Prevention of prostatitis in men requires attention and time. The prostate is responsible for the production of a substance in the male body that plays an important role in maintaining hormonal balance. In addition, the body allows the sperm to fully mature, maintain motility and activity, and ensure the presence of an erection.
Prostatitis is diagnosed in 25-40% of men. The disease is believed to affect middle-aged and older men, but the pathology can develop even in adolescents. If prostatitis is not prevented and treated in time, it is more likely to become a chronic form of the disease. It is fraught with constant anxiety and pain, decreased sexual desire, fertility and erections.
Causes and symptoms of prostatitis
Stagnation of prostate gland tissue leads to the development of prostatitis, which leads to decreased blood circulation and oxygenation. When there is not enough oxygen and there is a lack of nutrients, the tissues of the prostate gland function. Infection can cause prostatitis. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of prostatitis in men requires an integrated approach.
Symptoms of prostatitis:
- pain when urinating;
- frequent urination, especially at night;
- erectile dysfunction;
- excessive irritability;
- sleep problems, etc.
Preventive measures
What is needed to prevent prostatitis in men? Measures should be taken in a comprehensive manner to achieve maximum effect and prevent the disease from becoming a chronic form. To do this you need to connect:
- gymnastics exercises;
- medicines;
- preventive measures;
- proper nutrition;
- healthy lifestyle.
In turn, preventive measures are divided into primary and secondary. The main measures are aimed at preventing the development of inflammation, and the second is used by men who have previously experienced the disease and are trying to prevent the disease from becoming chronic.
Prostatitis prevention in men - drugs
Medications to prevent prostatitis in men are used to prevent blood clots in the pelvic region and to reduce swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland.
Prostate Extract
Prostate extract is injected in 1-2 ampoules once a day, the duration of treatment is not more than 10 days. Repeat the course if necessary. Contraindications include only individual drug intolerance.
Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Tamsulosin hydrochloride is taken 1 capsule once a day after meals. Contraindicated in hypersensitivity, hepatic insufficiency and hypotension.
Dutasteride
The drug is prescribed 1 capsule once a day, the duration of treatment is at least half a year. Contraindications are individual intolerance and sensitivity, liver failure.
If prostatitis develops against the background of a bacterial infection, antimicrobial therapy is prescribed. List of antimicrobial pills to prevent prostatitis in men:
- prostate extract. 5-10 mg injections are given intramuscularly once a day for 5-10 days. Urticaria may appear.
- Metronidazole. Metronidazole is used in the form of a diffuse suspension for the treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland. Take 500-1000 mg immediately for 30-40 minutes. The procedure is repeated 500 ml every 8 hours.
- Ciprofloxacin. Take on an empty stomach for 28 days. The daily dose is 1000 mg (2 tablets 250 mg or 1 - 500 mg), after 12 hours it should be divided into 2 doses.
- Dutasteride is taken 1 capsule once a day, regardless of food intake. Use with caution in elderly patients.
Suppository for the prevention of prostatitis in men
Drugs in Russia and abroad are widely used in the form of rectal suppositories for the treatment and prevention of prostatitis in men (in general - suppositories in humans). In men, suppositories for the prevention of prostatitis are inserted into the rectum and are used both to prevent inflammation and to prevent relapse in the chronic course of the disease.
Today, the range of rectal suppositories is so large that the question of "which of them is the most effective" arises. Let's look at all the possible options.
Ichthyol candles
Has anti-inflammatory, decongestant, analgesic and keratoplastic effects. Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance, as well as in combination with alkaloids and iodide solutions. Apply 1-2 candles a day, the duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician.
Papaverine Candles
Papaverine suppositories relieve spasms, reduce pain, improve blood flow to the pelvic region. Apply 1-2 candles a day, the exact dose and duration of treatment is regulated by your doctor. Candles are contraindicated in hypersensitivity to the components, heart block, liver problems and in adulthood.
Prostate Extract
This drug prevents blood clots in the prostate by eliminating edema, inflammation and obstruction, and improves prostate function. In addition to the analgesic effect of candles, it normalizes urination and relieves men of sexual disorders. Apply once a day for 1 suppository, the duration of treatment is at least 10 days. Contraindicated only in case of individual intolerance.
Belladonna Candles
Belladonna suppositories have antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, helping to reduce the secretion of all glands. Take 1 candle once a day at night. The presence of various pathologies is contraindicated, as it can worsen the course of the disease.
Diclofenac
Methyluracil suppositories
Dairy products delay protein breakdown, increase leukocyte production and normalize nucleic acid metabolism. Contraindicated in hemoblastosis, bone marrow oncology, leukemia, sensitivity to the components. Apply 1-2 suppositories a day, the average duration of treatment is 10 days.
Suppository with prostate extract to prevent prostatitis in men
Dinner tables are based on prostate extract (samprost) from cattle. This component is a biologically active peptide complex necessary for the full functioning of the prostate gland. Due to these properties of the drug, suppositories have virtually no contraindications, except for individual intolerance:
- regulates prostate function;
- eliminate hidden stagnation;
- normalize microcirculation in the prostate;
- eliminate swelling;
- Improve muscle tone in the bladder area.
As a rule, suppositories are used in a complex for the treatment of chronic prostatitis, and at the same time are widely used in the prevention of acute forms of the disease and in the postoperative period. One suppository is used rectally once a day. Be sure to empty your bowels before using the candle (do it yourself or do a cleansing enema). It is recommended to lie on your stomach for 30 minutes after applying the candle.
Prevention of prostatitis in men - sports
In men, regular exercise in gymnastics complexes partially or completely eliminates the symptoms of the disease. Preventive exercises for men are as follows:
- Kegel exercises;
- massage to prevent prostatitis in men;
- contrast shower in the crotch area;
- yoga classes;
- physiotherapy procedures.
Kegel Exercise - Interruption of urine flow. The essence of the exercise is to stop the flow of urine on your own by straining the muscles near the prostate. When this exercise is done regularly, it improves blood flow to the prostate gland.
Sports are also widely used to prevent prostatitis in men, in which case you need to tighten / relax the anus muscles. Such an exercise is easy to perform, no special training is required. To achieve the effect, you need to repeat 15-20 muscle tension / relaxation in 2-3 sets.
Prevention of prostatitis in men at home is done with the help of gymnastics:
- Shake your legs. Stand comfortably, transfer your weight to your right foot. Lift with your opposite foot (50-90 swings), change your foot and repeat for the other foot.
- Side bends. Make 30-40 tilt on each side. The leg on which the bend is made should bend slightly at the knee.
- Jumping. Tighten the muscles of the perineum and make the jumps in place. Start small (40-50 jumps) by gradually increasing the load (up to 350 jumps).
- Move to the bottom. Sit on the floor, stretch your legs in front of you, "walk" forward, tense your pelvic floor muscles.
- Stretch. While sitting, try to touch your fingers with your fingers without bending your knees. Exercise for at least 5 minutes.
- "Birch tree". Do the "Birch Tree" for 3 minutes, increasing the training time to 10 minutes each time.
Prevention of prostatitis in men at home
Take regular prophylactic complexes to prevent prostatitis:
- Do not neglect physical activity and gymnastics complexes for home performance;
- follow food restrictions;
- to stimulate the health of the prostate gland (massage 1-2 times a week or self-massage);
- cleanse the body, visit the bath or sauna after consulting a doctor in advance;
- timely treatment of infectious diseases;
- follow the rules of personal hygiene;
- See your doctor regularly for routine checkups.
Prevention of prostatitis in men with folk remedies
Bee products (honey, propolis) and herbs are more popular than folk recipes to prevent prostatitis.
Chestnut Scarlop Infusion
On a green scale with needles)
Preparation:
- Take 3 tablespoons. chopped scarlop (use green with needles) and pour 500 ml boiling water.
- Put in a dark place for 12 hours.
- Strain in a water bath and boil for 30 minutes.
- Take 25 drops 30 minutes before meals.
Be careful!The drink arouses the appetite, so if you are overweight, take it carefully. The infusion can be used for microclusters to lose weight. For this, 250 ml infusion is applied twice a week.
Alcoholic vegetable oil
Preparation:
- ½ osh spoonfullandine, ½ osh spoon. Pour 100 ml of alcohol into the bottom;
- Leave to infuse for 10 days in a dark place;
- tension;
- is taken on an empty stomach in the morning.
Start with 1 drop of Tinctura, gradually increase the dose by 30 drops over the course of a month. For more convenient use, dilute the tincture with water. Admission period is 30 days. Then gradually reduce the amount of tincture by 1 drop.
Parsley Juice
Take freshly squeezed parsley juice 3 times a day before meals.
Honey and Aloe Tincture
Preparation:
- Combine 500 ml of honey, aloe, wine each;
- Stir until smooth, transfer to an airtight container;
- Refrigerate for 7 days;
- tension;
- Take 1 teaspoon. 7 days before meals (if there are no side effects, increase the dose to 1 tablespoon).
Propolis candles
Preparation:
- Combines 2 g of cocoa butter with 0, 1 g of propolis extract;
- Stir until smooth;
- Create a candle from the resulting corn.
Use home-made suppositories for a month before going to bed in the anal passage, take a break (1 month) and repeat the procedure.
Products for the prevention of prostatitis in men
Nutrition plays an equally important role in prostatitis because it consists of what a person is. To keep yourself in good physical shape and avoid "getting acquainted" with prostatitis, you need to remember the following rules:
- Harmful diet causes problems in the intestines, often causes constipation, resulting in blood clots in the pelvic region;
- Excessive caloric intake of the daily diet leads to weight gain, which negatively affects the blood supply to the prostate gland;
- Alcoholic beverages can exacerbate the disease, because putrefactive products of alcohol irritate the genitourinary system, cause pyelonephritis, cystitis and other urological problems;
- You should use vitamin complexes to increase immunity to prevent inflammation of the prostate adenoma.
For the prostate gland to function fully, men should consume the following products:
- eggs (lecithin in the product has a positive effect on the development of the prostate gland);
- meat, poultry, fish (these products contain a lot of protein and are needed for the synthesis of immunoglobulins);
- pumpkin seeds (contains many vitamins and at the same time an important element - zinc);
- vegetable oils (contain vitamin E, necessary for the production of high quality sexual secretions);
- citrus fruits (maintain the acidity of the discharge, increase immunity);
- walnut (improve metabolic processes, contain many vitamins and minerals, participate in the production of prostate secretions);
- almonds (a source of protein rich in vitamins and minerals, folic acid);
- seafood (irreplaceable for complete spermatogenesis due to its different composition);
- Buckwheat (rich in amino acids necessary for the full functioning of the prostate).
Prevention of chronic prostatitis in men
It is very important to prevent relapse after taking a therapeutic measure for the treatment of prostatitis. Men to avoid exacerbation of the chronic form of the disease:
- regular sex life (preferably with one and the same partner);
- Use a condom during casual sex;
- to give up bad habits (smoking, use of alcohol);
- lead an active life, do sports;
- Avoid hypothermia.
Dietary supplements are also widely used to prevent chronic prostatitis.
Prevention of chronic prostatitis - drugs
What to drink to prevent prostatitis, which has already become chronic in men? Use these medications to get the effect you want:
- Prostate extract (1 tablet 2 times a day);
- Alfuzosin (2. 5 mg three times a day, in adults, the dose can be increased in consultation with your doctor);
- Doxazosin (1-8 mg per day, depending on the complexity of the disease and the individual parameters of the patient prescribed by the doctor);
- To prevent prostatitis in men, prostate gland extract is applied 5-10 mg daily, initially diluted with sodium chloride, saline or novocaine solution;
- Prostate extract (1-2 intramuscular ampoules once a day), etc.