Until twenty years ago, prostatitis was considered a middle-aged disease, as it was rarely diagnosed in men under the age of forty. Today, acute inflammation of the prostate gland is not uncommon in people over the age of twenty. Chronic prostatitis also occurs in 45% of men aged 25 to 50 years.
Prostatitis is accompanied by painful symptoms (fever, pain, difficulty urinating, erectile dysfunction), leads to complications such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, infertility and, of course, seriously affects the quality of life.
Therefore, today men are more and more 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 occupations: programmers, IT specialists, clerks, accountants, economists, etc.
- Drivers, lovers of long cycling routes, as well as often use air transport.
- Men temporarily or permanently in adverse weather conditions: low air temperatures and high humidity. For example, those who work on a rotating basis in the northern regions, climbers, high altitude builders, alpine skiing enthusiasts, etc.
- They suffer from chronic infectious diseases.
- The smokers.
However, as the disease ages rapidly, all men should take steps to avoid prostatitis in the future.
Preventing prostate inflammation includes many recommendations. A man can follow all of these or some of them. Experts believe that even partial adherence to the recommendations reduces the risk of this disease.
Diet to prevent prostatitis
All doctors talk about the role of diet. Unfortunately, very often the recommendations are general in nature. But in the case of prostatitis prevention, diet really plays an important role. The fact is that a diet to prevent prostate problems should solve many specific problems and not just "strengthen the body".
Proper nutrition to protect against prostatitis has the following goals:
- Reduce prostate irritation that occurs after eating certain foods.
- Improve blood circulation in small and large capillaries.
- Normalize digestion to eliminate constipation and other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Constipation is one of the factors in the development of prostatitis.
- Provide a favorable environment for the growth of 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 prostate tissues and cause inflammation.
- Citrus fruits, especially lemons and grapefruits, sour fruits and berries are bad for the condition of the prostate and reduce its resistance to infections.
- Strong alcohol causes narrowing of the already narrow prostate ducts, there is stagnation of secretions, a direct consequence of which is prostatitis.
- Carbonated drinks and beverages fermented with gases (kvass, beer) also irritate the prostate.
- Legume dishes (pea soup, beans, etc. ), mushrooms and carcasses: difficult to digest, slows intestinal motility and causes gas and constipation.
- Bacon, bacon and fried foods increase blood cholesterol levels, which impedes blood circulation, including to the pelvic organs. It is this phenomenon that often becomes the main cause of the development of prostatitis in men.
What foods are good for preventing prostatitis?
- Seafood and fish at least once a week. They contain essential amino acids and omega polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for the proper functioning of the prostate and its ability to resist inflammation.
- Parsley and parsnips (herbs and roots) can be added to food as a seasoning for dishes, especially in summer. The positive anti-inflammatory effects of these herbs on the prostate have been proven in many studies.
- Cabbage of all kinds (cabbage, turnip, cabbage, 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.
- Milk Low-fat dairy products - at least 2-3 times a week. They are required to normalize intestinal motility and maintain beneficial microflora.
- Antioxidants, especially routine, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and lutein, follow a thirty-day program once a year or more often. Antioxidants protect prostate tissues from the effects of inflammation, increase the prostate's ability to resist infections, and also improve blood circulation to small capillaries and slow down age-related tissue disorders.
Great! As for the recommendations for eating nuts, pumpkin seeds or bananas, as they are rich in essential vitamins and antioxidants, experts have a clear view: the products contain insufficient amounts of these micronutrients to provide them to 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. When it comes to preventing prostatitis, it is much more effective to use complexes with a high content of antioxidants and vitamins. One of them, Synergin, is specially designed to protect the male reproductive system from unwanted changes. Contains 6 natural antioxidants in working dosages. Experience with the application shows that Synergin has a remarkable prophylactic effect even for protection against signs of chronic prostatitis.
Lifestyle - what to look for?
If a man smokes, then giving up this habit will significantly reduce the chance of developing prostatitis. Smoking seriously damages the venous return, which leads to swelling of the tissues, blood and lymph congestion. The general circulation of blood to the pelvic organs is slowed down, the prostate gland receives insufficient nutrition and oxygen and its normal function becomes impossible.
A normal sex life plays an important role in preventing prostatitis. This is the main way to prevent congestion in the prostate. However, it is important to use condoms when having sex.
With a sedentary lifestyle, a person needs to bring more physical activity into his life. Swimming, tennis or jogging, regular walking or not using the lift.
Exercise and exercise to prevent prostatitis
There is also a special exercise, which specifically aims to improve the condition of the pelvic organs and reduce the chance of developing prostatitis.
First of all, Kegel exercises should be mentioned. They cause active blood flow to the prostate, strengthen the muscles of the small pelvis and also increase their tone. In addition to preventing prostatitis, these exercises also improve your quality of sex life.
The second option is to use gymnastic exercises that are familiar and familiar from childhood. The "bridge", "candle", "bicycle", "birch" aim at training and strengthening the pelvic muscles. It is recommended to do them every day, in the morning, for 15-30 seconds each and gradually the total training time to 4 minutes. This exercise will not take much time, but with regular exercise it will significantly affect men's health.
Prostate massage
Prostate massage is performed only by specialists and only after an appropriate appointment. Massage is a direct palpation of the prostate through the anus. The preventive course is 8-10 procedures every other day.
Many men have a negative attitude towards prostate massage and agree to it only in case of severe forms of chronic prostatitis. Although experts believe that this procedure gives the best results precisely for the prevention of the disease.
Thus, a man can choose these recommendations for the prevention of prostatitis, which he can follow regularly.