Understanding Urethritis and Penile Lumps: Causes and When to Seek Help
Urethritis and penile mass? Hello, doctor. I have several questions regarding the redness and swelling (slight swelling, resembling lips) at my urethral opening that has persisted for several months (but there have been no significant changes, neither increasing nor decreasing in...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I have noticed redness and slight swelling (similar in shape to lips) at the urethral opening for several months (but there has been no significant change, neither increasing nor decreasing in size). The frenulum of the glans is also red, but there is no pain or unusual od...[Read More] Understanding Urethritis and Penile Lumps: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Clear Odorless Urethral Discharge: Is It Normal?
Urethral discharge I would like to ask the doctor, is it normal to have a clear, odorless discharge after pulling down the foreskin following a bathroom visit? Or is it actually just urine that I didn't clean up properly?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you have engaged in sexual activity, please get a urine test. If you have not engaged in sexual activity, you may need to dry yourself after urination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Clear Odorless Urethral Discharge: Is It Normal?
Understanding Urinary Tract Infections: Symptoms, Medications, and Next Steps
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Issues Hello Doctor, I visited the urology department today, and my urine test showed mild inflammation. The doctor prescribed me Keflex, Urogen, and Yungken. I have a few questions: 1. One of the medications has a side effect of causing urine to tur...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. It may be due to insufficient hydration; in addition to drinking fluids, a urine test should be done after completing the medication. 2. If there is no inflammation or discharge in the gynecological examination, taking the medication on time along with increased water i...[Read More] Understanding Urinary Tract Infections: Symptoms, Medications, and Next Steps
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 UTI Symptoms and STI Testing: What You Need to Know
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) issues? I would like to ask the doctor a few questions: 1. Does a urinary tract infection always present with discharge? Can it be detected through a urinalysis? 2. If STI screening is done three months after exposure without any symptoms an...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Is it true that a urinary tract infection always presents with discharge? -- Can it be detected through a urine test? -- Yes. 2. If STI screening is negative three months after exposure without symptoms, can one feel reassured? Yes, except for HPV, there are a few cases...[Read More] Understanding UTI Symptoms and STI Testing: What You Need to Know
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Understanding Gland and Suture Issues
Post-operative issues after circumcision? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption! I just had a circumcision surgery four days ago, and the wound care has been going smoothly. However, I have a small issue: the glans and the sutured area seem to retract, which makes it ne...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is considered normal; if there is no redness or discharge, then it's okay. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Understanding Gland and Suture Issues
Understanding STD Diagnosis Procedures in General Clinics
General clinic process for sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnosis? Hello, I would like to ask, if after engaging in high-risk behavior (such as unprotected sex with a sex worker), I notice urethritis with purulent discharge a few days later and visit a general clinic, could...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. In the clinic's diagnostic process, will broad-spectrum antibiotics be given first while testing for Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG) or Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), and then the corresponding antibiotics will be prescribed once the results are ...[Read More] Understanding STD Diagnosis Procedures in General Clinics
Understanding Dark Film on the Glans: Urology Insights and Concerns
There is a thin, slightly dark membrane on the glans? Hello, doctor! I am very grateful to have found this website. It takes a lot of courage to visit a urologist, and I have been hesitant to do so. For the past two to three years, I have noticed a thin, slightly dark membrane ap...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Generally, it is a habitual issue. When it occurs, do not pick at it—seek medical evaluation from a physician. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Dark Film on the Glans: Urology Insights and Concerns
Understanding Bleeding from the Glans: Causes and Healing Tips
Bleeding from the glans penis? Hello, Dr. Lin. I have a dark area near my urethra that looks like a bruise, and I feel a slight stinging pain when I use the restroom. It also appears to be bleeding a little, but there is no discharge. Will this heal on its own? If there is indeed...
Dr. Lin Baihan Reply:
Hello, this could possibly be caused by trauma or infection. You can first purchase cotton swabs and iodine antiseptic from the pharmacy to take care of it. If there is no improvement, it is recommended to visit a urology clinic for a doctor's examination. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Bleeding from the Glans: Causes and Healing Tips
Understanding Abnormal EEG Results in a 3-Year-Old: What Parents Should Know
Abnormal EEG findings in a 3-year-old child? A 3-year-old boy in our family was hospitalized around November 2023 due to fever and experienced two episodes of febrile seizures within three hours. A few weeks after discharge, an EEG was performed, and the doctor noted a small abno...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsieh: Pediatric neurologists typically aim to minimize the use of antiepileptic medications unless epilepsy has significantly impacted the child's daily life. After all, antiepileptic drugs can lead to cognitive decline in children's learning abilities. It is...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal EEG Results in a 3-Year-Old: What Parents Should Know
Patient in Coma After Brainstem Hemorrhage: Ongoing Care Challenges
The patient has suffered a brainstem hemorrhage and remains in a coma post-surgery (for over 70 days)? The aunt has been in a coma (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8) following a recent brainstem hemorrhage and subsequent brain surgery. At one point, her heart stopped but was revived...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Sir: I suggest that you invite the family members of your aunt and her attending physician to hold a "family meeting." Discuss the desire for aggressive treatment with the medical team to reach a consensus between your needs and the available medical options. If f...[Read More] Patient in Coma After Brainstem Hemorrhage: Ongoing Care Challenges
Understanding Balanitis: Treatment Options and Concerns
Balanitis - Dalacin Cream Hello Doctor, around March I had balanitis (with red spots and itching). I tested for STIs and everything was normal. Since I was abroad at the time, a doctor there prescribed Daktarin cream for me to apply. After about a month, my symptoms improved, but...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there is increased redness, it may indicate poor treatment response, please return for a follow-up. Additionally, pay attention to cleanliness and dryness, wear loose-fitting underwear, and minimize the use of spicy and irritating foods. Alcohol should be avoided, and p...[Read More] Understanding Balanitis: Treatment Options and Concerns
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Blood in Semen After 40 Days
Semen, 40 days post-preputial surgery? Dear Dr. Du, I underwent a laser circumcision procedure on May 8 due to phimosis, and the wound has healed. During this period, I completely abstained from sexual activity and did not engage in any DIY until yesterday (June 16), when I firs...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Is this condition (the appearance of hematospermia after a long period of abstinence [such as over a month]) common? --- It can be observed, but it is not very common. 2. Will the hematospermia resolve on its own? If so, how long does it typically take? --- It usual...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Blood in Semen After 40 Days
Post-Procedure Care for Genital Warts: Common Concerns and Recovery Tips
Post-operative concerns after electrosurgery for cauliflower warts (condylomata acuminata)? Hello, I had electrosurgery for warts three days ago. After the procedure, I was informed that swelling might occur. I would like to know how long the swelling is expected to last. Additio...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Post-Procedure Care for Genital Warts: Common Concerns and Recovery Tips
Understanding Urethritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention Tips
Urethritis issues I usually drink little water, and currently, I experience a burning sensation after urination, but there is no pus or similar discharge. However, I feel like I am not fully emptying my bladder. Recently, I engaged in manual stimulation without oral contact, and ...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It is necessary to visit a urologist for examination if such symptoms are present, or to perform a urethral discharge culture or blood tests for confirmation. Additionally, treatment should be conducted in a urology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Urethritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention Tips
Understanding Myoclonic Jerks in Children with EMAS Epilepsy
Involuntary muscle spasms? Hello Doctor: My child is currently 3 years old and was diagnosed with EMAS epilepsy at the age of 2. However, physical examinations (EEG, MRI) and genetic blood tests have not revealed any underlying cause. He is currently taking Depakine and Keppra fo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Yang, You mentioned that "the attending physician discussed that the muscle twitching while awake is not considered an epileptic seizure... Does muscle twitching while awake count as a focal seizure in epilepsy?" Caring for a child can be very stressful and ch...[Read More] Understanding Myoclonic Jerks in Children with EMAS Epilepsy
Understanding Facial Muscle Twitches: When to See a Neurologist or Ophthalmologist
Facial spasms Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing muscle twitching around the tear trough area on my right face (near the apple cheek) for about a month now, and there has been no improvement. Sometimes it occurs first thing in the morning, even when I am not fatigued. I have ...
Dr. Huang Hongling Reply:
If eyelid twitching persists for more than 2-3 weeks, is severe enough to cause the eyes to close, or if there are other symptoms such as twitching of facial or body muscles, redness of the eyes, discharge, or drooping eyelids, it is advisable to visit a neurology clinic for eval...[Read More] Understanding Facial Muscle Twitches: When to See a Neurologist or Ophthalmologist
Persistent Jock Itch: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Chronic tinea corporis I would like to ask the doctor about my boyfriend's tinea cruris issue. Upon reflection, I recall that I had a yeast infection (which has since been treated successfully) before we engaged in sexual activity, after which my boyfriend began to show symp...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Tinea is a manifestation that is also related to immunity. 1. I would like to ask the doctor, if there is no improvement, should I switch clinics or go to a major hospital for treatment? ---> You should go to a major hospital. 2. Is there a need to check for liver and g...[Read More] Persistent Jock Itch: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
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 Clear Mucus in Urine: Causes and Concerns Explained
Urinary secretion? Hello Doctor, (1) Recently, I have occasionally noticed transparent, thread-like substances in my urine, but there is no pain during urination. Two weeks ago, I underwent a urinalysis and bacterial culture, and all values were normal; no blood cells or bacter...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) Recently, I have occasionally noticed transparent, thread-like substances in my urine, but there is no pain during urination. Two weeks ago, I underwent a urinalysis and bacterial culture, and all values were normal, with no detection of red blood cells or bacteria. I w...[Read More] Understanding Clear Mucus in Urine: Causes and Concerns Explained