Patient's question:
The other night, I had some activity, and on the third day, I found I couldn't get an erection. The doctor said my prostate was enlarged, and there were issues with my blood vessels (I forgot what specifically). The corpora cavernosa were damaged, so he told me to apply heat for 75 minutes. Then he prescribed some medication, saying to do it for three days. I'm just wondering, is this a big deal? Is it serious? The doctor said it's quite serious and needs attention, but then added that it should mostly heal on its own. So I'm asking all of you, is it serious? After one session of heat application, I still can't get an erection.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, this is a complication caused by long-term and frequent sexual activity—impotence. This is because long-term sexual activity can lead to sexual gland fatigue, which in turn results in impotence. Therefore, my advice is to first abstain from sexual activity, engage in more physical exercise, and consume more Yin-nourishing and Yang-tonifying foods in your diet, such as lamb. When necessary, you can take Yin-nourishing and Yang-tonifying herbal remedies for treatment, such as Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan. For patients with premature ejaculation, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.