Stones, Urology FAQ - Page 37

There is a stinging sensation at the urethral opening? Thank you, doctor, for your detailed explanation. Your clarification has given me a better understanding of my health condition. I have already undergone a urinalysis, and the results came back normal. I previously had prosta...

There is a sharp pain sensation at the urethral opening? Hello, doctor. Over the past few months, I have been experiencing intermittent sensations of irritation at the urethral opening. Sometimes, I also feel a slight pain in the glans, which is not very pronounced but noticeable...

May I ask the doctor? If there is a sharp pain occasionally on the left side of the abdomen near the navel, could it be related to an issue with the urinary system?

Calculus For stones measuring 0.5 cm and 0.8 cm, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is typically the preferred treatment option. Surgical intervention may be considered if the stones are causing significant symptoms or complications, but for stones of this size, ESWL is...

Can kidney stones cause fluctuations in diabetes? Hello: My grandmother has been unwell recently; she is a dementia patient with a long history of diabetes. After being hospitalized for examination and treatment, it was found that her kidney function was poor, with stones in both...

Why does it hurt? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Recently, I often experience a sharp pain on the right side of my bladder at the moment I stop urinating. There is no pain during urination, and there is no pain after I finish urinating; it only occurs at t...

Kidney function? Hello Dr. Hsu, I would like to ask you a few questions: First, I recently underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for left ureteral stones. Several weeks post-surgery, I occasionally feel twitching in my left kidney and experience lower back pain. I am un...

Abnormal erection Experiencing nocturnal penile erections that require you to get up to urinate, followed by the urine being light red in color, can be concerning. If this has been happening for six months and occurs every night, it is important to consult a healthcare profession...

May I ask the doctor? 1. Is calcium oxalate kidney stones caused by an acidic environment in the body? I've heard that drinking cranberry juice can help prevent inflammation, but isn't cranberry acidic? Can it neutralize acidity? 2. Can drinking lemon juice or cranber...

Ureteral stones Hello doctor, three months ago I noticed some tenderness in my left lower abdomen, but the discomfort disappeared after I had a bowel movement. At that time, I lay down and pressed on the painful area; although I didn't feel anything specific, I sensed someth...

Frequent urination Dear Doctor: I noticed that I have a frequent urination problem around May of last year (2004). After urinating, I immediately feel the urge to urinate again. My water intake and daily routine have remained the same as before. However, because of this, I even s...

Recently, the frequency of urination has increased several times! Recently, the weather has been cold, and I don't know why my bathroom visits have significantly increased. In the past, after drinking a beverage like a casual drink, I would go to the bathroom at most 2 to 3 ...

There is a slight discomfort when urinating, but it doesn't feel like pain? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing lower back pain, which occasionally recurs. I am unsure of the cause of the back pain. Since last night, I have noticed something unusual with my urin...

Frequent urination and hematuria? Hello Doctor, 1. I started experiencing frequent urination symptoms about six months ago. Initially, it was once an hour, but later it progressed to every thirty to forty minutes (I haven't precisely tracked my water intake, but if I don&#x...

Constant urge to urinate? I would like to ask... since yesterday, I have been experiencing symptoms of frequent urination, but when I feel the urge to urinate, I can't produce much urine. Sometimes it's just a few drops. What could be the cause of this? Thank you!

Renal atrophy Hello Doctor: If kidney atrophy is caused by acquired factors, will it continue to worsen and affect the other kidney? What dietary controls should be considered?

Could you please provide more details about the issue of hematuria? 1. Are kidney stones hard or soft? 2. What are the red, soft, and stringy substances in my blood urine? Last night, I felt like something was stuck in my bladder, and after urinating this morning, I passed that...

Could you please provide more details about the issue with kidney stones? 1. If a kidney stone is smaller than 0.5 centimeters, will there be pain when it passes through the ureter? 2. If the pain originally felt as sharp abdominal pain changes to pain near the bladder the next...

Lower abdominal pain? Hello, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing pain in my lower abdomen after standing for about 5 minutes, and it is quite difficult to stand. However, sitting down does not cause any pain. The pain feels like a muscle strain. I have a history of k...

Question Hello Doctor: My brother, my father, and I all have congenital renal cysts. The previous doctor prescribed medications to promote surrounding blood circulation and antihistamines. Should we continue to have regular follow-ups? If we take the medication as prescribed, wil...