Damp-heat flowing downward

　　Traditional Chinese medicine categorizes epididymitis under the category of 'childile sore', and damp-heat descending is one of the causes of epididymitis. Due to external invasion of damp-heat fire toxin, affecting the liver meridian, following the meridian circulation, congealing in the tendons; irregular diet, preference for rich and greasy foods, abnormal transportation and transformation of the spleen and stomach, endogenous damp-heat, flowing into the Jueyin meridian network; using unclean urinary tract instruments, external pathogenic factors take the opportunity to enter, reside in the lower jiao, producing dampness and heat; holding urine and enduring seminal emission without ejaculation, turbid dampness and blood stasis are accumulated and generate heat, resulting in swelling due to poor circulation of Qi and blood in the tendons, damp-heat boils and burns, and the flesh decays, leading to the occurrence of epididymitis.

　　The complications of damp-heat descending vary greatly due to individual constitution differences, and need to be diagnosed by a clinical physician according to the condition. Traditional Chinese medicine categorizes epididymitis under the category of 'childile sore', and damp-heat descending is one of the causes of epididymitis. Due to external invasion of damp-heat fire toxin, affecting the liver meridian, following the meridian circulation, congealing in the tendons; irregular diet, preference for rich and greasy foods, abnormal transportation and transformation of the spleen and stomach, endogenous damp-heat, flowing into the Jueyin meridian network; using unclean urinary tract instruments, external pathogenic factors take the opportunity to enter, reside in the lower jiao, producing dampness and heat; holding urine and enduring seminal emission without ejaculation, turbid dampness and blood stasis are accumulated and generate heat, resulting in swelling due to poor circulation of Qi and blood in the tendons, damp-heat boils and burns, and the flesh decays, leading to the occurrence of epididymitis.

　　Symptoms of damp-heat descending may include moist and red perianal skin lesions, or phimosis, or excessive leukorrhea or other skin diseases. Commonly accompanied by bitter taste in the mouth, sticky tongue, aversion to drinking water, sticky and uncomfortable stool, and yellow urine. The tongue is red with yellow greasy coating, and the pulse is wiry and rapid.

　　The main preventive measures are as follows:

　　1. Keep the room quiet, with good air circulation, abundant sunlight, and avoid excessive dampness;

　　2. Avoid children wading through water or getting caught in the rain to prevent dampness and moisture from entering the body and causing illness;

　　3. Have a regulated diet, control the types of food for children, avoid partial eating, picky eating, and aversion to spicy food;

　　4. Maintain a pleasant mood, avoid excessive anxiety, which is beneficial to physical and mental health;

　　5. Engage in moderate physical exercise, do appropriate activities, and avoid food accumulation. Active and planned physical exercise can also enhance physical fitness;

　　6. Ensure adequate sleep, keep the air fresh in the room when sleeping, and maintain a suitable temperature. Make full use of sunbathing, air bathing, and water bathing to enhance immunity;

　　7. Avoid taking drugs that damage the spleen and kidneys.

    Damp-heat descending is a diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly confirmed through the method of dialectical reasoning in traditional Chinese medicine, which cannot be determined by Western medical examination. Traditional Chinese medicine categorizes epididymitis under the category of 'childile sore', and damp-heat descending is one of the causes of epididymitis.

　　Braised eggplant with garlic

　　Recipe:25 grams of garlic, 500 grams of eggplant.

　　Preparation:Cut the eggplant in half, make a cross incision from the inside out about 1 cm, then cut into 4 cm × 2 cm long cubes. Place the wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and remove it when the oil starts to smoke. After the oil temperature slightly drops, put each eggplant piece into the wok, stir-fry twice, then add garlic slices, ginger slices, soy sauce, salt, and light broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for another 10 minutes over low heat, stir well, add chopped green onions, add sugar and thicken the sauce, cook until the sauce is thickened, add MSG, and then remove from heat and serve.

　　Effect:Clear heat and detoxify.

　　Usage:Eat with meals.

　　Through the clinical study of the combined treatment of Longdan Xiegan Wan and Western medicine for chronic prostatitis (damp-heat flowing downward syndrome), the clinical synergistic effect of Longdan Xiegan Wan in the treatment of this disease was observed. Method: A total of 72 patients with chronic prostatitis (damp-heat flowing downward syndrome) were selected by random and controlled methods, including 36 cases in the experimental group and 36 cases in the control group. After passing the screening, after 4 weeks of treatment for one course, the changes of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores, National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI), traditional Chinese medicine symptom scores, onset time, and prostate fluid routine examination (EPSRT) before and after treatment were observed to evaluate the therapeutic effect. All results were statistically analyzed by SPSS 17.0, and P < 0.05 indicated a statistically significant difference. Results: 7 cases were cured in the experimental group, 17 cases were significantly effective, 7 cases were effective, and 3 cases were ineffective, with a total effective rate of 91.8% and a total significant effective rate of 70.6%. Compared with the control group (total effective rate 87.8%, total significant effective rate 39.4%), there was no significant difference in the efficacy and total effective rate between the two groups (p > 0.05), and there was a significant difference in the total significant effective rate (p < 0.05). Both groups showed significant improvement in NIH-CPSI pain score, NIH-CPSI total score, onset time, and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation score compared to before treatment (p < 0.05). In terms of EPSRT routine examination, there was a significant difference between the two groups before and after treatment (p < 0.05), and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p > 0.05).