Understanding Prostate Surgery: Key Questions and Insights
Prostate surgery 1. In the case of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), is the prostate gland completely or partially removed? 2. After resection, is there a possibility of regrowth? 3. If a complete prostatectomy is necessary, what are the current surgical options...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) Only part of it is scraped. 2) Yes. 3) It is not cancer, and there is no need for a complete removal. 4) It is part of the semen production, related to ejaculation. 5) No, but the surgery may damage nerves, which could likely result in urinary incontinence and decreased...[Read More] Understanding Prostate Surgery: Key Questions and Insights
Understanding Frequent Urination: Causes and Medication Effects
Urological medication consultation Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing some symptoms of frequent urination, along with a feeling of fullness in my kidneys and bladder, accompanied by some pain. The pain is not severe, but I often feel the urge to urinate again short...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) The medication you are taking can be used to treat frequent urination and will not cause frequent urination. 2) It is possible. 3) A cold should be treated promptly; only after recovery can we determine if there are any effects. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination: Causes and Medication Effects
Post-Cystoscopy Concerns: Understanding Pain and Leakage Issues
Post-cystoscopy issues? I had a successful cystoscopy yesterday and returned home without any hematuria, but I am experiencing pain during urination. I read online that all symptoms should gradually normalize after two days, but the next day I noticed that I might have urinary le...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Symptoms after a cystoscopy usually last only half a day to a day, and then they resolve. A small portion of people may experience some urinary leakage, but this typically improves by the second to third day. If symptoms persist, medical attention should be sought.[Read More] Post-Cystoscopy Concerns: Understanding Pain and Leakage Issues
Is It Urinary Incontinence or Something Else?
Is it urinary incontinence? Hello doctor, I noticed that this winter, during my morning and evening bike rides to work, when the weather is colder, I feel that my underwear is a bit damp when I arrive at the office. Could this be urinary incontinence? Today, I rubbed the damp are...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It should not be urine, as urine typically has a distinct odor or color. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is It Urinary Incontinence or Something Else?
Post-Vasectomy Concerns: Understanding Urinary Leakage Issues
Post-vasectomy issues Hello doctor, I am six days post-vasectomy, and I have experienced some urinary leakage during the past few days, especially when standing up from a seated position or when straightening my back. I did not have this issue before the procedure. Is this a norm...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is unrelated; sterilization does not cause urinary incontinence. You should seek medical evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Vasectomy Concerns: Understanding Urinary Leakage Issues
Understanding Urgency: Stress and Environmental Triggers for Urinary Issues
Inability to hold urine at specific times and in certain environments? About a year ago, around April, I experienced a lot of stress due to family issues. Subsequently, I began to feel a strong urge to urinate whenever I was at home, but this phenomenon did not occur when I was o...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing urinary urgency, avoid drinking beverages and limit the intake of spicy and irritating foods. Some foods are more diuretic (you can look this up online), so it's best to minimize those as well. If you continue to have frequent urination, keep a...[Read More] Understanding Urgency: Stress and Environmental Triggers for Urinary Issues
Understanding Frequent Urination and Leakage: Causes and Solutions
Just exerting force will result in urination? Hello doctor, I have frequent urination, and the volume is quite large, always exceeding 300cc each time. Sometimes, even when I feel like I have no urine left, I can still leak urine if I exert myself. For example, after I finish uri...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
The symptoms include frequent urination, stress urinary incontinence, difficulty urinating, urgency, and suspected proteinuria. Please visit the hospital for a urinalysis to rule out proteinuria, urinary tract infection, or other issues.[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination and Leakage: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diet, and Treatment Insights
Prostatitis and related issues? A few months ago, I experienced issues with urinary incontinence and frequent urination, thinking it was a urinary tract infection. However, it turned out to be prostatitis. Even with a small amount of urine in my bladder, I feel the urge to go to ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) Maintain a light diet, drink plenty of fluids, avoid beverages, and engage in moderate exercise when possible. 2) Yes. 3) Abnormal prostatitis or urethritis is uncommon at your age, especially with limited sexual activity. It is advisable for you to visit a urology depa...[Read More] Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diet, and Treatment Insights
Is It Urinary Incontinence? Understanding Urgency and Leakage Issues
Could you please clarify if this is considered urinary incontinence? I would like to ask the doctor if this counts as urinary incontinence. Recently, sometimes after drinking water, I feel a sudden urge to urinate within 20 minutes, but other times I don’t. I have a habit of drin...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you experience urgency and incontinence on a weekly basis, it is necessary to seek medical attention. If the perineum has been injured and has not recovered after several weeks, it is advisable to maintain a balanced water intake. You can eat fruits, but avoid beverages...[Read More] Is It Urinary Incontinence? Understanding Urgency and Leakage Issues
Is It Normal to Experience Leakage After Circumcision?
Post-circumcision complications? Hello doctor, I had my circumcision done and removed the bandage a week later. The doctor mentioned that there would be swelling for 3 to 5 days after removing the bandage, and during this swelling period, I might experience some slight urinary le...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: After surgery, there may be swelling that typically subsides in about two weeks (this varies by individual). Urinary incontinence and urgency may also occur. Please pay attention to the cleanliness of the glans. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Is It Normal to Experience Leakage After Circumcision?
Can Prostate Removal Cure Chronic Inflammation? Key Concerns Addressed
Can the prostate gland be surgically removed if it is inflamed? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a few questions regarding prostatitis that has not responded to treatment. 1. Is it possible to surgically remove the prostate? 2. Will this affect fertility? (I am only 30 years o...
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
In general, radical prostatectomy is considered a major surgery, indicated for localized prostate cancer, and is typically not performed due to inflammation. This is because potential complications after surgery may include urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, bleeding, in...[Read More] Can Prostate Removal Cure Chronic Inflammation? Key Concerns Addressed
Understanding Adult Bedwetting: Causes, Treatments, and Next Steps
Adult bedwetting Hello Doctor: I am 30 years old and have had a problem with bedwetting since childhood. I remember being aware of the urge to urinate during my sleep in the first and second grades of elementary school. Later, in the third and fourth grades, I sustained a head in...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
It is possible that urinary incontinence is caused by a central nervous system issue; please visit a urology department for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Adult Bedwetting: Causes, Treatments, and Next Steps
Why Does My Urine Smell Fishy? Understanding Causes and Solutions
Urine with a fishy odor? Hello, doctor. I started having a habit of masturbation around the second year of junior high school, and now I'm in my second year of high school and trying to quit. However, recently I've been experiencing urinary incontinence, and the urine h...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, do you know what medications you are using? Urinary tract infections and psychological stress are both possibilities. It is recommended to visit a urology clinic for examination and treatment. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Why Does My Urine Smell Fishy? Understanding Causes and Solutions
Understanding Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Concerns
Urination issues Hello, doctor. I have undergone a routine urinalysis and urodynamic testing at the hospital. The urinalysis showed no bacteria, but the doctor diagnosed me with overactive bladder. I would like to ask you, I usually do not experience urgency unless I drink a lot ...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: Overactive bladder syndrome is diagnosed based on multiple symptoms and examinations, rather than a single symptom. I wonder if you are someone who tends to be anxious? Emotions can also trigger the symptoms you mentioned. The key point is that this issue has been troublin...[Read More] Understanding Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Concerns
Understanding Urinary Leakage: When to See a Urologist or Gynecologist?
Which specialty should I see? I would like to ask about a situation where I felt the urge to urinate but thought I could hold it (it wasn't an urgent feeling), and then I sneezed while standing, which made me feel a little leakage. I immediately went to the bathroom and noti...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: It sounds like a case of stress urinary incontinence. Please consult a urologist or a gynecologist at a facility that has a specialized women's urology clinic for evaluation and treatment. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Urinary Leakage: When to See a Urologist or Gynecologist?
Understanding Penile Burning Sensation and Frequent Urination Issues
Burning sensation in the penis? I often feel a burning sensation in my penis, and it feels moist. I also experience frequent urination, needing to urinate over ten times a day. Every 30 to 40 minutes, I feel the urge to urinate, and each time I urinate, the volume is almost 250cc...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Each time the urine output is almost 250cc, which seems acceptable. However, after ejaculation or staying up late, it can increase to 5 or 6 times. The nighttime urine output is not much. This could be due to poor sleep, but when sitting, there is a feeling of damp heat in the pe...[Read More] Understanding Penile Burning Sensation and Frequent Urination Issues
Understanding Urinary Leakage and Odor: Causes and Solutions
Urinary incontinence with a noticeable odor? Since around the second year of junior high school, I have had a habit of masturbation, about once a week, which decreased in my second year of high school. However, in the past few months, I have been experiencing almost constant urin...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, urinary incontinence and pain after urination may be related to issues such as hypospadias or infection. It is recommended to visit a urology clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Urinary Leakage and Odor: Causes and Solutions
Understanding and Treating Adult Bedwetting: Causes and Solutions
Still experiencing incontinence? I am already 19 years old, and I still wake up with wet pants. It's not just a few drops; I have symptoms similar to those who have consulted before regarding urinary incontinence. I would like to ask how this condition can be treated.
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, I would like to know if you experience urinary incontinence during the day as well. Are you currently taking any medications or using any substances? Since you have symptoms of urinary incontinence, I recommend consulting a specialist in female urology to identify the caus...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Adult Bedwetting: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Frequent Urination: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Frequent urination issues? Hello Doctor, about ten days ago, around 11 PM, I suddenly experienced what felt like urinary incontinence, with urine dripping uncontrollably. I sat on the toilet until around 3 AM when I went to bed and managed to fall asleep. However, since then, I h...
Dr. Lin Wenxu Reply:
I'm sorry that I cannot provide a specific reason based on your description. I recommend that you return to the hospital for follow-up treatment.[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Understanding Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Urinary incontinence-related issues? I have a long-term issue with urinary incontinence; I leak urine with just a light cough. After giving birth to my first child, the situation worsened. I have no sensation of bladder fullness, and it is slightly better when I am not sick. Rece...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Stress urinary incontinence. It is recommended to see a urologist for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions