Patient's question:
Hello: I have a history of masturbation, lasting for two years. This year, my waist has been constantly aching, and standing for long periods also causes soreness in my heels. Is it possible that excessive masturbation is the cause? I used to masturbate on average every day. Thank youDoctor's answer:
Hello: The symptoms of kidney deficiency are caused by excessive masturbation, but whether it is Yang deficiency or Yin deficiency is difficult to determine from your description.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that what is referred to as Kidney Yang deficiency is a type of cold deficiency syndrome characterized by the decline of Kidney Yang, failure of warming function, and loss of gas transformation.
Symptoms include: pale complexion, sore and cold knees and lower back, feeling cold, especially in the lower limbs, impotence and premature ejaculation in men, cold semen, uterine cold and infertility in women, reduced libido, or loose stools, frequent nocturnal diarrhea, frequent clear urine, nocturia, pale tongue with white coating, deep and weak pulse, especially in the (the lower part of the tongue). Treatment generally focuses on warming and tonifying Kidney Yang, and herbs like Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Golden Cabinet Kidney Qi Pill) and You Gui Wan (Right Regulating Pill) can be taken.
TCM also considers Kidney Yin deficiency, which is a weak syndrome caused by insufficient nourishment and the emergence of internal heat. Symptoms of Kidney Yin deficiency include: sore and weak knees and lower back, dizziness and tinnitus, and premature ejaculation in men, insomnia and forgetfulness, dry mouth and throat, in the palms, soles, and chest (feeling of heat), night sweats, flushed cheeks in the afternoon (feeling of fever), yellow and reduced urine, red tongue with little moisture, thin or no coating, and thin or rapid pulse. Treatment generally focuses on nourishing Yin and tonifying the Kidneys, and herbs like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill) and Zuo Gui Wan (Left Regulating Pill) can be taken.
However, TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. It is best for you to visit a local TCM hospital for diagnosis and treatment, combining the four diagnostic methods () for the best results.