Understanding Testicular Pain: Causes and Concerns for Men
Testicular issues The action of cutting off a bowel movement can also cause the penis to become erect. Since childhood, I have performed this action after urinating to expel any remaining urine. However, in the past week, I have noticed a pain inside my left testicle when I do th...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: As you mentioned, various causes are possible, but the likelihood is low. However, it is still necessary to conduct a urinalysis, X-ray, and ultrasound to clarify the underlying issue. Additionally, apart from the aforementioned causes, prostatitis or a strain in ...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Pain: Causes and Concerns for Men
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
Can People with Kidney Stones Safely Consume Blue-Green Algae?
Could you please provide more details about the issue with kidney stones? Can individuals with kidney stones consume blue-green algae?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is unrelated; when dealing with stones, it is important to pay attention to fluid intake. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can People with Kidney Stones Safely Consume Blue-Green Algae?
Understanding Painful Urination: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Painful urination Hello, doctor. Today, I felt a slight pain at the end of urination. After drinking more water, it went away. Last week, I also experienced hematuria (blood in urine), but that has resolved now. I researched online and found that it could be a urinary tract infec...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The likelihood of having kidney stones at the age of 17 is significantly lower than in adults. It may be advisable to conduct a urinalysis first. Drink plenty of water, and avoid beverages for now. If there is any sexual activity, please inform your physician. Wishing you ...[Read More] Understanding Painful Urination: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Back Pain and Cold Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Attention
Cold-related lower back pain? If I have a cold that starts with a headache and fatigue, and then the next day I experience pain in my lower back and legs, is that normal? I found online that it could be related to urinary tract issues like kidney stones or kidney inflammation, bu...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Is it true that having unprotected sex won't lead to HIV infection? It depends on whether there is contact with bodily fluids. If the partner has a sexually transmitted infection, the risk of transmission still exists, although it is lower compared to penetrative inte...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain and Cold Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Attention
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
Concerns About Kidney Damage from Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Concerns About Dietary Supplements and Kidney Damage Hello, I am currently 23 years old, 168.5 cm tall, and weigh 68 kg. I would like to ask whether taking Puritan's Pride 1000 mg of bilberry, CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION 12 mg of astaxanthin, 1000 mg of fish oil, 50 mg of serr...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Regarding kidney function tests, I personally do not recommend using blood tests without a doctor's advice. If a doctor recommends it, regular monitoring should be conducted, and if it is no longer necessary, it can be discontinued. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About Kidney Damage from Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to Consult Urology or Nephrology
Continuation of the previous article on lower back pain issues? Hello, doctor. The day before yesterday, I asked about my left and right lower back pain online, and the doctor suggested that I first check for gynecological infections. Yesterday, I visited an obstetrician-gynecolo...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing pain, you should seek medical attention, although the examination may still yield normal results. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to Consult Urology or Nephrology
Can Ultrasound Distinguish Between Kidney Stones and Lipomas?
Can kidney stones and renal angiomyolipomas be differentiated using ultrasound? Hello Dr. Du, Recently during my health check-up, the technician informed me that I have a 1.1 cm kidney stone in my left kidney. I went to another hospital for further examination, and after an X-ra...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Other diagnostic tests can be used, such as X-rays or specialized imaging like Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP). Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Ultrasound Distinguish Between Kidney Stones and Lipomas?
Understanding Right Lower Back Pain from Prolonged Lying and Urinary Issues
Prolonged lying down while holding in urine can cause pain in the lower right back? This symptom has been bothering me for six months. If I sleep for more than eight hours, I wake up in pain in the morning, feeling a persistent pain in a specific spot in my lower right back (abov...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Prolonged lying down or holding in urine can lead to discomfort in the body, especially holding in urine. It's important to recognize that when the body sends warning signals, we need to adjust our lifestyle to alleviate symptoms. For example, drink more water and urinate mo...[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Back Pain from Prolonged Lying and Urinary Issues
Managing Kidney Stones: When to Consider Ureteroscopy vs. Shock Wave Therapy
Kidney stone issues? There is a kidney stone approximately 0.6 cm in size, located in a position that seems difficult to pass. The patient has undergone one session of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), but there has been no improvement; the stone remains the same size...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: In my personal opinion, if there are currently no symptoms, observation is advisable. However, if there is continuous monitoring and an increase in size is noted, I would recommend extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or flexible ureteroscopy. Since flexible ureteroscopy ...[Read More] Managing Kidney Stones: When to Consider Ureteroscopy vs. Shock Wave Therapy
Understanding Double J Catheter Surgery for Kidney Stones and Hydronephrosis
Double J stent placement surgery The diagnosis on the medical certificate is right-sided kidney stones with hydronephrosis. The medical advice states that on October 7, a combined ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was performed, along with the placement of a ri...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. For the first surgery, does the order of the surgical names in the diagnosis report indicate the sequence of the procedures? → Not necessarily. 2. Is it mandatory to place a double-J stent after performing a combined ureteroscopic lithotripsy? → Generally, yes. 3....[Read More] Understanding Double J Catheter Surgery for Kidney Stones and Hydronephrosis
Understanding Ureteral Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
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...
Dr. Li Minghui Reply:
Hello: The skin over the stone will not appear red, but pain may indicate the formation of a stone. If there is bruising or redness, please consult a surgeon. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Ureteral Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Ureteral Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and Next Steps
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...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The skin over the stone will not appear red, but pain may indicate the formation of a stone. If there is bruising or redness, please consult a surgeon. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Ureteral Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and Next Steps
Understanding Kidney Stones and the Role of Intravenous Pyelography (IVP)
Inquire about kidney stones and intravenous pyelography (IVP) related questions? Hello, doctor! My family member was found to have a right kidney stone measuring approximately 0.8 cm at Hospital A. Currently, there are no symptoms, and after blood tests, urinalysis, X-rays, and u...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I would like to ask if intravenous pyelography (IVP) is typically performed before treating urinary stones? --- For general stones, the National Health Insurance Administration requires at least an X-ray plus ultrasound or X-ray plus IVP if treatment is to be done, dependi...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Stones and the Role of Intravenous Pyelography (IVP)
Chronic Lower Back Pain After Childbirth: Seeking Solutions and Diagnosis
Lumbar pain I have been experiencing lower back pain for over two years after giving birth. I have undergone traditional rehabilitation and paid for shockwave therapy, but despite continuous rehabilitation, I still wake up at night due to pain. Recently, when pressing on the post...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Siro: You mentioned that "the posterior pelvic region and right hip are very painful," which may still suggest an issue with the lumbar spine structure, such as lumbar spondylolisthesis, among others. In addition to pain relief medications, I recommend strengt...[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain After Childbirth: Seeking Solutions and Diagnosis
Understanding Blood in Urine: Kidney Stones and Potential Risks
Hematuria due to kidney stones? Hello Doctor, I have several kidney stones of various sizes in both of my kidneys, with the largest being approximately 1.2 cm. I haven't addressed this issue for over two years during the pandemic and have been relatively fine. However, start...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Based on your clinical experience, could the continuous passage of stones indicate a serious underlying condition? --> It is possible, especially considering your age. There is also a possibility that kidney stones are causing friction and damaging blood vessels. ...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Urine: Kidney Stones and Potential Risks
Understanding Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Excretion and Prevention of Kidney Stones Hello, after experiencing severe pain in my left lower back, I went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with kidney stones. The doctor mentioned that the stones are relatively small, approximately 0.4 and 0.3 centimeters. I was advise...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: After experiencing severe pain in my left lower back, I went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with kidney stones. The doctor mentioned that the stones are relatively small, approximately 0.4 and 0.3 centimeters. I was advised to drink plenty of water and take medica...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Understanding Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Confirmed as kidney stones? Hello, after experiencing severe pain in my left lower back, I went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with kidney stones. The doctor mentioned that the stones are relatively small, approximately 0.4 and 0.3 centimeters, and advised me to drink pl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: After experiencing severe pain in my left lower back, I went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with kidney stones. The doctor mentioned that the stones are relatively small, approximately 0.4 and 0.3 centimeters, and advised me to drink plenty of water and take medic...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Tips