Medical consultation, Urology FAQ

Can prostate enlargement be detected through physical examination? Hello, doctor. When I have an erection, my perineum swells, but it doesn't hurt, and it feels as firm as my erect penis. Could this be a sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia? Thank you.

Semen, 40 days post-preputial surgery? Dear Dr. Du, I underwent a laser circumcision procedure on May 8 due to phimosis, and the wound has healed. During this period, I completely abstained from sexual activity and did not engage in any DIY until yesterday (June 16), when I firs...

Masturbation may be too vigorous? Masturbation may have been too vigorous, resulting in significant swelling of the penis (only the base is unaffected). There is no discoloration and only mild pain, with a noticeable feeling of swelling (approximately 4 cm in width). The foreskin...

Glans issues I would like to ask the doctor, two days after having a tooth extraction, I took painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication. The next day, I noticed that my penis was very itchy, and upon retracting the foreskin, I found that there was a collection of blood under t...

Seminal vesicle cyst 1. Will a spermatocele resolve on its own? 2. How can we determine that a spermatocele has resolved? (Previously, I had a small lump on my testicle that I consulted a doctor about, and he said it was a spermatocele that wouldn't cause any issues. Now tha...

Seminal vesicle cyst 1. Will a spermatocele resolve on its own? 2. How can we determine that a spermatocele has resolved? (Previously, there was a small lump on my testicle that a doctor identified as a spermatocele, which the doctor said would not cause any issues. Now that lump...

There is a hard lump under the pubic hair? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a recent discovery of multiple hard lumps under my pubic hair. Previously, there was only one lump, which I didn't pay much attention to, but now there are four, varying in size. They are not ...

After illness, the size of erections may decrease? Hello, I started home isolation in early May due to a confirmed case in my household. Initially, I experienced bronchitis, and shortly after, I tested positive with a rapid test. After 11 days, my symptoms have mostly resolved, l...

Regarding masturbation? Since I was in the fourth grade, I have been engaging in masturbation, which has continued for eight years now, averaging three times a day. During middle school, I noticed a decrease in morning erections. In high school, I started going to bed very late (...

Painful urination? Hello, Doctor. 1. Sometimes when I'm in a hurry to do other things, I urinate forcefully to quickly leave the restroom, but I experience a sharp pain in the area between the testicles and the anus for about 2 seconds after urination. This doesn't ha...

Incomplete bladder emptying Urination is smooth but the flow rate is somewhat slow, and after urinating, there is a sensation of residual urine, requiring some time before feeling completely empty. In severe cases, I need to urinate many times; sometimes after urination, there is...

Treatment options for chronic prostatitis? Hello, doctor. I have a troubling issue I would like to consult you about. Initially, my symptoms included 3-4 episodes of nocturia. After treatment, my current symptoms are as follows: mild burning and itching sensation in the urethra, ...

Chronic prostatitis Hello, doctor. I have a troubling issue I would like to consult you about. Initially, my symptoms included 3-4 episodes of nocturia. After treatment, my current symptoms are as follows: mild burning and itching sensation in the urethra, pain and itching in the...

A hard lump has developed at the base of the penis in the lower abdomen area? The size is approximately similar to a thumbnail, but there is a feeling of pressure on the scrotum. Touching the lump causes pain, and if not touched, the pressure from the lump (such as when wearing p...

Secondary buried penis I usually have my penis retracted into the pubic area, with only the foreskin remaining outside. When I have an erection, it protrudes slightly, but the entire penis is still covered by the foreskin, resulting in part of it being external (covered by the fo...

Ulnar nerve neuropathy Hello Doctor: I began experiencing slight numbness in my left little finger and an unusual sensation when touched around mid-last year, which is not like the normal feeling of my fingers. I have tried various folk remedies, chiropractic treatments, and medi...

Excessive frequency of masturbation can lead to a persistent sensation of incomplete bladder emptying? Hello doctor, due to high work stress, I have been masturbating once a day to relax for the past three years. Recently, I have been experiencing increased frequency of urination...

Infection issues I would like to ask: Recently, I've been experiencing itching in my groin area, and I noticed black spots on my skin. When I scratched them off, I found a bug, which I researched online and identified as pubic lice. The information I found said that it is us...

Eczema issues Hello Doctor, I have a red glans and a sticky, red scrotum with slight pain. The underside of the penis (the side that contacts the scrotum) is also locally red and sticky. Could this be a sign of scrotal eczema? Here is the photo link: https://drive.google.com/driv...

Red, itchy sores on the glans with pus discharge? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.