Understanding Urethral Hemangiomas: Symptoms and Treatment Options
There is a hemangioma near the urethral opening that occasionally causes pain? Hello Dr. Du, I have always been cleaning my glans by retracting the foreskin. However, two months ago, I started having difficulty retracting it, and I noticed a small hard lump (approximately 3mm x 3...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you are being examined at a medical center and have been seeing a doctor there regularly, you should continue with your scheduled follow-up appointments. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Urethral Hemangiomas: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Pain at the Stitch Site After Circumcision: Causes and Healing
Pain at the suture site? Hello doctor, it has been two months since I had my circumcision, but there is a small spot at the suture site that still hurts. It is painful when touched. What could be the reason? Will it heal on its own? There is a small dark scar located below the fr...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Surgery will often result in scars, which may take some time to fade. It is important to keep the area clean and dry. If there is no improvement after three months, please seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pain at the Stitch Site After Circumcision: Causes and Healing
Understanding Post-Sexual Activity Frenulum Injury and Balanitis
Injury to the frenulum after sexual intercourse > Balanitis of the glans penis? Hello, Doctor. About a month ago, I had sexual intercourse (I put on a condom just before penetration). After the intercourse, I experienced some stinging pain, and there was redness between the fo...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like your symptoms may be due to a lack of lubrication causing an injury. If there is trauma from rough activity, the moist environment can hinder healing. While circumcision might be beneficial, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as a must; the focus should be on...[Read More] Understanding Post-Sexual Activity Frenulum Injury and Balanitis
Does Phimosis Affect Military Service and Should I Get Surgery?
Is phimosis a reason to be exempt from military service? My penis has phimosis. Will it affect my military physical examination? Do I need to get circumcised? It feels very painful. I previously researched online and found that for individuals with hypospadias, circumcision is no...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Hypospadias should be evaluated by a physician, and only some cases require treatment. Phimosis does not disqualify one from military service. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Does Phimosis Affect Military Service and Should I Get Surgery?
Tips for Properly Managing Foreskin Care and Hygiene
Issues related to foreskin hygiene? Hello, doctor. I experienced discomfort in the glans and visited a urologist today. The doctor said it was due to phimosis and a lack of proper cleaning in the past, which led to inflammation and adhesions. The doctor helped retract the foreski...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) I have no previous experience with retracting the foreskin and would like to ask the doctor if there are any easier techniques to do so. --> You can prepare cleaning materials and use both hands to push it down, then clean. It is important to push it back afterward...[Read More] Tips for Properly Managing Foreskin Care and Hygiene
Difficulty Retracting Foreskin: When to Consider Surgery or Continue Treatment?
I have difficulty retracting my foreskin back over the glans after pushing it down past the coronal sulcus? For the past two weeks, I have been applying the foreskin ointment prescribed by the clinic. I feel that it has become looser (previously, I couldn't retract it at all...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Generally, it takes a few weeks of using ointments to see improvement, and they should not be used excessively. For those with a tight foreskin, circumcision is recommended. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Difficulty Retracting Foreskin: When to Consider Surgery or Continue Treatment?
Persistent Swelling and Healing Issues After Circumcision: What to Do?
It has been nearly three months since the circumcision, and the swelling has not subsided, and the sutured area has still not fully healed? Hello, around the end of June, I experienced recurrent inflammation of the glans (balanitis). After taking medication and applying topical t...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: During the follow-up visit, we will check if there is any improvement in circulation. Additionally, your constitution may also play a role, and it is likely to gradually improve. Please take good care of the wound scar. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Persistent Swelling and Healing Issues After Circumcision: What to Do?
Understanding Syphilis Treatment: Is High VDRL Really a Concern?
Treatment assessment Hello, doctor! In April 2022, I experienced balanitis and went with my sexual partner to get tested for HIV and syphilis, both of which were negative. In May, I had another episode of inflammation and decided to undergo a circumcision. However, after the woun...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention elsewhere.[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Treatment: Is High VDRL Really a Concern?
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Managing Swelling and Discomfort After Surgery
Penile Issues / Post-Preputial Surgery Hello doctor, it has been a month since my circumcision (on August 15). During my follow-up appointment, the doctor mentioned that I could engage in sexual intercourse after one month. However, the frenulum is still swollen and has not yet s...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the skin is not red, you can observe it first and wait for it to subside. If there is redness, seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Managing Swelling and Discomfort After Surgery
Can Penile Correction Surgery Be Combined with Other Urological Procedures?
Surgical issues Doctor Du, can penile correction surgery be performed simultaneously with circumcision and vasectomy? Additionally, are the costs for each of these surgeries covered by health insurance?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Since it is all out-of-pocket, can the procedures be performed simultaneously? Additionally, will the surgeries have any mutual effects? Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Penile Correction Surgery Be Combined with Other Urological Procedures?
Post-Operative Complications: Managing Hematoma and Excessive Bleeding After Circumcision
Postoperative day with significant bleeding and hematoma, subsequent issues? Hello Doctor, on the afternoon of September 5th, I underwent a traditional circumcision surgery. That night, I experienced a significant amount of unexplained bleeding, and after a challenging trip to th...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Will the hematoma caused by bleeding on the 5th extend the recovery period? --> Yes. 2. After reviewing numerous experiences on forums about circumcision, I noticed that it seems like no one else had to apply pressure bandaging the day after surgery like I did. Wi...[Read More] Post-Operative Complications: Managing Hematoma and Excessive Bleeding After Circumcision
Do You Need Circumcision? Understanding Foreskin Issues and Alternatives
Is circumcision necessary? Hello Doctor: I have a question. When I am not erect, my foreskin covers the glans, but I can retract it with my hand. However, when I release my hand, the foreskin covers the glans again. When I am erect, the foreskin also covers the glans, but I can r...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Does this count as phimosis? --> Yes. 2. Is circumcision necessary? --> The foreskin can be easily retracted during an erection, so surgery is not required medically. 3. Are there any alternatives to circumcision for improvement? --> There should be none. Wishi...[Read More] Do You Need Circumcision? Understanding Foreskin Issues and Alternatives
Understanding Phimosis: Symptoms, Care, and Treatment Options
Phimosis issue Hello, doctor. I'm about to enter my senior year of high school. When I was younger, I didn't have a good understanding of health, and I thought it was normal for the penis to be covered, so I didn't pay much attention to it. It wasn't until mid...
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
It is recommended to first try applying topical ointment; if there is still no improvement, a circumcision procedure may be necessary.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Symptoms, Care, and Treatment Options
Understanding Pain in the Penis: Causes and Solutions for Urological Issues
Penile issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a small area on my penis, located between the base and the glans, which experiences pain similar to that of a bruise when pressed. It does not hurt during normal times or when fully erect. There are no visible issues on the su...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like chronic microtrauma leading to fibrosis caused by chronic inflammation. It is advisable to consult a urologist for a thorough examination by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Pain in the Penis: Causes and Solutions for Urological Issues
Is Circumcision Necessary for Tight Foreskin Issues?
Is circumcision necessary? During an erection, the foreskin does not retract automatically and cannot be pulled back or returned while in an erect state; it can only be retracted to the coronal sulcus or returned to its original position when not fully erect. However, when fully ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Doctors often recommend surgery because being trapped can potentially cause edema of the foreskin. The opening of the foreskin may become larger, but it is important to seek medical evaluation to determine if this is the case. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is Circumcision Necessary for Tight Foreskin Issues?
Understanding Genital Warts and Circumcision: Treatment and Recurrence
Phimosis and circumcision? Hello, Doctor. I was diagnosed with genital warts last May and have been using the medication Aldara (imiquimod) prescribed by you for treatment. During the treatment process, I have managed to eliminate all lesions, but they have recurred after a maxim...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Will circumcision reduce the recurrence rate in the above situation? (Continuing to use Lede Mei post-surgery and maintaining body immunity) ---》 The chances are low. 2. Since the lesions have previously concentrated in the same location, will the virus remain in the sk...[Read More] Understanding Genital Warts and Circumcision: Treatment and Recurrence
Post-Circumcision Concerns: How to Encourage Suture Dissolution?
Post-operative issues after circumcision? Hello doctor, I underwent a circumcision surgery one to two weeks ago. During my follow-up appointment, I was told that my recovery is going well and that I do not need to have the stitches removed. However, so far, the stitches have not ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If your physical condition is insufficient, and if it has been more than 10 days, you may gently pull on the suture ends. Some may fall off, but do not pull too hard, as this may cause bleeding. If the sutures have not fallen off after 2 weeks, please schedule a follow-up ...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: How to Encourage Suture Dissolution?
Is Yellow Discharge After Circumcision a Sign of Infection?
I had a circumcision five days ago, and today I noticed something yellow like pus on the frenulum? Is this inflammation? However, I read online that it is discharge and that it should be left to scab on its own.
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello, the dressing should be changed daily to check for any drainage or exudate from the wound. If there is none, you can continue to observe it. However, if there is any localized redness, you should seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is Yellow Discharge After Circumcision a Sign of Infection?
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Is Yellow Discharge a Sign of Infection?
Circumcision? I had a circumcision five days ago, and today I noticed a yellowish substance on the frenulum that looks like pus. Is this inflammation? However, I also read online that it could be discharge and that I should wait for it to scab over on its own.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello, the dressing should be changed daily to check for any drainage or exudate from the wound. If there is none, you can monitor it. However, if there is localized redness, you should seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Is Yellow Discharge a Sign of Infection?
Understanding Sensitivity and Pain After Phimosis Treatment
Exposed glans penis Hello doctor, I have always had a condition of phimosis, but recently I have retracted the foreskin. I think the foreskin provided some protection in the past. Now, I am very sensitive when touched, and the glans sometimes rubs against my underwear, causing sl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Your situation is quite common, and over time it will become less irritating. If you can maintain proper hygiene on your own, surgery may not be necessary. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Sensitivity and Pain After Phimosis Treatment