Understanding Testicular Pain After Masturbation: Causes and Concerns
Testicular pain after masturbation? Hello Doctor: 1. I have a habit of masturbation, but sometimes during the process, when I am close to ejaculation, I hold back from ejaculating. I notice that the next day, I experience swelling and pain in my testicles, similar to the feelin...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, regarding your question, here is a brief response that I hope will be helpful to you: 1. The testicular pain you are experiencing may be caused by nerve irritation, and it could also be due to prolonged erections leading to impaired blood circulation, which may result in...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Pain After Masturbation: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Frequent Ejaculation and Its Impact on Sexual Health
Frequent ejaculation Hello, Director Lin. 1. I recently came across a news report stating that frequent ejaculation can prevent prostate stones, and there is a formula for the ideal number of ejaculations based on age (the first digit of your age multiplied by 9). I would like ...
Dr. Lin Hexing Reply:
Hello: 1. Prostate stones refer to calcifications within the gland, which originate from the prostatic secretions. The main component of semen comes from the prostate, and when the prostatic secretions are regularly expelled, they are less likely to accumulate within the gland,...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Ejaculation and Its Impact on Sexual Health
Understanding Pain Near the Groin: Causes and Concerns
There is a bone on that side that hurts? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a pain I have near my genital area. There is a bone that hurts in that region, and it seems to be connected to the surrounding tendons, which also hurt (commonly referred to as the "groin" ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, there are many reasons that can cause groin pain: testicular inflammation, urethritis, urinary tract stones, neuralgia, strains, sprains, tendonitis, overexertion, hernias, and so on. Therefore, more information is needed to make a proper assessment. If there are any uncle...[Read More] Understanding Pain Near the Groin: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Urinalysis: What Can It Reveal About Your Health?
Urinalysis issues I went to see a urologist due to lower abdominal pain, and they immediately arranged for a urinalysis and a renal ultrasound. What issues does this urinalysis test address?
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, a urinalysis can detect infections, proteinuria, hematuria, diabetes, kidney stones, and more. It serves as a preliminary screening; if any issues are found, further detailed tests can be conducted based on the specific abnormalities.[Read More] Understanding Urinalysis: What Can It Reveal About Your Health?
Understanding Penile Urethral Pain: Causes and Remedies
Pain during penile urethral manipulation? Experiencing sharp pain when squeezing the penis or urethra while not erect could indicate urethritis. Drinking cranberry juice is often suggested as a home remedy for urinary tract health; consuming one cup a day may help improve symptom...
Dr. Lin Hexing Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide the following advice: I'm not sure which area you are referring to when you mention the sharp pain in the urethra. The ureters are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bla...[Read More] Understanding Penile Urethral Pain: Causes and Remedies
Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections: What to Look For
Symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI)? Doctor Hsu, what symptoms can occur if there is inflammation in the urinary system? If I experience a slow urine stream even though I have a lot of urine, and I have to use a squeezing motion (the anal sphincter tightens) to expel the re...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, Xiao Guai: You have a urinary tract infection, and there are many symptoms associated with it. You can look up information online. Inflammation could also be causing the symptoms you described. Additionally, urinary stones may also present similar symptoms. I recommend see...[Read More] Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections: What to Look For
Understanding Mild Renal Pelvis Dilation: Causes and Next Steps
A health check revealed mild dilation of the left renal pelvis, but no cause could be identified after consulting with a urologist? Hello Doctor, I had a health check-up at a joint hospital at the end of December. After receiving the report, it indicated that an ultrasound examin...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Yang: Hello, in general, most kidneys with hydronephrosis have underlying issues such as stones or tumors. However, some individuals may have a congenital condition that leads to renal pelvis dilation. If you have concerns, you can follow up at a medical center like National Taiw...[Read More] Understanding Mild Renal Pelvis Dilation: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Post-Intercourse Hematuria: Causes and Concerns
Urinary issues? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about experiencing hematuria with blood clots after sexual intercourse, without any pain, and this symptom only occurs after intercourse. What could this condition be? Thank you.
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
Painless hematuria after sexual intercourse may indicate a urinary tract infection, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or kidney stones. However, due to the possibility of rare cases involving bladder tumors and other issues, it is recommended to consult a urologist for further evalua...[Read More] Understanding Post-Intercourse Hematuria: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Urgency: Exploring Causes of Frequent Urination at Night
Constant urge to urinate? I do not wake up at night to urinate, but I feel the urge most intensely just as I'm about to go to bed (when I calm down and remain still). I have been to the hospital, and they said there was no infection or stones. I'm wondering if it could ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Liu: Hello, based on the symptoms, it should not be interstitial cystitis. I still believe it is likely caused by emotional stress. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again, and we can discuss and research further. Answers found online should only serve as a refere...[Read More] Understanding Urgency: Exploring Causes of Frequent Urination at Night
Understanding Pain in the Glans: A Urology Perspective
I have pain in my glans? Doctor, I apologize for asking again. During my follow-up visit at the Cheng Ching Hospital, the doctor informed me that there is some swelling at the junction of the left kidney and the bladder, which is located in the mid-ureter, but it could not be vis...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Ah Hong: Hello, you can perform a bacterial culture. If there is no infection, you can proceed directly with a ureteroscopy. 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 a refere...[Read More] Understanding Pain in the Glans: A Urology Perspective
Understanding Penile Glans Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Pain in the glans penis? Thank you for your response, doctor. I have seen two doctors. The first doctor performed a physical examination and told me that my prostate is slightly enlarged. The second doctor conducted a urinalysis, X-ray, and ultrasound. The urinalysis came back no...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Ah Hong: Hello, chronic prostatitis is indeed very difficult to cure and requires patience. As for the stones, it is important to drink plenty of water, aiming for 3000cc daily, and to maintain a urine output of 1000-1500cc each day. For the edema, an Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) ...[Read More] Understanding Penile Glans Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Blood in Stool or Urine: Understanding Your Symptoms and Concerns
I would like to ask about how to differentiate between hematuria and hematochezia? Doctor, may I ask why I've been noticing blood in my stool recently? I know that a few times it was due to straining during bowel movements, but that resolved. However, this morning, after uri...
Dr. Jiang Yini Reply:
There are many causes of blood in the stool, including hemorrhoids, colorectal polyps, or cancer. Blood in the urine may be due to infections, stones, or bladder tumors, among other issues. If it is difficult to distinguish whether the bleeding is from the stool or urine, it is a...[Read More] Blood in Stool or Urine: Understanding Your Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Urological Pain: Insights on Uric Acid Stones and Symptoms
Thank you for the doctor's response? Thank you for your response, doctor. However, the uric acid stone may also be located within the renal parenchyma in the lower part of the right kidney. The stone is small, but it seems to be causing issues. For the past ten days, I have ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
A-Hong: Hello, if ultrasound can locate the stones, they can be fragmented. However, the National Health Insurance Administration has very strict criteria for treating small stones, and sometimes if the criteria for reimbursement are not met, hospitals cannot perform lithotripsy....[Read More] Understanding Urological Pain: Insights on Uric Acid Stones and Symptoms
Understanding Penile Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
I have pain in my glans? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my glans recently. Ten years ago, I had pain due to phimosis, but after the circumcision, the pain went away. Two years ago, I had pain from right kidney stones and uric acid stones. I underwent several X-ray...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Ah Hong: Hello, kidney stones can sometimes cause referred pain, which may radiate to areas such as the glans penis and testicles. Topical ointments are unlikely to be effective. For stone management, you can look for a lithotripter that uses ultrasound localization; it may be he...[Read More] Understanding Penile Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Kidney Stones: Causes, Treatment Options, and Costs
Kidney stones? Hello Dr. Chou, My mother underwent lithotripsy surgeries in 2003 and 2009 at China Medical University. She has been under follow-up care since then, and the doctors have consistently said there were no issues. However, during her recent follow-up appointment two ...
Dr. Zhou Xinpei Reply:
Hello: The treatment for kidney stones depends on the size, location, and the patient's overall health condition. A detailed evaluation in the outpatient clinic is necessary before determining a more specific management approach. The "modified percutaneous nephrolithoto...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Stones: Causes, Treatment Options, and Costs
Understanding Ureteral Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips
Ureteral stones Hello, Dr. Hsu. My father underwent endoscopic stone removal surgery (left ureteral stone) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the urology department three years ago. After an X-ray examination confirmed that the stones had been expelled, he did not conti...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, for general stone prevention, you can refer to the educational materials from our Urology Department. The main principles are: drink plenty of water, reduce salt intake, and avoid a restrictive diet. If there are no heart issues and there is no need to limit fluid intake, ...[Read More] Understanding Ureteral Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips
Can Coffee Help Prevent Kidney Stones? Exploring Its Diuretic Effects
Kidney stones coffee Hello, Dr. Hsu. I would like to ask if drinking coffee helps in preventing kidney stones? I have heard that coffee has diuretic properties, which can aid in urination.
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, coffee does have a diuretic effect, but unfortunately, it cannot prevent kidney stones. If you have any further questions or need more details, feel free to ask, and we can discuss and research together. This response is from Dr. Hsu Wei-kai, Director of the Urology Depart...[Read More] Can Coffee Help Prevent Kidney Stones? Exploring Its Diuretic Effects
Post-Surgery Medication Duration for Ureteral Stones: What to Expect
Medication for kidney stones? After ureteral stone surgery, is it necessary to take medication for a long period of time? How long approximately?
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, regarding ureteral stones, after surgery, if there are no complications, medication for about 3 days should be sufficient. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again, and we can discuss and research further. This response is from Dr. Hsu Wei-Kai, Director of t...[Read More] Post-Surgery Medication Duration for Ureteral Stones: What to Expect
Understanding Urinary Hematuria: Which Specialist to Consult?
Regarding urinary occult blood? Hello, if the health check report from your company shows the presence of occult blood in the urine, which department should you visit for a follow-up examination at the hospital? Should it be Family Medicine or Urology?
Dr. Li Yilun Reply:
Hello, your question is indeed very profound. Currently, the classification of specialties by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in the Republic of China is not based on patient symptoms but rather on diagnoses. Therefore, if considering possible external causes such as tumors, s...[Read More] Understanding Urinary Hematuria: Which Specialist to Consult?
Understanding Penile Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Penile pain may occur? Hello, Dr. Hsu: I have been experiencing this symptom for over a month now. Initially, I didn't think much of it, assuming it was just due to frequent masturbation. However, I recently noticed that even if I refrain from masturbation for two to three d...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, your description does not indicate anything specific other than pain. The causes of glans pain may include infection, kidney stones, inflammation, or injury. Further examination is necessary for a proper diagnosis. If you prefer not to seek medical attention, you may try l...[Read More] Understanding Penile Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help