Understanding Mild Testicular Pain: Causes and Concerns
Why does my penis often feel a slight aching pain? Hello doctor, I would like to ask why I have been experiencing mild, intermittent pain in my penis lately. The pain is very slight, and both my urine and penis appear normal. Could this be related to nocturnal emissions (I sleep ...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Pain may be related to the tightness of your jeans, but I don't understand why you would wear jeans to sleep; can't you give yourself a break? Excessive masturbation could also cause pain, but it shouldn't be related to those three small white spots or the ointment...[Read More] Understanding Mild Testicular Pain: Causes and Concerns
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Dreams, Ejaculation, and Healing
What are the concerns after circumcision? Here are the translations of your questions: 1. What happens if someone who has undergone circumcision experiences a nocturnal emission? Is it still possible for this to occur? 2. Is it possible to ejaculate just by watching adult films ...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
1. Circumcision and nocturnal emissions are unrelated phenomena, so nocturnal emissions can still occur. 2. Generally, simple stimulation of the eyes, ears, or thoughts, without any direct contact with the penis, can lead to an erection, but the intensity of such stimulation is u...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Dreams, Ejaculation, and Healing
Understanding Testicular Changes After Sexual Activity: What You Need to Know
Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello doctor, thank you for your response. Yesterday, after my husband took a shower, I checked again and the small lump below his left testicle has disappeared. I'm not sure why this happened. I felt it...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Based on your description, it seems more like an epididymis issue, so you shouldn't worry too much. If you still can't put your mind at ease, consider scheduling a visit to a urology clinic to confirm that everything is fine. Wishing you health and safety from the Urolo...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Changes After Sexual Activity: What You Need to Know
Understanding Kidney Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice for Pain
Kidney~ I remember during middle school, there were often urine tests! At that time, I had some issues, and a few days later, they came to draw my blood. I really didn't know what illness I had, and the teacher only told me that I had kidney problems and should not experienc...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
I suspect that your urinalysis may show significant proteinuria, which typically indicates an issue with the glomerular structure of the renal parenchyma. Over time, this can adversely affect your kidney function. You are still young and have a long life ahead, so it is important...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice for Pain
Understanding Red Spots on the Glans: Infection or Fungal Issue?
Red spots There are two small red spots on the glans. When I went to the hospital for an examination, the doctor said it was a vaginal infection?! I checked information online and think it might be a fungal infection. Are they the same or different?! I applied the ointment prescr...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
A common cause of vaginal infections is a yeast infection, which usually occurs when sexual intercourse is followed by inadequate cleaning, allowing infectious secretions to remain on the glans for too long. If you have phimosis, and these secretions are trapped underneath, creat...[Read More] Understanding Red Spots on the Glans: Infection or Fungal Issue?
Understanding Testicular Lumps: What to Know About Non-Painful Masses
There is a foreign object in the lower part of the left testicle? Hello, doctor. My husband has a small round lump located underneath his left testicle. We are unsure how to perform a self-examination. My husband says it doesn't hurt. What could it be? Thank you for your hel...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
There is a small round lump located beneath the testicle, which is often the tail of the epididymis and is considered normal tissue. However, it is still recommended that your husband visit a urology clinic for a physical examination to ensure safety. This is because early-stage ...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Lumps: What to Know About Non-Painful Masses
First Visit to the Urologist: What to Expect and How to Prepare
This is my first time going to see a urologist? Hello, Doctor Pan. I am currently a high school student. In the second year of junior high, I discovered some strange white spots on my foreskin. I used to frequently visit hot springs, and I am worried that I might have contracted ...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Based on your description, the issue with your foreskin should not be a major concern. Just like when you come to see a urologist, there's no need to be nervous; it's not as intimidating as you might imagine. Since your concern is related to the foreskin, it is inevitab...[Read More] First Visit to the Urologist: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Understanding White Flakes on the Glans: Is It a Fungal Infection?
There are white flakes on the glans and foreskin? Hello: My glans is usually not exposed due to phimosis, but it can be retracted during urination or sexual intercourse. Recently, I've been experiencing itching on the glans, and when I retract it, I notice white flakes, simi...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
What you see as white flakes is likely smegma, which is a buildup of urine residue between the foreskin and the glans. Over time, this can accumulate. It is similar to the flakes that can be rubbed off your skin after not showering for a few days. When you shower, simply retract ...[Read More] Understanding White Flakes on the Glans: Is It a Fungal Infection?
Recurring Blister on the Urethra: Causes and Solutions Explained
Blister issues? Hello Dr. Pan! I have a question to ask you. I have a blister at the tip of my glans (urethral opening). I previously saw a doctor who said it was nothing to worry about. He used a needle to drain the fluid inside, and the blister disappeared, but it reappeared af...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Since the physician previously handled it through aspiration and it is a blister at the urethral opening, it indicates that it is likely not a herpes-related issue, but rather a mucosal cyst. Generally, one aspiration treatment is sufficient. If it recurs in the short term, it ma...[Read More] Recurring Blister on the Urethra: Causes and Solutions Explained
Understanding Prolonged Erections: Health Implications and Advice
excuse me? Hello, Dr. Pan. I often experience erections before going to sleep, but I don't want to masturbate (or I'm too shy to do so), so I end up staying erect for a long time (about 30 to 40 minutes until I fall asleep). I would like to ask you, how long can an erec...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
It is normal for a 20-year-old to experience nocturnal erections, which indicates that your sexual function is healthy and ready for action—congratulations! However, if you are consistently experiencing erections before falling asleep, it suggests that you may have been thinking ...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Erections: Health Implications and Advice
Understanding Sexual Health Risks After One-Night Stands
Improper sexual practices? Hello Dr. Tsai, A few days ago, I had a one-night stand with a stranger after drinking, and although I took precautions, I still feel uneasy psychologically. I would like to ask you: What is the likelihood of infection despite taking safety measures? I...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Not every sexual encounter with an individual infected with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) will result in transmission. Statistics indicate that the infection rate after a single sexual encounter with a general STI patient (such as syphilis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia) is ap...[Read More] Understanding Sexual Health Risks After One-Night Stands
Understanding HIV: Transmission, Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Hello, doctor: I have a few questions to ask. I had sexual relations with a female online friend just two or three days after we met, and I don't know her background. I'm very worried about contracting HIV. Could you please expl...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Even if the partner is an HIV carrier, a single sexual encounter does not necessarily result in infection. However, the worries and regrets that come afterward are not as beneficial as taking preventive measures beforehand. I hope that after this concern, you will have a plan (su...[Read More] Understanding HIV: Transmission, Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
Understanding Penile Symptoms: Is It Eczema or Something More Serious?
The term "老二 From November 21 to 25, I traveled to Beijing. On the 23rd, I had sexual intercourse with a hotel staff member, during which I used a condom. However, during oral sex, I did not use a condom. After returning home, the next day I had sexual intercourse with my gi...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
According to your description, it could be a cholesteatoma, which is not harmful! However, it will not disappear. You can observe it for another week or two; if it does not grow larger or develop a cauliflower-like appearance, it is likely not a wart. To confirm the diagnosis, pl...[Read More] Understanding Penile Symptoms: Is It Eczema or Something More Serious?
Concerns About Testicular Retraction: What You Need to Know
Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, doctor! My question is, during normal times, when I contract my abdominal muscles, one of my testicles rises in a similar way to a contraction, but the other testicle does not show any contraction. What could be th...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Are you feeling bored with life, or are you training in some extraordinary martial arts? Otherwise, why would you pay attention to such a question? When you contract your abdominal muscles, the lower part of the rectus abdominis is raised, which also pulls up the skin of the scro...[Read More] Concerns About Testicular Retraction: What You Need to Know
Understanding Penile Correction Surgery: Options and Insurance Coverage
Penile correction Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions to ask you: 1. Is it possible to choose a non-suturing method for penile correction surgery and instead use a grafting technique? 2. Are both the suturing and grafting methods covered by health insurance? (Because the hospit...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Penile correction surgery can be performed using a method that does not involve suturing, opting instead for a grafting technique. However, since the grafting method requires the suturing of an artificial material or a vein graft, it is more likely to result in postoperative comp...[Read More] Understanding Penile Correction Surgery: Options and Insurance Coverage
What Conditions Could Cause Small Testicles? Understanding the Risks
What diseases could be associated with having small testicles? My friend asked me to inquire: Could having small testicles indicate any diseases?
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
It is normal for the testicles to vary in size, typically one being larger than the other, but the difference should not be significant. If one testicle is notably smaller, it may be due to developmental abnormalities of that testicle. Previous surgeries for conditions such as cr...[Read More] What Conditions Could Cause Small Testicles? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Urology Concerns: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
Please help me with my questions, doctor? Dear Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions. I have noticed some yellowish small bumps on my foreskin. What could these be? Additionally, there is a moist and slippery sensation on my foreskin. Does this indicate that I might h...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
The beige small bumps on the foreskin (glans?) are likely pearly penile papules, which are a result of chronic inflammation of the foreskin and are harmless! The moist and slippery sensation of the foreskin may indicate that you have phimosis, which can lead to residual urine tra...[Read More] Understanding Urology Concerns: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
Understanding Testicular Itching: Causes and Treatment Options
Testicular itching Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing itching in my testicles for 1 to 2 years. Initially, it was just a slight itch, but over time it developed into skin breakdown and scabbing, forming a thin membrane that can be easily scraped off with my fingernail. Now, t...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Scrotal itching may be caused by dry skin, tinea, follicular issues, or allergic reactions. It is advisable to clarify the timing of the itching in relation to the season, temperature, sexual activity, diet, or medications, and whether there are any other areas of the body experi...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Itching: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Penile Skin Conditions: A Urology Perspective
Hello, doctor? Hello Doctor: I previously asked you about the small spots on my glans. You mentioned that if there is no increase in size or number, it is likely not genital warts. After more than 20 days, the size and number remain the same, so I wonder if they might be some typ...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
Congratulations! You can also rest assured! The Urology Department of Tainan Hospital, Department of Health, wishes you health and safety![Read More] Understanding Penile Skin Conditions: A Urology Perspective
Understanding Urological Concerns: Addressing Your Symptoms and Fears
At a loss? Hello, Doctor Pan. I am 20 years old and have a steady girlfriend. We have not engaged in any high-risk sexual behavior, but we have had intercourse. Since middle school, I have often masturbated, and I have noticed many small pearl-like bumps on my penis. They have no...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin reply Urology
What you are referring to as those small things is likely a sebaceous cyst. It is not a sexually transmitted infection, is harmless, and is not contagious, so there is no need to be overly anxious. However, it is important to maintain local hygiene and keep the area clean and dry...[Read More] Understanding Urological Concerns: Addressing Your Symptoms and Fears