DeDe Acute lumbar strain, also known as “acute lumbar muscle and fascia strain” and commonly referred to as “straining one’s back,” is most commonly seen in young and middle-aged manual laborers. The incidence rate among those aged 20 to 30 is over 50 percent. In more than 90 percent of cases, the injury occurs in the … Read more
Periarthritis of the shoulder is a chronic, degenerative, and inflammatory condition affecting the shoulder joint capsule and the surrounding soft tissues. This condition most commonly occurs in people around the age of 50 and is more prevalent in women. It is also known as “senile shoulder” or “frozen shoulder.” The condition is often caused by … Read more
Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical syndrome, is a common and frequently occurring condition among middle-aged and elderly individuals. This condition is a syndrome caused by inflammation resulting from cervical disc atrophy, narrowing of the intervertebral spaces, or cervical hyperplasia, which stimulates or compresses the cervical nerve roots, the cervical spinal cord, the vertebral arteries, … Read more
The anal canal connects to the rectum at the top and ends at the anus. At the junction between the lower end of the rectum and the anal canal lies an irregular line known as the dentate line (or dentate margin). Hemorrhoids are swellings that occur on either side of the dentate line, caused by … Read more
Nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction are among the most common causes of infertility. They are quite common in clinical practice and can have a significant impact on patients’ mental well-being, family harmony, and marital relationships. Patients with these conditions should seek treatment as early as possible. Nocturnal emission refers to the involuntary loss … Read more
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic enlargement, is a common condition among older men. Starting at age 40, men experience varying degrees of prostate enlargement, though symptoms generally do not appear until after age 50. The timing of symptom onset is related to the location and extent of the glandular enlargement. The … Read more
What Is the Prostate? The prostate is an organ about the size of a chestnut, located below the bladder and surrounding the upper part of the urethra; it can be easily felt with a finger through the anus. The prostate’s function is to secrete prostatic fluid, which is one of the main components that protects … Read more
Cystitis is one of the main types of urinary tract infections and is most commonly seen in married women. Cystitis is classified as either acute or chronic, and can also be categorized as specific or nonspecific. Here, we will focus solely on nonspecific, acute, and chronic cystitis. Under normal circumstances, a small number of bacteria … Read more
Urinary tract stones are a common condition of the urinary system, including kidney stones, bladder stones, and ureteral stones. Their incidence shows distinct regional variations and is closely related to the calcium content in drinking water and individual metabolism. In traditional Chinese medicine, this condition falls under the categories of “sha lin,” “shi lin,” and … Read more
Chronic pancreatitis is a disease characterized by progressive necrosis and fibrosis of the pancreatic parenchyma due to various causes, leading to a decline in both endocrine and exocrine functions. The average age of onset is 38 years, with men being more commonly affected than women. Clinical manifestations include recurrent, intractable upper abdominal pain, weight loss, … Read more
