Prostatitis is a serious condition in men. It not only affects the physical condition, but also leads to psychological problems. Therefore, the representatives of the stronger sex should take serious 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 do Kegel exercises. They aim to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, improve blood flow to the prostate and maintain male sexual function for many years. Such tasks can be performed at any convenient time - at work, while driving, on foot.
Before performing the exercises, it is necessary to determine the muscles that will be trained. This can be done while urinating - simply by holding the stream of urine.
The muscles involved in urinary retention are the ones you're looking for.
The first and easiest way to train is muscle tension. Keep them tense for five seconds. Then the muscles relax. The exercise is repeated 10 times. The repetition rate can be increased with daily training.
When the penis is in an erect state, the trained muscle must be contracted. This should make the penis rise even higher. This exercise can also be repeated 10 times.
When training, a man should take care not to contract other muscles. Do not help yourself with the muscles of the buttocks, thighs or abdominal muscles. In such situations, prostatitis prophylaxis is ineffective.
For men who are just beginning exercises, it is advisable to be in the prone position during training. After a few weeks, you can exercise in any other comfortable position.
Medicinal prostatitis prophylaxis
Prevention with drugs is not allowed for all men.
It should only be performed by people who are at risk:
- with a sedentary lifestyle;
- who abstain from sexual activity;
- stay in the cold for a long time;
- have a hereditary predisposition to the disease.
Drug prophylaxis with various drugs is also used to prevent repeated recurrences of acute prostatitis or the transition from an acute form to a chronic one. Only a doctor can prescribe medication. It is contraindicated to take pills or any other medication yourself.
There are several forms of release of prophylactic drugs:
- tablets;
- suppositories;
- capsules;
- solutions for injection.
Tablets are most commonly used. Herbal medicines are used for prevention.
The most effective suppositories are suppositories. They have anti-inflammatory and anti-aggregatory effects. A feature of the drug is that it selectively affects the tissues and vessels of the prostate gland. If you regularly take medication, blood circulation in the organ will improve, the hormonal balance will normalize, and local immunity will increase. Suppositories must be inserted into the rectum.
Dietary supplements in the form of capsules are highly effective. If you regularly take medications with fish oil, you can prevent the development not only of inflammation of the prostate, but also of other serious diseases (hypertension, diabetes mellitus).
Folk remedies for prostatitis
Folk remedies can also prevent inflammation of the prostate. Prevention of prostatitis by such methods should be agreed in advance with the doctor, since each folk method has a number of contraindications.
To prevent prostatitis, herbal decoctions are most often used. They are easily absorbed by the man's body, do not cause side effects and can be taken for a long time without interruption.
List of medicinal herbs for the prevention of prostatitis:
- Cranberry;
- Parsely;
- Ginger;
- Johannis herbs.
Cranberries have an antibacterial effect and strengthen the immune system. You can use it to make teas or decoctions with other herbs. You have to cook 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. Consumption of parsley prevents not only the inflammatory process, but also erectile dysfunction / prostate adenoma. Not only fresh parsley leaves are used, but also the juice pressed from them.
Ginger is used to boost general and local immunity in the prostate. Teas are brewed from it. Ginger root grated on a grater is used. Lemon and honey are added to the tea. To get a good effect, it is recommended to drink a liter of this tea daily.
The preventive effect of St. John's wort lies in the improvement of blood circulation and metabolic processes in the prostate. A decoction is prepared from St. John's wort, which is taken daily for two weeks before meals. Since the drink has a fixing effect, it is worth taking a break for a week after taking it for two weeks.
General events
The prostate is a very sensitive organ in relation to a man's lifestyle. Bad habits, lack of exercise, poor diet can cause diseases. To prevent the occurrence of such a disease, it is necessary to follow a number of recommendations.
Rejection of bad habits will help avoid the occurrence of prostatitis. Smoking and alcohol violate the structure of the walls of the vessels of the prostate. As a result, blood stagnation occurs, blood clots form, and iron does not receive the required amount of nutrients. There is a so-called congestive prostatitis. Bad habits also 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 normalize blood flow to the prostate. As a result, there is no reason for the occurrence of prostatitis. Thanks to physical education, a man can prevent the occurrence of all kinds of inflammation of the prostate.
Regular sex life is the key to men's health. Sex normalizes the hormonal balance. The prostate is also in constant tone. However, sexual intercourse should only be done with a condom. Otherwise, there is a risk of developing infectious prostatitis.
It should be noted that prostate health is in the hands of the man himself. And the quality and duration of a person's sex life depends on the implementation of preventive measures.