Patient's question:
I am 23 years old. I used to have prostatitis and took some anti-inflammatory medication which helped a lot. Occasionally, I still experience pain after masturbation and ejaculation. The doctor said that more exercise would help, so he didn't prescribe any more medication. I have been exercising consistently for 2 months now, and after running, I don't feel any pain during ejaculation for 2-3 days. However, if it's been a long time since the last ejaculation, the pain returns. Should I still get my prostate checked?Doctor's answer:
Hello: If it is non-bacterial prostatitis, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be used for syndrome differentiation and treatment. 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 white discharge in the urethra, accompanied by lower back pain, knee weakness, impotence, premature ejaculation, or even hematuria and hematospermia. In TCM, it falls under the categories of hot-dampness obstruction, yin deficiency with fire effulgence, insufficient kidney yang, and blood and qi stagnation.However, TCM 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 right treatment for the condition, which will lead to recovery. 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. Performcontraction exercises while standing, 50-100 times each morning and evening before sleep, until a feeling of warmth and slight soreness in the is achieved.
3. In summer, apply cold compresses with a damp towel to the testicles, 2-3 times per night, until the testicles contract fully.
4. Completely relax your mental stress.
5. Engage in morning exercises daily, such as jogging for 10-15 minutes, until slight sweating occurs.
6. In the morning, gently press your hands against your lower back to stimulate kidney blood circulation, 100-1500 times for optimal effect.