Patient's question:
The other day, I had a urinary tract infection and took Levofloxacin and Sanjin tablets! It has gotten better these days! But now I have lower back pain, leg pain, and feel extremely weak! What could be the cause? Is it related to the prostate or kidneys? Which department should I go to the hospital for? What kind of tests do I need to have?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you go to a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital for a definitive diagnosis. If the diagnosis confirms kidney Yang deficiency, the high blood pressure treatment suggests you could take some Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan, Gui Fu Di Huang Wan, or You Gui Wan. You Gui Wan is a pure product for tonifying kidney Yang and may be more likely to cause a "hot" constitution.Dietary advice: Pay attention to your diet and avoid cold and raw foods. You can eat more Yang-tonifying vegetables like chives and garlic. In winter, you can consume more meat such as lamb or dog meat to support Yang energy. On a daily basis, you can use Eucommia ulmoides, Tribulus terrestris, and Cynanchum acutum to make soups for Yang tonification. Combining medicinal treatment with dietary advice can enhance the therapeutic effect.