What not to eat with prostatitis

Patients with prostatitis should avoid spicy foods, alcohol, high-fat foods, caffeine and high-salt foods. Prostatitis may be related to factors such as infection, immune abnormalities, and urinary reflux. It usually presents with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and perineal pain. It is recommended that patients adjust their diet and reduce the intake of the above foods to reduce the inflammatory response.

1. Spicy and irritating food

Spicy foods such as chili pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, and mustard can stimulate prostate congestion and aggravate urinary tract irritation symptoms. Patients with prostatitis may experience burning sensation in the perineum or painful urination after consumption. You can choose light cooking methods every day, such as steaming, boiling, etc.

2. Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages such as beer and liquor can dilate blood vessels and cause congestion and edema in prostate tissue. Long-term drinking may also reduce immunity and increase the risk of bacterial infection. Strict abstinence from alcohol is required during the acute attack period, and intake should also be controlled during the remission period.

3. High-fat foods

High-fat foods such as fatty meats and fried foods will promote the release of inflammatory factors in the body. The saturated fatty acids in animal fat may interfere with the normal secretion of prostate fluid. It is recommended to replace it with low-fat protein such as fish and chicken breast, and use healthy oils such as olive oil when cooking.

4. Caffeine

The caffeine in strong tea, coffee, and chocolate has a diuretic effect and may aggravate the symptoms of frequent urination. Caffeine also stimulates the bladder muscles to contract, causing a residual feeling after urination. You can choose chrysanthemum tea, barley tea and other caffeine-free drinks instead.

5. High-salt foods

Foods high in salt, such as pickled foods and processed meats, can increase fluid retention and worsen urination difficulties. Excessive intake of sodium ions may also affect the efficacy of antibiotics. It is recommended that the daily salt intake be controlled within 5 grams, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement potassium.

In addition to diet control, prostatitis patients need to maintain a daily drinking volume of 1500-2000 ml of water to avoid oppression of the perineum due to prolonged sitting. You can perform warm water sitz baths or Kegel exercises to promote local blood circulation. If serious symptoms such as fever and hematuria occur, you should seek medical attention promptly to check whether there is a bacterial infection. When using tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, celecoxib capsules and other drugs as directed by your doctor, you need to regularly review the prostate fluid routine.