Patient's question:
Erectile dysfunction has been getting worse recently. In the past, I had an inflammation and sexually transmitted disease in my penis, which caused discharge. I took medication for a while, and the discharge stopped, so I stopped taking the medicine, but I didn't know if it was completely healed or not. I often work overtime from 12 a.m. to 8 or 9 a.m., and it has been about two years now. During the day, I usually sleep deeply and get enough rest. Recently, the erectile dysfunction has returned, and it has been about a year now. I don't know what the reason is. Should I see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor to regulate my body with herbal medicine, or should I go to a Western medicine doctor for a check-up? Last time, after the inflammation in my penis, the glans has had a protruding thing and peeling for a year. Occasionally, I have urine splitting, and I often sweat a lot on my hands and feet. At night, I often suffer from neurasthenia. The doctor said it was a problem with my prostate, but when checked today, there were no issues. Should I have a prostate fluid check tomorrow?Doctor's answer:
Oral traditional Chinese medicine can be used for conditioning and careful observation is recommended. It is advised not to frequently stimulate erections, to relax the mindset, and to maintain a light diet. Oral traditional Chinese medicine such as You Gui Wan and Compound Xu Jun Capsules can be taken for conditioning with careful observation. Erective dysfunction tends to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek professional and reputable medical treatment, and treatment should be considered based on examination results. Additionally, smoking and drinking should be avoided, and personal hygiene should be maintained.