When boys slowly grow up to become teenagers, and then start a family, until retirement, everyone in life is faced with this organ, which is the unique male gonadal organ - prostate. According to statistics, more than half of men in mainland China have suffered from prostatitis, and most men over 50 years old are troubled by prostatic hyperplasia. In the face of this "man's" words, Xiao Ai will come to tell you a good story today.
First, what is the prostate?
The prostate gland is located between the bladder and urogenital diaphragm and is flattened to resemble a small chestnut. Despite its small size, it is incredibly powerful, including exocrine, endocrine, urinary control, and sperm transport. It is essential for male sexual development, reproductive ability and stability of the internal environment, so it is known as the "life gland" of men.
There are always many misconceptions about prostate health, so let's clarify them today.
1. Is prostate disease a kidney problem?
Sometimes, the concept of "kidney" mentioned in TCM can lead to the misconception that prostate disease is related to the kidneys. In fact, prostatitis and prostatic hyperplasia are separate diseases unrelated to the kidneys. Prostatitis refers to inflammation of prostate tissue, while prostatic hyperplasia is a benign hyperplasia of prostate tissue that is not directly related to the kidneys.
2. Does prostate disease only occur in older people?
This is a common misconception. While men over the age of 50 are more likely to develop prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis can occur at virtually any age. Young people may also develop prostatitis due to factors such as poor lifestyle habits, irregular sex or infections. Therefore, for men, prostate health should be a concern regardless of age.
3. Does prostate disease not require treatment?
This is a very dangerous view. Although prostatitis may resolve on its own in some patients, prompt treatment is very important for most people. If prostatitis is not effectively treated, it may lead to the persistence of symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, and even develop into chronic prostatitis. For prostatic hyperplasia, if left untreated, it may lead to serious problems such as weakened urine flow and urinary retention.
In order to maintain men's health, we should pay attention to the prevention and treatment of prostate diseases. Regular physical examinations, maintaining good living habits, avoiding overwork and sitting for a long time are all important measures to protect the health of the prostate.
To sum up, prostate disease is not an exclusive problem for older men, it can occur at any age. For men, it is very important to understand the basic knowledge of the prostate, pay attention to prostate health, and actively prevent and timely treat prostate diseases. Let's take care of men's "life glands" together and escort men's health. #Current affairs hot headlines say#