How to Get Relief From Prostate Problems and Symptoms

Dealing with prostate problems and symptoms day in and day out can be extremely troublesome. Luckily, there are many things that you can do on your own to get some relief from your prostate problems and symptoms. Most of these things are simple, small changes in your daily routine that you may have never thought of. The following steps explain what you can do to get a break from your prostate problems and symptoms.

Instructions

• 1

  Avoid sitting on anything hard or cold for an extended period of time. Any extra pressure on the prostate will cause irritation and only add to your prostate problems and symptoms. Anything that is cold such as a steel folding chair will cause your prostate muscles to tense up, so make sure to look for a warm cushioned chair if you have to sit for more than twenty minutes. You can also purchase a doughnut cushion to sit on that is open underneath the prostate. This will eliminate any form of pressure or irritation to the prostate area.

• 2

  Don't drink anything a few hours before bed time. Most men who suffer from various prostate problems and symptoms have trouble with frequent urination. This can occur especially at night so drinking anything more than a couple of hours before you go to bed will multiply this problem considerably.

• 3

  Stay away from heavy weight lifting or any type of exercise that puts excess strain on your groin area or lower body muscles. These types of activities can increase muscle tension in and around your prostate leading to increased prostate problems and symptoms. Instead focus on light exercise such as walking that benefits the whole body without increased strain on your pelvic area.

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  Try to sleep on your back or stomach instead of your side. Men who sleep on their side tend to have their legs pressed together putting extra pressure on the prostate throughout the night. This can lead to increased irritation of the prostate and an increase in the need to urinate during the night.

• 5

  Take a warm bath every few days to further relax the muscles around your prostate. Have the water as warm as you can tolerate it and sit in the tub for about fifteen to twenty minutes. This will allow the heat to penetrate deep into your prostate region relaxing the muscles.