisclosely related to each other: already at the stage of treating subacute inflammation, doctors can recommend exercises and drugs that have a more preventive and strengthening effect. At the same time, against the background of long-term prophylaxis, situations may arise when the prescription of additional drugs is necessary to treat emerging pathologies and prevent the development of acute inflammation.
Secondary prevention of prostatitis includes:
- the use of medicines and food supplements;
- prostate massage;
- special physical education.
At the same time, you should not ignore the main preventive methods, because their actions will help restore men's health quickly and with long-term compliance with the above-mentioned recommendations, the risk of the disease becoming chronic is minimized.
Medicines to prevent prostatitis
For preventive purposes, drugs are mainly prescribed based on natural substances that stimulate the function of the prostate gland. At the same time, as part of the complex treatment and subsequent prevention of prostatitis, drugs with multidirectional effects can be used - immunomodulators, anti-inflammatory, stimulating, etc.
Keep in mind that any medication, including food supplements, can be taken only after consulting a urologist. Independent choice of prophylactic agents is unacceptable!
Gained great popularitytablets for the prevention of prostatitis– food supplement with components obtained from the prostate of a cow. They have a significant effect on the function of the male prostate gland:
- stimulate its activity;
- overcome the inflammatory process in the prostate;
- increase secretion production;
- normalizes metabolism in the prostate;
- relieve swelling;
- avoid stagnation.
What should I take to prevent prostatitis?
During consultation with a urologist, you can choose one of the following drugs in the form of tablets or suppositories. They have a narrowly targeted effect: the active component penetrates into the prostate area through the rectal wall. Such drugs have almost 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 infection, to preserve male health it is necessary to additionally use immunomodulatory and antiviral drugs. For men with a history of infectious prostatitis, after the acute stage of the disease is over, Polyoxidonium or Viferon 4 is prescribed. Prostatitis of bacterial etiology involves taking antibacterial drugs, selected individually after testing for sensitivity to antibiotics.
Prevention of chronic prostatitisin men requires regular use of prostate stimulant drugs. For long courses, supplements containing strong natural ingredients are ideal. For such patients, the urologist may prescribe the following tablets:
- Dietary supplement based on dry extract of Chinese cordyceps mushroom;
- Medicines whose active ingredients are the crushed fruits of dwarf palm trees;
- Medicinal products based on water- and fat-soluble pollen fractions from wheat, rye and prairie timothy.
The preventive complex should also include vitamins. They improve blood circulation and strengthen the walls of blood vessels, normalize blood flow in the pelvis, and serve as an additional prevention for the development of prostate adenoma and cancer. The most important vitamins for the prevention of prostatitis are A, D, E, and K.
In the pharmacy you can buy a complex preparation, which already contains 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, saw palmetto, burdock and many other natural components that are useful for the normal functioning of the prostate gland.
Prostate massage
This procedure precisely affects the area where the prostate gland is located, increasing blood flow there. 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.
Massage is done in two ways:
- Externally: massage movements are performed in the area between the anus and the scrotum.
- Transversely: the massage is performed by inserting a finger through the anus into the rectum and acting directly on the gland. For the same purpose, you can buy a special massager.
Any technique requires training from an expert. During the massage, only gentle movements lasting no more than 2 minutes are allowed. To carry it out, it is better to consult a urologist. It is important to know that prostate massage is not performed in the acute stage of the disease! In this case, it is first recommended to undergo a course of treatment for the inflammatory process.
To improve the function of the prostate gland, it is recommended to take a course of exercise therapy, where the specialist will choose physical exercises that are suitable for a man, aimed at improving blood circulation in the pelvis, as well as improving the overall tone of the pelvis. body.