Cold weather not only brings discomfort to people, but also increases the risk of various diseases. For men, it is particularly important to protect the health of the prostate. Winter and spring are indeed the peak seasons for prostate diseases, and the main causes of the high incidence of prostate diseases are low temperatures and reduced physical activity. This leads to muscle tension, blood vessel constriction, and slowed blood circulation in the affected area, exacerbating congestion and swelling of the prostate, thereby worsening the symptoms. Especially for men with prostatitis or prostate hyperplasia, the condition is prone to recurrence and worsening during the winter and spring seasons, often leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination, and in severe cases, acute urinary retention and hydronephrosis.
As for how to protect the prostate, you can try the following methods:
Drink plenty of water every day. Flushing the urethra through urination and promoting the discharge of prostatic secretions can prevent prostate infections. Drinking too little water can lead to concentrated urine and a decreased frequency of urination, which is extremely detrimental to the prostate, kidneys, bladder, and other organs.
Avoid holding back urine. Holding back urine can cause excessive bladder filling and compression of the prostate. After the weather turns cold, many people are reluctant to get up at night to urinate, but this can lead to difficulty urinating and urinary retention.
Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming spicy foods. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming spicy foods can all irritate the prostate and urethra, and can also cause congestion and swelling of the prostate and bladder neck.
Keep the area warm. Cold weather increases the excitability of the sympathetic nerves, leading to contraction of the prostate glands and dilation of glandular ducts and blood vessels, causing congestion. Therefore, it is important to dress appropriately according to weather changes, pay attention to keeping the prostate area warm, and protect the prostate.
Avoid prolonged sitting. Avoid long periods of playing mahjong, poker, watching TV, etc. Office workers or people who need to travel long distances should take breaks and move their bodies every once in a while. In addition, the cycling motion can compress the prostate and cause congestion, so it is advisable to avoid prolonged cycling.
