Patient's question:
My husband is 27 years old this year (sexual age of about 7 years). In the past two days, when the right testicle is touched, there is a slight pain in the right lower abdomen. Why? How could this happen? First follow-up question: What is referred pain? Is it serious? Is it a symptom of prostatitis? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis primarily manifests with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, perineal pain, discomfort in the lower abdomen, perineum, and testicular area. There is often a white discharge in the urethra, accompanied by symptoms like lower back pain, knee weakness, impotence, premature ejaculation, and even hematuria or hematospermia. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it falls under the categories of "heat-dampness obstruction," "exertion-induced stranguria," and "cloudy semen." It is further classified into conditions such as "heat-dampness stagnation," "yin deficiency with fire effulgence," "insufficient kidney yang," and "blood and Qi stagnation."However, TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. You should consult a local traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital, combining clinical observations with the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, and palpation) to prescribe the appropriate treatment for effective 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. Perform anal contraction exercises while standing, 50-100 times each morning and evening before bed, until a feeling of warmth and slight soreness in the anus is achieved.
3. In summer, apply cold compresses with a damp towel to the testicles 2-3 times per night, ensuring 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, press your hands against your lower back to stimulate kidney blood circulation. The ideal range is 100-1,500 presses.