The prostate gland is a small but important organ located under the bladder and enveloping the urethra. Its optimal functioning ensures the normal functioning of the entire male body, ranging from metabolism to sexual function. That is why it is often called the "second heart of a man."
The main functions of the prostate
The prostate gland, the weight norm of which is 20-25 g in an adult male, performs a number of important functions. It:
- Secretory, responsible for the production and storage of a secret that dilutes sperm and promotes the free movement of sperm outside the male body. The secret provides sperm with energy to move towards the egg, protects against the harmful effects of the world.
- Motor, which is responsible for ejaculating sperm in the urethra and urinating.
- Barrier that protects the upper urinary tract of the body from infection in them from the urinary canal. And also this function is to separate the processes of urination and ejaculation.
It is this organ that is responsible for the sensation of orgasm.
Leading to inflammation
There may be many reasons for inflammation of the gland. In addition to bacteria, viruses or fungi from the bladder, rectum or urethra, an inflammatory process can trigger:
- An inert, sedentary lifestyle that prevents the entry of nutrients and oxygen into the body;
- freezing or overheating, which can equally provoke inflammation or chronic disease;
- unbalanced nutrition;
- frequent ejaculation;
- abstinence.
Prostatitis
The appearance of prostatitis is indicated by an inflamed prostate gland. Symptoms in this case are represented by difficult and frequent urination, accompanied by burning, and impaired sexual function. The disease proceeds slowly, and the symptoms are smoothed out. Pain is often given to the lumbar region and has a different intensity: from aching to sharply expressed, shooting. There are acute and chronic forms of the disease.
Acute prostatitis
They will help to understand that the prostate gland is inflamed, symptoms:
- more frequent urination with painful sensations, in some cases difficult or intermittent;
- pain in the perineum;
- discomfort during bowel movements;
- chills and fever;
- the presence in the urine of floating "threads";
- premature ejaculation;
- decrease in potency;
- increased fatigue and sleepy state;
- mental depression.
The most effective diagnosis of the prostate gland is by palpation. The urologist will be able to diagnose or rule out the disease through a rectal examination.
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis, in contrast to the acute form, develops over a long period of time. Symptoms are often mild or obliterated. Chronic forms often recur and are poorly cured.
Prostate diseases can be infectious and non-infectious. In the first case, their development provokes the entry into the prostate of any infectious pathogen. Non-infectious forms arise as a result of a blood supply pathology due to a sedentary lifestyle or after surgery, stress, due to abuse of alcohol and cigarettes.
Chronic prostatitis is expressed by aching, pulling pains in the perineum, rectum, discomfort during urination, and sexual dysfunction. Patients with this diagnosis suffer from insomnia and have reduced performance.
To achieve a good result in the treatment process, you should act in an integrated manner. In addition to the use of drugs, it is necessary to carry out physiotherapeutic procedures that normalize blood circulation in the prostate gland, and massage. It should be remembered about the diet.
BPH
This disease is more often diagnosed in men over fifty. Unambiguously, the doctors did not decide on the causes. The alleged, along with an age-related change in hormone levels, include a significant increase in weight, stress, and environmental factors.
Symptoms of adenoma are mainly associated with impaired urination, when abdominal tension is required for emptying, the process itself becomes prolonged due to sluggish leakage of the stream. In some cases, there is a delay in urination, when a man is not able to urinate on his own.
Adenoma can be cured either by medication or by surgery. The use of drugs gives a good result with timely diagnosis in the early stages of the disease. Only a urologist can choose this or that method after a survey, examination and examination.
Prostate: massage at home
Along with the treatment of inflammation of the prostate with medicines, massage is also considered quite effective, which is also used for prevention. The complex application of methods will help to fight even with chronic manifestations of prostatitis. Why is the prostate affected? Massage at home stimulates blood flow, promotes secretion outflow, reduces swelling, enhances metabolic processes, normalizes the production of testosterone and sperm. Moreover, it favorably affects the scrotum and bladder, relieving these organs of congestion. Sensations during the session in the presence of inflammation can be quite unpleasant. It is worth mentioning that a massage done several hours before sexual intercourse significantly enhances potency.
So, what manipulations does the prostate undergo? Massage at home should begin with pre-filling the bladder, which will facilitate access to the prostate. To do this, at least a liter of liquid is drunk a few hours before the procedure. You should also cleanse the intestines of feces through an enema. For exacerbations of prostatitis, the procedure should be carried out only a few days after the relapse.
An independent prostate massage can be done lying on your back or on your side (optimal position for the first time), or standing on all fours. Lying on its side, knees should be pulled to the stomach. With a finger lubricated with gel or petroleum jelly, first massage the anus. This contributes to its relaxation and further easier penetration. When the finger is inside, you need to find a small roundness on the upper wall - this will be the prostate gland. Massage at home begins with slow stroking movements, alternating them with circular ones. The manipulation can be completed by uniform pressure while simultaneously moving the finger from top to bottom. Pain should be avoided. The duration of the massage is from thirty seconds to one and a half minutes.
Also, after consultation with a specialist at home, you can also perform prostate hydromassage. It is performed a couple of hours before bedtime. The intestines should be cleaned. About 20 minutes after this, you can enter into it about a half liter of chamomile decoction with a temperature of no higher than + 22 °. For introduction, a rubber bulb is used. The amount of fluid varies depending on the ability to hold it in the rectum for 30 minutes.
Prostatitis Prevention
A number of preventive measures can significantly reduce the likelihood of organ inflammation:
- the correct balanced diet;
- An active lifestyle with the abandonment of alcohol and smoking;
- constancy in sexual activity;
- periodic examination by a specialist.
The prostate is a very important organ, and massage helps to improve its functioning. But do not self-medicate. And remember that prevention is better than any therapy.