Patient's question:
How to prevent prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
When you have a strong urge to urinate, don't hold it in. Many people, especially in winter, tend to delay urination, but this is not advisable. Holding in urine can cause the bladder to become excessively full and put pressure on the prostate. For those with prostate problems, holding in urine can easily lead to urine reflux, which can harm the kidneys and ureters. In severe cases, it can even cause kidney failure. Additionally, holding in urine can lead to detrusor muscle relaxation, resulting in difficulty urinating and urinary retention.You can perform prostate massage daily before going to bed. Here’s how:
Lie on your back with your legs straight. Place your left hand on the Shenque point (belly button) and use your middle, index, and ring fingers to rotate in a circular motion. Simultaneously, use your right hand to rotate your middle, index, and ring fingers in the same way on the perineum. Repeat this process 100 times. Then switch hands and perform the same action.
This massage technique helps promote bladder emptying, reduces residual urine volume, speeds up local blood circulation, and has anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and anti-swelling effects.