Understanding Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Treatments, and Urine Color Changes
The kidneys are beginning to show signs of edema? In early July, I experienced hematuria and underwent examinations including ultrasound and X-rays. The doctors reported no abnormalities and suggested that I might have already passed the issue. However, during the follow-up perio...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I would like to ask if this is a true phenomenon of stone dissolution and expulsion, or if the color change in urine is due to the color of the medication? -- It may not happen that quickly, but it is possible for the stone to move, which can change the urine color. If the...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Treatments, and Urine Color Changes
Post-Surgery Urology Concerns: Managing Swelling and Discomfort
Postoperative issues I would like to ask, after 7 days post-surgery, the doctor said I no longer need to bandage it and just wait for the stitches to fall out. However, there is a swollen area around the suture site that resembles a swimming ring. It doesn't hurt when touche...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello, I would like to ask about a situation where, after 7 days post-surgery, the doctor said that I no longer need to bandage the area until the stitches fall out. However, there is a swollen ring above the sutured area that resembles a swimming ring. It doesn't hurt when ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Urology Concerns: Managing Swelling and Discomfort
Post-Circumcision Care: Managing Pain and Wound Healing
Post-circumcision care? Hello, doctor. I am currently on the sixth day after my circumcision surgery. On the fourth day, I returned for a follow-up, and the doctor said there were no significant issues with the wound and that I could take a shower. However, the wound tends to fol...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Using artificial skin to cover the wound may cause the stitches to come out slowly. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Managing Pain and Wound Healing
Understanding Prostate Issues: Connection Between Sensation and Prostate Fluid
Prostate issues Hello, doctor. I previously had spinal surgery, so one side of my glans has a weaker sensation. However, it’s strange that the area with abnormal friction does not feel like a DIY sensation, and there is no engorgement of the corpora cavernosa. Why is there still ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Prostate Issues: Connection Between Sensation and Prostate Fluid
Understanding Ejaculation Pain: Causes and Solutions for Men
Ejaculatory pain I previously sent a message but haven't received a response for almost a month, and I forgot which doctor I contacted. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Around the end of June, I experienced some pain in my right leg during ejaculation....
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Around the end of June, I experienced some pain in my right leg during ejaculation. I tend to ejaculate in multiple stages (is this normal?), and each time I do, it causes pain in multiple segments. I typically masturbate about 1 to 2 times a day, but the situation improve...[Read More] Understanding Ejaculation Pain: Causes and Solutions for Men
Understanding Hypospadias: Treatment Challenges and Urinary Function Concerns
Hypospadias Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if the management of hypospadias is complicated. Additionally, according to the announcement from the Ministry of the Interior, individuals with urethral fissures or strictures who have undergone surgical treatment for more than six m...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: According to previous regulations (it is uncertain if there have been changes this year), Article 103 states that individuals with urethral lacerations or strictures who have undergone surgical treatment for more than six months and still experience urinary dysfunction are...[Read More] Understanding Hypospadias: Treatment Challenges and Urinary Function Concerns
Understanding Urinary Dysfunction: Concerns About Hypospadias Treatment
Individuals with urinary dysfunction? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if the management of hypospadias is complicated. Additionally, according to the announcement from the Ministry of the Interior, individuals with urethral defects or strictures who have undergone surgical trea...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: According to the previous regulations (it is uncertain if there have been changes this year), Article 103 states that individuals with urethral lacerations or strictures who have undergone surgical treatment for more than six months and still experience urinary dysfunction...[Read More] Understanding Urinary Dysfunction: Concerns About Hypospadias Treatment
Understanding Penile Adhesions After Circumcision: Treatment Options
Preputial adhesion Hello, I just had a circumcision two weeks ago. Many of the stitches have already come loose, but I noticed that the remaining foreskin is completely adhered to the penis and cannot retract at all. Do I need to undergo surgery to address this, or can it be trea...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Penile Adhesions After Circumcision: Treatment Options
Can Masturbation Cause Testicular Torsion to Recur?
I would like to inquire about the issues following testicular torsion? Hello, I previously experienced testicular torsion. Fortunately, I didn't need surgery, as the doctor was able to manually reduce it. The hospital doctor also performed an ultrasound and confirmed that bl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: This issue generally occurs more frequently in young individuals. If it has happened recently, it is possible; however, if you are 32 years old, in my personal opinion, the likelihood is low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Masturbation Cause Testicular Torsion to Recur?
Managing Post-Surgery Care for Genital Warts: What to Do After Bleeding
Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. Recently, I noticed a small growth on my frenulum, and after a professional diagnosis by a urologist, it was identified as a wart. I underwent laser surgery at that time. Today, I thought the surgic...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello Mr. Jiang: The bleeding from the wound and the recurrence of warts are two separate issues. Please take care of the wound first. Whether or not there is a recurrence depends on the quantity of subclinical or undetectable viral warts. I hope this answers your question.[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Care for Genital Warts: What to Do After Bleeding
Managing Urinary Issues After Spinal Injury: Seeking Solutions for Incontinence
Urinary problems Five years ago, my father experienced bleeding from a cervical spine vascular tumor, which led to urinary difficulties and neurogenic bladder retention. He had a catheter for seven months before it was removed. Since then, he has been taking one antispasmodic pil...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
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Post-Vasectomy Concerns: Understanding Hard Lumps and Recovery
Post-vasectomy issues in men? Dear Doctor, I have completed a vasectomy two months ago, and I currently have a small hard lump below the surgical incision. The surgeon mentioned that it is a lump formed by internal sutures that have not been absorbed and are encapsulated by tissu...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It should be allowed to absorb; if there is no redness or infection, surgery is not necessary. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Vasectomy Concerns: Understanding Hard Lumps and Recovery
Understanding Prostate Issues: Chronic Inflammation and Treatment Options
Prostate issues Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I have been suffering from chronic prostatitis since I was 32 years old. Bacterial cultures of my sperm have shown the presence of bacteria, but I have been unable to eliminate them. However, my urinary sympto...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Surgery may not be recommended at this time. Currently, embolization procedures are not advised in urology, and surgery would only be suggested if symptoms are severe. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Prostate Issues: Chronic Inflammation and Treatment Options
Understanding Foreskin Issues: When to Consider Circumcision?
Issues related to the foreskin? I would like to ask the doctor, my foreskin can be manually retracted, but the glans does not emerge during an erection. I want to know if this situation requires a circumcision. Also, since I didn't have much knowledge about this, I only star...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: According to the description, surgery is not necessary unless cleanliness and dryness cannot be maintained. Circumcision may facilitate better hygiene. Areas that cannot be cleaned properly can be soaked in warm water; if that still does not help, it is advisable to seek m...[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: When to Consider Circumcision?
Understanding Post-Circumcision Issues: Why Can't I Get Hard?
Erectile dysfunction? I just had a circumcision last week, and today during the dressing change, I found that the gauze was stuck to the area with Betadine, and only a small spot was adhered. I tried to pull it off, but it was very painful, so I gently removed it with my fingers....
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You can use more povidone-iodine to moisten the gauze, which will help separate it more easily. Wishing you good health. If there are no issues, please return for a follow-up appointment one week post-surgery to check the wound. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Circumcision Issues: Why Can't I Get Hard?
Understanding Post-Surgery Swelling Under the Glans: Is It Normal?
Swelling of the foreskin beneath the glans? Hello doctor, I underwent a circumcision surgery on July 13th. I change the dressing two to three times a day. There is a ring of swelling under the glans that looks like a swimming ring, and some areas are red. I would like to know if ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Edema is normal as long as it is not tight and circulation is poor. Slight redness is common; please pay attention to cleanliness and dryness. If it becomes more red, seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Swelling Under the Glans: Is It Normal?
Chronic Testicular Pain After Surgery: Seeking Answers and Solutions
I have been suffering from chronic testicular pain for almost a year, and I feel like I can't go on. It's seriously affecting my mental health. Please help me? Summary: The article is lengthy because I have been in pain for a long time, and I am pleading for help from t...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. The surgery took much longer than expected; it was originally anticipated to last 30 minutes to 1 hour, but the surgical record shows that the operation lasted over 2 hours, with anesthesia time approaching 3 hours. Additionally, I found online that laparoscopic surge...[Read More] Chronic Testicular Pain After Surgery: Seeking Answers and Solutions
Understanding Penile Curvature: Non-Surgical Solutions and Insights
Penile surgery I consulted Associate Professor Chen Yu from Linkou regarding the issue of penile curvature. He mentioned that while there is curvature, it is within a reasonable range and should not cause any problems during intercourse. He did not recommend any surgical interven...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: As far as I understand, there are no special methods. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Penile Curvature: Non-Surgical Solutions and Insights
Understanding Penile Curvature: Non-Surgical Solutions and Insights
Penis becomes erect? I consulted Associate Professor Chen Yu from Linkou regarding the issue of penile curvature. He mentioned that while there is a curvature, it is reasonable and should not cause any problems during intercourse. He did not recommend any straightening surgery, a...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: As far as I understand, there are no special methods. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Penile Curvature: Non-Surgical Solutions and Insights
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Managing Swelling and Recovery Tips
Post-circumcision care? Doctor, I am a high school student. I had surgery at the beginning of February using a circumcision device. It has been quite a while, but the swelling around the foreskin still hasn't gone down. The frenulum protrudes slightly when I am not erect, an...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is mostly the formation of scar tissue, so there is no need to worry too much. The methods you mentioned are not very effective. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Managing Swelling and Recovery Tips