Patient's question:
Suffering from illness for over a year, at first I didn't pay attention, it was just sitting in the office for too long, causing lower back painDoctor'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 periods of maintaining a static posture (sitting or working). Lower back pain does not necessarily mean kidney damage; most cases are due to muscle and fascia fatigue or strain in the lower back. Rest, proper use of the back, and appropriate exercise can alleviate the pain. If there is suspicion of kidney issues, a urinalysis and ultrasound can be performed. If the lower back pain persists, a visit to an orthopedic specialist 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, and a slightly cooler scrotum is normal. Conversely, hot water baths are not only unnecessary but can also be counterproductive. Prolonged exposure of the testicular germ cells to the body's core temperature can lead to damage and reduced semen quality, severely affecting fertility. A typical example is that most undescended testes patients are azoospermic (without sperm) and infertile, as the testes in undescended conditions are located in the inguinal canal or pelvic cavity, where the temperature matches the core body temperature, rather than in the relatively cooler scrotum. On the other hand, if an undescended testis is surgically descended into the scrotum before the age of two, fertility will not be affected later. Hot water baths raise testicular temperature, and prolonged exposure can damage germ cells, making them unsuitable for promotion.