Patient's question:
Sometimes my waist feels a bit sore. In addition to taking medicine for prostatitis, do I also need to take medicine to tonify the kidneys?Doctor's answer:
If there is inflammation, it is not advisable to tonify the kidneys. The main symptoms of prostatitis are: frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary pain, perineal pain, discomfort in the lower abdomen, perineum, and testicular area. There is often a white discharge from the urethra, accompanied by lower back pain, knee weakness, impotence, premature ejaculation, or even hematuria and hematospermia. In traditional Chinese medicine, it falls under the categories of "heat-dampness strangulation," "lao-lin," and "jīng zhuó." It is divided into conditions such as "heat-dampness stagnation," "yin deficiency with fire," "kidney yang deficiency," and "blood stasis."However, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. You can consult a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital, combining clinical observation with the four diagnostic methods to prescribe the correct treatment for the specific symptoms, which will effectively cure the condition. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Self-treatment plan:
1. Massage along both sides of the urethra for 15-20 minutes daily, with intensity adjusted to your comfort level.
2. Perform anal contraction exercises while standing, 50-100 times each morning and evening before sleep, until the anus feels warm and slightly tingly.
3. In the summer, use a damp towel to cold compress the testicles, 2-3 times per night, until the testicles contract fully.
4. Completely relax your mental stress.
5. Engage in morning exercise daily, such as jogging for 10-15 minutes, until you sweat slightly.
6. In the morning, press your hands against your waist to stimulate kidney blood circulation, ideally 100-1500 times.