The diagnosis of "prostatitis" is given to men when acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate is detected. The disease can be triggered by both infectious and non-infectious factors - impaired innervation of the prostate, congestive processes in the pelvis, decreased immunity, etc.
According to the latest data, about a third of working-age men over 30 have experienced prostate inflammation at least once; after 50 years, the disease is diagnosed in more than 50% of the male population, mostly in a chronic form. For this reasonprevention of prostatitis in menis becoming one of the main measures aimed at maintaining health in adult men, as well as at extending overall life expectancy, since prostatitis has very unfavorable complications, including prostate cancer.
Prevention of prostatitis: the sooner the better
Urologists recommend taking preventive measures against prostate inflammation for every man who has crossed the 30-year mark. From this moment on, the risk of developing prostate inflammation increases significantly.
It is necessary to start prostatitis prevention at an earlier age if the following factors determine a man’s occupation:
- Prolonged driving, accompanied by shaking - drivers of cars and heavy vehicles, train drivers;
- sitting in one place for a long time – office workers;
- regular exposure to conditions with low temperatures and high humidity.
Using the simplest methods of preventing prostatitis in youth, a man can enjoy a full life and quality sexual relationships, as well as increase his life expectancy, preventing the dangerous consequences of this disease.
Directions for the prevention of prostatitis
With age, natural processes begin to occur in the body of any person that can weaken local and general immunity, resulting in an increased risk of developing various diseases. If we talk about preserving men's health, the main goals of such prevention will be the following:
- prevention of congestion in the pelvis and prostate gland in particular;
- strengthening the immune system;
- protection against infections;
- maintaining pelvic muscles in tone.
- Such measures will help prevent not only prostatitis, but also the development of many other urological problems.
Primary prevention
Primary prevention of any disease always involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As for prostatitis, it is necessary to prevent the factors that are the main causes of the disease - congestion in the pelvis, infection, hypothermia, etc. Simple methods of primary prevention are suitable for men who have never encountered this disease before.
Preventive measures aimed at preventing the development of prostate inflammation:
- Regular balanced meals. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, polyunsaturated fats and other beneficial substances, along with avoiding "junk" foods, contributes to the overall health of the body, which of course means strengthening the immune system and protecting against many diseases, including inflammatory ones. It is important to drink enough water per day - this is necessary to prevent stagnation of secretions in the prostate gland.
- Sports activities. It’s great if a man has the opportunity to visit the gym several times a week and perform a set of exercises aimed at maintaining general tone. A good alternative is regular jogging, swimming, hockey, tennis and other sports. You can purchase a treadmill for your home - 20 minutes of daily running or brisk walking will normalize blood flow in the pelvic area and minimize the likelihood of developing prostatitis.
- It is beneficial to take a walk in the fresh air every day. Additionally, urologists recommend performing simple morning exercises aimed at improving overall blood flow and stretching the main muscle groups. Such well-known exercises as "birch", "bridge", "bicycle" are suitable as daily measures for the primary prevention of prostatitis - they train the pelvic muscles well and are easy to perform.
- Stimulation of secretion outflow. Sex is ideal for these purposes - regular intimate relationships not only promote the outflow of secretions from the prostate, but also improve blood circulation in the pelvis, improve the tone of the whole body, and have a positive effect on the emotional sphere of a man, which is important for maintaining overall health. Masturbation is also encouraged to stimulate the outflow of secretions.
- Prevention of STI infection. Infections are one of the main causes of prostatitis, so it is important to prevent infection with infectious diseases, especially those that are sexually transmitted. To do this, you need to have a trusted sexual partner and try to avoid casual relationships, or at least use condoms.
- Kegel exercises. The simplest exercise for training the pubococcygeus muscles can improve blood circulation in the pelvic area. To understand how to strain them, you need to try to hold the stream for a few seconds while urinating, then carry out a similar manipulation with an empty bladder. Repeat this workout as often as possible throughout the day.
Secondary prevention of prostatitis
It is necessary for men who have already had an acute or subacute process of inflammation in the prostate gland, as well as for patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, when the main goal of prevention is stable remission of the disease. Typically, preventive measures are prescribed immediately after the patient undergoes treatment for the acute stage of this disease.
First of all, the prevention of prostatitis involves regular visits to a urologist: only a qualified specialist can fully assess the clinical picture and selectprophylactic drugs for prostatitisnecessary in each specific case. Here it is important to take into account the treatment methods that were used at the acute stage of the disease. In the first year after treatment of prostatitis, patients are registered and recommended to see a urologist every 3 months; for the next 3 years, the man must see a doctor every 6 months.
Treatment and prevention of prostatitisare closely related to each other: already at the stage of treating subacute inflammation, the doctor can recommend exercises and medications that have a more preventive and strengthening effect. At the same time, against the background of long-term prophylaxis, situations may arise when additional prescription of drugs is required to treat the emerging pathology and prevent the development of acute inflammation.
Secondary prevention of prostatitis includes:
- use of medications and dietary supplements;
- prostate massage;
- special physical education.
At the same time, you should not neglect the methods of primary prevention, since their action will help to quickly restore men’s health and with long-term adherence to the recommendations mentioned above, the risks of the disease becoming chronic are minimized.
Medicines to prevent prostatitis
For preventive purposes, medications are mainly prescribed based on natural ingredients that stimulate the functioning of the prostate gland. At the same time, as part of complex treatment and subsequent prevention of prostatitis, medications with multidirectional effects can be used - immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, stimulating, etc.
It is worth noting that any drug, including dietary supplements, can be taken only after consultation with a urologist. Independent choice of a prophylactic agent is unacceptable!
Gained great popularitytablets for the prevention of prostatitis– dietary supplements with components obtained from bovine prostate. They have a significant impact on the functioning of the male prostate gland:
- stimulate its activity;
- counteract inflammatory processes in the prostate;
- increase secretion production;
- normalize metabolism in the prostate;
- relieve swelling;
- prevent stagnation.
What should I take to prevent prostatitis?
During a consultation with a urologist, you can choose one of the following medications in the form of tablets or suppositories. They have a narrowly targeted effect: the active components penetrate into the area of the prostate through the wall of the rectum. Such drugs have virtually no contraindications or side effects, so they can be prescribed in the presence of concomitant diseases.
If the patient has a history of prostatitis caused by infection, to preserve men's health it is necessary to additionally use immunomodulatory and antiviral drugs. For men with a history of infectious prostatitis, after the acute stage of the disease is completed, Polyoxidonium or Viferon 4 is prescribed. Prostatitis of bacterial etiology involves taking antibacterial drugs, selected individually after testing for sensitivity to antibiotics.
Prevention of chronic prostatitisin men requires regular use of prostate stimulating drugs. For long courses, dietary supplements that contain potent natural ingredients are well suited. For such patients, the urologist may prescribe the following tablets:
- Food supplement based on dry extract of Chinese cordyceps mushroom;
- A drug whose active substance is crushed fruits of the dwarf palm tree;
- A medicinal product based on water- and fat-soluble pollen fractions of wheat, rye and meadow timothy.
The preventive complex should additionally include vitamins. They improve blood circulation and strengthen the walls of blood vessels, normalize blood flow in the pelvis, and serve as additional prevention for the development of prostate adenoma and cancer. The most important vitamins for the prevention of prostatitis are A, D, E, and K.
At the pharmacy you can purchase complex preparations, which already contain all the vitamins and other useful components necessary for the prevention of prostatitis. The composition includes vitamin E, copper, L-glutamine and L-alanine, zinc, lysine, as well as extracts of Icelandic moss, pumpkin seeds, dwarf palm, burdock and many other natural components useful for the normal functioning of the prostate gland.
Prostate massage
This procedure precisely affects the area where the prostate gland is located, increasing blood flow to it. This allows the prostate to be saturated with oxygen and nutrients, which the gland will receive from the blood flow. In addition, massage will enhance the effectiveness of medications used to treat or prevent prostatitis.
Massage is carried out in two ways:
- Externally: massage movements are performed in the area between the anus and scrotum.
- Transrectally: massage is performed by inserting a finger through the anus into the rectum and acting directly on the gland. For the same purposes, you can purchase a special massager.
Any of the techniques requires training from a specialist. During the massage, only gentle movements lasting no more than 2 minutes are allowed. To carry it out, it is better to consult a urologist. It is important to know that prostate massage is not performed at the acute stage of the disease! In this case, it is first recommended to undergo a course of treatment for the inflammatory process.
To improve the functioning of the prostate gland, it is recommended to take a course of exercise therapy, where a specialist will select feasible physical exercises for a man, aimed at improving blood circulation in the pelvis, as well as increasing the overall tone of the body.