Lower back, Urology FAQ

Understanding Post-Masturbation Back Pain After Ureteral Stone Treatment

Masturbation can lead to lower back pain? Hello, I recently experienced hematuria due to a ureteral stone. After undergoing shock wave lithotripsy and passing the stone, I feel a bit of soreness in my lower back after masturbation, and sometimes my urine appears slightly cloudy. ...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Is there a follow-up appointment after the lithotripsy? If there isn't one, it is important to have a follow-up, as sometimes stones may not be completely cleared, which can still cause urinary abnormalities and lower back pain. Wishing you good health. Please remembe...

Managing Side Effects of UroLift: Should You Stop the Medication?

The side effects of Urelife are too strong. Should I stop taking the medication on my own? I was recently diagnosed with chronic prostatitis. After undergoing urination and blood tests, most of the indices were normal, and I am currently classified as having non-bacterial chronic...

Dr. Liu Mingyue Reply:
Please cherish our online medical resources. When asking the same question, please specify only one physician or nutritionist. It is recommended to consult the urology department at the hospital. Wishing you good health.

Understanding Blood in Urine: Causes and Concerns After Masturbation

Concern for hematuria? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I experienced hematuria after masturbation. After about two trips to the bathroom, I no longer saw blood in my urine. Two days later, I masturbated again, but did not ejaculate, and hematuria reappeared. The blood in my urine ...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Hematuria in your case is most likely due to stones or urethral bleeding. Given the presence of back pain, there is a higher possibility of stone-related issues. It is recommended to drink plenty of water and seek medical attention for examination at your earliest convenie...

Understanding Right Leg Weakness: Possible Causes and When to See a Neurologist

Unilateral weakness? Hello Doctor: My mother has been experiencing weakness in her right leg for about three days. Aside from this, she has not felt any pain or numbness, and there are no issues with her right hand. My mother works in the sewing machine industry, similar to alter...

Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, your mother has a history of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, which places her in a high-risk group for stroke. If she experiences sudden neurological deficits such as weakness in limbs or slurred speech, the first consideration sh...

Understanding Urethritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Concerns

Urethritis concerns? Hello Doctor: About a week ago, I experienced symptoms of urethritis (slight burning sensation during urination). I visited a gynecologist on April 30 and received medication. On May 3, I returned for a follow-up and the urine test results indicated urethriti...

Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Based on your description, it is likely not a kidney infection, as kidney infections typically cause fever and significant lower back pain. It could possibly be bladder inflammation leading to edema.

Understanding Persistent Right Leg Numbness: Causes and Next Steps

I often experience tingling on the right side of my body, but I have already been examined by a neurosurgeon? I have been examined by a neurosurgeon, and both my cervical and lumbar spine show bone spurs, but the doctor said they are very small and do not require rehabilitation. ...

Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest "piriformis syndrome." The piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttocks and spans between the spine and the hip joint. When the piriformis muscle becomes inflamed, it can compress the sciatic nerve, leading to symptoms of numbness a...

Understanding Muscle Twitches and Weakness: A Neurological Perspective

Muscle twitching and weakness? Hello, doctor. Last Tuesday, I visited the neurology department with complaints of facial nerve dysfunction and decreased dexterity in my right hand. During my follow-up appointment this Tuesday, my right hand is still not functioning well. I am ver...

Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you mentioned, combined with sensory abnormalities, may suggest peripheral nerve inflammation. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) primarily affects motor neurons and typically does not present with sensory abnormalities. Regarding fasciculations, they are ass...

Understanding Pain from Varicocele: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Pain caused by varicocele? Hello doctor, I discovered I had a varicocele in 2011, and after some time I got used to it without any issues. Recently, on April 6th, I noticed some pain in my scrotum and around my navel. I went to the hospital where the doctor performed a physical e...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: A diagnosis cannot be made without examination. Issues related to the spermatic cord are rarely painful upon palpation. However, in addition to varicocele, you may need to consult a urologist at a major hospital to check for other potential problems. Currently, it is advis...

Understanding Low Urine Output and Hematuria After Childbirth

Low urine output and hematuria issues? Hello Doctor, 1. Since giving birth, my urine output has significantly decreased and the flow is weak (slowly dribbling). Especially in the morning upon waking, my first urination used to be around 300cc, but now it might only be about 100c...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) Urine output can vary; generally, if one can void 200 cc with a post-void residual of less than 50 cc, it is considered acceptable. However, it is recommended to maintain fluid intake of no less than 2000 cc, primarily through plain water and minimizing other beverages....

Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Prostatitis Hello, doctor. I originally had a urine test at a hospital in Taichung because I initially had a urinary tract infection, which I resolved with antibiotics. However, I still had to wait a long time to urinate, so I went for further examination. After the urine test, e...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Many medications, such as Buscopan, are not primary treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but they are used for symptoms associated with BPH, such as frequent urination. If you stop taking the medication for 1-2 days, it should not affect urination. I recommen...

Understanding Lower Back Pain After Masturbation: Causes and Solutions

Back pain from masturbation? My back has never been injured. Since I started masturbating in the second year of junior high, I have experienced lower back pain after masturbation for nearly a year now. Recently, the pain in my lower back has become increasingly severe after mastu...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You should seek medical attention, as this situation is quite rare. It is likely not a common issue that can be assessed without examination. Wishing you good health.

Frequent Sexual Activity: Understanding Pain and Discomfort in the Groin

Frequent sexual activity can lead to perineal discomfort? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about something. My girlfriend and I engage in sexual activity every week, usually on the weekends. However, during the last encounter, we had multiple sessions in one day, and I experienc...

Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
If there is no inflammation, it is still possible to experience chronic pelvic pain. Monitor the situation for a while, and if it persists, seek medical attention.

Is Your Urinary Tract Infection Fully Resolved? Key Insights

Is the urinary tract infection not completely resolved? Hello, Doctor. About a month ago, I was diagnosed with both vaginitis and a urinary tract infection (UTI). For the UTI, I have followed up with my physician and taken two courses of antibiotics (Cephamycins), each lasting fi...

Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Generally, the first follow-up visit involves reviewing the bacterial culture from the urine sample collected during the initial consultation. This culture is used to adjust the precise medication and select the appropriate and effective antibiotic. Typically, after using the app...

Understanding Testicular Pain: Causes and Concerns for Men

Testicular issues I have pain in my left testicle, and recently I've been masturbating more due to academic stress. A couple of days ago, I was coughing more easily. Today, my testicle hurts, and it hurts when I move (I wonder if it could be testicular cancer). Yesterday, I ...

Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
Monitor the situation and seek medical consultation if any issues arise.

Understanding the Causes of Persistent Headaches After a Concussion

Please have the doctor examine me to determine the cause of my headache? Hello doctor, during a physical education class in elementary school, I was hit on the lower left side of the back of my head by a soccer ball from a classmate. I was examined by a doctor at that time and di...

Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: In addition to the issues related to cervical myofascial pain, it may be necessary to consider the possibility of migraine as a contributing factor. Migraines are often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, and pallor. Typically, one s...

Understanding Testicular Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help

Testicular swelling and pain? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing swelling and pain in my right testicle for the past two weeks, with pain radiating to my leg, lower back, and abdomen. I went to the hospital for an ultrasound, and the doctor said there was no inflammation. My ...

Dr. Lin Wenxu Reply:
I'm sorry if you're still feeling unwell. Please return to the hospital for follow-up examinations to address your concerns.

Unexplained Skin Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice for Neurological Issues

Unexplained skin pain? Hello, doctor. Today I noticed that a specific area in my lower back hurts when I touch it (not from direct contact, but when I rub it). There is no redness or swelling, but it feels similar to the pain experienced during a fever. This has happened before, ...

Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are more indicative of neuropathic pain, which is typically caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system. It particularly resembles peripheral nervous system disorders, commonly seen in postherpetic neuralgia, but can also arise from...

Understanding Urination Issues: Possible Causes and Solutions

Urinary problems Hello, Doctor: Recently (for the past two months), when I lie down on a chair for a nap, I experience intermittent urges to urinate, but the urge disappears as soon as I stand up. I also find it difficult to urinate when I go to the bathroom. Additionally, I have...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It may be due to insufficient hydration or circulation issues. Aim for 2000 ml of water intake, and avoid beverages temporarily. Gentle exercise is recommended. However, since you are experiencing discomfort and pain in the perineal area and lower back, making it difficult...

Understanding Kidney Issues: Symptoms and Concerns Explained

Kidney problems Doctor, I recently noticed that the right side of my lower back feels slightly swollen compared to the left side. My urine has been somewhat cloudy, and I sometimes experience chills, headaches, bloating, as well as symptoms of low blood sugar such as palpitations...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The symptom of cloudy urine should prompt a visit to the doctor. It may require further testing. Wishing you good health.

Persistent Burning Sensation During Urination: Possible Causes and Solutions

The burning sensation during urination has not improved? Hello Doctor: After engaging in high-risk sexual behavior on December 10, I have been experiencing pain during urination and a burning sensation on the glans after urination, but there is no discharge or pus. On December 16...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you're not feeling well, you should consider visiting the infectious disease department at the hospital. Wishing you good health. Drink plenty of water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and refrain from sugary drinks.

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