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What should you pay attention to and what you should eat if you have prostate enlargement?

Asked by:Autumn

Asked on:Mar 21, 2026 11:32 PM

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  • Hilary Hilary

    Mar 21, 2026

      Relevant data show that the incidence rate among people over 50 years old in my country can reach more than 50%. Once you suffer from prostatic hypertrophy, it will compress the urethra, causing difficulty in urination, etc. Frequent urination, painful urination, urgency, poor and interrupted urination, and urinary incontinence. If the enlarged prostate tissue is congested, it will also cause hematuria, urinary tract infection, bladder stones, urinary tract obstruction, and even severe hydronephrosis, renal insufficiency, uremia, hemorrhoids, prolapse, etc. disease There will also come in droves.

      Drink water frequently to flush the urethra

      Prostatic hyperplasia is male Common diseases of the urinary system can be alleviated and cured with standardized treatment and regular examinations. The diet structure should be scientific and reasonable, with balanced nutrition. Eat more vegetarian dishes and less high-fat and oily foods. ; Eat more fresh fruits and whole grains, and less sugar and refined flour ; Eat more green tea and honey and drink less coffee , spirits, less citrus, orange juice and other highly acidic foods; Eat light meals and eat less spicy, sweet and fatty foods. In summer, you can drink more winter melon soup, eat more watermelon, and drink more mung bean soup, which is especially suitable for those with heat in the bladder and painful urination. You should develop a good habit of drinking water frequently. Drink 1500 to 2000 ml of boiled water or tea every day to flush the urethra and ensure the cleanliness and safety of the prostate. Live a regular life, live on time, combine work with rest, relax appropriately, and ensure adequate sleep. Develop good sexual habits and pay attention to moderation in sexual life. Adhere to scientific fitness, strengthen your physique, and do more sports exercise , focusing on the movements of the pelvic, perineal muscles, as well as the abdominal muscles and lumbosacral muscles.

      Holding urine for a long time is a major trigger

      Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the main causes of prostatic hypertrophy are as follows: First, it is related to emotions. If the emotions are not smooth, it will lead to liver qi stagnation and Qi and blood blockage, which will easily lead to the formation of blood congestion in the body, causing the circulation of the prostate to be blocked, leading to hyperplasia. The second is holding urine for a long time. clinical It was found that drivers, bank accountants, and service industry window workers have higher prostate incidence rates. Holding urine for too long and reducing the amount of water you drink will make the urine concentrated and reduce the frequency of urination, leading to the deposition of urinary endotoxins. Harmful substances in the urine will damage the prostate. The third is closely related to thick and greasy food and internal stasis of dampness and turbidity. Unreasonable dietary structure and improper eating habits healthy It is also an important factor in inducing prostate diseases. In addition, it is related to the patient's own constitution, such as insufficient kidney qi, liver and kidney deficiency, weak transportation and transformation, and a relatively high incidence of prostatic hypertrophy.

      You can do some massage and ani lift exercises

      Patients with prostatic hypertrophy can cooperate with family rehabilitation methods for prevention and treatment: 1. Sitz bath: Use warm water to bathe in a sitz bath. The water temperature should be as hot as you can tolerate, 1-2 times a day, 10-20 minutes each time. When taking a sitz bath, relax the anal sphincter and use your fingers to press the perineum and around the anus in the water. You can also use warm water to hit the anal circumference. 2. Massage: Massage the perineum with your fingers, and apply deep pressure intermittently until the area feels sore, numb, swollen and slightly painful. Massage 1-2 times a day, during lunch break and before going to bed. 3. Levator ani: Regular contraction exercises of the anal sphincter and levator ani muscles can improve blood circulation in the pelvis and perineum and reduce local congestion. 1-3 times a day, 10 minutes each time. 4. Drink floating wheat frequently. Take 50 grams of floating wheat, fry until brown, soak in water and drink it as tea every day. It has a good therapeutic effect on patients with prostatic hypertrophy.

        Experts specifically remind that patients with prostatic hyperplasia should not sit for long periods of time, especially to avoid local cold exposure. Never sit in a cold, damp, hard place. You can prepare a soft and cool cushion and carry it with you to protect the local area from cold stimulation. In addition, patients with poor physical condition can go to regular Hospital The Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine internal medicine seeks relevant experts to provide comprehensive syndrome differentiation and treatment based on the patient's physical symptoms through methods such as fumigation of traditional Chinese medicine, soaking in wine, and oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine.

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