Patient's question:
Suffering from the illness for over a year, at first I didn't pay attention. It was just sitting in the office for too long that caused the lower back pain.Doctor's answer:
Lower back pain and scrotal dampness are not symptoms of prostatitis and generally do not require treatment.Chronic prostatitis usually does not cause lower back pain. Lower back pain may occur after sexual activity or prolonged sitting or working in one position. It does not necessarily mean kidney damage—most cases are due to muscle and fascia fatigue or strain in the lower back. Rest, proper posture, and appropriate exercise can alleviate the pain. If kidney issues are suspected, a urinalysis and ultrasound can be performed. If the lower back pain persists, a visit to an orthopedist is recommended.
Scrotal dampness is often due to sweating in the scrotum and generally does not require special treatment. The temperature of the scrotum is typically 1 to 3 degrees lower than body temperature, which is normal. On the contrary, hot baths are not only unnecessary but can have the opposite effect. If the testicles are exposed to body temperature for a long time, the reproductive cells can be damaged, leading to reduced semen quality and potentially affecting fertility. A typical example is that most undescended testicle patients are azoospermic (without sperm) and infertile. The reason is that the testicles of undescended testicles are located in the inguinal canal or pelvic cavity, where the temperature is the same as the body temperature, rather than in the relatively cooler scrotum. In contrast, if an undescended testicle is surgically moved to the scrotum before the age of two, it will not affect fertility later. Hot baths raise testicular temperature, and prolonged exposure can damage reproductive cells, making it an unsuitable practice to promote.