Stones, Urology FAQ - Page 34

Penile pain or penile cramping? Dear Doctor, I previously experienced intermittent, unexplained sharp pains in my penis (not in the perineum), which prompted me to seek medical attention. After urination, the doctor indicated that there were no signs of infection and diagnosed it...

Regarding testicular swelling? My father (72 years old) underwent laser lithotripsy for prostate stones at the hospital four days ago. He was initially expected to be discharged within three days. However, the day after the surgery, one of his testicles became swollen to about tw...

Urological issues Hello Doctor: I drink about 1000cc of water daily and I usually enjoy drinking beverages with strong flavors (salty, spicy, sour). After urination, I often experience discomfort in my urethra (similar to a burning or stinging sensation), which requires me to rin...

Lower back pain? About five years ago, I experienced severe pain in my lower back and was diagnosed with a ureteral stone. After receiving medication, I was able to pass the stone. Last year, I was hospitalized for surgery due to a xenon gas issue. For the past month, I have been...

Regarding the follow-up issues of renal edema? A few days ago, I went to the emergency room due to abdominal pain. The emergency physician mentioned some hematuria and renal swelling, suggesting that there might be a stone in the ureter. Later, I consulted an outpatient doctor wh...

Severe pain in the lower left flank? Hello Dr. Yang, my symptoms are as follows: About a week ago, I started experiencing a dull pain in the lower left side of my back (approximately above my left hip) while I was sleeping. This pain then began to come in waves, becoming increasi...

Urinary issues Hello, I would like to ask a few questions, thank you! After using the restroom, I often feel like there is residual urine, and I have to squeeze to expel one or two drops. Sometimes, I also notice a split stream when urinating. What could be the cause of this? Cou...

Kidney stones Is there a hospital in Kaohsiung that has introduced the "extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy machine for stone tracking and targeting"? Otherwise, Hualien is quite far. I currently have kidney stones from my health check-up and would like to find time t...

excuse me? I sincerely seek your advice. I usually engage in weight training and consume sports-related creatine and high-protein supplements. However, I currently have calcium kidney stones. Can I continue to take sports creatine and high-protein supplements with calcium kidney ...

Hydronephrosis Dear Dr. Hsu, I underwent an abdominal ultrasound which revealed hydronephrosis in my right kidney, and I also had an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) performed. The report indicated congenital ureteral stenosis (with no stones or tumors present). The doctor mentioned ...

What foods should be avoided with kidney stones? What foods should be avoided with kidney stones? What is calcium oxalate? What is calcium carbonate?

Issues related to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy? Will extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) have any side effects? After the procedure, will my father experience tremors while drinking soup with a spoon, or any other symptoms? He has kidney stones that have caused ...

Frequent urination issue 2 Hello Dr. Hsu, I previously asked you about my frequent urination issue. The urine test conducted by the doctor showed no problems, and my urine was quite diluted. (Can early-stage cystitis be detected through such tests?) However, the color of my nig...

Lower back pain and frequent urination... but the tests all came back normal? Hello, Dr. Chen. Recently, I've been experiencing soreness in my right lower back, especially when I feel the urge to urinate. Additionally, I've been having increased urinary frequency, about...

Frequent urination issues? Hello, Doctor Hsu: I have been experiencing frequent urination lately, and after using the restroom, I immediately feel the urge to urinate again, as if there is residual urine. I also feel some discomfort in my abdomen while breathing, which constantly...

Pain in the left side of the lower back? I previously experienced pain in the left side of my lower back, near the kidney area, which often led me to visit the emergency room at night. I also consulted a nephrologist in an outpatient setting and underwent several tests. I found o...

Is it normal to experience severe pain in the spermatic vein area? Hello Dr. Hsu, I need your help. My husband is currently in the United States. Since July of last year, he has been experiencing significant pain around his testicles, described as a sharp pain. In September, he w...

Presence of unidentified substances in urine? Hello, Doctor Hsu. Since I suffered from intermittent urethritis for half a year last year (which was confirmed as resolved by a urinalysis showing no inflammation), I have been experiencing urgency to urinate most of the time, except...

What is the relationship between lower back pain and other conditions? I would like to ask about my persistent lower back pain that has lasted for almost a month. Recently, the pain has become so severe that I can hardly squat. I initially consulted a general orthopedic doctor, b...

There is intermittent pain in the lower right back, along with some issues related to urination? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing the following symptoms, and I would appreciate your help in addressing them. Thank you! I have intermittent pain on the right side of ...