Post Date April, 15 2023
"Massaging the prostate at home can treat chronic prostatitis," I have heard many patients say in real life. Can prostate massage be done at home? Experts believe that self massaging the prostate to treat chronic prostatitis does have a certain effect, but not everyone is suitable. If blindly massaging, it can worsen the condition.
Experts explain that prostate massage therapy is an auxiliary therapy that drains prostate fluid and expels inflammatory substances through regular prostate massage to relieve accumulation of prostate secretions, improve local blood circulation, and promote the absorption and regression of inflammation.
Due to the fact that most patients with chronic prostatitis are middle-aged people with varying degrees of age and age, there are a lot of things to do every day. Taking time out every week to go to the hospital for specialized massage is not realistic for many patients, so some patients perform self massage at home. In fact, self massage is a simple and effective method for patients with a full, soft, and secretive prostate. However, the following situations are not suitable for massage: patients suspected of prostate tuberculosis or tumor; Acute attack period of chronic prostatitis; Patients with atrophy or sclerosis of the prostate. During self massage, it should be noted that if prostate tenderness is evident and the bladder is charming, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Prostate self massage therapy is only an auxiliary treatment, and cannot completely replace other therapies.
Experts recommend that during massage, the patient should take a squatting position or lateral flexion position, clean the anus after defecation, put on a finger cuff with one hand and lubricate it with soapy water, extend it into the anus, use the distal phalange of the index finger to face the rectal surface of the prostate, and gently press the prostate from the outside to the bottom, first pressing 3 to 4 times from both sides of the gland to the midline, and then pressing the prostate fluid from the central groove from top to bottom towards the external orifice of the urethra. Massage for 3 to 5 minutes each time, preferably with prostate fluid discharged from the urethra each time. Massage should be gentle and gentle, with an interval of at least 3 days between each massage treatment, and generally massage 1 to 2 times a week. After massage, the patient should urinate immediately, allowing the inflammatory secretions remaining in the urethra to be excreted along with the urine. Experts remind patients, "Massage is more about strength and accuracy of parts. If these two items are not in place, the curative effect will obviously be greatly reduced. Patients who are preparing to massage at home should fully communicate with their doctors."
(Intern Editor: Cai Junyi)
