As the weather warms up, the arrival of spring is the high season for various diseases. The weather in spring is unpredictable, alternating between dryness and dampness, which is very suitable for the survival and reproduction of bacteria. For a large number of men, the prevention and treatment of prostate disease is something to be concerned about in spring.
Middle-aged and young men need to pay special attention.
Prostatitis is a common disease among men, characterized by a variety of pathogens, high incidence rate, and long duration of illness. Prostatitis refers to acute or chronic inflammation caused by specific and non-specific infections of the prostate, leading to systemic or local symptoms. This disease is often caused by urethritis, seminal vesiculitis, or epididymitis. The infection pathways of prostatitis include hematogenous infection or direct spread, with direct spread through the urethra being more common. I have already explained what prostatitis is.
According to reports, young and middle-aged men are the high-risk population for prostate diseases, especially among young people, about 25%-30% will suffer from this disease.
The reason lies in that the period of youth and middle age is exactly when male sexual function is most vigorous. Frequent sexual activity can easily cause repeated congestion of the prostate, and long-term congestion can affect cellular metabolism, leading to a decrease in cell resistance to bacteria, allowing bacteria to invade, which is referred to as "honeymoon disease." Secondly, this period is also when the prostate secretes most actively, providing good conditions for bacterial growth. If personal hygiene is not maintained, if bodily resistance is low, or if there is an infection in other parts of the body, pathogens can enter the prostate, forming acute or chronic inflammation. Also, the modern pace of life has accelerated, especially among young and middle-aged people whose lives are irregular. Some bad habits such as staying up late, smoking, drinking alcohol, eating spicy foods, and sitting in front of a computer for long periods can cause physical fatigue, leading to prolonged congestion of the prostate.
Extra vigilance is needed at the beginning of spring.
At the end of winter and the start of spring, the weather still carries a chill, with large temperature differences between day and night, and possibly extremely low temperatures in the morning and evening. However, many men are eager to take off their heavy coats and down jackets, replacing them with light spring clothing. Unbeknownst to them, this is highly detrimental to their health. Because, during cold weather, it is precisely the high incidence period for prostate diseases, and most patients with prostate diseases will experience worsening or recurring symptoms. Doctors analyze that this is related to low environmental temperatures and lack of local warmth. Because cold weather can increase the excitability of the sympathetic nervous system, causing contraction of the prostate gland, dilation of ducts and blood vessels, resulting in chronic congestion. Chronic congestion increases pressure within the urethra, which in severe cases can cause reflux, and changes in the urethra can exacerbate the stagnation of prostate fluid, making it easy for prostate diseases to flare up.
Secondly, when feeling cold, many people choose to drink alcohol or eat hot pot to keep warm. In fact, this dietary method may also be harmful to health. Because drinking alcohol can cause prostate congestion, and the large amounts of fried, dry, and spicy foods in hot pot can worsen these symptoms. Additionally, due to the low temperatures, people tend to drink less water, which can exacerbate prostate diseases. Drinking less water means fewer urinations, and without normal flushing of the urethra, the incidence of prostate diseases tends to increase.
Active treatment should not be abandoned prematurely.
Patients with prostate diseases often feel discomfort such as dull pain in the perineum, external genitalia, thigh roots, etc., abdominal distension and pain, and urinary problems like frequency, urgency, difficulty urinating, incomplete urination, and waiting to urinate. They may also experience anal discomfort, pricking pain, heaviness, and incomplete or bleeding bowel movements. Therefore, it is recommended to prevent and treat prostate diseases early. Adult men should pay attention to moderate exercise, especially for the buttocks and waist areas, avoiding standing or sitting for too long, overexertion, consuming heat-inducing foods, or cycling for extended periods.
Some patients with prostatitis stop taking medication after a period of treatment when they no longer feel significant discomfort. However, soon after, the symptoms of prostatitis reappear. This happens because the prostatitis was not fully cured before stopping the medication prematurely. Not only does this increase the patient's mental burden, but it also easily leads to bacterial resistance, making subsequent treatments more difficult. If diagnosed with prostatitis, it must be correctly addressed and actively treated.
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