Is It Possible to Be Cured After 10 Years Without Recurrence?
I would like to inquire if it is possible to be considered cured or if the likelihood of recurrence is very low after a long period without relapse? Hello doctor, about 10 years ago I was infected with genital warts, and after treatment with electrosurgery, I have not had a recur...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
The probability is very low; I haven't heard of any need for a booster shot.[Read More] Is It Possible to Be Cured After 10 Years Without Recurrence?
Treatment Options for Fibrotic Frenulum: Surgery or Medication?
Phimosis Hello doctor, I would like to ask how to treat a slightly fibrotic frenulum. I do not have phimosis, and the foreskin can fully retract behind the glans. Would this require surgery, or can it be treated with medication? Thank you.
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: You should seek medical attention. Currently, keep the area dry and clean, and maintain the integrity of the skin. As for the surgery, it should not significantly affect the fibrotic changes. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Treatment Options for Fibrotic Frenulum: Surgery or Medication?
Treatment Options for Fibrosis of the Frenulum: Surgery or Medication?
The frenulum of the foreskin is slightly fibrotic? Hello doctor, I would like to ask how to treat a slightly fibrotic frenulum. I do not have phimosis, and the foreskin can fully retract behind the glans. Would this require surgery, or can it be treated with medication? Thank you...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You should seek medical attention. Currently, keep the area dry and clean, and maintain the integrity of the skin. As for the surgery, it should not significantly affect the fibrotic changes. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Treatment Options for Fibrosis of the Frenulum: Surgery or Medication?
Success Rates and Long-Term Outcomes of Surgery for Chronic Prostatitis
Prostatitis surgery I would like to understand the estimated success rate of surgical treatment for chronic prostatitis. Please do not advise me against surgery; I have been suffering from this condition for five years, and I have a 12-month-old child. This issue has caused me fr...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: The information provided here is for reference only and cannot replace a physician's consultation, examination, or testing. If medication does not improve urinary issues and after undergoing urodynamic testing, it is found that there is an obstruction in the prostate ...[Read More] Success Rates and Long-Term Outcomes of Surgery for Chronic Prostatitis
Post-Circumcision Care: Managing Pain and Healing Concerns
Post-circumcision care Hello Doctor, I am now six days post circumcision surgery, and I would like to ask a few questions: 1. The doctor said that I only need to keep the area bandaged for the first three days, but I am still experiencing some stinging pain and swelling at the ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. The doctor said that I only need to keep the wound covered for three days, after which I can leave it uncovered. However, I still feel some stinging pain and swelling at the wound site. Should I continue to keep it covered? --> If the wound is clean, it does not need...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Managing Pain and Healing Concerns
Post-Circumcision Hematoma and Wound Healing Concerns Explained
Postoperative scrotal hematoma after circumcision? Hello Doctor, 1. After my circumcision surgery, I developed a hematoma above one side of my scrotum. Is this a normal occurrence? If so, how long does it typically take for the swelling to subside? 2. The wound above the fores...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. I have developed a hematoma above one side of my scrotum after my circumcision surgery. Is this a normal occurrence? If so, how long does it typically take for the swelling to subside? --> About 2 weeks, if it does not turn red. 2. The wound above my foreskin came...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Hematoma and Wound Healing Concerns Explained
Understanding Chronic Prostatitis: Treatment Success Rates and Long-Term Outcomes
Chronic prostatitis? I would like to understand the estimated success rate of surgical treatment for chronic prostatitis. Please do not advise me against surgery; I have been troubled by this condition for five years, constantly in the bathroom, experiencing urinary obstruction a...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The information provided here is for reference only and cannot replace a physician's consultation, examination, or testing. If urinary issues do not improve with medication and after undergoing urodynamic testing, if there is an obstruction in the prostate without iss...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Prostatitis: Treatment Success Rates and Long-Term Outcomes
Understanding Inner Elbow Nerve Pain After Surgery: Causes and Recovery
Numbness and pain on the inner side of the hand? Doctor, I underwent surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis last October, using a spiral curette technique. After the surgery, my right arm is normal, but the entire inner side of my left elbow has been experiencing numbness and pain. D...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Alan, You mentioned that after the surgery with a spiral curette, my right hand is normal, but the entire inner side of my left elbow experiences numbness and pain. This may indicate ulnar nerve compression injury, particularly cubital tunnel syndrome. Frequent bending...[Read More] Understanding Inner Elbow Nerve Pain After Surgery: Causes and Recovery
Understanding Headaches and Dizziness: Causes and Concerns
Headache and feelings of dizziness or brain fog? Hello Dr. Jiang, Last Monday, while I was taking a shower, the water might have been too hot, and I suddenly felt a rush to my head. After showering, I felt a bit dizzy. A few days later (around last Wednesday), I started experien...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. K: I would like to know if you have a smoking habit? This may increase the risk of cerebrovascular diseases. You mentioned that "I feel like my right eye's vision has declined; I have to strain to see things that were once clear." This may warrant conside...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Dizziness: Causes and Concerns
Post-Circumcision Care: Understanding Bleeding and Complications
Post-circumcision care? I had a circumcision two days ago, and today there is some oozing blood when I change the dressing. Is there a problem?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is common to experience this on the first to second day after surgery. It is recommended to keep the area clean and dry. If symptoms persist on the third to fourth day, please return for a follow-up appointment. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Understanding Bleeding and Complications
Understanding Chronic Prostatitis: Success Rates and Long-Term Outcomes of Surgery
Prostatitis I would like to understand the estimated success rate of surgical treatment for chronic prostatitis. Please do not advise me against surgery; I have been troubled by this condition for five years, constantly in the bathroom, experiencing urinary obstruction and incomp...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If urinary issues are evaluated through urodynamic studies and there is prostate obstruction without problems in the bladder or urethral sphincter, surgical intervention is likely to yield more significant results. As for the chances of recurrence such as hyperplasia or ur...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Prostatitis: Success Rates and Long-Term Outcomes of Surgery
Struggling with Urination Control After Circumcision: Solutions and Tips
Inability to urinate in a concentrated stream after circumcision? Hello Doctor: It has been 24 days since my circumcision surgery, but I am still experiencing significant spraying issues when urinating. Currently, it seems that the beginning and end of the urination process are t...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It may be advisable for you to try not to exert too much force while urinating, and to aim the urethral opening towards the toilet as much as possible. Give it a try; it may not help too much, but I wish you good health.[Read More] Struggling with Urination Control After Circumcision: Solutions and Tips
Understanding and Treating Dry Glans Inflammation: Options and Insights
Dry balanitis Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the treatment options for dry glans (dry glans inflammation). Will circumcision be necessary, or is it mostly treated with topical ointments? Thank you.
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: It is essential to maintain cleanliness and dryness, and to be cautious during sexual activity. Surgery is rarely necessary. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding and Treating Dry Glans Inflammation: Options and Insights
Understanding Wart Treatment: Insights on Electrosurgery and Recovery
Cauliflower burn wound? Hello, doctor. Last April, I discovered small wart-like growths at the base of my penis, and I didn't visit a dermatologist until October. After examining with a dermatoscope, the dermatologist diagnosed it as flat warts rather than condyloma acuminat...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
You can visit a urology department at a regional hospital or higher-level hospital for consultation.[Read More] Understanding Wart Treatment: Insights on Electrosurgery and Recovery
Do I Need to See a Urologist for My Scrotal Pain After Surgery?
Scrotal issues I had a thigh inner side adjustment on February 1st, and on February 2nd, I experienced severe pain in my right scrotum that made it difficult to walk. I also felt a tube-like structure next to the scrotum, but after a few days, the pain gradually subsided, and the...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: First, you need to seek medical evaluation to identify the issue with the tube. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Do I Need to See a Urologist for My Scrotal Pain After Surgery?
Should You See a Urologist for Right Scrotal Pain After Thigh Surgery?
right scrotum I underwent a procedure to correct my inner thigh on February 1st, and on February 2nd, I experienced severe pain in my right scrotum that made it difficult to walk. I also felt a tubular structure next to the scrotum, but after a few days, the pain gradually subsid...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: First, you need to seek medical examination to identify the issue with the tube. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Should You See a Urologist for Right Scrotal Pain After Thigh Surgery?
Effective Treatments for Dry Glans Inflammation: Do You Need Circumcision?
Treatment methods for balanitis? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the treatment options for dry balanitis. Will circumcision be necessary, or is it mostly treated with topical ointments? Thank you.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is essential to maintain cleanliness and dryness, and to be cautious during sexual activity. Surgery is rarely needed. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Effective Treatments for Dry Glans Inflammation: Do You Need Circumcision?
Understanding Erectile Issues After Gynecomastia Surgery: What You Need to Know
Erectile dysfunction I would like to inquire about the difficulty in achieving an erection after undergoing surgery for gynecomastia. Prior to the surgery, everything was normal, but after the procedure, this issue arose. I have consulted with several doctors, most of whom said i...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
It is recommended that you undergo a blood test for hormone levels and seek a consultation with a urology specialist.[Read More] Understanding Erectile Issues After Gynecomastia Surgery: What You Need to Know
Understanding Right Lower Abdomen Discomfort: Causes and Diagnosis
Right lower abdomen, slightly above the groin on that side? Hello, I have been experiencing a foreign body sensation in my lower right abdomen for about six months. I am a patient with esophageal cancer and am being treated at Taipei Veterans General Hospital (I have undergone an...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Generally, the right lower abdomen can be examined for hernias during routine abdominal imaging such as a CT scan. Small hernias can usually be detected as well. If any are found, a physician will evaluate how to manage them, and typically, a general surgeon can handle the...[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Abdomen Discomfort: Causes and Diagnosis
Impact of Gynecomastia Surgery on Erectile Function: What You Need to Know
Erectile dysfunction I would like to ask about the difficulty in achieving erections after undergoing gynecomastia surgery. Prior to the surgery, everything was normal, but after the procedure, this issue arose. I have consulted with several doctors, most of whom said it shouldn&...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Your issue is likely not caused by the surgical excision. Generally, gynecomastia in men may be related to being overweight or issues with hormone metabolism, which can indeed be associated with erectile dysfunction. It is advisable to consult a urologist for a blood test and fur...[Read More] Impact of Gynecomastia Surgery on Erectile Function: What You Need to Know