Article 117: Dietary Therapy and Massage for Prostate Stones and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Treatment and recuperation of common diseases

Medicinal diet for treating prostate stones

1. Plantain 12g, Eclipta prostrata 15g, Rubia cordifolia 20g. Decocted in water, add appropriate amount of white sugar, and drink as tea.

2. Take 30 grams of motherwort, 10 grams of safflower, 20 grams of peach kernel, 15 grams of eupatorium, and appropriate amount of white sugar. Put all the above herbs into a pot, add water and decoct to obtain 2 bowls of liquid. Add white sugar to taste and take in the morning and evening. Five consecutive doses constitute one course of treatment.

3. One rooster intestine, 250g flour, 30ml vegetable oil, and appropriate amounts of cinnamon, salt, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Clean and cut the rooster intestine open, place it in a pot, and dry it over heat. Then grind it into a fine powder and set aside. Place the flour in a bowl, add the chicken intestine powder, mix well, add an appropriate amount of water, and knead into a dough. Add the seasonings to the dough, shape it into pancakes, and bake until cooked. Consume once every other day; one month constitutes one course of treatment.

How to perform massage therapy

1. Support the scrotum with one hand and rub the perineum with the hypothenar eminence of the other hand. After rubbing until warm, gently massage the perineum acupoint with the pad of the middle finger about 50 times.

2. Gently rub the scrotum and testicles with your thumb and forefinger, alternating between both sides, 30-50 times on each side.

3. Assume a squatting position. Insert your index finger into the anus. The prostate can be felt about 4-5 cm from the anus on the anterior wall of the rectum. During the massage, first massage gently and evenly from the upper outer sides of the two lobes of the prostate towards the lower inner part of the central sulcus three times. Then massage from the upper end of the central sulcus towards the anus three times. Generally, this should be done 1-2 times a week.

What should we pay attention to in daily life?

1. Drink plenty of water to maintain urine output, eat a balanced diet, and reduce your intake of calcium-rich foods.

2. Pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the vulva to avoid urinary tract infections.

3. Regular sexual activity reduces congestion in the reproductive system, helps the prostate fluid to drain smoothly, and prevents deposits from accumulating in the gland.

4. Actively and effectively treat chronic prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, and urinary tract infections to prevent the development of this disease.

5. You can take a hot sitz bath once a day for 20 to 30 minutes each time.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

From birth until puberty, the prostate gland develops and grows slowly. After puberty, the growth rate accelerates, reaching its peak around age 24. Its size remains relatively constant between 30 and 45 years of age. Afterward, in some men, the gland tends to atrophy, becoming smaller, while in others it tends to enlarge, gradually increasing in size. If it significantly compresses the urethra in the prostatic region, it can cause bladder outlet obstruction, leading to symptoms such as difficulty urinating-a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Because this type of hyperplasia is benign, its full name is benign prostatic hyperplasia, formerly known as prostatic hypertrophy. BPH is a common disease in elderly men, generally starting with pathological changes after age 40, and symptoms appearing after age 50.

Causes of disease

The exact causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are not fully understood, but it is generally believed to be related to the following factors:

1. Sex hormone imbalance: Hormonal imbalance in the elderly is an important cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can directly lead to hyperplasia of the inner layer of the prostate gland.

2. Excessive sexual activity: Excessive sexual activity can keep the prostate tissue in a state of congestion for a long time, and after the age of 40, the prostate gland can gradually enlarge and worsen.

3. Dietary factors: A fondness for spicy, fatty, and sweet foods can cause prostate congestion and fibromuscular tissue hyperplasia.

4. Other factors: Pelvic inflammatory disease, arteriosclerosis, etc. can cause pelvic congestion, which can further cause congestion of the prostate gland. Over time, this can lead to enlargement and hyperplasia.

What is the relationship between benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and age?

The etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is unclear, but its development requires two basic conditions: normally functioning testes and advanced age. As men age, the prostate gland enlarges. After puberty (21-31 years), growth is rapid, at 1.6 grams per year, slowing to 0.4 grams per year between 30 and 70 years of age. An adult prostate weighs approximately 20 grams. Pathologically, BPH can occur as early as 25-30 years of age, while histologically, prostatic hyperplasia nodules do not appear until at least 30-40 years of age. However, there is a relatively long period between the appearance of prostatic hyperplasia nodules and the clinical manifestation of BPH. Histologically, with age, the prostate's stroma gradually increases while the epithelial tissue gradually decreases. Since the pathogenesis of BPH is primarily related to the stroma, this age-changing tissue structure may make the prostate more susceptible to development. Anatomically speaking, the urethra passes through the prostate gland. There may be certain growth factors in urine or semen. Some of these factors can penetrate the urethral wall and cause local stimulation in the prostate gland, leading to cell growth and periurethral prostatic hyperplasia. With increasing age, the long-term stimulation of urethral growth factors and the interaction between the prostate stroma and epithelium eventually result in benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Can chronic prostatitis cause benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease among elderly men. While its pathogenesis has been extensively studied, its exact cause remains unclear. However, BPH requires two conditions: the presence of testes and aging. The presence of testes indicates normal male hormone secretion. Studies have shown that the synergistic effect of androgens and estrogens plays a crucial role in BPH. Chronic prostatitis does not affect testicular secretory function or hormone metabolism; therefore, it does not cause BPH.

It is true that some patients with chronic prostatitis also develop benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), mainly because both chronic prostatitis and BPH are common urological diseases. To date, no research has shown that patients with chronic prostatitis are more likely to develop BPH than normal individuals.