Men over 50-60 years old often begin to lead a sedentary lifestyle, moreover, the consequences of previous diseases begin to affect them, hormonal levels change and immunity decreases, which in turn causes stagnant processes in the body.However, recently prostatitis is increasingly occurring in young people and even young men.
What causes it and how to identify it?
Doctors classify prostatitis as an inflammatory process, both infectious and stagnant.In the first case, the causative agent is bacteria.A patient infected with them actually does not notice any signs of illness caused by these microorganisms.Only after a period of time, when the infection increases and affects the prostate, does the disease break out.
Congestive prostatitis, on the other hand, affects the most sexually “calm” men.It occurs most often in people forced to abstain from sex for long periods of 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 poor environmental conditions that reduce the body's protective functions.Prostatitis can occur due to diseases such as chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis and tooth decay.True, to do this, they must wear a long and chronic suit.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 discovered incidentally during a urological examination.
It's time to see your doctor if you notice any of the following:
- genitourinary system (frequent and painful urination, partial urinary retention, etc.);
- sexual function (urethral and rectal pain during ejaculation, weak erection, premature ejaculation, loss of orgasm);
- nervous system (nervous disorder caused by the patient focusing attention on their condition).
Otherwise, you risk prostatitis becoming chronic, in which attacks will recur at regular intervals.Over time, tissue atrophy of the prostate and nearby organs may begin.Ultimately, acute urinary retention threatens the development of kidney failure and infertility.
Treatment of prostatitis
The most effective treatments for prostatitis:
- drug treatment;
- prostate massage;
- many different types of therapy.
It is better not to try to cure prostatitis yourself with "known" remedies and not contact a urologist.After all, before prescribing medication, the doctor analyzes prostate secretions, which gives him the opportunity to choose the most effective drug for a given case.
At home, as a rule, patients will use antibiotics recommended by acquaintances.
But drugs work differently for each person, and there is no guarantee that your disease will not only turn latent, slow and eventually chronic.
It's better not to succumb 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.
Keep in mind: modern medicine is still extremely rarely able to completely cure prostatitis.In the best case, experienced doctors will put the disease into remission, the patient will forget about prostatitis for 2-3 years.Then the treatment must be repeated.
A few recommendations:
- If possible, try to have an active lifestyle.
- When doing sedentary work, warm up every hour or at least take a short walk.
- Don't get too cold;
- Eliminate spicy foods from your diet.
- Quit bad habits (smoking and drinking alcohol).
And finally, about the “secret”: a regular sex life is probably one of the most pleasant and effective ways to prevent this disease.Try not to deny yourself this preventive "treatment", then you will be able to avoid many problems not only related to the prostate.
Products for men's health
If you lead a healthy lifestyle, eat properly and include foods that help improve the condition of your body in your diet, 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.
For example, seafood helps improve skin tone and restore 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 highest in zinc include oysters and mussels.Just one oyster can meet nearly 70% of an adult's daily zinc needs.
Zinc is an essential trace element that is part of hormones and enzymes and participates in most important processes in the body.It helps prevent the development of prostate cancer, increases sperm activity and participates in the production of testosterone.Strengthens the immune system, stimulates cell regeneration, indispensable in preventing colds.
Also rich in zinc:
- Fruits: apples, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, figs, dates.
- Vegetables: asparagus, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, radishes, sugar and beets, onions, garlic.
- Berries: raspberries, black currants.
- Seeds and grains: rice, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds and watermelon seeds.
- Meat: lean beef, lamb, veal liver.
- Milk, eggs, nuts and legumes
At the same time, zinc deficiency in the body will weaken the immune system, cause skin diseases and decrease potency.That's why a healthy man should consume 11-15 mg of zinc per day.It should be introduced into the body with food, since it contains this metal in necessary compounds and is well absorbed by the body.
When consuming enough zinc, you should ensure balance with copper and iron.If a person has a zinc deficiency in the body, this condition will be corrected with zinc-containing drugs, but it must be taken strictly as prescribed by the doctor.