Patient's question:
Hello! Around the time I was in junior high school, I developed the habit of masturbation. Over time, I gradually experienced symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and even testicular pain. Later, I learned from a radio that my condition might be prostatitis, so I went to a specialized pharmacy according to the address provided on the radio to buy a traditional Chinese medicine called "Eoling Pill." After taking it, it did have some effect.Later, one day I caught a cold and went to a clinic for an intravenous drip. While lying on the sofa holding back urine for nearly two hours, I felt a stream of liquid coming out from my lower abdomen during the process. After that, I experienced unusual discomfort in my abdomen. Every day, I noticed the muscles in my groin contracting slightly toward my navel. Even when wearing pants, I always felt discomfort in my abdomen, as if it were tight and bloated. Additionally, my genitalia became very easily erect, and I found it difficult to sit in chairs or ride in vehicles without getting an erection, which was uncomfortable. Moreover, I realized that my penis only became erect to about 90 degrees, which was not within the normal range, making me feel insecure.
After that, I sought medical help, but it didn’t solve the problem. I’ve always suspected that the "Eoling Pill" and the experience of holding back urine caused my current suffering.
Now, I wear formal clothes every day but constantly feel discomfort in my abdomen. Also, when using the restroom, if someone is nearby, it’s very difficult for me to urinate. I feel that my body is no longer healthy, my urine lacks strength, and my (shè jìng -, or range of urination) isn’t as far as before. Moreover, I feel that the point of impact of my urine is off. Before, I thought that as long as I exerted the muscles slightly above the penis, I could urinate. After holding back urine that time, I felt that the muscles inside my body responsible for urination were off, and now it seems to be the muscles around my navel. I’ve always believed that something is wrong with a part of my abdomen. However, I’ve had urine tests and ultrasounds at regular hospitals, and the results showed no abnormalities. Is this considered somatic obsession?
It’s been five years, and I’ve been living in depression every day. I don’t have any friends because I can’t face the embarrassment of not being able to urinate when using the restroom with someone else. I’ve lived with this mental burden for five years in a gloomy state, and I really want to know what’s wrong with me???
Additionally, I’ve developed a gay inclination, which makes me even more tense when using the restroom with men. The root of everything is that I feel something is wrong with my abdomen and experience discomfort every day, but the hospital tests show nothing. Should I go to a larger hospital for further examination???
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the description, it is basically entirely a psychological issue, and your physical condition is healthy. It is recommended to make good self-psychological adjustments, and there is no problem.