Patient's question:
When I was young, I often had night sweats. Now, sometimes when I have sex with my girlfriend, I don't control my ejaculation well. The next day, I feel like I have kidney deficiency, and my sexual performance isn't as good as it should be. What treatment do I need?Now, I often stay up late and can't get up early in the morning. I also don't have time to exercise regularly, and my body is generally average.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: You are experiencing night sweats, which is a typical symptom of kidney yin deficiency. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that kidney yin deficiency leads to a lack of nourishment, resulting in internal deficiency heat and a weak condition known as kidney yin deficiency. The symptoms include: soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, premature ejaculation and nocturnal emissions in men, insomnia and forgetfulness, dry mouth and throat, restlessness and heat in the palms, soles, and chest (feeling of fever), night sweats, flushed cheeks in the afternoon (feeling of heat), yellow and scanty urine, red tongue with little moisture, thin or no coating, and a thready, rapid pulse. Treatment generally focuses on nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys. You can take traditional Chinese herbal formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) or Zuo Gui Wan (Left-Gui Wan). However, TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. It is best for you to consult a local TCM hospital for a clinical examination and combine the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, and palpation) for accurate diagnosis.