Understanding Penile Ulcers: When to Seek Medical Advice
Ulceration of the foreskin? Hello, I am still a virgin and have never engaged in sexual intercourse; I only masturbate daily. Recently, I suspected I had balanitis, and I noticed that my foreskin feels looser and less elastic. The most concerning issue is that there are ulcers on...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Actually, even DIY requires proper lubrication; otherwise, friction injuries can lead to infections, causing the issues you're currently experiencing. It's advisable to see a urologist for an in-person examination and to discuss treatment options with the doctor. I'...[Read More] Understanding Penile Ulcers: When to Seek Medical Advice
Should You See a Doctor for Worm-Like Lumps? Urology Insights
Should I see a doctor for a lump that looks like a worm? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The glans is normal, and there are some spots on the foreskin, which is normal. 1) However, the white area on the left side of the foreskin in the picture—could it be an ulcer or a tear? 2) The white area on the right side of the foreskin—does it appear to have something a...[Read More] Should You See a Doctor for Worm-Like Lumps? Urology Insights
Managing Eczema Treatment: Tips for Urology Patients
Eczema topical medication issues? Hello, doctor. I apologize for asking a few questions. Before erection, my glans is completely covered, but it can also retract fully. After applying the eczema medication, should I expose the glans to air? If so, wouldn’t my pants easily wipe of...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
If you can retract the foreskin, applying medication and then wrapping it with gauze may yield better results. However, some individuals may have longer foreskins that may not stay in place, which is fine. Additionally, DIY treatments should be paused; otherwise, inflammation may...[Read More] Managing Eczema Treatment: Tips for Urology Patients
Understanding Symptoms: Is It Just Balanitis or Something More Serious?
I'm not sure if it's penile cancer, and I'm a bit scared? Hello doctor, I have no sexual experience and I masturbate every day. During one instance of masturbation, I seemed to have developed balanitis, with swelling and itching of the glans. After it healed, my fo...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Penile cancer often presents as a lump that grows larger, and some cases may have ulcers. If these symptoms are not present, it is likely due to chronic inflammation. Based on your description, it would be best to seek medical evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Is It Just Balanitis or Something More Serious?
Understanding Strawberry-Like Marks on the Glans: Is It Inflammation?
Marks on the glans? Hello, doctor. At the end of last year, after engaging in oral sex with my then-girlfriend, I noticed strawberry-like marks on my glans (foreskin). Since then, there has been no redness, swelling, or any discharge, and it has not been painful. I haven't n...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
I'm sorry, but I recommend that you visit a urologist for an in-person examination and discuss it with the physician.[Read More] Understanding Strawberry-Like Marks on the Glans: Is It Inflammation?
Understanding and Managing Urinary Stream Issues: Causes and Solutions
Urinary issues? I sometimes experience urine splattering, where the stream splits into two, causing it to drip onto my pants or outside the toilet. My foreskin can completely cover the glans, and I wonder if the urethral opening is partially obstructed by the foreskin during urin...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
In principle, it is still recommended that you retract the foreskin slightly to expose the glans and observe if there is any erratic spraying. If there is still spraying, it may be due to an increased secretion from the urethra, which could cause some adhesion at the urethral ope...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Urinary Stream Issues: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Darkened Foreskin: When to Seek Medical Advice
The color of the foreskin has darkened? In the past few days, a dark patch has appeared on my foreskin, resembling a bruise, but it is neither painful nor itchy, and it is flat without any raised areas. Should I seek medical examination? I am married and have sexual intercourse a...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Such a description makes it difficult for the doctor to provide an answer. In fact, even if you visit a urologist, sometimes the biopsy results are the most accurate. If you have concerns, it is advisable to have a urologist examine you.[Read More] Understanding Darkened Foreskin: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Foreskin Issues: Swelling and Care Tips for Health
Foreskin urgent urgent urgent Hello, Doctor. 1. Recently, I have noticed a swollen ring around my foreskin (I can't upload a photo here, so I can only describe it this way). I'm not sure why this is happening. I haven't engaged in sexual activity recently. Previo...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) Recently, I have been retracting the foreskin to expose the glans, which has caused poor circulation and swelling. 2) After urinating or washing, make sure to dry the area thoroughly; otherwise, a circumcision may be necessary. 3) If the foreskin is long, it can remain ...[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: Swelling and Care Tips for Health
Understanding Foreskin Retraction: Is Your Condition Normal?
The glans is fully exposed when not erect? I visited the urology department at the hospital the day before yesterday, and the doctor said that I do not need a circumcision. The doctor took me behind a curtain and asked me to try to retract the foreskin behind the coronal sulcus (...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds normal; as long as the glans can be easily exposed during an erection, there is no issue. Normally, it should be smooth, and you should not intentionally retract the foreskin to expose the glans.[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Retraction: Is Your Condition Normal?
Post-Circumcision Care: Understanding Swelling and Healing Time
Post-circumcision care After 8 days post-foreskin surgery, the stitches have not yet dissolved. I have been showering, but there is still swelling under the glans. Does frequent erections cause the swelling to take longer to subside?
Dr. Du Mingyi Reply:
The sutures will gradually dissolve; if they haven't dissolved after a month, it's important to follow up at the clinic. Swelling also requires time to subside.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Understanding Swelling and Healing Time
Unidentified Lump on Foreskin: Causes and Treatment Options
There is an unknown mass on the foreskin? There is an unknown lump on the foreskin that feels hard to the touch and does not cause pain when pressed. How should this be handled?
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like it could be smegma, but to be sure, it's best to visit a urologist for an examination and discuss it with the doctor.[Read More] Unidentified Lump on Foreskin: Causes and Treatment Options
Effective Treatments for Blisters on the Penis: What You Need to Know
Prepuce issues Doctor, I have a blister at the junction of my foreskin and glans. I have already visited a major hospital, and the doctor said it is just a common blister that will resolve on its own without medication. However, this blister prevents the foreskin from covering th...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The medication for this type of blister is not very effective. You should monitor if it increases in size. If it does enlarge or does not resolve within a week, maintain a light diet and consult a physician to determine if further treatment is necessary. Wishing you good h...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Blisters on the Penis: What You Need to Know
How to Keep Foreskin Retracted Without Circumcision: Expert Advice
Frenulum fixation Hello, doctor. As mentioned in the subject, I would like to ask you a few questions. I have a condition of phimosis, and recently I have been keeping my glans exposed for 24 hours. However, I would like to know if there are any methods to keep the foreskin fixed...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Due to the variability in penis size, your idea may be difficult to achieve and might require manual manipulation to accomplish. Wishing you good health.[Read More] How to Keep Foreskin Retracted Without Circumcision: Expert Advice
Understanding Glans Exposure: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Exposed glans penis Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions. 1. I recently noticed that my glans has been exposed for 24 hours, but today I found that it seems to be peeling. Is there anything I can apply to it? 2. Is it abnormal for my glans to be exposed for 2...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Keep the area clean and dry, and avoid excessive cleaning for now. Seek medical treatment only if there is redness; ointments are primarily used to treat infections. 2. No, there is nothing abnormal; many people experience this. 3. If there are narrow areas, it may be diff...[Read More] Understanding Glans Exposure: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Understanding Urinary Tract Infections and Their Impact on Growth
Urinary tract infection (UTI) When I was about 11 years old, I experienced pain while urinating, and after retracting the foreskin, I found pus and scabs on the glans. I heard that this is a urinary tract infection, which can cause nocturia (affecting sleep), but I don't rec...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
The white substance found under the foreskin during childhood is not pus; it is likely a buildup of shed epithelial cells, and there is no inflammation or issue with nocturia. Recently, if there are concerns about urination, taking two packets of medication seems a bit unusual. I...[Read More] Understanding Urinary Tract Infections and Their Impact on Growth
Severe Swelling After Circumcision: Concerns and Remedies
Severe swelling after removing the bandage, currently on day 12? Hello Doctor: I underwent a circumcision surgery in Banqiao, and after removing the bandage on the sixth day, I started experiencing severe swelling. The swelling around the area is quite uncomfortable. I consulted ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: After circumcision, there may be a ring of swelling, but there should not be redness, heat, or pain. If two of these symptoms are present, it may indicate significant inflammation, and a follow-up visit is necessary. Additionally, if the patient had phimosis, meaning the f...[Read More] Severe Swelling After Circumcision: Concerns and Remedies
Managing Tight Foreskin After Injury: Solutions and Advice
After an injury, the foreskin may not retract properly during healing? I have a problem with phimosis, but I can fully expose the glans during erection and urination. Three weeks ago, my foreskin was injured and I went to a dermatologist for treatment. It has mostly healed, but I...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Scar tissue can be very hard and may not be easily pushed aside, and it can bleed. For small wounds, you can soak the area in warm water without an open wound and then gently massage it. Progressing a little each day may lead to improvement, but if it doesn't work, yo...[Read More] Managing Tight Foreskin After Injury: Solutions and Advice
Post-Inflammation Concerns: Urology Questions You Need Answered
One year after inflammation? I had inflammation a year ago, and I have a few questions to ask you. 1) I recovered from the inflammation without seeing a doctor; am I still experiencing inflammation? Should I see a doctor? 2) After the inflammation, I feel that my ligaments have b...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, it is recommended that you seek medical attention for any signs of inflammation. You should undergo evaluation and relevant tests by a physician to determine the underlying cause.[Read More] Post-Inflammation Concerns: Urology Questions You Need Answered
Understanding Glans Shedding: Causes and Implications for Sexual Health
Penile glans desquamation Initially, there were no abnormalities during sexual activity with my girlfriend. However, after one instance of intercourse in a hot spring, she seemed to develop pelvic inflammatory disease. After taking medication, she recovered, but it appears that e...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, have you recently experienced flaking or redness of the glans? This can occur with seasonal changes, but of course, inflammation of the glans and foreskin cannot be completely ruled out. This may also directly or indirectly lead to your girlfriend's recurrent pelvic i...[Read More] Understanding Glans Shedding: Causes and Implications for Sexual Health
Understanding and Addressing Ejaculation Issues: Causes and Solutions
Ejaculatory dysfunction: Issues and Solutions Hello doctor, I have been masturbating since the sixth grade until the second year of high school. I remember that only the first time I ejaculated, and afterward, I only experienced fluid release during masturbation. Is this related ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello; If the foreskin covers the glans even when erect, there may be a possibility of discharge. Factors such as obesity, lack of exercise, and weak pelvic muscles can contribute to this condition. It is advisable to seek medical attention to confirm the situation. As for what y...[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Ejaculation Issues: Causes and Solutions