Understanding Urinary Symptoms: When to See a Urologist or Nephrologist
Lower back pain, fever, and urine color? Hello Doctor, I am inquiring on behalf of my family. My mother has recently had urine that is a light syrup color, but she does not experience any pain while urinating. Today, her urine color has returned to clear, and we are unsure if the...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I sincerely recommend that you take your mother for a check-up, as it is safer. If there are any issues, it's important to investigate the cause; if the tests are normal, you won't need to worry anymore. If there are significant problems, they need to be addresse...[Read More] Understanding Urinary Symptoms: When to See a Urologist or Nephrologist
Persistent Hematuria in Women After Taking BPH Medication: Causes and Concerns
Women experiencing persistent hematuria after taking medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia? I am a female with a 1 cm kidney stone, and in mid-June of this year, I underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy at a hospital. After one week, I returned for a follow-up appo...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is likely not caused by medication, but rather by the passage of kidney stones. Medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia can help facilitate the expulsion of stones near the bladder, which is why some doctors may prescribe them. Hematuria may also be caused by stone...[Read More] Persistent Hematuria in Women After Taking BPH Medication: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Persistent Hematuria: What It Means for Your Kidney Health
Regarding urinary occult blood? Last year, around May to June, I had a urinalysis that showed a positive reaction for hematuria. In November, I had another urinalysis and consulted a urologist who performed an X-ray and told me there were no stones, and it might just be microvasc...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
You can visit the outpatient clinic for a urinalysis and ultrasound examination. If further investigation is needed, it may include cystography and renal imaging.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Hematuria: What It Means for Your Kidney Health
Understanding Kidney Stones and Urinary Issues After Liver Transplant
Kidney urination issues? Hello doctor, I have previously undergone a liver transplant and have had at least two regular ultrasound examinations each year, all of which have been normal. Two years ago, during a check-up, the doctor mentioned that I had two stones in my bile duct a...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
Return to the outpatient clinic for a detailed discussion with the physician.[Read More] Understanding Kidney Stones and Urinary Issues After Liver Transplant
Understanding Urethral Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Pain at the urethral opening? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain at the urethral opening since May 17, which led me to visit a urology clinic. The symptoms include sharp burning pain during urination, slight pain immediately after urination, and intermittent sharp pain (...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Since the symptoms have persisted for a month, if you are seeing the same physician, they should order additional tests to determine the cause of the recurrent infection. Additionally, sexual activity may also play a role. If you have been attentive to lifestyle factors an...[Read More] Understanding Urethral Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Frequent Urination: Causes and Solutions for Your Concerns
What happened? 😭😭 Hello, doctor! I have quite a few questions... because this has been bothering me for a long time... 1. It started around last year! I noticed that whenever I drink water (drinking beverages or coffee doesn't have the same effect), I have to go to the bat...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
I recommend that you visit our Urology Department first, where we will also teach you how to keep a voiding diary (to monitor your fluid intake and urination over a period of three consecutive days). Additionally, nocturia can be related to the pituitary gland or endocrine issues...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination: Causes and Solutions for Your Concerns
Understanding Kidney Stones: Do They Always Cause Blood in Urine?
Regarding stone issues? Hello, earlier this year, I went to the emergency room due to severe pain in my left flank. I underwent urinalysis and X-ray examinations, which showed no abnormalities, but I had hematuria. The emergency physician diagnosed the pain as being caused by kid...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Hematuria is not always present with kidney stones; if the stone is very small, it may not cause any bleeding (no damage). However, a single normal urinalysis does not guarantee that there are no issues, as the likelihood of stones remains significant. If there is a histor...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Stones: Do They Always Cause Blood in Urine?
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...[Read More] Understanding Post-Masturbation Back Pain After Ureteral Stone Treatment
Brown Sediment in Urine: Should You Be Concerned?
Brown sediment in urine? Hello Dr. Du, I have a question again. My last visit to the urologist was on April 30, and the urinalysis results were normal, with a post-void residual volume of 57 mL. The doctor advised me to return for a follow-up in six months and to undergo an ultra...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Given your age and the presence of foreign objects in your urine, it is important to follow up with a medical appointment. You mentioned that it could possibly be small kidney stones, which is a significant possibility, but other causes cannot be ruled out. Wishing you goo...[Read More] Brown Sediment in Urine: Should You Be Concerned?
Diabetes-Related Urological Issues: Circumcision and Health Insurance Concerns
Caused by diabetes mellitus? Good morning, doctor. I apologize for disturbing you and taking up your valuable time to seek your professional opinion. Here’s the situation: I started experiencing symptoms of cracked and bleeding skin on my genitalia, diagnosed as balanitis, at the...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The coverage provided by health insurance is regulated, and since there are only a few specified items, many circumcision surgeries are out-of-pocket expenses. Of course, you can consult several hospitals to see if the procedure can be covered by insurance. As for diabetes...[Read More] Diabetes-Related Urological Issues: Circumcision and Health Insurance Concerns
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...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Urine: Causes and Concerns After Masturbation
Is It a Hernia or Just Kidney Stones? Understanding Your Symptoms
Is it cauliflower? Is it not a stone but an inguinal hernia? I am the person who asked a question last week, regarding the incident on April 7 when I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker for less than a minute, and then immediately wiped myself with a wet tissue. On April 1...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: A diagnosis cannot be made without an examination. 1) You may need to seek medical attention if there are concerns about abnormalities. 2) If there is still swelling, you should see a doctor. 3) A hernia requires a clinical examination; it cannot be guessed. It is recommen...[Read More] Is It a Hernia or Just Kidney Stones? Understanding Your Symptoms
Should You Control Oxalate Intake with Kidney Stones?
Inquiry about stones (calculi)? Hello, Director Du. I would like to ask if individuals with kidney stones need to intentionally control their oxalate intake.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Some doctors say it's necessary, while others say it can be disregarded. The key point is to drink plenty of plain water and to reduce salt intake (avoid excessive salt). Wishing you good health.[Read More] Should You Control Oxalate Intake with Kidney Stones?
Understanding Blood in Urine After Erection: Causes and Solutions
Hematuria and blood clots (plasma) may occur after an erection? Hello Doctor, 1. I would like to describe my symptoms: Whenever I have an erection, I experience a strong urge to urinate, and the urine is blood-tinged (red), often accompanied by blood clots (plasma), but there i...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
If there are abnormal conditions, please consult a urologist for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Blood in Urine After Erection: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Varicocele: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Varicocele Hello, doctor. I have some questions regarding varicocele issues: 1. About four years ago, after lifting heavy objects or wearing tight pants, I felt some pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen (which I believe is not the testicles). I thought it was a hernia, but ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 2) Heavy work, prolonged sitting, or standing can all be potential causes; many men experience this. 3) If you frequently notice pain, it is not recommended to engage in jogging, push-ups, or sit-ups. 4) If the pain is mild, it should be optional whether to perform these a...[Read More] Understanding Varicocele: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Understanding the Impact of Masturbation on Vascular Health
Masturbation issues Hello doctor, you previously mentioned that masturbation can lead to vascular issues, but I read in the news that some urologists say that masturbating eight times a week can help prevent kidney stones, and other doctors suggest that as long as it doesn't...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Each physician has different opinions, so please consider them yourself. Just like some people smoke their entire lives and still live to be ninety or a hundred years old. However, my principle is that moderation in maintenance is generally better. If there are issues rela...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Masturbation on Vascular Health
Understanding Kidney Stones: My Experience and Medical Insights
Kidney stone issues? Hello Doctor, during the employee health check at my company, an ultrasound revealed a potential issue with kidney stones. Concerned, I went to the hospital for further examination. Since I have a history of gout, I suspected it might be uric acid stones. Ini...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Computed tomography (CT) is more accurate. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Kidney Stones: My Experience and Medical Insights
Managing Hematuria in Dialysis Patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease
Patients with polycystic kidney disease on dialysis may experience hematuria? Hello Doctor: I am a dialysis patient with polycystic kidney disease. Recently, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing hematuria, with the blood appearing dark brownish-red. I do not have a fe...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Patients undergoing dialysis who present with hematuria may be affected not only by anticoagulants administered during the procedure but also by other factors such as stones, polyps, tumors, or infections. It is recommended to consult a urologist for a thorough examination.[Read More] Managing Hematuria in Dialysis Patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease
Understanding Blood in Urine: Could It Be Prostatitis?
Recently, I went to the hospital to check for kidney stones? The X-ray results show no signs of stones, but the doctor mentioned that I have a slight hematuria and elevated levels of urethral inflammation. They advised me to collect urine for further testing and bacterial culture...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You need to return for a follow-up examination to check if the blood in urine and the urinary tract inflammation index have returned to normal. Acute prostatitis can cause fever and may require hospitalization, while chronic prostatitis is difficult to diagnose (at least a...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Urine: Could It Be Prostatitis?
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.[Read More] Persistent Burning Sensation During Urination: Possible Causes and Solutions