Patient's question:
I am 17 years old and often have dreams, then I wake up with nocturnal emissions. Besides severe dark circles under my eyes, what could be the situation? Is it possible that I have kidney deficiency?Doctor's answer:
Considering your situation, there is a possibility of experiencing nocturnal emissions. Frequent nocturnal emissions are generally considered to be a manifestation of what Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to as kidney yin deficiency. This occurs when kidney essence is depleted and kidney Qi is not firm, leading to such symptoms as involuntary ejaculation. Nocturnal emissions can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and there is a tendency for the condition to recur after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, the patient should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer.