Prostate massage is a medical urological procedure. Manipulation is performed using a finger or instrumental method to achieve a preventive, therapeutic or diagnostic goal. Medical prostate massage is beneficial for men's health. During the exposure process, blood supply is stimulated, allowing the outflow of secretions to be normalized (drainage of the prostate gland). Its accumulated excess can cause discomfort, the development of inflammatory processes and other pathological changes. Among the positive aspects, it is worth noting the improvement in tissue regeneration and metabolic processes, a decrease in spasm of the pelvic floor muscles, as well as a noticeable increase in the effectiveness of drug therapy.
Who is recommended for prostate massage?
Diagnostic massage of the prostate gland is carried out with the aim of obtaining prostate juice for laboratory testing, which determines leukocytes and the presence of microflora, which makes it possible to determine the cause of diseases of the male genital area.
Therapeutic urological prostate massage is prescribed in the following cases:
- chronic congestive prostatitis;
- erectile disfunction;
- chronic pelvic pain syndrome;
- male infertility - some forms;
- problems with urination.
When will prostate massage be useful?
A massage is prescribed at a consultation with a urologist or andrologist only after preliminary diagnosis and determination of a specific pathology. The procedure will be useful for:
- Chronic diseases of the genitourinary system (cooperitis, urethritis, vesiculitis and others).
- Chronic abacterial or bacterial prostatitis.
- Impotence caused by prostate pathology.
- Stagnant processes in the prostate.
- Adenoma or asymptomatic prostatitis.
Self-treatment of the last two pathologies is unacceptable! The massage must be carried out strictly under the supervision of a doctor; after each session, the patient undergoes laboratory diagnostics to determine the effectiveness of the treatment.
Preparing for prostate massage
Men do not need any special preparation before the massage. A few days before the procedure, you just need to refrain from ejaculating. A cleansing enema may be required if the intestines are clogged and careful adherence to personal hygiene measures. Prostate massage is performed with a full bladder, since this way the doctor has better contact with the tissues of the prostate gland. After the end of the massage, during urination, the urethra is washed and cleansed from the remnants of infected prostatic juice.
Patient preparation and precautions
First you need to drink 2-3 glasses of warm water. This is done so that immediately after the session the patient has a desire to urinate, thus ensuring the closest contact with the prostate when pressing. In addition, urine after the procedure will remove secretions from the gland that have stagnated and entered the bladder during the massage.
After the procedure, you need to do an enema to clean the anus. To do this, use warm water or chamomile decoction, which helps improve the condition of the tissues. After this, you should relax the muscles of the anus, which is facilitated by a hot bath or a careful, light massage of the anus.
Prevention of prostatitis
Each preventive measure is aimed at stopping the exacerbation of prostatitis in order to prevent the disease from becoming chronic.
A few tips will help minimize the risk of relapse:
- Stop drinking alcohol.
- Do not smoke, as smoking increases blood pressure.
- Move more.
- Avoid stressful situations.
- Avoid hypothermia.
- Don't get overtired.
- Take contrast showers regularly.
- Include foods such as garlic, honey, parsley, walnuts, prunes, and pumpkin seeds in your daily diet.
- Avoid harmful foods: mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, marinades.
All older men need to undergo preventive examinations with a urologist; this can prevent the development of serious prostate diseases, including cancer.
How is hardware massage performed?
Hardware treatment method using various devices:
- helps restore tone and maintain prostate activity;
- eliminates inflammatory secretions;
- normalizes blood circulation.
Hardware massage of the prostate is carried out without the participation of a doctor. If with the finger method the procedure is performed by a urologist, then with the hardware type of massage all actions are performed using a special apparatus. It is he who massages the organ with compressed air.
The prostate treatment massage lasts about 5 minutes. The patient practically does not feel any discomfort (with the exception of moments when a tube is inserted and removed from the anus). With hardware prostate massage, the massage is carried out with short pauses, which creates a pleasant sensation for the patient. In this case, no pain occurs.
The effectiveness of this massage is the same as with a finger massage. But this method is preferable due to the almost complete absence of discomfort.
Massage can be performed in several positions. But one of the most convenient (for both the urologist and the patient) is considered to be the knee-elbow one. The massage can also be performed standing (the torso is tilted 90 degrees) or lying on its side (in this case, the knees are pressed to the chest). Next, the doctor determines where the prostate gland is located and then inserts a tube into the anus. This is how prostate massage is performed.
Benefits of the procedure
External stimulation of the prostate gland gives several positive results:
- improves blood circulation - dilates blood vessels, saturates organ tissues with oxygen and nutrients;
- eliminates congestion - the prostate regularly produces a secretion that is excreted with the ejaculate; in the absence of sexual activity, the juice stagnates in the tissues;
- increases potency - massage improves muscle tone, restores sexual desire, strengthens erection.
To sign up for a comprehensive examination, call the phone number listed on the website. The doctor will diagnose prostatitis, develop an individual treatment program and give the necessary recommendations. Find out all the details during a face-to-face consultation.
Technique for digital prostate massage
The massage begins on the right side of the prostate and then moves to the left. The specialist moves in the direction from the periphery to the center. First there are stroking movements, individual areas are massaged more thoroughly. .
A prostate massage by a urologist may cause the patient slight discomfort and the urge to urinate, but there should be no pain during the procedure. Pain can only be a diagnostic sign.
At the end of the massage session, you must visit the toilet to remove the secretion, or collect the secretions in a sterile vessel for analysis. The doctor will perform each subsequent procedure more energetically.
The average duration of exposure is 1-2 minutes. Repeat the massage every other day, that is, two to three times a week. The course consists of fifteen procedures, and it can be repeated after a few weeks.
Benefits of prostate massage
This massage is extremely beneficial for the prostate, as it provokes the release of stagnant secretions from the ducts in the prostate. At the same time, harmful bacteria and microorganisms that provoke inflammatory processes are removed from the ducts of the organ.
In addition, the following beneficial properties of prostate massage are noted:
- blood circulation improves dramatically, organ nutrition is normalized;
- the process of urination is improved, it becomes painless;
- there is an increase in the level of potency.
Important! The effectiveness of the procedure directly depends on the skill of the person doing the massage. By contacting a qualified doctor, you don’t have to worry about the consequences. If prostate massage is done at home, then its effectiveness will depend on how carefully and carefully the procedure is carried out, and how well all actions comply with the rules.
Can prostatitis cause the development of hemorrhoids?
Prostatitis often entails inflammation of the rectal veins. Pathology manifests itself for the following reasons:
- Pressure on the rectal area;
Inflammation affecting the prostate leads to its enlargement. As a result, the venous network located in the lower intestines is stretched. It is precisely the stretching of the capillaries that causes inflammation of the rectal veins.
- Decreased libido.
Sexual desire with prostatitis gradually decreases until it disappears. However, the lack of sexual activity negatively affects the condition of the ligamentous apparatus of the rectum. As a result, inflammation of the hemorrhoids develops.
Note. Prostate adenoma often occurs as a result of inflammation that was not treated in time. How to distinguish prostatitis from hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids and the prostate, which is in a period of inflammation, often have similar symptoms. Pathologies do not always appear simultaneously, but they are often a consequence of each other. Therefore, if one disease appears, you need to immediately seek medical help.
At the first stage, both pathologies occur practically without symptoms. The reasons for the development of diseases are similar:
- Chronic constipation or diarrhea;
- Hereditary predisposition;
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- Physical inactivity.
However, prostatitis can be distinguished from hemorrhoids by the symptoms characteristic of each pathology.
Signs of prostate inflammation
- Erectile dysfunction. The patient reports a noticeable decrease in sexual desire. Ejaculation occurs too quickly, causing pain. Not only a weak erection becomes a cause of complaints, a man is haunted by a feeling of physical discomfort at the moment of orgasm.
- Problems with urination. The patient complains of frequent urge to urinate. The number of urges increases at night. When you empty your bladder, you may experience discomfort. A man may feel that evacuation is not complete.
- Pain. Unpleasant sensations may occur in the scrotum, groin, lower back or sacrum.
In acute cases, high fever and chills may occur. Manifestations of chronic prostatitis are mild. The signs of inflammation of the rectal veins are radically different from the signs of prostatitis:
- Painful sensations during defecation;
- Swelling in the anal area;
- The presence of blood in the stool;
- Burning sensation and severe itching during bowel movements and after it;
- Formation of hemorrhoids;
- Feeling of incomplete bowel movement.
According to statistics, in 20% of cases prostate adenoma is accompanied by hemorrhoids. In this case, diagnostic procedures are prescribed:
- Coprogram;
- Blood PSA;
- Rectal biopsy;
- TRUSY.
The results obtained are used to draw up a treatment regimen. Thus, in the presence of both diseases, complex therapy is indicated. This measure is due to the physiological relationship between the prostate and the lower intestine in men. Symptoms when hemorrhoids and prostatitis at the same time
Both pathologies have almost no symptoms in the early stages. And patients usually ignore minor signs. Often, if one of the pathologies is suspected, both are diagnosed at once.
If a patient has hemorrhoids and prostatitis at the same time, then the symptoms are as follows:
- Pain in the prostate;
- Pressure in the groin area;
- Feeling of heaviness in the anus.
Can hemorrhoids cause prostatitis?
There is a direct connection between the appearance of pathologies. Hemorrhoids affect the prostate, provoking the development of the disease only with large lumps. Hemorrhoids put pressure on the prostate, preventing blood flow. As a result, pathological processes develop, leading to tissue atrophy.
Inflammation in the intestines can trigger the development of prostatitis. The organs are separated only by a small partition of connective tissue. It does not always prevent the spread of inflammation. Prostatitis often develops due to the introduction of E. coli through contact or hematogenous routes.
Indirect massage
How to massage a man's prostate? Another option for the procedure is indirect massage, in which the lower back is massaged with a slow shift towards the lumbar region and tailbone. All movements should be performed with your palms - this will help warm up the skin. Over time, the intensity of the movements will only increase.
Movements can begin from the middle of the spinal column. The procedure lasts about 20 minutes. The specialist advises to massage the prostate at home every day for the best effect.
Positive effects of massage
By massaging the prostate gland, it is possible to reduce the severity of symptoms of the disease and normalize the functioning of the patient’s reproductive system. At the same time, it is important that the procedure is carried out by a professional doctor, since self-massage of the prostate at home with the wrong technique can only harm the person and not bring any benefit.
- an inflammatory process in the prostate gland, which is acute in nature or prevents conception of a child (occurs as a complication of the disease);
- in the presence of chronic inflammation of the prostate;
- if a man has problems with erectile function;
- abnormal structure of the prostate gland, which leads to various kinds of problems.
