Men over 50-60 years old often begin to lead an inactive lifestyle, in addition, the consequences of previous illnesses begin to affect them, hormonal levels change and immunity decreases, which in turn causes stagnant processes in the body.However, recently, prostatitis has increasingly occurred in young people and even in young men.
What causes this and how to 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.In fact, a patient infected by them does not notice any signs of illness caused by these microorganisms.Only after a while, when the infection increases and reaches the prostate, does the disease make itself felt.
Congestive prostatitis, on the contrary, affects men who are more “calm” in sexual terms.It occurs most often in people who are forced to abstain from sexual activity for a long period 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, which reduce the body's protective functions.Prostatitis can occur due to diseases such as chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis and tooth decay.True, for this they must have a long and chronic form.As a result, the simplest infection accumulated 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 only detected 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 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 fixation of patients' attention on their condition).
Otherwise, there is a risk that prostate inflammation will become chronic, with attacks of the disease recurring at regular intervals.Over time, tissue atrophy in the prostate and surrounding organs may begin.Ultimately, acute urinary retention threatens the development of kidney failure and infertility.
Prostatitis treatment
The most effective methods of treating prostatitis:
- drug therapy;
- prostate massage;
- various types of therapy.
It is better not to try to cure prostatitis alone, using “known” remedies and without consulting a urologist.After all, before prescribing a medication, the doctor analyzes prostate secretion, which gives him the opportunity to select the most effective medication for a particular case.
At home, patients, as a rule, take antibiotics that were recommended to them by someone they know.
But medications act differently on everyone, and there is no guarantee that your disease will not just turn into a latent, slow, and eventually chronic form.
It is better not to succumb to the promises of unscrupulous medical centers to cure prostatitis in a short time and for life.You will leave a lot of money, but the effect of this treatment is likely to be small.
Keep in mind: modern medicine is still rarely able to completely cure prostatitis.In the best case scenario, experienced doctors bring the disease into remission, in which the patient forgets about prostate inflammation for 2-3 years.After that, the treatment must be repeated.
Some recommendations:
- If possible, try to lead an active lifestyle.
- When working sedentary, warm up every hour or at least walk a little.
- 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 is, perhaps, one of the most pleasurable and effective ways to prevent this disease.Try not to deny yourself this preventive “medicine”, this way you will be able to avoid many problems associated not only with the prostate.
Men's health products
If you lead a healthy lifestyle, eat right and include foods in your diet that improve the body's condition, 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, 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 needs.
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 preventative 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 in 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 seeds and watermelon.
- 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.This is why a healthy man should consume 11-15 mg of zinc per day.It is advisable that it enters the body with food, as it contains this metal in the necessary compounds and is well absorbed by the body.
When consuming enough zinc, you must ensure that it is in balance with copper and iron.If a person has a deficiency of zinc in the body, it is corrected with the help of medicines containing zinc, but they must be taken strictly as prescribed by the doctor.