Patient's question:
Lower back pain, damp and cold scrotum, rectal fullness and discomfort, sometimes aching in the perineum, decreased sexual function. Prostate ultrasound examination was normal for 2-3 years. Recently, sexual function has declined. Treatment history and effectiveness: TCM treatment based on damp-heat accumulation in the lower body and yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys, with no significant improvement in sexual function. Please assist the doctor in making a definitive diagnosis.Doctor's answer:
Lower back pain, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a thorough examination by a doctor. Have an X-ray or MRI of the lumbar spine performed. It is also possible that the pain could be caused by a herniated lumbar disc or bone spurs. Additionally, regarding your sleeping mattress, if it is springy, it is advisable to sleep on a hard board bed. Treatment options include traction, physical therapy, infrared therapy, acupuncture, and massage. It is essential to avoid maintaining a prolonged posture while working or exercising, especially if you work or exercise while bending over for long periods. Take a break for about 10 minutes every hour. Also, be mindful of the possibility of muscle strain in the lower back. Prostatitis can be stabilized, but the treatment duration is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to actively cooperate with your doctor's medication plan during treatment.