Patient's question:
Can you take You Gui Wan for kidney yang deficiency with symptoms like frequent urination, weak erection, cold intolerance, sore and weak knees, and back pain after sitting for a long time?Doctor's answer:
Your condition involves frequent urination, weak erection, aversion to cold, sore knees, and back pain after sitting for a long time. These symptoms indeed align with the pattern of Kidney Yang deficiency. Right Guo Pill tonifies the Kidney and warms Yang, replenishes essence and marrow, and is a suitable herbal formula for your case. You may try taking it.However, Kidney Yang deficiency is often accompanied by Kidney Yin deficiency or dampness. If the herbal formula does not yield improvement or even causes discomfort, it is essential to consult a TCM practitioner for pulse-taking and diagnosis to adjust the herbal prescription for proper nourishment. Weak erection can be alleviated, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition tends to recur after improvement. Therefore, during treatment, medication must be applied precisely to the symptoms. Additionally, the patient should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer.