How Soon Can You Return to Work After Circumcision Surgery?
Circumcision surgery... how long after can one return to work? I would like to ask the doctor... 1. If circumcision is required due to phimosis, how long after the surgery can I return to work, and will I need to be hospitalized? 2. What is the cost of the procedure? 3. Can both ...
Dr. Cai Bingkun reply Urology
The cost of a circumcision surgery is approximately NT$3,500 to NT$5,000. It is an outpatient procedure, meaning hospitalization is not required. After the surgery, it is advisable to rest for one to two days. Currently, both national health insurance and commercial insurance do ...[Read More] How Soon Can You Return to Work After Circumcision Surgery?
Do I Need Circumcision for My Phimosis? Understanding the Risks and Solutions
Circumcision issues? Hello! I have a problem with phimosis. When I am erect, only 1/4 of the glans is exposed, and I feel pain when trying to retract the foreskin. When I retract the foreskin when not erect, I notice that part of the foreskin is connected to the glans. Do I defin...
Dr. Cai Bingkun reply Urology
Phimosis, also known as excessive foreskin, occurs when the foreskin completely covers the glans and cannot be retracted beyond the coronal sulcus, exposing the glans. In cases of incomplete phimosis, the foreskin can be retracted, and as long as personal hygiene is maintained da...[Read More] Do I Need Circumcision for My Phimosis? Understanding the Risks and Solutions
Understanding Premature Ejaculation: A Guide for Young Men
Distress Hello, doctor. I am 24 years old, and during my first sexual experience, I ejaculated before penetration even occurred. At first, I thought it was just nerves since it was my first time, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, I later noticed that during each...
Dr. Cai Bingkun reply Urology
Based on your medical history, you have a condition known as "penile cavernous venous leak," which is caused by abnormal venous reflux in the penile cavernous bodies. This leads to difficulty in maintaining an erection, as the arterial blood that fills the cavernous bod...[Read More] Understanding Premature Ejaculation: A Guide for Young Men
Persistent Pain After Circumcision: Seeking Solutions Before Enlistment
Only one week left..? Hello Dr. Tsai: I had a circumcision two months ago, but I still feel a sharp pain when I touch my glans. There was also some peeling of the glans. I have seen several different doctors, and they all said it was balanitis. I have been applying medication, an...
Dr. Cai Bingkun reply Urology
It sounds like you are experiencing a stinging sensation on the glans after your circumcision surgery. Prior to the surgery, you likely had a condition known as complete phimosis, where the foreskin completely covered the glans and could not be retracted to expose the coronal sul...[Read More] Persistent Pain After Circumcision: Seeking Solutions Before Enlistment
Understanding Urethral Warts: Treatment, Risks, and Healing Time
Genital warts in the urethra? Hello Doctor, I previously had an infection of genital warts, with lesions on the side of the penis and at the urethral opening. After treatment with a topical wart medication by my physician, the lesions on the side of the penis and near the urethra...
Dr. Cai Bingkun reply Urology
Condylomata acuminata, commonly known as genital warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact. The incubation period is long, typically ranging from 3 weeks to 8 months. In men, they are most commonly found in the p...[Read More] Understanding Urethral Warts: Treatment, Risks, and Healing Time
Understanding Phimosis: Costs, Coverage, and Surgical Options
I have phimosis..? Hello Dr. Tsai, I am 21 years old... Due to the inability of the glans to be exposed during an erection, I believe I have phimosis based on the information I have researched. I would like to ask if the surgery for phimosis is covered by health insurance. If not...
Dr. Cai Bingkun reply Urology
Phimosis, also known as tight foreskin, occurs when the foreskin completely covers the glans and cannot be retracted to expose the corona. It can be classified into congenital and acquired phimosis. Congenital phimosis is characterized by a foreskin opening that is too narrow fro...[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Costs, Coverage, and Surgical Options
Understanding Phimosis: Definition, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Phimosis 1. What is the definition of phimosis? 2. If the glans cannot be fully exposed after an erection (even with manual retraction of the foreskin), does this indicate phimosis? 3. How long does the circumcision procedure typically take? 4. Is it true that one cannot ri...
Dr. Cai Bingkun reply Urology
Phimosis, also known as excessive foreskin, occurs when the foreskin completely covers the glans penis and cannot be retracted to expose the corona. It can be classified into congenital phimosis and acquired phimosis. Congenital phimosis is characterized by a foreskin opening tha...[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Definition, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Understanding Urological Concerns: Common Symptoms and Solutions
Please ask your questions? I have a few questions... 1. Today, after using the restroom, I noticed a white secretion at the tip of my penis after urination. It was about 0.3 milliliters, smooth to the touch, and odorless (not like semen). However, I have only noticed this once to...
Dr. Cai Bingkun reply Urology
Hello, everyone: 1. The male glans is a highly sensitive and engorged area, with the urethral opening being the most vulnerable part for men. When the urethral opening is gently spread apart with two fingers, a light red mucosa can be observed, which should normally appear smoo...[Read More] Understanding Urological Concerns: Common Symptoms and Solutions