Patient's question:
Patient Gender: I am a male, and I often experience penile softening or even complete inability to continue during sexual activity. What is wrong with me? What should I do?First Follow-up Question: Thank you for your help. I would like to add: In recent days, I have been experiencing excessive sweating. Even when I do not engage in sexual activity at night, I sweat a lot, with heavier sweating in the first half of the night and lighter sweating in the second half. Please doctors, combine these symptoms to diagnose me. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Your condition falls under the symptoms of night sweats. The pathogenesis of night sweats in middle-aged and young adults differs from that caused by low blood calcium in children. The high incidence of night sweats in middle-aged and young adults during the transition from winter to spring is often due to the condition of "yin deficiency." In layman's terms, after a long winter, the stored "qi and essence" in the body has become insufficient. When the constitution declines, symptoms of night sweats may appear, such as hot flashes, flushed cheeks, restlessness with night sweats, insomnia, and fatigue. Meanwhile, middle-aged and young adults face significant work and family pressures, leading to obvious exhaustion of physical and mental energy, which may easily disrupt the autonomic nervous system. If they do not replenish "qi" in daily life, they are highly likely to suffer from night sweats.Experts remind that for those with weaker constitutions, after spring arrives, they should appropriately supplement their diet under the guidance of a doctor. In terms of dietary therapy, they should consume more nourishing and yin-replenishing foods, such as: jujubes, black beans, walnuts, black sesame seeds, blood glutinous rice, and longans. They should also eat more fresh fruits and vegetables while reducing the intake of spicy foods. Maintaining a cheerful mood and a regular lifestyle is also important. When night sweats occur, it is essential to observe the underlying causes and seek medical attention if necessary. Blindly taking medication or indiscriminately supplementing can lead to adverse consequences.