Abdomen, Urology FAQ - Page 3

Varicocele severity: Is surgery necessary? About six months ago, I experienced inflammation in my right testicle. After visiting a clinic, the doctor diagnosed me with varicocele. After taking medication at home, the inflammation subsided. However, after continuing to work for a ...

Ureteral stones Doctor, I was diagnosed with a 4mm left upper ureteral stone in early July, and since then, I have undergone three sessions of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy by October. I have been passing small fragments of the stone. Last week, I returned to the hospital...

Ureteral stones Doctor, I was diagnosed with a 4mm stone in my left upper ureter at the beginning of July. Since then, I have undergone three sessions of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy by October. I have been passing small fragments of the stone. Last week, I returned to t...

Suspected cystitis? Yesterday afternoon, after holding my urine (I urinated more frequently in the afternoon, about every half hour to an hour, with a volume greater than 100ml), I started experiencing pain in my lower abdomen. This morning, I went to the hospital to see a urolog...

Three years after hernia surgery, sudden pain occurred while lifting heavy objects? Hello doctor, three years ago I underwent hernia repair surgery in my left lower abdomen using traditional surgery with a mesh implant. Within a month post-surgery, I experienced sharp pain in the...

There is a dull pain in the lower left abdomen? Hello Dr. Du, I recently underwent a series of tests at the hospital due to hematuria (CT scan, IVP, urine cytology, etc.), and fortunately, no obvious lesions were found. I have previously asked you some questions on this platform,...

Hemorrhoids and Varicocele Hello, doctor. A few years ago, I had prostatitis, and last month I was diagnosed with bilateral varicocele due to inflammation of the right testicle. Recently, I've started experiencing pain in both lower abdominal areas, with the right side being...

The night before last, after dinner, I experienced stomach pain and went to the bathroom, where I noticed blood? I experienced abdominal pain, which I attributed to general gastrointestinal issues. After using the restroom, I noticed some red in the toilet water but didn't t...

Follow-up Inquiry #200952 Dear Dr. Du, Thank you for your response and explanation regarding my inquiry in “#200952.” Today, I followed your advice and visited the urology department, where I underwent a scrotal ultrasound and a scrotal examination. The results indicated that th...

Hernia issues? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you a question: I have a slight bulge in the upper right groin area (lower right abdomen). I previously visited a surgeon who examined it and said that the muscle in that area is a bit lax and that there is no hernia. However, sin...

Skin prickling Hello, for the past week, I've been experiencing a tingling sensation on my thigh whenever it comes into contact with my pants. I had shingles (herpes zoster) in mid-June on my abdomen, and I'm wondering if this could be a residual effect of the shingles....

Prostate cancer patients suddenly experiencing poor appetite and nausea? My father has always had a normal appetite and cannot go without eating. Four years ago, his appetite suddenly decreased. Although he felt very hungry, he became extremely sensitive to the taste of food, to ...

Stage IV prostate cancer My father has always had a normal appetite and cannot go without eating. Four years ago, his appetite suddenly decreased. Although he felt very hungry, he became extremely sensitive to the taste of food, to the point of feeling nauseous and unable to eat,...

Persistent dizziness throughout the day for half a month without improvement? On August 25, I suddenly started experiencing dizziness, headaches, pain around my right eye, vomiting, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen, especially with text, which made me feel nauseous....

Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello Doctor, for the past three weeks, my muscles have been twitching intermittently. When I stretch or sneeze, the muscles in my abdomen twitch for a few seconds. Two weeks ago, I started feeling weakness in my left hand, and in the past few days, ...

Hello, doctor? Two Sundays ago, I noticed that the color of my ejaculate was slightly different, with a hint of brown. I thought it might be an illusion, so I tried again two days later, and the color was still brownish, along with a small blood spot (when I used a cotton swab to...

Skin itching and lower back pain? Hello, doctor. A few months ago, I suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my mouth, and then I started experiencing itchy skin all over my body (like a prickling feeling). I visited a dermatologist, but the medication did not improve my condition;...

Hematospermia in the initial portion of semen? Hello Doctor: About three weeks ago, I noticed slight hematospermia. I masturbate approximately once a day and observed that the blood in my semen was intermittent over the course of a week. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and...

Mild cramping pain on both sides of the lower abdomen near the penis? Hello doctor, I have searched through all the articles and haven't found anything similar, so I would like to ask you about something. For the past four days, I've been experiencing intermittent sharp...

Intestinal factors obstructing the ureter causing hematuria? Hello, Doctor. I previously inquired about my situation because my intestines are very close to my ureters, causing them to be narrower. I am currently taking Urinary Comfort capsules and have been exercising, including...