Understanding Left Epididymis Mass: Pain, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Left epididymal mass? Hello Doctor: I have had a hard lump on my left testicle for several years, and it sometimes causes severe pain. I previously went to a urology clinic for an ultrasound examination, and the doctor explained that it was epididymitis. After taking medication, ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, epididymitis. The lump may not disappear. Some individuals may experience recurrent acute episodes throughout their lives, and appropriate medication can be administered during these episodes. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again, and we can discuss and ...[Read More] Understanding Left Epididymis Mass: Pain, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Abdominal Muscle Strains and Their Impact on Urinary Health
Abdominal muscle strain Hello Doctor: Due to exercising, I strained the muscles in my lower abdomen down to my groin. At that moment, I felt a bloated sensation in my stomach and experienced significant soreness that made it difficult to sleep. I later applied ice to my abdomen, ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, if the issue is caused by a sports injury, it is recommended to consult a rehabilitation physician. Exercise does not cause urethritis. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again for further discussion and research. Answers found online should only be used as ...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Muscle Strains and Their Impact on Urinary Health
Persistent Redness and Pain on the Glans: Seeking Solutions
Recurrent glans redness? Hello, Dr. Hsu: I previously experienced itching of the penis and sharp pain during erections, so I consulted a doctor who diagnosed me with eczema and prescribed a topical ointment. However, I don't know why it became much worse; the surface of the ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
A-Zhi: Hello, I am not sure what your exact issue is. Based on my experience, it may be a localized reaction caused by over-cleaning. I recommend temporarily discontinuing all medications. Then, focus on cleaning and caring for the glans. For cleaning the glans, it is generally a...[Read More] Persistent Redness and Pain on the Glans: Seeking Solutions
Does Obesity Affect Penis Size? Understanding the Impact of Body Fat
Obesity and Penis Size I would like to ask if the penis can appear smaller due to obesity because of the accumulation of fat in the lower abdomen. So, the perceived shrinkage is not actually a real reduction in size, but rather it is being obscured? For example, in the ninth grad...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Third-year student: Hello, the buried penis may be caused by obesity. Weight loss can certainly help restore it. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again, and we can discuss and research further. Answers found online should only be used as a reference; if necessary...[Read More] Does Obesity Affect Penis Size? Understanding the Impact of Body Fat
Understanding Testicular Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Testicular pain This morning I woke up with tenderness in my testicles, and my lower abdomen is also uncomfortable. It hurts when I touch it. What could be the problem?
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Anonymous: Hello, I don't know either. It could be inflammation, compression, neuropathic pain, stones, infection, tumors, etc. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again, and we can discuss and research further. Answers from the internet should only be used as ...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Prostate Issues: Symptoms and Treatment Insights
Prostate issues Hello Doctor, at the beginning of August, after masturbating, I experienced a sudden pain at the urethral opening when urinating. I went to the hospital, and the doctor performed a urinalysis and prescribed antibiotics. The urinalysis report showed no bacteria or ...
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
The symptoms are not typical of prostatitis, and if tests have been conducted with results that do not match, it should not be prostatitis.[Read More] Understanding Prostate Issues: Symptoms and Treatment Insights
Can Weight Loss Improve Excess Fat and Phimosis Issues?
Regarding excessive body fat and phimosis? Hello, Doctor Hsu. I would like to ask you about my current condition. My blood pressure is 178/105, and my body fat percentage is around 32%. The fat around my abdomen has covered part of my genitalia. I want to know if focusing on fat ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Obesity can lead to penile concealment due to excessive fat accumulation, which can indeed be distressing. After weight loss, if the fat in the lower abdomen does not decrease, the penis may still remain concealed. However, if the fat in the lower abdomen is reduced, the penis wi...[Read More] Can Weight Loss Improve Excess Fat and Phimosis Issues?
Understanding Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Overactive bladder (OAB) Hello doctor, I gave birth on April 10, 2015, and since then, I have been experiencing a constant urge to urinate in the genital area (rather than in the bladder or lower abdomen). The urge intensifies when I touch the genital area, and I feel the need to...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, for overactive bladder syndrome, a "urodynamic study" is necessary for diagnosis. You can visit a medical center to see a urologist for this examination. If you have any concerns, you can go to a nearby healthcare facility for relevant tests or further treatment....[Read More] Understanding Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Varicocele: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Varicocele I would like to ask the doctor, I was recently diagnosed with varicocele, and my scrotum appears to be uneven in size. I have a slight feeling of fullness in my lower abdomen, and I had a semen analysis done once, which showed a sperm count of approximately 6 million; ...
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
Varicocele is primarily diagnosed through visual inspection and palpation, with ultrasound serving as an auxiliary tool that is not always necessary. The main treatment approach for varicocele is surgical intervention.[Read More] Understanding Varicocele: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Urgency: Causes and Solutions for Urinary Issues
Constantly sending signals of urinary urgency? Hello Doctor: For the past few days, I have been experiencing persistent urges to urinate, even right after I just emptied my bladder. As soon as I leave the restroom, I feel the need to urinate again (of course, this urge is false, ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Ms. Chang: Hello, you may be experiencing acute cystitis. It is advisable to drink plenty of water and take cranberry supplements. During episodes of frequent urination, applying a warm compress to the lower abdomen may provide relief. Additionally, if symptoms persist for more t...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Urgency: Causes and Solutions for Urinary Issues
Discomfort in Right Testicle: Causes and When to Seek Help
Discomfort and swelling in the right testicle? Dear Doctor: Since the end of June, I have been experiencing a dull discomfort in my right testicle after sitting for a period of time during class. Sometimes, this is accompanied by a dull pain in my lower abdomen. Up until now, my ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, you may be experiencing testicular inflammation or other conditions. It could also be due to wearing tight pants or poor sitting posture, which may be compressing the right-side nerve. In any case, it would be safer to consult a physician. If you have concerns, you can vis...[Read More] Discomfort in Right Testicle: Causes and When to Seek Help
Could It Be Kidney Stones? Understanding Urinary Symptoms and Concerns
Is it possible to have a stone? Hello, I have noticed that my urine has had a plastic-like smell for the past two days, but I don't feel any discomfort. What could be the reason for this? Additionally, when I wake up at night with the urge to urinate, I experience some abdom...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Jiajia: Hello, the clues you provided are quite unique, and such vivid descriptions are rarely heard in clinical practice. I am not an expert, and without further examination data, I cannot make any judgments. Here are my suggestions: 1. Check urine, ultrasound, and X-ray to rule...[Read More] Could It Be Kidney Stones? Understanding Urinary Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Bladder Ultrasound: Can It Diagnose Prostatitis?
Regarding the previous inquiry? Hello Doctor, I am the person who inquired about chronic prostatitis last time. You mentioned that the bladder ultrasound is non-invasive and is performed by scanning the lower abdomen with a device. Can this method visualize the prostate, or is it...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Anonymous: Hello, bladder ultrasound refers to scanning through the skin; I misunderstood (I thought it involved inserting a special ultrasound probe through the urethra into the bladder for scanning). The ultrasound you mentioned can also check the prostate, but due to factors l...[Read More] Understanding Bladder Ultrasound: Can It Diagnose Prostatitis?
Understanding Chronic Prostatitis: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Chronic prostatitis I have heard that excessive masturbation can lead to chronic prostatitis, which may present with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, itching, lower back pain, burning sensation in the urethra, a feeling of ants crawling, painful ej...
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
It is recommended to visit the outpatient clinic for examination.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Prostatitis: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Relief Strategies for Lower Abdominal Discomfort After Masturbation
Regarding masturbation? Hello doctor, sometimes after masturbation, I experience a dull ache in my lower abdomen, which occurs intermittently. What methods can I use to alleviate this? I haven't experienced this before; it seems to have started recently.
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
This situation is common for many people, and if it resolves on its own within a day or two, there is no need for special concern. It is recommended to drink plenty of water.[Read More] Relief Strategies for Lower Abdominal Discomfort After Masturbation
Understanding and Addressing Ejaculation Pain: A Urological Concern
Ejaculatory pain Hello, I would like to ask about a situation I experienced. About two years ago, while taking a shower, I accidentally got body wash in my genital area, which caused a sudden sharp pain (I believe it was in the urethra). A few days later, during masturbation, I f...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Do not use soap as a lubricant on your thighs and near the genital area (um... the lower right abdomen?). It may often become hard and swollen, which could indicate lymphadenopathy. It is advisable to promptly consult a urologist for evaluation and examination, as it is not possi...[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Ejaculation Pain: A Urological Concern
Understanding Urethritis: Inability to Ejaculate After Medication
Suspected urethritis, unable to ejaculate during masturbation? Hello, a couple of weeks ago, I woke up one morning feeling some pain in my urethra (the front part was painful, but my lower abdomen felt fine). Then, last Wednesday, I went to the hospital to see a doctor, who diagn...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, many medications can cause side effects that lead to urinary difficulties. Additionally, urethritis can also result in issues with urination. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again, and we can further discuss and research the matter. Online responses shoul...[Read More] Understanding Urethritis: Inability to Ejaculate After Medication
Understanding Testicular Issues: Pain, Swelling, and Fertility Concerns
Testicular issues Hello, Dr. Hsu. At the end of April, I accidentally collided with a classmate while playing basketball, and I ended up kneeling and pressing on my left testicle. At that moment, I didn't feel any pain, but a few days later, I noticed some bruising. I went t...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Ah Hsien: Hello, I recommend visiting a urologist for an examination. An ultrasound of the testicles can be performed to check for blood clots or varicocele. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask, and we can discuss and research together. Online responses should onl...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Issues: Pain, Swelling, and Fertility Concerns
Left Testicle Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Left testicular pain? Hello, Dr. Hsu. I have been experiencing unexplained pain in my left testicle, and I also feel intermittent pain in my lower abdomen. Sometimes, when I walk, the pain in my left testicle occurs as well. When I examine it with my fingers, I notice that touchi...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Mr. Lin: Hello, if you notice any abnormal lumps, it's best to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Usually, over 90% of testicular tumors are malignant.[Read More] Left Testicle Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Erection Issues: Causes of Discomfort and Heat in the Body
Erectile dysfunction Experiencing discomfort in the lower abdomen and lower back, along with a sensation of heat in the body after prolonged erection, even without ejaculation, may indicate a condition known as pelvic congestion or prolonged sexual arousal syndrome. This can occu...
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
If you take a moderate rest for a few days and do not experience ongoing discomfort, there is no need to be overly concerned. Sometimes, it is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if the discomfort persists or the symptoms worsen, it is advisable to consult a urologist for...[Read More] Understanding Erection Issues: Causes of Discomfort and Heat in the Body