Prostate health guidance content

Avoid long-term pressure on the perineum, maintain regular metabolism of prostate fluid, and perform targeted screenings as needed. There are no fancy maintenance routines. If you do these three things, you can avoid more than 90% of common prostate problems.

To be honest, over the years I have been practicing in the Department of Urology, most of the patients with prostate problems that I have encountered have fallen into the first "long-term oppression". I just picked up a 28-year-old programmer last month. He stayed up for three consecutive days to work on a project. The sponge of the gaming chair he was sitting on collapsed in half. He was slumped in the chair with all his weight on his perineum. When he arrived, he held his waist and said that it hurt when he urinated. He was diagnosed with acute prostate congestion, but without any medication, he was asked to go back and buy a hollow pressure-reducing cushion. When he got tired, he stood and swayed for two minutes. A week later, the review showed that he was completely healed. There are actually differences in the industry regarding the safe threshold for prolonged sitting. One group believes that you should get up and move after sitting for a maximum of 30 minutes to avoid continued compression of blood vessels. ； The other group believes that as long as the posture is correct and the center of gravity is on the ischium on both sides rather than the perineum, sitting for an hour in a row will not be a big burden. There is no need to block time to interrupt the work rhythm. Everyone can adjust according to their actual situation and there is no need to adhere to standards.

In addition to oppression, the most frequently asked question is "Is ejaculation good for the prostate?" This topic is extremely controversial. Traditional Chinese medicine does say that abstinence preserves semen. It is aimed at people with inherent deficiencies and Qi and blood deficiency. Appropriately reducing the frequency of semen ejaculation will indeed help restore the overall condition. ； However, judging from modern urological evidence-based data, the vast majority of adult men without underlying diseases maintain regular semen ejaculation 1-3 times a week, which can help the prostate fluid to be regularly renewed and avoid accumulation and formation of calcifications. There used to be a 42-year-old brother who listened to an online "abstinence-based health" class and refrained from having sex for more than three months. When he came for a routine physical examination, he found that there were 3 mm of calcifications. He didn't feel any discomfort at all, and he was frightened for most of the month. Of course, it does not mean that more frequent is better. Frequent ejaculation in a short period of time will cause the prostate to continue to be congested and edematous. The core is "law". Just follow your own physical condition. There is no need to stick to numbers to create anxiety for yourself.

Many people panic when they experience frequent urination, urgent urination, or swollen perineum. They look up information everywhere and label themselves prostatitis. In fact, this is not necessary. At present, the general recommendation of domestic public tertiary hospitals is that men over 35 years old should undergo annual physical examinations and PSA (prostate specific antigen) screening. Those with a family history of prostate cancer can advance to the age of 30. ； However, the latest guidelines from Europe and the United States also mention that men with no relevant symptoms and no family history can postpone the test until the age of 45 to avoid unnecessary excessive examinations. If you have abnormal urination and a feeling of bloating for more than two weeks in a row, don't buy anti-inflammatory drugs on your own. Go to the hospital to check the prostate fluid first, and distinguish whether it is bacterial or aseptic before dealing with it. Many aseptic inflammations do not require antibiotics at all. Stay up late and drink less alcohol, and you will be relieved in half a month.

I usually sit in the clinic all morning sometimes, and I don’t have time to stand up and walk around often. I will take a break to stand on my heels for 30 seconds, lift it up and then slowly lower it down. It can drive the contraction of the pelvic floor muscles and perineal muscles, promote local blood circulation, and is more convenient than standing up and taking two steps. You can try it when you are sitting in the office or driving long distances. There are also those amazing prostate patches, magnetic therapy underwear, and imported prostate massagers. There is currently no clear evidence-based evidence to prove that they have additional benefits for prostate health. At most, they can only serve as a hot compress. If you really want to relieve discomfort, applying a hot water bottle to your lower abdomen will have the same effect, so don’t waste your money.

In fact, the prostate is a very common gland in the male body, no different from tonsils and thyroid. A little inflammation and discomfort are normal. Don’t demonize it or take it seriously. If you don't usually sit on a soft sofa and play with your mobile phone for three or four hours, don't blindly believe in those weird rumors about "prostate detoxification" and "one drop of semen and ten drops of blood." If you really feel uncomfortable, go to a regular hospital and call a urology department. For ten yuan, it is more reliable than any folk remedies.