Do You Know The Effects of Constipation On The Prostate?

Many people ignore the effects of constipation. But in fact, the rectum where stores the feces is next to the prostate. If it has some problems, it can easily affect the health of the prostate.

Anatomically and physiologically, both the prostate and rectum are located in the pelvic cavity. And the prostate is in front of the rectum. The prostate and the rectum are separated with only a thin layer of the anterior rectal wall. This feature makes it convenient for doctors to carry out a digital prostate examination. They can touch the prostate not far from the anus. But it also buried a hidden danger for the constipation of prostate health.

The function of the rectum is to store feces. When the feces reach a certain amount, it will cause the pressure in the rectum to rise, which will cause defecation. Feces contain many bacteria and harmful metabolic toxins to the human body, so a smooth stool is essential to maintain the normal physiological metabolism of the human body. People with constipation often have dry stools and high rectal temperature. The dry stool will squeeze the prostate, make the blood circulation in the local area not smooth. And long-term constipation can lead to the accumulation of bacteria and metabolic toxins in the human body, causing prostatitis.

In addition, constipation patients need to increase abdominal pressure to promote stool discharge, which will further cause stress on the prostate, causing discomfort in urination, sometimes even "dripping white," that is, the outflow of prostate fluid.

Although the prostate capsule is tough, it can prevent bacteria and toxins from surrounding tissues. However, modern anatomical studies have found that there are 2-6 hemorrhoid reproductive veins between the rectum and the prostate, so the bacteria and toxins from the rectum may enter the prostate through these hemorrhoid reproductive veins, leading to prostatitis. Especially when constipation leads to high rectal pressure and weak excretion of bacteria and toxins, it is easier to cause or aggravate prostatitis.

Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) , generally speaking, are older, constipation will make it difficult to urinate worse. They need to treat dysuria and ensure unobstructed stool. It is also found that most older adults with BPH are accompanied by constipation, so people should not ignore the effects of constipation on the prostate.

The confirmed prostatitis needs medical treatment. The first commonly used drug is antibiotics. Men should choose antibiotics according to the results of drug sensitivity. For chronic prostatitis, especially for nonbacterial prostatitis, traditional Chinese medicine is a good choice, such as Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill. And it also has a specific effect on benign prostatic hyperplasia.

In addition, adhere to three small habits to improve constipation.

1. Develop good defecation habits

A. When is the best time to defecate?

Go to bed at 10 p.m. and begin to secrete various hormones at 2 p.m. to enter light sleep. At 5-6 a.m., the intestines wake up first, which is suitable for colon activity. After a period of colonic activity, excretion is the most appropriate time when people wake up.

B. How long does defecate just normal?

It's best not to defecate more than 15 minutes at a time. The longer the time, the more unable to discharge, increasing anxiety, vicious circle. And some people don't go to the toilet without excretion, and even they don't feel it for two or three days, which is wrong. In the long run, people will lose the feeling of defecation. And the stool that stays in the body for a long time is more likely to cause constipation. The normal defecation cycle is 24-48 hours.

2. Change bad eating habits

Drink more water, especially honey water, and eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more yogurt. Avoid spicy food.

3. Moderate exercise

Moderate exercise has many advantages. It can enhance cardiopulmonary function, relieve tension and anxiety, increase energy consumption, help to lose weight, and relieve constipation.