If you get prostatitis, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Don't think that because you're young, you can just tough it out and you'll be fine. As a result, not only has the condition not improved, but it has also affected sexual function.
Experts in urology from the Beijing Military Region General Hospital point out that prostatitis is a relatively complex condition with different manifestations depending on the cause. Therefore, if men experience abnormal symptoms, they should seek medical attention early for early detection and treatment, which will yield better results. Do not just endure it; enduring will not make the disease go away. Instead, it will only delay treatment and increase the difficulty of treatment.
The prostate is the largest accessory sex gland in the male body, shaped like a chestnut, located within the lesser pelvis cavity. Its base neighbors the bladder, surrounding the starting part of the male urethra, through which the urethra passes in front. A pair of vas deferens penetrate through its posterior margin. This special physiological structure determines that the prostate is closely related to urination and ejaculation. At the same time, secretions from the prostate are the main components of semen. Therefore, when the prostate enlarges or becomes inflamed, not only does urination and ejaculation become obstructed, but it also affects semen quality and may even interfere with normal male fertility.
For the male-specific organ - the prostate, it is actually quite fragile, and there are seven things to be cautious about in daily life.
1. Fear of smoking
According to surveys, the incidence of prostate diseases among smokers is 1-2 times higher than non-smokers. This is because tobacco contains more than 1200 various compounds, most of which are harmful to the human body, mainly including nicotine, cyanide, and carbon monoxide. The more one smokes, the greater the harm to the prostate.
2. Fear of irregular diet
Frequently eating spicy, acidic foods, and drinking strong alcohol can cause blood vessel expansion, leading to prostate congestion. Long-term heavy drinkers' prostates are continuously stimulated by alcohol, worsening prostate congestion and triggering inflammation or aggravating the progression of existing conditions.
3. Fear of cold
The prostate has abundant adrenergic receptors. When it gets cold, it easily triggers sympathetic nerve excitement, leading to gland contraction, increasing urethral pressure, affecting urination, and creating adverse effects on the prostate. This vicious cycle can lead to prostate lesions.
4. Fear of improper sexual activity
Within a short period, those who have continuous multiple sexual encounters have an acute prostatitis incidence rate as high as 89.7%. Conversely, those with strong sexual desire who cannot normally ejaculate lead to excessive "accumulation" of prostate secretions, over time causing excessive prostate expansion and congestion, which can also trigger inflammation. In addition, coitus interruptus and external ejaculation can similarly cause prostate congestion and swelling, leading to inflammation.
5. Fear of constipation
Constipated individuals accumulate large amounts of feces in their rectums, exacerbating the congestion of nearby prostates. Simultaneously, during defecation, constipated individuals often strain, increasing abdominal pressure, compressing the prostate, narrowing the urethra, obstructing urination, and being detrimental to prostate health.
6. Fear of compression
Prolonged sitting or frequently riding bicycles can cause the prostate to be compressed for long periods, leading to poor local blood circulation. Especially when riding a bicycle, the friction between the saddle and the perineum stimulates areas such as the upper part of the urethra and the prostate, causing chronic proliferation, hardening, enlargement, and even inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue in the groin area, thereby compressing the urethra and the prostate, easily causing prostate diseases and urinary difficulties.
7. Fear of holding urine
Frequently holding urine artificially can cause the bladder to swell, leading to weak urination, increased local pressure, and poor blood flow, exacerbating the symptoms of prostate enlargement.
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