Prostatitis is a serious disease in men. This not only affects the physical condition, but also leads to psychological problems. Therefore, representatives of the stronger sex should seriously take preventive measures that will help prevent the onset 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 muscles of the pelvic floor, improving blood circulation in the prostate and maintaining men's sexual function for many years. These tasks can be performed at any time - at work, in the car, on foot.
Before performing the exercises, it is necessary to determine which muscles will be trained. This can be done while urinating - simply holding back the stream of urine.
The muscles involved in urinary retention are the ones you are looking for.
The first and easiest way to train is muscle tension. Hold them taut 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 erect, the trained muscle should be tense. As a result, the penis should rise even higher. This exercise can also be repeated 10 times.
During training, a man must ensure that no other muscles are straining. Do not help yourself with the muscles of the buttocks, thighs or abdominals. In such situations, the prevention of prostatitis will be ineffective.
For men who have just started exercising, it is advisable to be in a lying position during training. After a few weeks you can train in any other convenient position.
Drug prevention of prostatitis
Prevention with drugs is not allowed for all men.
It should only be carried out by people at risk:
- with a sedentary lifestyle;
- who abstain from sexual activity;
- stay in the cold for a long time;
- having 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 to a chronic form. Only a doctor can prescribe medication. It is contraindicated to take pills or other medications on your own.
There are several forms of release of prophylactic drugs:
- tablets;
- suppositories;
- capsules;
- Solution for injection.
Tablets are most often used. For prevention, herbal medicines are used.
The most effective suppositories are suppositories. They have anti-inflammatory and anti-aggregation effects. A feature of the drug is that it selectively affects the tissues and vessels of the prostate. If you regularly take medication, blood circulation in the organ improves, hormonal balance normalizes, and local immunity increases. Suppositories should be inserted into the rectum.
Food supplements in the form of capsules are very effective. If you regularly take drugs containing fish oil, you can prevent the development of not only inflammation of the prostate, but also 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 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 herbs 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 need to boil its leaves. For the prevention of prostatitis, it is necessary to drink decoctions and teas three times a day.
Parsley is an anti-inflammatory herb. 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 extracted from them.
Ginger is used to strengthen the general and local immunity of the prostate. Teas are infused with it. Ginger root is used, which is rubbed on a grater. Lemon and honey are added to the tea. To achieve a good effect, it is recommended to drink one liter of this tea per day.
The preventive effect of St. John's wort is to improve blood circulation and metabolic processes in the prostate. A decoction is prepared from St. John's wort, which is taken daily before meals for two weeks. Since the drink has a fixing effect, after two weeks of taking it is worth taking a break for a week.
General events
The prostate is a very sensitive organ in relation to the lifestyle of men. Bad habits, a sedentary lifestyle, dietary errors can cause illnesses. In order to prevent such a disease from occurring, a number of recommendations should 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. 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. In addition, 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 normalization of blood circulation in the prostate. As a result, there will be no reason for prostatitis to occur. Thanks to physical education, a man will be able to prevent the appearance of all types of inflammation of the prostate.
A regular sex life is the key to men's health. Sex normalizes the balance of hormones. In addition, 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 noted that the health of the prostate 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.