Men over 50-60 years old often begin to lead a sedentary lifestyle, in addition, as a result of previous diseases begin to affect them, hormone levels change and immunity decreases, which in turn causes stagnant processes in the body.However, recently, prostatitis is more and more common in young and young men.
What causes it and how to determine it?
Doctors classify prostatitis as an inflammatory process, both infectious and stagnant.In the first case, the causative agent of the disease is bacteria.Patients infected with them do not actually notice any signs of illness caused by these microorganisms.Only after some time, when the infection rises higher and affects the prostate, does the disease make itself felt.
Congestive prostatitis, on the other hand, affects the most sexually "quiet" men.It most often occurs in those who have to abstain from sexual activity for a long time: long-distance sailors, polar explorers and monks.
The development of this disease is also facilitated by a sedentary lifestyle, prolonged exposure to heat and adverse environmental conditions, which reduce the body's protective function.Prostatitis can occur due to diseases such as chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis and dental caries.True, for this they must wear a long and chronic form.As a result, the infection most easily accumulates in stagnant sperm and becomes the cause of prostatitis.
About a quarter of patients with chronic prostatitis may not notice any symptoms, and then the disease is detected 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 the patient's attention on their condition).
Otherwise, you risk that the inflammation of the prostate gland will become chronic, where the attacks of the disease will recur periodically.Over time, tissue atrophy of the prostate gland and neighboring organs may begin.Finally, 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 on your own using "well-known" drugs and without consulting a urologist.After all, before prescribing medicine, the doctor performs an analysis of prostate secretions, which gives him the opportunity to choose the most effective medicine for a particular case.
At home, patients, as a rule, take antibiotics recommended to them by someone they know.
But drugs act differently in each person, and there is no guarantee that your disease will not only not turn into a latent, sluggish, and finally chronic form.
It is better not to succumb to the promises of irresponsible 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.
Keep in mind: modern medicine is still very rarely able to cure prostatitis completely.In the best case, an experienced doctor brings the disease into remission, where the patient forgets about his prostate inflammation for 2-3 years.After this, the treatment must be repeated.
Some suggestions:
- If possible, try to practice an active lifestyle.
- When working inactively, warm up every hour or at least walk a little.
- Do not overcool;
- Eliminate spicy foods from your diet.
- Get rid of bad habits (smoking and drinking alcohol).
And finally, about the "secret": a regular sex life is, perhaps, one of the most pleasant and effective ways to prevent this disease.Try not to deny yourself this preventive "medicine", then you will be able to avoid many problems related not only to the prostate.
Products for men's health
If you live a healthy lifestyle, eat right, and include in your diet foods that improve the condition of the body, then this 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 is thanks to zinc, which is found in large quantities in seafood.Foods with the highest zinc content include oysters and clams.Just one oyster can meet nearly 70% of an adult's daily zinc needs.
Zinc is an important trace element that is part of hormones and enzymes and is involved in almost all important processes in the body.It is a prevention against the development of prostate cancer, increases sperm activity, and is involved in testosterone production.Strengthens the immune system, stimulates cell regeneration, and is indispensable for the prevention of colds.
Also rich in zinc:
- Fruits: apples, oranges, lemons, grapefruits, figs, dates.
- Vegetables: asparagus, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, sugar and common beets, onions, garlic.
- Berries: raspberry, black currant.
- Seeds and grains: rice, wheat seeds, pumpkin and watermelon seeds.
- Meat: lean beef, lamb, calf's liver.
- Milk, eggs, beans 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 healthy men should consume 11-15 mg of zinc daily.It is advised that it enters the body with food, because it contains this metal in the necessary compounds and is well absorbed by the body.
When taking enough zinc, you should make sure it is balanced 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 it should be taken strictly as prescribed by the doctor.