Until twenty years ago, prostatitis was considered a disease of middle age, as it was rarely diagnosed in men under the age of forty. Today, acute inflammation of the prostate gland is not uncommon in the twenties. Chronic prostatitis occurs in 45% of men aged 25 to 50 years.
Prostatitis is accompanied by painful symptoms (fever, pain, difficulty urinating, erectile dysfunction), causes complications such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, infertility and, of course, seriously affects the quality of life.
Therefore, men today are increasingly interested in ways to prevent prostatitis.
Who needs prostatitis prevention?
There are groups of men who have a higher risk of developing prostatitis than others.
- Men over 45 years.
- Sedentary professions: programmers, IT specialists, office workers, accountants, economists, etc.
- Drivers, who love long cycling trips and at the same time often use air transport.
- Men with temporary or permanent adverse weather conditions: low air temperature and high humidity. For example, in the northern regions, rotational workers, climbers, high-altitude builders, skiers, etc.
- Suffers from chronic infectious diseases.
- Smokers.
However, given the rapid rejuvenation of the disease, all men should take measures to avoid prostatitis in the future.
Prevention of prostatitis consists of many recommendations. The man can watch all or some of them. Experts believe that even partial adherence to the recommendations reduces the risk of this disease.
Diet for the prevention of prostatitis
All doctors talk about the role of nutrition. Unfortunately, the recommendations are often general. However, diet plays a really important role in the prevention of prostatitis. The truth is that in order to prevent problems with the prostate gland, a diet should not only "strengthen the body", but also solve several specific problems.
The purpose of proper nutrition to prevent prostatitis is:
- Reduces prostate irritation after eating certain foods
- Improve blood circulation in small and large capillaries.
- Normalize digestion to eliminate constipation and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Constipation is one of the factors in the development of prostatitis.
- Provide a favorable environment for the development of natural intestinal microflora.
What foods damage the prostate gland and increase the risk of prostatitis?
- All kinds of peppers and sauces, horseradish, onions and other hot spices: irritate the tissues of the prostate gland and cause inflammation.
- Citrus fruits, especially lemons and grapefruits, sour fruits and berries are harmful to the condition of the prostate and reduce their resistance to infections.
- Strong alcohol causes narrowing of the already narrow ducts of the prostate, there is a stagnation of secretions, which is a direct result of prostatitis.
- Fizzy gases and drinks (kvass, beer) also irritate the prostate gland.
- Dishes from legumes (pea soup, beans, etc. ), mushrooms and intestines: difficult to digest, slows intestinal motility and causes gas and constipation.
- Pork, pork and fried foods increase blood cholesterol levels, which disrupts blood circulation in the pelvic organs. This phenomenon is often the leading cause of the development of prostatitis in men.
What foods are good for preventing prostatitis?
- Seafood and fish at least once a week. It contains essential amino acids and omega polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for the normal functioning of the prostate gland and resistance to inflammation.
- Parsley and parsley (herbs and roots) can be added to food as a spice, especially in summer dishes. The positive anti-inflammatory effects of these herbs on the prostate have been proven in numerous studies.
- All kinds of cabbage (cabbage, kohlrabi, collar, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), radishes, turnips - if possible, several times a week. Studies show that these vegetables, when consumed regularly, prolong men's health and protect against age-related changes in the prostate gland.
- Low-fat sour milk products - at least 2-3 times a week. Needed to normalize intestinal motility and protect the beneficial microflora.
- Take a course of antioxidants, especially rutin, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and lutein, once a year or more often for thirty days. Antioxidants protect the tissues of the prostate gland from the effects of inflammation, increase the resistance of the prostate to infections, as well as improve blood circulation in the small capillaries and slow down age-related diseases in the tissues.
It is important! When it comes to recommendations for eating nuts, pumpkin seeds or bananas, experts are unequivocal that they are rich in essential vitamins and antioxidants: the amount of these micronutrients in the products is not enough to provide the body.
If a man loves nuts or seeds, then he can safely include them in his diet, these products will not harm, but will not significantly affect the condition of the prostate gland. When it comes to preventing prostatitis, the use of high amounts of antioxidants and vitamin complexes is more effective. One of them, Synergin, is specially formulated to protect the male reproductive system from unwanted changes. Contains 6 natural antioxidants in working dosesExperience shows that Synergin has a significant prophylactic effect to prevent exacerbation of chronic prostatitis.
Lifestyle - what to look for?
If a man smokes, giving up this habit significantly reduces the chances of getting prostatitis. Smoking seriously impairs venous return, causing tissue edema and blood and lymph blockage. The general blood circulation in the pelvic organs slows down, the prostate gland receives enough nutrients and oxygen, and normal functioning becomes impossible.
Regular sex plays an important role in preventing prostatitis. This is the main way to prevent blockage in the prostate gland. However, it is important to use a condom during sex.
With a sedentary lifestyle, a man should bring more physical activity into his life. We will not use swimming, tennis or running, regular walking or lifting.
Gymnastics and sports for the prevention of prostatitis
In particular, there is a special gymnastics aimed at improving the condition of the pelvic organs and reducing the likelihood of developing prostatitis.
First of all, we need to talk about Kegel exercises. They cause an active blood flow to the prostate gland, strengthen the small pelvic muscles and increase their tone. These exercises not only prevent prostatitis, but also improve the quality of your sex life.
The second option is to use gymnastic exercises that are familiar and familiar from childhood. "Bridge", "candle", "bicycle", "birch" are aimed at training and strengthening the pelvic muscles. It is recommended to do them every day for 15-30 seconds in the morning and gradually increase the total training time to 4 minutes. This type of gymnastics will not take much time, but regular exercise will affect men's health.
Prostate massage
Prostate massage is performed only by specialists and only after a suitable appointment. The massage is on direct palpation of the prostate from the anal passage. The preventive course consists of 8-10 procedures every day.
Many men have a negative attitude towards prostate massage and agree with it only in severe forms of chronic prostatitis. Experts believe that this procedure gives the best results to prevent the disease.
Thus, a man can choose these tips to prevent prostatitis so that he can follow them constantly.