Post Date April, 15 2023
Many male hikers travel by bike, which helps them exercise. However, if they don't pay attention to the method of riding a bike, it can sometimes cause health damage. What physical diseases can occur? The most common cause is prostate disease. Why does it cause prostatitis? What are the discomfort after inflammation? How to prevent it?
The prostate is the largest accessory gland in the male reproductive organs. It secretes white mucus and participates in the composition of semen. The prostate gland is located behind and below the bladder, in a miliary shape that surrounds the upper end of the urethra. That is, its position is just at the bottom of the human pelvis, near the perineum. If riding a bicycle with improper attention, it can cause excessive stimulation of the prostate, causing it to swell, congest, or damage, resulting in impeded excretion of prostate fluid, leading to prostate inflammation.
The main cause of prostatitis caused by cycling is incorrect riding posture. If the seat is too high, it is not suitable for riding a bicycle with a short stature. This not only causes discomfort and uncoordinated movements when riding a bicycle, but also causes constant friction between the perineum and the seat due to the cyclist being forced to swing up and down from side to side. Especially if the front of the seat is high and the rider's center of gravity is rearward, or if the road is rough and uneven and the vehicle is severely limping while driving, it is more likely to stimulate the perineum, causing prostate congestion, swelling, and damage.
"When the prostate is inflamed, the early manifestations are mainly swelling and pain in the perineum, a feeling of sagging in the anus, and sometimes a small amount of white liquid drips out of the urethra after urination.". Over time, it can also lead to hypertrophy of the prostate, which compresses the bladder; This causes poor urination, weakness in urination, thinning, branching, and even intermittent urination, making it difficult for patients to fully urinate every time they urinate, as the frequency of urination increases, especially at night.
How to prevent prostatitis caused by riding a bicycle? The most important thing is to adjust the position of the car seat to a moderate height. It is best to choose a cushion for the car seat, and the front of the car seat should be slightly lower than the rear. Frequent cyclists are advised not to eat tobacco or alcohol to avoid aggravating prostate congestion. After a long ride, you can take a hot seat bath to promote local blood circulation. If the prostate has early signs of mild inflammation, cycling should be suspended. If the symptoms are more obvious, a doctor should be sought for early treatment.
