Patient's question:
After sexual activity, occasional scrotal swelling and pain, does it affect health?Doctor's answer:
Hello: You may have prostatitis, which can be diagnosed through a prostatic fluid examination. The main symptoms of prostatitis are: frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, perineal pain, discomfort in the lower abdomen, perineum, and testicular area. There is often white discharge in the urethra, accompanied by symptoms such as lower back and knee weakness, impotence, premature ejaculation, or even hematuria and hematospermia. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it falls under the categories of "hot-dampness strangulation," "lao-lin," and "jīng zhuó." It is divided into conditions such as:- Hot-dampness stagnation
- Yin deficiency with fire effulgence
- Insufficient kidney yang
- Qi and blood stagnation
However, TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. You should consult a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital, combining clinical observations and the four diagnostic methods to prescribe the correct treatment for a complete cure. 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 the anus feels warm and slightly taut.
3. In summer, use a damp towel to apply cold compresses 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 you sweat slightly.
6. In the morning, press your hands against your lower back to stimulate kidney blood circulation, ideally 100-1500 times.