Prostatitis is a serious disease in men. It affects not only the physical condition, but also brings psychological problems. Therefore, representatives of the stronger sex should seriously take preventive measures that will help prevent the occurrence of a disease called prostatitis.
Kegel exercises
The safest and most effective way to prevent prostatitis is to perform Kegel exercises. They are aimed at strengthening the pelvic muscles, improving blood circulation in the prostate and preserving the sexual function of men for many years. Such tasks can be performed at any convenient time - at work, driving a car, walking.
Before performing the exercises, it is necessary to determine the muscles to be trained. This can be done during urination - simply by holding the flow of urine.
The muscles involved in holding urine are the ones you're looking for.
The first and easiest way to train is muscle tension. Hold them tense for five seconds. Then the muscles relax. The exercise is repeated 10 times. With daily training, the repetition rate can be increased.
When the penis is in a state of erection, the muscle being trained must be tensed. As a result, the penis should rise even higher. This exercise can be repeated 10 times.
During exercise, a man must ensure that no other muscle contracts. Do not help yourself with the muscles of the buttocks, thighs or abdomen. In such situations, prostatitis prevention will be ineffective.
For men who are just starting to exercise, it is advisable to be in a prone position during exercise. After a few weeks, you can train in any other suitable position.
Drug prevention of prostatitis
Prevention with drugs is not allowed for all men.
It should only be performed by persons who are at risk:
- with a sedentary lifestyle;
- who abstain from sexual activity;
- staying in the cold for a long time;
- with a hereditary predisposition to the disease.
Also, drug prophylaxis with various drugs is used to prevent repeated relapses of acute prostatitis or the transition from an acute form to a chronic one. Only a doctor can prescribe medicine. It is contraindicated to take pills or other drugs on your own.
There are several forms of release of prophylactic drugs:
- Tablets;
- suppositories;
- Capsules;
- Solution for injection.
Tablets are used more often. For prevention, drugs containing herbs are used.
The most effective suppositories are suppositories. They have anti-inflammatory and anti-aggregating effects. A feature of the drug is that it selectively affects the tissues and vessels of the prostate gland. If you take medicines regularly, blood circulation in the organ improves, hormone balance is normalized and local immunity increases. Suppositories should be inserted into the rectum.
Dietary supplements in the form of capsules are very effective. If you regularly take medicines with fish oil, you can prevent the development of not only inflammation of the prostate gland, but also other serious diseases (hypertension, diabetes mellitus).
Folk remedies for prostatitis
Folk remedies can also prevent inflammation of the prostate. Prevention of prostatitis with such methods should be agreed with the doctor beforehand, as each popular method has a number of contraindications.
To prevent prostatitis, herbal decoctions are most often used. They are easily absorbed by the male body, do not cause side effects and can be taken for a long time without interruption.
List of medicinal plants for the prevention of prostatitis:
- Cowberry;
- Parsley;
- Ginger;
- St. John's wort.
Lingonberry has an antibacterial effect and strengthens the immune system. You can make teas or decoctions from it with the addition of other herbs. You have to boil its leaves. For the prevention of prostatitis, it is necessary to drink decoctions and teas with it three times a day.
Parsley is an anti-inflammatory plant. It also has a positive effect on potency. Eating parsley is a prevention not only of the inflammatory process, but also of erectile dysfunction/prostate adenoma. Not only fresh parsley leaves are used, but also the juice squeezed from them.
Ginger is used to strengthen general and local immunity in the prostate. Teas are made from it. Ginger root is used, which is grated. Lemon and honey are added to the tea. To achieve a good effect, it is recommended to drink a liter of this tea a day.
The preventive effect of St. John's wort is the improvement of blood circulation and metabolic processes in the prostate. A decoction is prepared from St. John's wort, which is taken every day before meals for two weeks. Since the drink has a fixing effect, after two weeks of taking it is worth taking a week off.
General events
The prostate is a very sensitive organ in relation to men's lifestyle. Bad habits, sedentary lifestyle, mistakes in diet can cause diseases. To prevent the occurrence of such a disease, a number of recommendations must be followed.
Refusal of bad habits will help to avoid the appearance of prostatitis. Smoking and alcohol violate the structure of the walls of the vessels of the prostate gland. As a result, blood stagnates, blood clots form, and iron does not receive the necessary amount of nutrients. There is the so-called congestive prostatitis. Also, bad habits lead to a weakening of local immunity, which contributes to the penetration of bacteria and viruses into the prostate.
Frequent physical activity or even regular walking for at least 3-4 hours a day will lead to the normalization of blood circulation in the prostate. As a result, there will be no reason for the appearance of prostatitis. Thanks to physical education, a man will be able to prevent the occurrence of all types of inflammation of the prostate gland.
Regular sex life is the key to men's health. Sex normalizes the balance of hormones. Also, the prostate is in constant tone. But intercourse should only be with the use of a condom. Otherwise, there is a risk of developing infectious prostatitis.
It should be emphasized that the health of the prostate is in the hands of the man himself. And the quality and duration of a person's sexual life depends on the implementation of preventive measures.