Urology, Urology FAQ - Page 2

Loss of appetite and physical weakness? Hello doctor, for the past week, I have been experiencing a loss of appetite, lack of energy, and sometimes a feeling of shortness of breath. I feel hungry in my stomach but have no desire to eat. After taking a few bites, I feel nauseous, ...

Numbness in the face, hands, and scalp (mild tingling sensation)? Hello, I would like to ask about experiencing symptoms of facial and scalp numbness that occur repeatedly. Sometimes it affects the right cheek and the scalp at the back of the head, and after a while, it may shift...

There is a thin, slightly dark membrane on the glans? Hello, doctor! I am very grateful to have found this website. It takes a lot of courage to visit a urologist, and I have been hesitant to do so. For the past two to three years, I have noticed a thin, slightly dark membrane ap...

Testicular issues Hello doctor, I recently noticed that both of my testicles feel very firm while showering, and I can't press them down at all. There is no pain, and they appear to be of normal size. Could this possibly be testicular cancer?

Suspected neuroinflammation Hello, doctor. My father is 70 years old. Two months ago, he caught a cold, which led to nightly coughing and lower back pain. After recovering from the cold, the back pain worsened instead of improving. About a week later, he developed severe pain in ...

Often struggles to express thoughts clearly, unable to fully articulate an event or a sentence? Hello, Doctor. About eight years ago, I lost consciousness suddenly while getting off a bus and fell to the ground, hitting my forehead against a parked motorcycle. I regained consciou...

Water intoxication issue? If I accidentally drink over 4000cc of water today and feel a bit thirsty, is it possible that I might experience chronic water intoxication? This could lead to increased urination.

Postoperative care Hello Doctor: I am overweight and have diabetes! I made sure to control it before undergoing the circumcision surgery. The day after the surgery, I noticed swelling and bruising! Currently, there is no bleeding from the wound! The main issue now is that the dre...

Frequent muscle cramps in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have been experiencing severe cramps in my fingers, arms, and calves recently. I have visited the neurology, orthopedics, and metabolic departments at Taichung Chung Shan Hospital, where I underwent MRI scans of my ...

Bleeding from the glans penis? Hello, Dr. Lin. I have a dark area near my urethra that looks like a bruise, and I feel a slight stinging pain when I use the restroom. It also appears to be bleeding a little, but there is no discharge. Will this heal on its own? If there is indeed...

Phimosis with fissuring of the foreskin? Recently, after engaging in sexual intercourse (with a condom), I experienced intense itching of the foreskin. Afterward, I noticed localized cracking of the foreskin. For over a week now, I have stopped using body wash during showers and ...

Touching the face can cause numbness? Hello, doctor. I have noticed that when I touch my left cheek or left ear, I experience a tingling sensation in my face, while touching my right cheek does not produce this sensation. This has been ongoing for quite some time. I would like to...

Regarding the treatment of erectile dysfunction, the medication prescribed by the doctor seems to have no effect? Hello Dr. Chen, recently I have clearly felt that both the hardness and duration during intimate moments with my wife are insufficient, and I even find myself unable ...

The area around the frenulum of the glans is swollen? The area under the glans is swollen and painful, which is affecting my ability to use the restroom, and it hurts a bit when touched.

Urethral pain due to sexually transmitted infections? On May 21, I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker and protected vaginal intercourse. Four days later, I began experiencing mild urethritis symptoms, with a strong burning sensation in my bladder when drinking soda. I vis...

Cauliflower has some issues? Hello, Doctor. I discovered a sore on my glans in mid-May that hasn't healed. I haven't had sexual intercourse for five to six years, and since I completed the nine-valent vaccine last year or the year before, I never thought I could have co...

Severe side effects of medication? Hello Doctor, I previously visited a gynecologist due to redness and swelling in my private area and frequent urination, and I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. However, after taking medication, there was no improvement. I then went ...

The patient has suffered a brainstem hemorrhage and remains in a coma post-surgery (for over 70 days)? The aunt has been in a coma (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8) following a recent brainstem hemorrhage and subsequent brain surgery. At one point, her heart stopped but was revived...

Consultation for dizziness and lightheadedness issues? Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with influenza type A two months ago. The flu itself resolved quickly, but I started experiencing dizziness afterward, which has persisted until now. My dizziness is intermittent; it doesn't...

Muscle tremors issue? Hello, Doctor. About two to three weeks ago, I started experiencing involuntary muscle tremors throughout my body, along with a smooth urinary flow but no sensation of needing to urinate. In the past week, I've also developed intermittent sharp pain all...