The prostate gland is part of and plays a vital role in male reproductive system .It is about the size of walnut containing muscular and glandular tissues.Prostate gland is positioned below the bladder neck, encircling the urethra.It produces a thin,alkaline fluid that is secreted into the urethra at the time of ejaculation of semen, acting as an added medium for the life and motility of sperm. After the age of 40 most men are prone to prostate enlargement, prostatitis(a condition caused by inflammation) and prostate cancer.
Prostatitis is nothing but the inflammation of the prostate gland affecting millions around the world.Though this condition is not life threatening,it causes pain and discomfort affecting the quality of life.This is an incurable condition but definitely treatable.There are three types of prostatitis namely ‘acute bacterial prostatitis’,'chronic bacterial prostatitis’ and chronic non-bacterial prostatitis.Acute bacterial prostatitis occurs due to bacterial infection of the prostate gland.This condition is easily treatable with antibiotics.Chronic bacterial prostatitis occurs when acute bacterial prostatitis is not fully cured and some bacteria remain to cause the symptoms.The treatment for this type is same as that of ‘acute bacterial prostatitis’ but with stronger medicine dosage and longer medication period.The chronic non-bacterial prostatitis is not caused by any bacteria hence most difficult to treat as the cause is not known.
The common symptoms for all these types are fever,pain and discomfort in the pelvic area,groin and lower back,frequent urge to urinate and a burning sensation while urinating.The symptoms of chronic non-bacterial prostatitis are pain in the perineum,chronic pelvic discomfort and urination difficulties.
Though there is no cure for Prostatitis as of now we can at least make things bearable by stopping the pain and discomfort.There are many therapies and you may try all of them before choosing the right combination that works for you. A)Try warm bath for pelvic pain . B)Antioxidant ‘quercetin’ is found to be very effective in controlling prostatitis.Foods rich in ‘quercetin’ are onions,apples,tea ,red wine and supplements. C)Prostate massage therapy is found to be beneficial as it removes the excess fluid and clears the clogged ducts. D)Drink lots of water to prevent constipation and the consequent discomfort while defecation.
Prostate massage benefits are many.Some of them are listed here.A) It causes better blood flow to the prostate gland which is very vital for any organ’s health.B)It clears up clogged seminal fluid ducts, there by helps overcome Inflammation of prostate gland.C)It Improves life by keeping prostate healthy.
You can learn to do self prostate massage at your home and avoid tiresome visits to the clinic.There are tools specially designed for self prostate massage which are easy to operate.The demand for such tools are so high that they are sold at big shops and pharmacies which stock them.Two types of tools are available.One is external tool which looks like a seat designed to massage the important pressure points just by sitting on it.This is for those who do not like invasive treatments.The other one is the internal tool that is designed for insertion through the anus.The insertion is done with proper lubrication hence causes no pain.Many people find this internal tool to be more effective as it physically touches the prostate gland.
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