Men over 50-60 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 causes stagnant processes within the body.However, recently, prostatitis is appearing more and more among young people and even young adults.
What causes it and how do we determine it?
Doctors classify prostatitis as an inflammatory process, both infectious and stagnant.In the first case, the causative agents of the disease are bacteria.A patient infected with them actually does not notice any signs of the diseases caused by these microorganisms.Only after a while, when the infection rises higher and affects the prostate, the disease is felt.
Congestive prostatitis, on the contrary, affects men who are more "quiet" sexually.It occurs most often in those who are forced to abstain from sexual activity for a long time: long-distance sailors, polar explorers and monks.
The development of the disease is also facilitated by a sedentary lifestyle, prolonged exposure to heat and bad environmental conditions, which reduce the body's protective functions.Prostatitis can occur due to diseases such as chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis and dental caries.True, for this they have to wear a long, chronic form.As a result, the simplest infection accumulated in stagnant sperm becomes the cause of prostatitis.
About a quarter of patients with chronic prostate may not notice any symptoms, and then the disease is discovered only by chance, during a urological examination.
It's time to see a doctor if you notice any of the following:
- genitourinary system (frequent and painful urge to urinate, partial retention of urine, 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 fixation of patients' attention on their condition).
Otherwise, you risk the inflammation of the prostate gland becoming chronic, in which attacks of the disease will be repeated at regular intervals.Over time, tissue atrophy of the prostate gland and neighboring organs may begin.Ultimately, acute urinary retention threatens the development of kidney failure and infertility.
Treatment of prostatitis
The most effective methods for treating prostatitis:
- drug therapy;
- prostate massage;
- different types of therapy.
It is better not to try to cure prostatitis yourself using "known" remedies and without contacting a urologist.After all, before prescribing a drug, the doctor does an analysis of prostate secretion, which gives him the opportunity to choose the drug that is most effective for a particular case.
At home, patients, as a rule, take those antibiotics that have been recommended to them by someone they know.
But medications work differently for everyone, and there's no guarantee that your disease won't just return to a latent, slow, and eventually chronic form.
It is better not to succumb to the promises of unscrupulous medical centers to cure you of prostatitis in a short time and for life.You will leave a lot of money, but the effect of such treatment will most likely be small.
Keep in mind: modern medicine is still extremely rarely able to completely cure prostatitis.In the best case, experienced doctors bring the disease into remission, in which the patient forgets about prostate inflammation for 2-3 years.After that, the treatment should be repeated.
Some recommendations:
- If possible, try to lead an active lifestyle.
- When you're sitting down, do a warm-up every hour or at least walk around a bit.
- Don't be too cold;
- Eliminate spicy foods from your diet.
- Give up 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 drug", then you will be able to avoid many problems related not only to the prostate.
Men's health products
If you lead a healthy lifestyle, eat properly and include in your diet foods that improve the condition of the body, then the disease can be easily prevented.
After all, nutrients help men not only 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 this thanks to zinc, which is found in large quantities in seafood.Foods with the highest zinc content include oysters and mussels.Just one oyster can meet almost 70% of an adult's daily zinc requirement.
Zinc is an essential trace element that is part of hormones and enzymes and is involved in almost all vital processes in the body.It is a preventive against the development of prostate cancer, increases sperm activity and is involved in the production of testosterone.It 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, tomato, potato, radish, regular sugar and beetroot, onion, garlic.
- Berries: raspberries, black currants.
- Seeds and grains: rice, wheat germ, pumpkin and watermelon seeds.
- Meat: lean beef, lamb, beef liver.
- Milk, eggs, nuts and legumes
At the same time, the lack of zinc in the body weakens the immune system, causes skin diseases and impairs strength.This is why a healthy person should consume 11-15 mg of zinc per day.It is recommended to enter the body with food, because it contains this metal in the necessary compositions and is well absorbed by the body.
When you consume enough zinc, you need to make sure it is in balance with copper and iron.If a person has a lack of zinc in the body, it is corrected with the help of drugs containing zinc, but they must be taken strictly according to the doctor's recommendation.