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 Urethral Discomfort: Symptoms and Causes Explained
Urethral discomfort? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing discomfort in my urethra for a long time, and recently it has become increasingly uncomfortable. I feel sharp pain when pressing on the urethra from the urethral opening to the perineal area. Additionally, is it normal f...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You should at least go to the hospital for a urine test to make a proper diagnosis. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Urethral Discomfort: Symptoms and Causes Explained
Understanding Urethral Discomfort: Causes and Chronic Conditions Explained
Discomfort in the urethra? Hello Dr. Du, I would like to ask about my condition. Four months ago, I sought medical attention due to frequent urination and discomfort in the urethra. However, my urinalysis came back normal, so the doctor only provided symptomatic treatment and di...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello, I would like to ask a few questions. Four months ago, I sought medical attention due to frequent urination and discomfort in the urethra. However, my urinalysis came back normal, so the doctor only provided symptomatic treatment and did not prescribe antibiotics. I still h...[Read More] Understanding Urethral Discomfort: Causes and Chronic Conditions Explained
Understanding Urethral Irritation: Is It a Urinary Tract Infection?
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Doctor, I would like to ask, yesterday when I urinated, there was no itching or burning sensation, but right before going to bed, I suddenly felt an itch in my urethra. Could this be a urinary tract infection?
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: The infection is likely to persist, and it is the same with each urination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Urethral Irritation: Is It a Urinary Tract Infection?
Understanding Itchy Sensations: Is It a Urinary Tract Infection?
Feeling itchy? Doctor, I would like to ask, yesterday when I urinated, I didn't experience any itching or burning. However, right before going to bed, I suddenly felt an itch in my urethra. Could this be a urinary tract infection?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The infection is likely to persist, and it is the same with each urination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Itchy Sensations: Is It a Urinary Tract Infection?
Understanding Urological Infections: Common Concerns and Prevention
Infection-related inquiries? Hello, Doctor. 1. After taking a shower, I feel a slight pain at the urethral opening when I go to the bathroom. Could this be due to excessive cleaning? 2. If I sit on a chair that someone else has stepped on, or if a child wearing a diaper sits ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. After taking a shower, I feel a slight pain at the urethral opening when I urinate. Could this be due to excessive cleaning? --> Generally, normal cleaning should not cause excessive irritation. 2. If I sit on a chair that someone else has stepped on, or if a chil...[Read More] Understanding Urological Infections: Common Concerns and Prevention
Concerns About Catheter Balloon Placement for Spinal Injury Patients
Issues with the insertion of a double-lumen catheter? Hello doctor, I am a spinal cord injury patient. Recently, I have been learning to self-catheterize using a double-lumen catheter. When I reach the final step of injecting the balloon, the catheter tends to slip out. I am conc...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
Your concerns are valid, but if the catheter is inserted fully without encountering resistance, the situation you described typically does not occur. The presence or absence of resistance when injecting the balloon is also a criterion for assessment.[Read More] Concerns About Catheter Balloon Placement for Spinal Injury Patients
Understanding Urethral Irritation: Is It a Urinary Tract Infection?
Urinary tract infection (UTI) Doctor, I would like to ask, yesterday when I urinated, there was no itching or burning sensation, but right before going to bed, I suddenly felt an itch in my urethra. Could this be a urinary tract infection?
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: If symptoms persist, you should seek medical attention. If it's just a single incident, drinking more water should suffice. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Urethral Irritation: Is It a Urinary Tract Infection?
Is My Itchy Urethra a Sign of Urinary Tract Infection?
Itchy, may I ask something? Doctor, I would like to ask, yesterday when I urinated, I did not experience any itching or burning. However, right before going to bed, I suddenly felt an itch in my urethra. Could this be a urinary tract infection?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If symptoms persist, you should seek medical attention. If it is just a single incident, drinking more water should suffice. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is My Itchy Urethra a Sign of Urinary Tract Infection?
Mild Pain at Urethral Opening During Urination: Possible Causes Explained
Mild pain at the urethral opening during urination? Hello, I initially sought medical attention due to painful urination (without burning sensation or discharge). After a urinalysis, all values were normal, and there were no common signs of inflammation. Later, upon examining the...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like there may be urethral discharge; it is recommended to see a urologist for an examination and further discussion with the physician.[Read More] Mild Pain at Urethral Opening During Urination: Possible Causes Explained
Understanding Semen Color: Is It a Sign of Urinary Tract Infection?
The color of semen and uncertainty about a urinary tract infection? Is it normal to see dried tissue paper turn yellow the day after DIY? Sometimes there is a little yellowish discharge resembling pus from the urethral opening, but when I went to the doctor for a check-up, they s...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the urine test results are normal, you can feel reassured. However, if you have had unsafe sexual practices recently, it is advisable to inform your physician. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Semen Color: Is It a Sign of Urinary Tract Infection?
Understanding Foreskin Issues: A Guide for Teenagers and Parents
Prepuce issues Hello Doctor: I am currently 14 years old, and my penis is about 13 cm in length. When flaccid, my foreskin covers the glans, but I can retract it completely without pain. However, when erect, I can only expose the urethral opening and some surrounding areas of the...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: A Guide for Teenagers and Parents
Understanding Penile Curvature: Is It a Developmental Issue or a Twist?
Penile issues Hello Doctor: I have had a problem with my penis leaning to the left since childhood. As I grew up, both when flaccid and erect, the glans, the frenulum, and the urethral opening all shift to the left, while the penis itself only has a slight downward curve and does...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Most people will have some, but the differences vary, so there's no need to worry. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Penile Curvature: Is It a Developmental Issue or a Twist?
Managing Nocturia After Prostate Surgery: Tips and Medication Insights
Postoperative nocturia after prostate surgery? Hello, doctor. My father is 73 years old and underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) on April 17. Although he has recovered well, he still has to get up to urinate 3 to 4 times at night. During his follow-up visit,...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Long-term use may be necessary, with few side effects, as long as the diet is normal. For those with severe heart disease, a physician's evaluation is required. A small number of individuals may experience low sodium levels due to poor dietary intake. Wishing you good...[Read More] Managing Nocturia After Prostate Surgery: Tips and Medication Insights
Understanding Painful Urination Without Inflammation: A Urology Perspective
Painful urination examination shows no inflammation? Hello Doctor, I would like to provide some recent details to assist you in your assessment. On May 22, I had unprotected oral sex with a partner and protected intercourse. On June 5, I experienced some discomfort in my urethra ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello; Regarding your situation: 1. Is it common for urethritis to cause painful urination for such a long time? -- It can persist if not fully healed. 2. Is it normal to still experience pain during urination even when urine tests show mild inflammation or no inflammatory respon...[Read More] Understanding Painful Urination Without Inflammation: A Urology Perspective
Understanding UTI Symptoms: Causes of Discomfort and Bacterial Infections
Urinary tract infection (UTI) Hello, doctor. Since last year, I have been experiencing a slight dull pain in the area of my genitals when I am not urinating. It does not occur frequently, just occasionally, and there is no pain during urination. The discomfort arises when I am no...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
Urinalysis is normal? Gynecological issues such as vaginitis or hormonal deficiency can sometimes cause discomfort in the urethra. You may visit the outpatient clinic for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding UTI Symptoms: Causes of Discomfort and Bacterial Infections
Improving Bladder Contraction: Solutions for Urethral Dysfunction
Urethral stricture? Hello, I am Shu-Wei. I am a student with a disability. Occasionally, I engage in masturbation, and once I held back from ejaculating, which resulted in ejaculation the following morning. After that, I felt something was wrong and became hesitant to do it again...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
Uroflowmetry is an overall assessment of urinary performance. If symptoms persist and medications do not improve the condition, more invasive bladder function tests or cystoscopy may be necessary.[Read More] Improving Bladder Contraction: Solutions for Urethral Dysfunction
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment Options
Penile erectile tissue erection Seven years ago, I sustained an injury to the lower right side of the base of my penis and right testicle, resulting in bruising and hematoma. Now, when I urinate, the stream deviates to the left. Even though I haven't hit my penis directly, I...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Seven years ago, I sustained an injury to the lower right side of the base of my penis and right testicle, resulting in bruising and hematoma. Now, when I urinate, the stream deviates to the left. I can still achieve an erection even without direct trauma to the penis, whi...[Read More] Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Semen Residue and Its Impact on Pregnancy Risks
I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation Hello Doctor, I am the one with ID 197424 and I have a question! The doctor said that after ejaculation during masturbation, there might be residual semen in the urethra. If I then go to the bath...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The doctor said that after ejaculation during masturbation, there may be residual semen in the urethra. If I then go to the bathroom to urinate, and if there is residual semen, and a woman subsequently uses the restroom and comes into contact with the semen in the urine, i...[Read More] Understanding Semen Residue and Its Impact on Pregnancy Risks
Struggling with Urination: A Young Adult's Journey with Urological Issues
Can only sit while using the toilet? Hello, I am Hsu Shuwei, a 23-year-old student with a physical and mental disability. Occasionally, I engage in masturbation. In early April, I masturbated and managed to hold back ejaculation until the morning. Later, I realized this was not r...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Please visit a urology department at a major hospital for an examination. Currently, you should stay hydrated, maintain a light diet, and engage in gentle exercise. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Struggling with Urination: A Young Adult's Journey with Urological Issues