As you know, men call the prostate gland . the second heart. A small organ - the size of a chestnut, and so it has a lot of honor. And not in vain. It is the prostate that produces the secret that protects and nourishes sperm, takes part in the release of sperm and indirectly affects the appearance of an erection.
The most common disease of the prostate gland is its inflammation, or prostatitis. It is believed that after fifty years half the men of the planet suffer from it. The main causative agent of the disease: streptococcus, staphylococcus, gonococcus, Escherichia coliform. It is also possible hematogenous infection with inflammatory diseases or damage to the urethra during instrumental studies of the bladder.
Symptoms of Prostitis
Symptoms: patients complain of pain during urination, pain in the groin and perineum. The temperature rises to 39-40 deg;C. On palpation of the gland, its enlargement, soreness, and sometimes fluctuation, are noted.
Causes of Prostatitis
The cause of prostatitis can be frequent constipation, hypothermia, sedentary work, sexual abstinence for a long time, or vice versa - increased activity, chronic inflammatory diseases, malnutrition, etc.
Classification of prostatitis
а) acute bacterial;
b) chronic bacterial;
c) chronic symptomless;
d) chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
How to treat prostatitis?
СSpecialists from the Bogoliuby Center for Reproductive Medicine note that antibiotics remain the leading role in the treatment of prostatitis taking into account the patient’s immunity and the presence of latent infections. . For therapeutic purposes, it is widely used - ultrasound, warm baths, massage. Not the last place with prostate is diet. The patient needs to limit alcohol, nicotine, animal fats, pay attention to products containing zinc (seafood, pumpkin seeds), since this is an important trace element for the prostate. Try to maximize the use of natural and dairy products. It is known, for example, that in the summer chronic prostatitis recedes, the reason is an increase in immunity, thanks to natural vitamins. In short, the diet for prostatitis is based on the general principles of a rational and healthy diet.
Dear men, pay attention to your health. At the first symptoms of the disease, do not hesitate to contact our Center for help and your «second heart» will be in safe hands.