Understanding Varicocele: Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment Options
Varicocele Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with left-sided varicocele during middle school. At that time, the doctor said that if there were no discomfort, surgery was not necessary. Recently, after standing for a long time, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my left testicle, ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Varicocele: Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment Options
Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Prostatitis I would like to ask the doctor a few questions: 1. Recently, I have been feeling the urge to urinate frequently, and after urinating, I notice a clear, watery discharge. Is this urine or something else? 2. I have also been experiencing intermittent pain in my lower ab...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. I have been feeling the urge to urinate frequently, and after urination, there is a clear discharge. Is this urine or something else? --- You should seek medical evaluation. 2. I have also been experiencing intermittent lower abdominal pain. Could this be prostatiti...[Read More] Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Testicular Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Testicular issues Hello, doctor. In the past few days, I have been gently examining my testicles for any abnormalities. I feel that everything is generally fine, but after the examination, I started experiencing occasional sharp and dull pain in my testicles, which is not very pr...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It should be okay, I understood after the medical visit. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Testicular Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Syphilis Treatment and Urological Issues After Cancer Surgery
Infection issues Dear Director: Thirty-eight years ago, I was unaware and contracted syphilis. After taking traditional Chinese medicine for three months, I showed improvement and have not experienced significant issues, though I occasionally feel discomfort in my lower abdomen a...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You need to retest for syphilis markers. If the results are normal, there is no need for an injection, as it may not necessarily be caused by syphilis. Please go to the hospital for a blood test. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Treatment and Urological Issues After Cancer Surgery
Understanding Urethral Discomfort: Causes and Management Tips
Urethral and perineal spasms, burning sensation during urination, frequent but minimal urination while bathing? Hello, doctor. Previously, I experienced pain during ejaculation after holding my urine, which was accompanied by nocturia. After some time, it improved, but I still ha...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: As you mentioned, it is very likely to be "prostatitis." However, I still recommend seeking medical treatment and undergoing examinations. Given your age, benign prostatic hyperplasia is unlikely, but prostatitis is not uncommon. I hope this information is helpfu...[Read More] Understanding Urethral Discomfort: Causes and Management Tips
Managing Severe Side Effects of Urological Medications: A Patient's Journey
Severe side effects of medication? Hello Doctor, I previously visited a gynecologist due to redness and swelling in my private area and frequent urination, and I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. However, after taking medication, there was no improvement. I then went ...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello Ms. Li: Thank you for the detailed information. In response to your questions: 1. Some individuals do indeed experience the symptoms you mentioned. 2. Generally, urinary tract infections are treated with antibiotics for 7 to 14 days, depending on the severity and complexity...[Read More] Managing Severe Side Effects of Urological Medications: A Patient's Journey
Do You Need Semen Analysis for Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms?
Does chronic prostatitis require semen analysis? Hello, I previously experienced symptoms of prostatitis, and at that time, my urine tests showed the presence of bacteria. After a period of antibiotic treatment, my urine tests are now sterile (or show only a negligible amount of ...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It is indeed advisable to consider a semen analysis, as it can aid in the diagnosis of chronic prostatitis. The treatment duration for chronic prostatitis can be lengthy, and the results may be less than satisfactory. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a urologist. Treatment...[Read More] Do You Need Semen Analysis for Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms?
Managing Varicocele Pain: Rehabilitation and Treatment Options
Varicocele Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if I can undergo mechanical traction for varicocele (I have already had two varicocele surgeries, one from the abdomen and one from the groin). I have undergone physical therapy four times for a herniated lumbar disc. I am unsure if t...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I believe it is important to discuss this with a rehabilitation physician. If the issue is related to venous return, elevating the legs may help, but the extent of improvement may vary. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Managing Varicocele Pain: Rehabilitation and Treatment Options
Understanding Urinary Symptoms: Bubbles and Discomfort Explained
Unsure about a urinary tract infection or inflammation? In recent months, I have noticed bubbles in my urine. Although they decrease somewhat after 10 to 20 minutes, there are still bubbles present (previously, my urine had no bubbles at all). The key issue is a peculiar sensatio...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Please seek medical attention. You can take a photo of any problematic areas in your urine with your phone for the doctor’s reference. Only you can clearly describe your body’s symptoms. If you are unable to determine the issue, please visit a major hospital for examinatio...[Read More] Understanding Urinary Symptoms: Bubbles and Discomfort Explained
Understanding Swelling in the Lower Abdomen: A Guide for Teens
Swelling in the triangular area? Hello, doctor. I am a second-year junior high school student. Two weeks ago, I noticed a slight swelling below my navel, approximately in the area where my underwear sits. Could this be due to prostatitis or prostate enlargement? However, I do not...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. If there are no symptoms of prostate inflammation or enlargement, is treatment necessary? --- No, your condition does not require treatment. 2. I masturbated twice in three days previously. Recently, I have been doing it about once a week for the past month. Will this f...[Read More] Understanding Swelling in the Lower Abdomen: A Guide for Teens
Understanding Epididymitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Insights
Inquiry about epididymitis issues? Hello, Doctor. I am 37 years old and I have a question to ask. One day while working (a job that requires long periods of standing and walking), I suddenly felt some discomfort in my left testicle. The next evening, I visited a nearby urology cl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I would like to ask the doctor, is it common to have epididymitis without engaging in risky sexual behavior and with normal urine tests? -- Is it possible that after a physical examination, it is considered epididymitis, but there is no swelling, and the pain is not consta...[Read More] Understanding Epididymitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Insights
Understanding Chronic Prostatitis and Related Urological Issues
Chronic prostatitis, inguinal hernia, urinary issues, varicocele, erectile dysfunction? Hello Dr. Du, I hope you are doing well every day. Below are my symptoms: 1. Decreased rigidity of the genitalia: I can achieve an erection, but it feels soft. Even when fully erect, it can ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The best approach remains a healthy diet, exercise, and regular sleep. Health supplements are merely food and mostly serve as adjuncts; they cannot effectively improve symptoms. If symptoms are related to ejaculation, it is advisable to seek medical attention. If there has...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Prostatitis and Related Urological Issues
Understanding Inguinal Hernia: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
Inguinal hernia Hello Dr. Lee, I noticed at the beginning of May that my lower abdomen and groin would bulge slightly when I exerted myself. Initially, I thought it was nothing, but on May 15, I became increasingly concerned and researched the issue, discovering that it might be ...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
That's correct. Given your age, surgery is necessary. If an incarcerated hernia occurs, where the intestine gets trapped in the hernial sac and cannot be pushed back into the abdominal cavity, it could lead to the intestinal necrosis you mentioned, which may pose a life-thre...[Read More] Understanding Inguinal Hernia: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain: Can Increased Hydration Help Kidney Stones?
Lower abdominal pain due to kidney stones? Hello doctor, a few days ago I noticed blood in my urine. Although it improved after drinking a lot of water (about 3000cc), I suddenly felt pain in my lower abdomen at night (without any back pain), which lasted for a while. I was diagn...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you can tolerate it, most people would suggest monitoring the stone for a week to see if it passes or decreases in size. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain: Can Increased Hydration Help Kidney Stones?
Persistent Urethral Discharge: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
There is discharge from the urethra, and medical attention has been sought, but the symptoms persist? Hello, doctor. Three weeks ago, I noticed occasional discharge from the urethral opening (white, sometimes yellow like eye discharge). In the morning, my underwear would also hav...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Based on your description, it cannot be ruled out that this is a gonorrhea infection. Both partners must get tested and treated simultaneously; otherwise, cross-infection could lead to persistent issues. It is recommended that males see a urologist and females see a gynecologist ...[Read More] Persistent Urethral Discharge: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Concerns Explained
Dizziness and numbness in the face and hands? Hello Doctor, on Thursday night, I started feeling a warm sensation in the back of my head. On Friday, my temperature ranged from 37 to 37.5 degrees Celsius (the weather has been getting warmer), and my head still felt warm. I had lit...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: You mentioned that "neck tightness and tilting back or forward can cause dizziness, and sometimes I experience headaches... my left hand is numb, and I feel numbness in my left teeth and left side of my face, with occasional headaches (the pain radiates outward)....[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Concerns Explained
Understanding Varicocele: Symptoms and Impact on Overall Well-being
Varicose veins, discomfort in the left lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. I would like to consult you about a troubling issue I have been experiencing. 1. I often feel a sense of heaviness and discomfort at the upper edge of the left side of my scrotum and in the left abdomen (somet...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. I often feel a sense of heaviness and fullness at the upper edge of the left side of my scrotum and in the left abdomen (sometimes around half a palm's width to the left of my navel, and other times extending up to the area just above the navel near the left flan...[Read More] Understanding Varicocele: Symptoms and Impact on Overall Well-being
Understanding Testicular Tightness and Related Urological Concerns
Tight testicles? I have been experiencing a tight sensation in my left testicle for about a month. This feeling extends into my lower abdomen and feels like muscle soreness, becoming more pronounced when lying down and during erections. When lying down, I notice that my left test...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Avoid vigorous movements. If there is adhesion of the foreskin, you can soak it in warm water and gently separate it a little each day; the longer you do this, the better. If it doesn't improve and there is still bleeding, you should seek medical attention. Circumcisi...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Tightness and Related Urological Concerns
Understanding Right Lower Abdomen Swelling: Symptoms and Solutions
Right lower abdominal swelling? Hello doctor, I have a swollen, round, movable area in the right groin that started two days ago. I began experiencing a fever over 39°C, along with pain in the lower right abdomen near the bladder and the right testicle (the right is larger than t...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
I'm sorry for the oversight and the delay in addressing the issue. If you have a fever, it is advisable not to seek answers online and to promptly visit a urologist. The coldness in your limbs may still be related to the fever. Tobacco and alcohol should be considered as mer...[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Abdomen Swelling: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Testicular Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Testicular discomfort? Hello doctor, recently I've been feeling a discomfort in my right testicle, which seems to be more sensitive than usual. For example, I experience discomfort while riding a bicycle or even when walking. However, there is no noticeable swelling. I also ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you experience this feeling every day, please seek medical attention. In the meantime, pay attention to your circulation and avoid prolonged sitting or standing. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Testicular Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help