Patient's question:
I always feel a strong sensation of my testicles dropping down, the scrotum is damp, and I can't sit for long periods every day; lying down doesn't help either. My testicles often stick to the inner side of my thighs. I'm now unsure which condition to address first—could this heavy dropping sensation be caused by varicocele? I plan to take traditional Chinese medicine to treat my prostate, and I wonder if there's anything I can add to the treatment to address this issue as well.Doctor's answer:
You are 34 years old, and you had prostatitis ten years ago. Now you often feel a heavy sensation in your testicles, and your scrotum is sweaty. You don't know which condition to treat first. You plan to drink traditional Chinese medicine to treat prostatitis, especially with the syndrome differentiation and treatment approach in TCM, which requires a holistic perspective. Therefore, you should tell your doctor all your discomfort symptoms and signs so that they can treat you together. Prostatitis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, it is essential to actively cooperate with your doctor's treatment and use medication appropriately. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer.