Men over 50-60 years old often begin to lead an inactive lifestyle, in addition, the consequences of previous diseases begin to affect them, hormonal levels change and immunity decreases, which in turn leads to stagnant processes in the body.However, recently prostatitis has increasingly appeared in young and even young men.
What causes it and how to determine it?
Doctors classify prostatitis as an inflammatory process that is both contagious and stagnant.In the first case, bacteria are the causative agents of the disease.A patient infected with them actually does not notice any signs of diseases caused by these microorganisms.Only after some time, when the infection rises higher and affects the prostate, does the disease become noticeable.
In contrast, congestive prostatitis affects men who are the most “quiet” sexually.It occurs most often in people who are forced to abstain from sexual activity for long periods of time: long-distance sailors, polar explorers and monks.
The development of the disease is also promoted by a sedentary lifestyle, prolonged exposure to heat and poor environmental conditions that impair the body's protective functions.Prostatitis can occur due to diseases such as chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis and dental caries.To do this, they have to wear a long, chronic form.As a result, the simplest infection that accumulates in stagnant sperm becomes the cause of prostatitis.
About a quarter of patients with chronic prostatitis may not notice any symptoms and the disease is then only discovered incidentally during a urological examination.
It's time to see a doctor if you notice:
- Genitourinary system (frequent and painful urge to urinate, partial urinary retention, etc.);
- sexual function (pain in the urethra and rectum during ejaculation, weak erection, premature ejaculation, loss of orgasm);
- Nervous system (neurotic disorders caused by the patient's fixation of attention on his condition).
Otherwise, there is a risk that the inflammation of the prostate will become chronic and that recurring flare-ups will occur at regular intervals.Over time, tissue atrophy of the prostate and nearby organs can occur.Ultimately, acute urinary retention threatens to develop kidney failure and infertility.
Treatment of prostatitis
The most effective methods of treating prostatitis:
- drug therapy;
- prostate massage;
- different forms of therapy.
It is better not to try to cure prostatitis yourself with “known” means without contacting a urologist.Finally, before prescribing a drug, the doctor conducts an analysis of prostate secretion, which allows him to choose the most effective drug for each case.
At home, patients usually take the antibiotics recommended by someone they know.
But medications work differently for everyone and there is no guarantee that your disease will not only not progress into a latent, indolent and eventually chronic form.
It is better not to give in to the promises of unscrupulous medical centers to cure you of prostatitis in a short time and for the rest of your life.You will leave a lot of money, but the effect of such treatment will most likely be small.
Remember: modern medicine is still extremely rarely able to completely cure prostatitis.In the best case, experienced doctors lead to remission of the disease, in which the patient forgets about the inflammation of his prostate for 2-3 years.The treatment must then be repeated.
A few recommendations:
- If possible, try to lead an active lifestyle.
- If you are sedentary, do a warm-up exercise every hour or at least go for a short walk.
- Don't get too cold;
- Eliminate spicy foods from your diet.
- Get rid of bad habits (smoking and drinking alcohol).
And finally about the “secret”: regular sex life is perhaps one of the most pleasant and effective ways to prevent this disease.Try not to deny yourself this preventive “remedy”, then you can avoid many problems not only related to the prostate.
Men's health products
If you lead a healthy lifestyle, eat right and include foods in your diet that improve the condition of the body, the disease can be easily prevented.
Nutrients not only help men maintain muscle mass, but also prevent prostate cancer and many other diseases.
Seafood, for example, improves tone and restores vitality.They protect against depression, preserve youth and health and stimulate sexual activity.All of this is thanks to zinc, which is found in large quantities in seafood.Foods highest in zinc include oysters and mussels.Just one oyster can meet almost 70% of an adult's daily zinc needs.
Zinc is an essential trace element that is a component of hormones and enzymes and is involved in almost all vital processes in the body.It prevents the development of prostate cancer, increases sperm activity and is involved in testosterone production.Strengthens the immune system, stimulates cell regeneration and is essential for preventing colds.
Also rich in zinc:
- Fruits: apples, oranges, lemons, grapefruits, figs, dates.
- Vegetables: asparagus, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, radishes, sugar and regular beets, onions, garlic.
- Berries: raspberries, black currants.
- Seeds and grains: rice, wheat germ, pumpkin and watermelon seeds.
- Meat: lean beef, lamb, veal liver.
- Milk, eggs, nuts and legumes
At the same time, a lack of zinc in the body weakens the immune system, causes skin diseases and impairs potency.That's why a healthy man should consume 11-15 mg of zinc daily.It is advisable to introduce it into the body with food, as it contains this metal in the necessary compounds and is well absorbed by the body.
With sufficient zinc intake, care should be taken to ensure a balance with copper and iron.If a person has a zinc deficiency in the body, it is corrected with the help of drugs containing zinc, but they should be taken strictly as prescribed by a doctor.