Question
I am 22 years old and have a history of masturbation for 6-7 years. Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms of urgency and frequency of urination, prostatitis, accompanied by lower back pain and weakness in my limbs. I am worried that I might have kidney disease, and I would like to ask how likely is this possibility?
Answer
From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, “kidney deficiency” may lead to a series of symptoms, including but not limited to: decreased sexual function, premature aging, abnormal water metabolism (leading to polyuria or edema), weakened respiratory function (leading to shortness of breath), lower back pain, and leg pain. These symptoms may be related to masturbation, but they do not necessarily mean that one has kidney disease. It is recommended to seek the diagnosis and treatment of a professional doctor.