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Mr. Qiu, male, 22 years old, unmarried, first consultation on May 13, 1964. He has a history of seminal emission for the past five years. Two months ago, due to a common cold, he experienced continuous discomfort for more than 20 days, accompanied by chills. On the night of February 23, after a nocturnal emission, his penis suddenly shrank and became cold, his hands and feet turned icy, and he felt aversion to cold in his back along with muscle twitching, causing extreme panic. His family helped him recover gradually by warming him with fire and giving him hot tea. Since then, his penis often suddenly retracts, becomes smaller and harder, about the size of a peanut, especially when walking or defecating. He feels a cold sensation from his lower abdomen down to the inner side of his feet. His hands and feet remain cold, he is usually afraid of cold, easily agitated, and his penis often becomes erect during sleep. A hospital diagnosed him with "excessive mental tension," prescribed sedatives, and advised rest, but to no avail.

During the consultation, upon detailed inquiry, the patient also reported symptoms of dreamfulness and dizziness. His complexion was pale, tongue coating thin and turbid, and his pulse was wiry, rapid, and tight. Comprehensive analysis of pulse and symptoms indicated deficiency-cold in the liver meridian. Treatment should focus on warming the liver and dispersing cold, with a prescription of Angelica Cold-Extremities plus Evodia and Fresh Ginger Decoction. Prescription:
Whole Chinese Angelica 5g, Small Cinnamon Twig 3g, Hangzhou Peony Root 9g, Northern Asarum 2g, Prepared Liquorice Root 3g, White Ricepaperplant Pith 5g, Fresh Ginger Rhizome slices 6g, Soaked Evodia 3g, Large Chinese Date 3 pieces

Second consultation: May 15, after taking the medicine, there was no recurrence of retracted genital disease, dizziness was reduced, but he still experienced dreamfulness during sleep, penile erection, clear and long urination, thin white tongue coating, and a wiry and thin pulse on the right. Treatment continued to address liver cold-dampness lumbago, with the addition of Kidney Qi Pill 9g to be taken separately, for 4 doses.

Third consultation: May 19, retracted genital disease was cured, but he felt fatigued, had poor appetite, and experienced seminal emission for three consecutive nights. Tongue coating was thin and white, pulse was wiry and strong. Yang qi had returned, and treatment should focus on regulating and harmonizing the liver and spleen to conclude, with a prescription of Peony and Gardenia Peripatetic Powder plus Plantain Seed for further improvement.