How to take care of prostatitis

Prostatitis can be maintained by drinking more water, urinating regularly, taking warm sitz baths, avoiding sitting for long periods of time, and adjusting your diet.

1. Drink more water

Drinking 2000-2500 ml of water daily can help dilute urine and reduce urinary tract irritation. Sufficient water can promote the excretion of metabolites and reduce the stimulation of the prostate due to concentrated urine. Avoid drinking a large amount of water at one time. It is recommended to drink small amounts in portions. Reduce the amount of water you drink at night to prevent frequent waking up at night.

2. Urinate regularly

Actively urinate every 2-3 hours to avoid overfilling the bladder. Holding in urine can cause urine to reflux into the prostate ducts, aggravating the inflammatory response. When urinating, try to eliminate the remaining urine. You can use the double urination method, that is, pause for a while after urinating and urinate again.

3. Warm water sitz bath

Take a sitz bath in warm water around 40℃ 1-2 times a day, 15-20 minutes each time. The warming effect can improve pelvic blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and promote the resolution of inflammation. Note that the water temperature should not be too high to prevent the testicles from being in a high temperature environment for a long time.

4. Avoid sitting for long periods of time

Do not sit for more than 1 hour continuously, and get up and move around for 5-10 minutes every hour. Sitting for a long time will compress the prostate and cause local congestion. It is recommended to use a cushion with a concave center to disperse the pressure. You can perform levator ani exercises to exercise the pelvic floor muscles, holding each contraction for 3-5 seconds, 3 groups of 10 times a day.

5. Adjust your diet

Reduce the intake of chili pepper, alcohol and caffeine. These substances may irritate the urinary tract mucosa. Increase the intake of zinc-containing foods such as tomatoes and pumpkin seeds. Zinc helps maintain prostate function. Appropriate supplementation of vitamin C and vitamin E can help with antioxidants, but it is not recommended to take high-dose supplements by yourself.

Patients with chronic prostatitis need to maintain moderate exercise such as brisk walking, swimming and other aerobic activities, 3-5 times a week for 30 minutes each time. Avoid activities that may put pressure on the perineum, such as riding. Pay attention to keeping warm, especially the waist and abdomen, as cold may aggravate symptoms. Maintain a regular frequency of sexual intercourse. Excessive abstinence or frequent sexual intercourse may affect recovery. If symptoms such as worsening urinary pain, hematuria or fever occur, you should seek medical attention promptly for review. It is not recommended to take antibiotics on your own for a long time.