Patient's question:
Over the past year, the duration of sexual activity has significantly decreased, with the longest lasting only three or four minutes. Additionally, there is a sensation of dampness in the scrotum, and standing for a long time causes a feeling of testicular heaviness and distension. I feel that I don't fear cold, and I want to know if prostatitis is related to kidney deficiency?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a diagnosis in Western medicine, referring to an infection or inflammation that occurs within the prostate gland, leading to a series of symptoms. Kidney deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis. The TCM concept of the kidney is very broad, encompassing functions related to the urinary and reproductive systems. Therefore, prostatitis and kidney deficiency are two distinct concepts and should not be confused.In Western anatomical terms, the prostate is the organ that connects the urethra and bladder. It contains openings for the seminal ducts and prostatic ducts, through which semen and prostatic fluid are expelled. The symptoms of prostatitis primarily include frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and discomfort in the perineal area, which are unrelated to reproductive functions.