Until twenty years ago, prostatitis was considered a middle-aged disease because it was rarely diagnosed in men under the age of forty. Today, acute inflammation of the prostate gland is not uncommon in the twenties. And chronic prostatitis is observed in 45% of men between the ages of 25 and 50.
Prostatitis is associated with painful symptoms (fever, pain, difficulty urinating, erectile dysfunction), leads to complications such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, infertility, and of course seriously affects quality of life.
Therefore, today, men are becoming more and more interested in ways to prevent prostatitis.
Who needs to prevent prostatitis?
There are groups of men who are at higher risk of developing prostatitis than others.
- Men over 45 years of age.
- Seated occupations: programmers, IT specialists, office workers, accountants, economists, etc.
- Motorists, lovers of long bike rides, and frequent use of air travel.
- Men who are temporarily or permanently in adverse weather conditions: low air temperature and high humidity. For example, in the northern regions, rotational workers, climbers, hill builders, fans of alpine skiing, etc.
- He suffers from chronic infectious diseases.
- Smokers.
However, given that the disease is rapidly rejuvenating, all men should take care not to face prostatitis in the future.
There are several recommendations for preventing prostatitis. A man can follow all or all of them. Experts believe that even partial adherence to the recommendations will reduce the risk of this disease.
Diet to prevent prostatitis
Every doctor talks about the role of nutrition. Unfortunately, very often the recommendations are general in nature. But diet really plays an important role in preventing prostatitis. The fact is that a diet to prevent prostate problems needs to solve a number of specific problems and not just "strengthen the body".
Adequate nutrition for protection against prostatitis has the following objectives:
- Reduce the irritation of the prostate gland that occurs after eating certain foods.
- Improve blood circulation in small and large capillaries.
- Normalizes digestion to eliminate constipation and other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Constipation is a factor in the development of prostatitis.
- Provide a favorable environment for the development of the natural intestinal microflora.
What foods damage the prostate and increase the risk of prostatitis?
- All types of peppers and sauces with them, horseradish, onions and other hot spices: they irritate the tissues of the prostate gland and cause inflammation.
- Citrus fruits, especially lemon and grapefruit, acidic fruits and berries are detrimental to the condition of the prostate and reduce its resistance to infections.
- Strong alcohol causes narrowing of the already narrow channels of the prostate, stagnating secretions, which is a direct consequence of prostatitis.
- Carbonated drinks and drinks fermented with gases (kvass, beer) also irritate the prostate gland.
- Foods made from legumes (pea soup, beans, etc. ), mushrooms and offal: difficult to digest, slow down bowel movements, cause gas and constipation.
- Bacon, bacon, and fried foods increase blood cholesterol levels, which impairs blood circulation, including pelvic organs. This phenomenon has often become the leading cause of prostatitis in men.
What foods are suitable for preventing prostatitis?
- Seafood and fish at least once a week. They contain important amino acids and polyunsaturated omega fatty acids, which are essential for normal prostate function and resistance to inflammation.
- Parsley and parsnips (herbs and roots) can be added to dishes as a condiment, especially in summer. The positive anti-inflammatory effect of these herbs on the prostate has been demonstrated in several studies.
- All kinds of cabbage (cabbage, kohlrabi, collar, cauliflower, brussels sprouts), radishes, turnips - if possible, several times a week. Studies have shown that when consumed regularly, these vegetables prolong men’s health and protect against age-related changes in the prostate.
- Low-fat sour dairy products - at least 2-3 times a week. They are needed to normalize bowel movement and maintain a good microflora.
- Antioxidants, especially rutin, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and lutein, take a thirty-day course once or more a year. Antioxidants protect the tissues of the prostate gland from the effects of inflammation, increase the resistance of the prostate to infections, and improve blood circulation in the small capillaries and slow down the age-related disorders of the tissues.
Important! As for the consumption of nuts, pumpkin seeds or bananas, as they are rich in the necessary vitamins and antioxidants, experts have a clear opinion: the products do not contain enough of such microelements for the body.
If a person loves nuts or seeds, he can safely add them to his diet, these products do no harm but do not significantly affect the condition of the prostate gland. The use of high antioxidant and vitamin complexes is much more effective in preventing prostatitis. One, Synergin, was specifically designed to protect the male reproductive system from unwanted changes. It contains 6 natural antioxidants in working doses. Experience has shown that Synergin has a noticeable prophylactic effect, even to protect against exacerbations of chronic prostatitis.
Lifestyle - what to look for?
If a man smokes, giving up this habit significantly reduces the likelihood of prostatitis. Smoking severely impairs venous return, leading to tissue edema, blood and lymphatic congestion. In the pelvic organs, the general blood circulation slows down, the prostate gland receives insufficient food and oxygen, and its normal work becomes impossible.
Regular sex plays an important role in preventing prostatitis. This is the main way to prevent prostate congestion. However, it is important to use a condom during sex.
With a sedentary lifestyle, one has to bring more physical activity into one’s life. Without swimming, tennis or jogging, regular walking or using the lift.
Exercise and exercise to prevent prostatitis
There is also a special exercise that is specifically designed to improve the condition of the pelvic organs and reduce the likelihood of developing prostatitis.
First of all, the Kegel exercises should be mentioned. They cause active blood flow to the prostate, strengthen the muscles of the small pelvis, and also raise their voices. In addition to preventing prostatitis, these exercises will 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 used to train and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. It is advisable to do these every day for 15-30 seconds in the morning and gradually increase the total training time to 4 minutes. Such gymnastics will not take much time, but regular exercise will noticeably affect men’s health.
Prostate massage
Prostate massage is performed only by professionals and only after a proper appointment. Massage is a direct touch of the prostate through the anal passage. The prevention course is 8-10 procedures every other day.
Many men have a negative attitude towards prostate massage and only accept it in severe forms of chronic prostatitis. Although experts believe that this procedure gives the best results just to prevent the disease.
This way, the man can choose the recommendations for the prevention of prostatitis that he can follow regularly.