Understanding Testicular Issues: Common Urological Concerns Explained
Testicular issues Doctor: Hello, I live next to Taichung Hospital. I have been troubled by three issues for about 5 to 6 years. I have visited Dr. Xia several times but always hesitated to bring up my urological concerns. Today, after seeing Dr. Sun answer some questions so clear...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: Since the persistent symptoms have lasted for 5-6 years and no examinations have been conducted, I recommend that you consult with an outpatient clinic directly. They can arrange appropriate tests to identify the cause for further management. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Testicular Issues: Common Urological Concerns Explained
Understanding Prostate Issues: Excessive Masturbation and Symptoms Explained
Prostate issues I have noticed that the frequency of my masturbation seems to be quite high, around 4 to 6 times a day for about six years. I'm not sure if this is the cause, but last week after masturbating, I started feeling very uncomfortable. I thought a night's sle...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you mentioned could indeed be attributed to excessive masturbation. You might want to take a break for a few days and see if the symptoms improve, which would suggest that excessive masturbation is the cause. The testicular pain and lower back discomfort you d...[Read More] Understanding Prostate Issues: Excessive Masturbation and Symptoms Explained
Understanding Epididymitis: Symptoms and Concerns for Teens
Epididymitis Doctor, last time I was playing on the computer and halfway through, I started to feel pain in my lower back. When I went to the bathroom to check, I found a small hard lump on the left side of my right testicle, and when I touch it, it causes pain in my lower back. ...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, the chances of testicular cancer are low, but it is still recommended to consult a urologist.[Read More] Understanding Epididymitis: Symptoms and Concerns for Teens
Understanding Testicular Lumps: What Teens Should Know About Health Risks
There is a hard lump in the testicle? Hello doctor, I recently discovered a hard lump on the left side of my right testicle that moves when pressed. When I press it, I feel pain in my lower back and bladder. I was sitting at the computer when I started feeling pain around my blad...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, it is possible that the issue is related to the veins near the epididymis or testis. The likelihood of testicular cancer is low. Please consult a urologist for further evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Testicular Lumps: What Teens Should Know About Health Risks
Understanding Leg Numbness and Weakness After a Motorcycle Accident
Numbness and weakness in the legs? Hello doctor, two years ago I had an accident while riding my motorcycle. Since the incident, I've felt a slight tilt in my body and discomfort in my lower back that extends to my upper back. I have visited an orthopedic clinic for examinat...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, yes, this issue should be addressed at a neurology or rehabilitation clinic.[Read More] Understanding Leg Numbness and Weakness After a Motorcycle Accident
Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Sciatica Hello Doctor: Five months ago, I started experiencing some weakness in the sole of my left foot, which soon progressed to weakness in my left ankle as well. In July, I began to experience soreness in my lower back (which lasted until about August), but the soreness has n...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
You are very likely experiencing sciatica; please seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Understanding Lower Back Discomfort During Sleep: When to Seek Help
Experiencing a tingling or aching sensation in the lower back while sleeping? Hello Doctor: I used to have a habit of weight training, but I don't recall any injuries. About three months ago, I started waking up with lower back discomfort every night while sleeping, and I ha...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, this symptom can be addressed by either neurology or surgery, and you may also consult the rheumatology and immunology department.[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Discomfort During Sleep: When to Seek Help
Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Continued inquiry: The right side of the limbs is experiencing numbness? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing numbness in my right hand and right foot for the past six months. It tends to improve after I get up and move around. However, I do experience pain in my lower back, wh...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Experiencing unusual sensations that do not affect daily life or work may not necessarily indicate a condition that requires treatment or intervention. Generally, those who feel concerned about such sensations tend to be more sensitive than the average person, so it is recommende...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Erectile dysfunction Hello doctor, three days ago in the morning during an erection, I engaged in masturbation. That day, I felt that my genitalia became unusually enlarged compared to my usual masturbation. After ejaculation, it immediately shrank and became smaller than before....
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
The probability is low, but if you are concerned, it is recommended to visit a urologist for an ultrasound examination.[Read More] Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Understanding Prostate Issues: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Prostate issues Hello doctor, a few days ago I had a bowl of beef noodle soup, but I didn't realize it would be spicy. I thought I would finish it after buying it. The next day, I experienced severe pain in my lower back and noticed swelling and pain in the area of the prost...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: I believe there are two separate issues. The presence of blood streaks in the stool could be due to hemorrhoids or other causes, while the likelihood of bleeding caused by prostatitis is quite low. I recommend consulting a gastroenterologist for evaluation. As for blood in...[Read More] Understanding Prostate Issues: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Causes and Solutions
There is a tingling sensation in the right hand and foot? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing numbness in my right hand and right foot recently. This has been ongoing for about six months, but it tends to ease up after I get up and move around. However, I do experience pain in...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that your symptoms improve after getting up and moving around. Have you undergone testing for ankylosing spondylitis? Additionally, current imaging studies have a limitation; they cannot provide dynamic analysis. For instance, does your ...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Causes and Solutions
How Excessive Masturbation Affects Sexual Sensitivity: A Guide
Excessive masturbation leading to decreased sensitivity during sexual intercourse? I am currently 18 years old and have been masturbating almost every day, sometimes twice, and up to four times a day. During actual intercourse, I don't feel much sensation while using a condo...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: Your frequency of masturbation is indeed quite high. It is recommended to reduce the frequency (for example, from twice a day to once a day or once every two days). If the symptoms persist, you may consider visiting a urology clinic for further evaluation. Additionally, I ...[Read More] How Excessive Masturbation Affects Sexual Sensitivity: A Guide
Will Vasectomy Affect Testicular Pressure and Discomfort?
Vasectomy - Testicular Issues Hello doctor, I am considering getting a vasectomy, but I have a concern. When I have an erection without ejaculation, I often feel that my testicles become heavy, which leads to lower back discomfort. I intuitively think this is due to the excessive...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: The concerns you mentioned cannot be ruled out. The discomfort from not ejaculating could indeed be related to a feeling of fullness or pain in the testicles. Please consult a urologist for further evaluation.[Read More] Will Vasectomy Affect Testicular Pressure and Discomfort?
Understanding Epididymitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Epididymitis I visited the outpatient clinic at National Taiwan University Hospital in Huwei for the first time. I told the doctor that one of my testicles feels hard and I have lower back pain. The doctor diagnosed it as epididymitis and prescribed medication for urinary tract i...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, the duration of treatment depends on the symptoms and examination results. Since you are scheduled for a follow-up appointment today, please consult and cooperate with your physician regarding the treatment.[Read More] Understanding Epididymitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Right Testicle Hardness and Back Pain: Understanding the Symptoms
The right testicle has become hard, and there is pain in the lower back? Doctor, I noticed that half of my right testicle feels hard while taking a shower. Some days, touching the right testicle causes pain, and I've also been experiencing soreness in my lower back. I went t...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, inflammation of the testicles and testicular torsion are both possibilities. Severe pain in the lower back is also noted. It is recommended to promptly visit a urologist for evaluation, including urine screening, and to assess the necessity of abdominal X-rays and ultrasou...[Read More] Right Testicle Hardness and Back Pain: Understanding the Symptoms
Could Muscle Pain and Weakness Indicate Parkinson's Disease?
Prolonged muscle soreness and weakness in the limbs could be symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Hello, Doctor Gao! I am 40 years old. Three months ago, after going out, I returned home feeling extremely fatigued. Since then, my condition has fluctuated, with a decline in physi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is recommended to visit a neurology clinic for further evaluation to determine if there is a motor neuron disease or other movement disorder issues. Parkinson's disease is also a possible cause, but a face-to-face neurological examination by a physician is necessary to id...[Read More] Could Muscle Pain and Weakness Indicate Parkinson's Disease?
Understanding Neurological Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps for Relief
Generalized pain and numbness? I am experiencing persistent pain and numbness on the left side of my body, starting from my left calf and thigh, extending to my left hand fingers, lower back, neck, and left side of my face. Now, the right side has also begun to show similar sympt...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, if all current tests are normal, you can still undergo evoked potential testing to determine if there are any issues with the central nervous system. If both the central and peripheral nervous systems show no abnormalities, it is recommended that you engage in appropriate ...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps for Relief
Chronic Neck and Back Pain: Is Sleeping on the Floor the Cause?
Persistent pain in the lower back and neck? I would like to ask: I have been sleeping on the floor since I was a child, and I have a mattress that serves as storage on the floor. Recently, I have been experiencing significant soreness in my lower back and neck, especially at nigh...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Sleeping on the floor can indeed lead to soreness. It is recommended that you try using a mattress or padding.[Read More] Chronic Neck and Back Pain: Is Sleeping on the Floor the Cause?
Understanding Leg Pain: Insights into Neurological Issues and Rehabilitation
Foot problems I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask some questions about my own condition. I am currently a student, and about two years ago (around July to August 2014), I began experiencing sharp pain on the outer side of my left thigh, approximately betwee...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
The issue you described seems to be related to the nervous system. I recommend seeking a neurologist at a different medical facility for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain: Insights into Neurological Issues and Rehabilitation
Understanding Lower Back Pain After Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Sharp pain in the lower back? My symptoms include experiencing sharp pain on both sides of my lower back after masturbation for a period of time over the past two to three years. I have a history of staying up late and previously had an episode of a strained back. My urination is...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, the relationship between masturbation and lower back pain may only be temporary and could be related to a work-related strain at that time. The process of masturbation might also be associated with urinary tract infections or kidney stones. It is advisable to consult a uro...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain After Masturbation: Causes and Solutions