Prostatitis in men over 40 develops due to many internal and external factors: infection, blood congestion in the pelvis, insufficient hygiene, lack of sex. Therefore, to prevent the development of inflammation, it is recommended to eliminate the possible causes of the disease.
Prostatitis development: signs and causes
Prostate inflammation develops in men who do not monitor their health or lead a sedentary lifestyle. The first signs of the disease are a violation of urination. Without timely treatment, problems with potency and testicular dysfunction gradually appear. The patient feels discomfort during bladder bowel movements, ejaculation and bowel movements.
The main causes of inflammation:
- Sedentary work, frequent driving, lack of sports.
- Advanced diseases of the genitourinary system (urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis).
- Hemorrhoids, frequent constipation.
- Wrong lifestyle (alcohol abuse, smoking, poor diet).
- Absence of a permanent sexual partner, promiscuous relationships, neglect of protection during sex.
- Incorrect intimate hygiene.
- Lowered immunity, vitamin deficiency, the presence of other chronic diseases.
In the absence of treatment, the acute form flows into the chronic one. In this case, the therapeutic course can take up to six months. It is necessary to periodically use rectal suppositories, antibiotics, alpha-blockers, vitamins.
The man will also be prescribed a glandular massage and special gymnastics. To prevent a long struggle with the disease, it is recommended to follow simple prevention rules.
The concept of prevention of inflammation of the prostate
Prostatitis prophylaxis is a complex of measures designed to prevent the development of diseases of the genitourinary system.
If all the instructions are followed, a man can protect himself from prostatitis, impotence, urethritis, urolithiasis.
Prevention is necessary for men who have suffered from diseases or have already had an acute form of prostatitis.
If you frequently change sexual partners, visit your urologist regularly, take smears to detect infection.
Primary and Secondary Measures
It is recommended to start preventing diseases of the genitourinary system from 25-30 years. Cases of inflammation of the prostate gland at a young age are known. The main reason for this is the passion for computer games, bad habits, promiscuity in sexual relations.
Measures to prevent illness can be divided into the following subgroups:
- Primary measures are necessary for men who have not experienced prostatitis, but are at risk. Prevention is based on regular exercise, visiting a urologist once a year, and quitting smoking and alcohol.
- Secondary measures are intended for men who have had acute prostatitis. It is also necessary to adhere to the rules for preventing the development of inflammation during the period of remission of the chronic form of the disease. It is recommended to regularly massage the prostate, adjust nutrition, and improve sex life.
Prostatitis prevention helps to improve the health of the whole body. Men are advised to go in for sports, control nutrition, and establish a daily routine. It is necessary to have a regular sex life, while not forgetting about contraception.
Variety of methods for preventing prostatitis
To prevent the development of prostatitis, it is recommended to devote 15-20 minutes a day to your health. Exercise every morning, drink vitamins, eat well, have sex. If a man has strong immunity, the risk of developing genitourinary diseases is minimal.
The importance of a medical examination
When undergoing a preventive medical examination, a man must be sent for a consultation with a urologist. The doctor must feel the prostate gland, take swabs for infections, and ask about the nature of urination and ejaculation. An additional ultrasound examination of the prostate may be ordered.
Every fifth man after 40 years old has changes in the prostate gland during the prophylactic examination. If prostatitis is detected at an early stage, treatment takes 5 to 7 days. It is also recommended to visit a urologist to prevent the development of cancer or adenoma. If you have already had acute prostatitis, it is recommended to visit a urologist 3-4 times in the first 12 months. Further, 1-2 visits per year will be enough.
Drugs for prophylaxis
To prevent the development of diseases of the genitourinary system, it is recommended to maintain immunity with the help of adequate nutrition and vitamin complexes. If a man has already had prostatitis, homeopathic remedies and dietary supplements should be used to prevent re-inflammation.
You cannot prescribe preventive treatment on your own. The drugs are prescribed only by a urologist after examining the prostate gland and conducting all tests.
Medicines
Prevention of prostatitis in men includes taking homeopathic medicines. They are harmless, fairly inexpensive for a person with an average income and have no contraindications. The action of these funds is based on suppressing primary inflammation, preventing the development of pathology.
Natural remedies for prostatitis contain herbal extracts of aconite, belladonna, bovine prostate gland juice. After their use in a man, blood circulation in the pelvic organs increases, production increases and stagnation of prostate secretion is eliminated.
dietary supplements
Biological active additives in the form of tablets, suspensions, solutions for enemas, rectal suppositories have proven themselves well in the prevention of prostatitis. These funds prevent stagnation of prostate juice and the development of problems with urination, reduce the swelling of the gland.
The quality of these products has been confirmed and complies with the international GMP standard.
The prophylactic course of taking capsules or tablets lasts about a month. The composition of the preparations, in addition to plant extracts, contains vitamins, useful microelements (zinc, magnesium).
Vitamins
A complex of vitamins for maintaining men's health should contain zinc, selenium, magnesium. To prevent prostatitis, it is recommended to take vitamins A, E, D, C, B6. With a lack of these elements, stagnation of prostate juice occurs, blood circulation in the small pelvis is impaired.
It is not recommended to take medications, drink dietary supplements, use homeopathy at the same time.
Since many medicines for the prevention of prostatitis contain useful trace elements. In order not to cause hypovitaminosis, it is necessary to take vitamins only as directed by a doctor.
Physiotherapy
For the prevention of stagnant prostatitis after 40 years, it is recommended to do transrectal massage for 2-3 minutes every day or visit a specialist once a month. In sex shops, prostate massagers are sold, which are easy to use and allow you to carry out the procedure yourself.
If you have already had prostatitis, a course of 8-10 sessions is recommended. They are performed during remission. The purpose of the procedures is to improve blood circulation in the gland, to eliminate pathologically accumulated secretions. For hemorrhoids or anal fissures, massage is contraindicated. For the prevention and relief of symptoms of prostatitis, hot baths with turpentine, herbal decoctions, and pine needles are used. They are carried out before bed, the water should be 37-38o. After regular procedures, a general strengthening of immunity is observed, an improvement in blood circulation in the small pelvis, and a normalization of sperm production.
Home Methods
Prevention of prostatitis in men at home is based on the use of folk recipes. All prostate problems are due to stagnation of blood in the capillaries. The following procedures will help prevent this process:
- contrast rising shower;
- pouring cold water;
- herbal compresses;
- broths;
- rectal suppositories with homemade propolis.
It is also very important to protect yourself from nervous strain and stress. Erectile dysfunction in the early stages of prostatitis most often occurs due to self-hypnosis and fear of not satisfying a woman.
Alternative medicine can prevent and even cure the disease. However, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor before using any method.
Other unconventional ways to maintain prostate health
Prostatitis prevention is effectively carried out with the help of herbal decoctions, infusions, consumption of vegetables and fruits. It is necessary to pay attention to herbs that have a diuretic, antibacterial, soothing and anti-inflammatory effect.
Prevention and treatment of prostatitis with folk recipes at home:
- Ivan tea. Brew 10 grams of herbs in 500 ml of water, cover the container with infusion for 10-15 minutes, strain. It is recommended to take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day.
- Pumpkin. Dried seeds of this vegetable should be taken 25-30 pieces per day.
- Beekeeping products. Honey and propolis have anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties. Therefore, it is recommended to be consumed daily with food or added to drinks.
- Walnut. Eat a few kernels daily.
- Hazel. The bark and leaves of hazel are boiled and infused in water. Drink a glass of ready-made drink daily on an empty stomach.
- Aspen. Its young bark is filled with a glass of water or alcohol. After 10 days of infusion, the mixture must be drunk several times a day, a teaspoon.
Men are also advised to consume ginger (eat the root, make tea, add to food), more greens. Tea with chamomile and lemon balm is useful for men's health, which has a general strengthening effect on the body.
Preventive Nutrition
Problems with the genitourinary system can be triggered by improper diet, excessive consumption of fatty, smoked food. Therefore, measures to prevent inflammation of the prostate gland include diet. The diet of men over 40 should be dominated by the following foods:
- fresh vegetables and fruits;
- oily fish;
- nuts;
- lean meat;
- porridge;
- green tea.
Eliminate the unhealthy fats found in chips and crackers. Do not abuse fast food, alcohol. If you experience problems with urination, it is recommended to drink cranberry juice daily.
Physiotherapy exercises
A man who leads a sedentary lifestyle must pay attention to physiotherapy exercises. Daily exercise will prevent the onset of many diseases of the genitourinary system. The main thing is not to pump up muscles, but to increase blood circulation in the small pelvis and strengthen the heart.
Recommended Sports
Exercise is essential to prolong men's health. Any physical activity affects the condition of the prostate gland.
The strong half is recommended to pay attention to the following types:
- running;
- race walking;
- rock climbing;
- tennis, badminton;
- morning exercises or gymnastics.
Remember a physical education lesson in childhood and do the following exercises daily to prevent prostatitis: push-ups, squats, leg lifts and abductions, birch tree, walking in place, cycling. The lesson should take 15-20 minutes a day, each element must be done in several approaches, gradually increasing the load.
Kegel Gymnastics
Kegel exercises are designed to maintain a woman's health, especially after childbirth and during menopause. With their help, the muscles of the perineum are strengthened, therefore they are also recommended to be used for the prevention of prostatitis.
It is necessary to strain the intimate muscle group during the day while lying, standing or sitting. Try to retract your anus and lift your penis at least 200 times. Such training exercises not only improve the condition of the prostate, but also prevent urinary disorders and reduce the risk of developing impotence.
Sex in a man's life
Frequent change of sexual partners or lack of sex affects the development of prostatitis. Also, during communication, do not forget about precaution. Even oral sex can lead to infectious diseases, since the mouth is a good place for germs to accumulate.
The culture of healthy intimate relationships
In order to prevent the development of bacterial prostatitis, it is recommended to carefully choose a sexual partner.
The best protection against sexually transmitted diseases among contraceptives is considered to be a condom.
However, even such measures are not able to completely protect you from STDs. Therefore, it is advisable to have a permanent partner for a healthy sexual relationship.
As well as promiscuous sexual intercourse, prolonged abstinence from sex is harmful. Because of this, there is an accumulation of sperm and prostate juice. Bacteria can develop in body fluids, causing inflammation of the prostate gland.
Sex is the most affordable and enjoyable way to prevent prostatitis.
Harm and benefits of masturbation
Lack of sexual intercourse has a detrimental effect on men's health. Stagnation of blood in the prostate can provoke an enlargement of the gland or the appearance of neoplasms. If a man lives without sex for a long time, he needs to masturbate for preventive purposes. To maintain health, 2 times a week is enough.
Urologists and sexologists do not recommend completely substituting masturbation for sex. Since during intercourse more muscles are involved, and the blood circulates much better.
General lifestyle guidelines
If you are sedentary, replenish your daily activity with exercise. Reducing the risk of prostate inflammation requires more than just taking preventive measures, changing your daily routine and habits.
Use the following guidelines:
- Walk more.
- Give up bad habits.
- Have sex regularly.
- Get tempered.
- Visit saunas and baths.
- In autumn and spring, be sure to wear underwear and underpants.
- After using the toilet and sex, wash yourself.
- Eat wisely.
- Get some rest.
- Don't overwork, avoid stress.
It is also recommended to promptly treat all diseases, especially those related to the genitourinary system.
An advanced or chronic process in the body leads to a decrease in general immunity.
Sanatorium-resort rest
During a spa vacation, a lot of activities are held to maintain and improve health. Men who are prone to developing prostatitis or who have already had this disease are advised to visit health facilities every year. The following procedures will be helpful:
- mud, salt or hot baths;
- topical mud swabs;
- prostate massage;
- use of mineral waters;
- lfk;
- race walking;
- climatotherapy.
For the prevention and treatment of inflammation, sanatoriums specializing in urological problems have been created. They diagnose the condition of the prostate.
Depending on the results, the man is assigned a diet, the use of vitamins and medicines.
This therapy is not recommended during relapse (exacerbation) and chronic prostatitis. In this case, physiotherapy can only harm and worsen the condition of the prostate gland.
Dangers of complications of prostatitis
It is believed that the prostate is the “second heart of a man”, therefore its dysfunction leads to a host of pathological processes in the body. With inflammation, the production of testosterone is disrupted, which helps to reduce libido.
Lack of treatment or the use of traditional medicine methods without consulting a doctor provokes the following complications:
- erectile dysfunction;
- complete absence of urination;
- spread of the inflammatory process to the urethra, bladder, kidneys;
- decreased libido, impotence;
- infertility;
- malignant neoplasms.
With prolonged urination disorder, constant pain and lack of sexual activity, a man develops psychological instability. He becomes nervous and focused on his problem. It is possible to restore libido and establish a sexual life under such conditions only after long-term treatment with a psychotherapist.
Preventing prostatitis is much easier than curing it. Therefore, doctors recommend adhering to the correct lifestyle. Active sports, balanced nutrition and regular sex will help maintain men's health. After 30 years, you need to drink special vitamin complexes, limit alcohol consumption.