Patient's question:
Acupuncture saved me from premature ejaculation. I directly blew out the moxa stick and applied it to the acupoints. I did acupuncture for three days, but as a result, my tongue developed sores, and my mouth felt like it was going to rot. I don't understand acupuncture, but since it's a matter of life and death, there was no other choice. I treated the Minge (Kidney Gate) and Shenque (Conception Vessel) acupoints, and during this time, I didn't drink any water. Last night, I started feeling the symptoms of my previous hemorrhoids again—there was a foreign body sensation in my rectum. Besides the palpable muscles in the scrotum, I have varicose veins in the spermatic cord, and my testicles are a bit painful. Many people say this is a sign of disease elimination, that acupuncture directly reaches the affected area. I don't know what to do, and can I still focus on acupuncture?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if the symptoms that reappear currently are all due to moxibustion, it is recommended that you stop moxibustion treatment. Generally, each treatment method has its own adaptability and scientific rationale. Currently, the first recommendation is for you to seek medical treatment again at a public hospital. Premature ejaculation can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to relapse after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan. Additionally, the patient should maintain a light diet, avoid stimulating foods, and not smoke or drink beer.