Patient's question:
I have a problem with my erection, which is not firm enough, firm but not lasting long. I have morning erections, but they are not hard, and they quickly become soft after waking up. I can sleep well at night, but I often wake up between 4-5 a.m. and can't fall back asleep, or I sleep lightly with many dreams. In the afternoon, I experience intermittent hot flashes in my upper body. Sometimes I feel short of breath, chest tightness, and lack of energy, especially when I feel hot or on the bus. When I speak, I feel short of breath, and my palms are sweaty with a thick, large tongue that has teeth marks on the sides. Eating greasy food makes me dizzy. I have been to a regular hospital and have taken many Yang-tonifying supplements like You Gui Jiao Nang and Qiang Shen. Initially, the medicine had some effect for a few days, but then it stopped working. What disease do I have? How should I treat it? How can I treat my weak erection and insomnia?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons why the penis is not hard enough when erect, including kidney yin deficiency, kidney yang deficiency, blood deficiency, blood viscosity, high blood lipid levels, blood stasis, qi deficiency, prostatitis, and emotional tension, among others. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for syndrome differentiation and treatment using Chinese herbal medicine. If the issue is related to kidney deficiency, one can also take Wuzi Yanzong Wan, Shenrong San Shen Wan, Shenrong Guben Huaoshao Wan, or Haima Duo Bian Wan, among others. The condition of weak erection tends to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication treatment. For male patients, it is important to seek professional and regular medical diagnosis in a hospital. Treatment should be considered based on the results of thorough examinations, and attention should be paid to quitting smoking and drinking alcohol.