Patient's question:
I recently don't know why my lower body is very uncomfortable, and I also don't have morning erections anymore. How should I maintain prostatitis-induced dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Nine Personal Care Methods for Prostate Patients:1. Drink plenty of water. Drinking more water leads to more frequent urination, and concentrated urine can irritate the prostate. Long-term irritation is harmful to the prostate. Drinking more water not only thins the blood but also effectively dilutes the concentration of urine.
2. Avoid holding in urine. Once the bladder is full and you feel the urge to urinate, you should relieve yourself. Holding in urine is harmful to the bladder and prostate. Before taking a long-distance bus, empty your bladder first and then get on. If you urgently need to urinate during the trip, signal the driver to stop and urinate. Never force yourself to hold it in.
3. Moderately restrain sexual activity. To prevent prostate enlargement, attention should be paid from a young age. The key is to have a moderate amount of sexual activity—neither indulging excessively nor completely abstaining. Frequent sexual activity can keep the prostate in a state of prolonged congestion, leading to prostate enlargement. Therefore, especially during periods of strong sexual desire in youth, it’s important to restrain sexual activity to avoid repeated congestion of the prostate, allowing it ample time to recover and regenerate. Of course, excessive abstinence can also cause discomfort, which is equally harmful to the prostate.
4. Relax more. Life stress may increase the likelihood of prostate enlargement. Clinical studies show that when life stress is reduced, prostate symptoms improve. Therefore, it’s important to maintain a relaxed state as much as possible.
5. Take warm baths. Warm baths can relax the muscles and prostate, alleviating discomfort. Regular warm baths are undoubtedly very beneficial for prostate patients. If you take 1–2 warm sitz baths in the perineum daily, you can also achieve good results.
6. Maintain cleanliness. The scrotum of men has high elasticity and secretes a lot of sweat. Additionally, poor ventilation in the groin area makes it easy for dirt to accumulate, and bacteria often take advantage of this, leading to conditions such as prostatitis, prostate enlargement, and decreased sexual function. If this is not addressed promptly, severe infections may occur. Therefore, maintaining cleanliness in the groin area is an important aspect of preventing prostatitis. Moreover, it’s necessary to rinse the external genitalia after each sexual encounter.
7. Avoid cold exposure. Sitting for long periods on cold stone surfaces should be avoided, as cold can stimulate the sympathetic nerves, increasing urethral pressure and causing reflux.
8. Avoid friction. Friction in the perineum can worsen prostate symptoms, causing significant discomfort. To prevent harmful friction, it’s advisable to ride a bicycle less frequently and avoid riding bicycles or motorcycles for long periods or over long distances.
9. Adjust your lifestyle. Try to avoid alcohol and minimize the consumption of spicy foods such as chili peppers and ginger to prevent repeated congestion of the prostate and bladder neck, which can exacerbate local. Since constipation may worsen the symptoms of prostate drooping and swelling, it’s recommended to eat more fruits and vegetables to reduce constipation. If necessary, use laxatives like Mahen pills to help with bowel movements.