Patient's question:
I only experience premature ejaculation whenever I take herbs that tonify the kidney yang and kidney qi. My symptoms are hot flashes when it's hot but cold hands and feet when it's cold. I prefer cold drinks, but as soon as I take herbs that tonify the kidney yang and kidney qi, my penis cannot become erect. Hello, am I suffering from kidney yin deficiency or kidney yang deficiency? Would taking Liuwei Dihuang Wan be suitable for me?What kind of help do you need: I only experience premature ejaculation whenever I take herbs that tonify the kidney yang and kidney qi. My symptoms are hot flashes when it's hot but cold hands and feet when it's cold. I prefer cold drinks, but as soon as I take herbs that tonify the kidney yang and kidney qi, my penis cannot become erect. Hello, am I suffering from kidney yin deficiency or kidney yang deficiency? Would taking Liuwei Dihuang Wan be suitable for me?
Doctor's answer:
Kidney Yin deficiency is characterized by symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, five-palm heat, dizziness and tinnitus, neurasthenia and forgetfulness, restlessness and thirst, premature ejaculation and nocturnal emissions in men, constipation, a red tongue with little coating, and a thin pulse. Liuwei Dihuang Wan can be used for treatment. For those with hyperactivity of Yin deficiency and fire, Zhibai Dihuang Wan is applicable.For patients with premature ejaculation, in addition to symptomatic treatment, they should pay attention to maintaining deep sleep throughout their lives. Sufficient deep sleep is essential to help them recover quickly from this condition. I hope the above answers are helpful to you!