Understanding Nerve Pain from Foreign Objects: Risks and Concerns
Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet due to foreign objects? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about an issue I experienced a few days ago. My right pinky finger was struck by a foreign object, and I suspect there may be metal shavings in my skin or blood vessels. Sinc...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsiao-An, You mentioned, "Is it possible for metal shavings to get lodged in blood vessels and cause infection? Is there a direct relationship between hand numbness and metal shavings getting stuck in nerves or blood vessels?" Foreign objects that enter the ar...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain from Foreign Objects: Risks and Concerns
Understanding Scrotal Bumps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Small bumps on the scrotum? Could you please tell me what effects can arise from having many small bumps? Currently, they are not painful, but occasionally they are itchy.
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: Please seek medical attention. Some issues may be due to your constitution, so it's important to maintain cleanliness and dryness. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Scrotal Bumps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Post-Circumcision Care: Understanding Healing and Sensitivity Issues
Post-circumcision care Hello, doctor. I recently had a circumcision about two weeks ago, and I've noticed that there are cracks and peeling on the glans. I would like to know if this is part of the keratinization process or if it is abnormal. I also experience a splitting of...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello, I recently had a circumcision about two weeks ago and I've noticed some cracking and peeling on the glans. I would like to know if this is part of the keratinization process or if it is normal? -- This is common, but not everyone experiences it; it is related to indiv...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Understanding Healing and Sensitivity Issues
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 Scrotal Bumps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Pimples on the scrotum? What effects can multiple small bumps on the scrotum have? Currently, there is no pain, but there is occasional itching.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Please seek medical attention. Some issues may be caused by your constitution, so it's important to pay attention to cleanliness and dryness. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Scrotal Bumps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Urinary Issues: Delayed Urination and Pain in Teens
Please wait a moment to urinate? Hello, doctor! I am currently a high school student. Earlier this year, I experienced mucus discharge from the urethral opening, which contained blood, so I went to see a doctor. The doctor diagnosed it as a urinary tract infection. After completi...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You can try drinking more water until your urine is not too dark. Exercise for 30 minutes every day, and avoid spicy foods for now. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Urinary Issues: Delayed Urination and Pain in Teens
Understanding Syphilis Testing and Follow-Up Care in Urology
Syphilis data In the past, I tested positive for certain values at the health center. After three months of treatment, I returned for another test, and the health staff indicated that my report was normal. Does this mean there are no more data? Initially, I was shown screenshots ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You can check your test results using the National Health Insurance app. Recent data from medical institutions will be uploaded, though not immediately; it should be available within a few days. However, older data may be deleted after a few months. Additionally, you can r...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Testing and Follow-Up Care in Urology
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Erectile dysfunction Doctor, I would like to ask about my current situation. I am experiencing difficulty achieving an erection, and the sensitivity of my penis has significantly decreased. When I do achieve an erection, it is not as firm as it used to be; the hardness has droppe...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: You are very professional! The decrease in hardness, lack of morning erections, and the factors you mentioned such as prolonged sitting on a motorcycle, staying up late, and psychological causes all have potential correlations that cannot be ruled out. Improving y...[Read More] Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Dizziness When Turning Head: Possible Causes and Solutions
Dizziness when turning the head? This morning, when I got up and turned my head, I felt very dizzy and had a sense of delay. When I stood up, I felt unsteady, and when I lay down, I experienced nausea. I would like to know what condition this might be. (I have a vertebral arch fr...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may be caused by inner ear imbalance leading to dizziness. If the symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist. Thank you.[Read More] Dizziness When Turning Head: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lower Eyelid Twitching: Causes and Solutions
Lower eyelid twitching? The left lower eyelid twitches slightly when drinking water, and it stops after finishing. Later, I noticed that when I forcefully flare my left nostril, the twitching of the left lower eyelid becomes more pronounced, but it stops when I relax the nostril....
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Hebe: Based on the symptoms mentioned, it may be a left-sided facial nerve lesion. It is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Lower Eyelid Twitching: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Tightness and Dizziness While Sitting: Possible Causes and Solutions
When sitting, my head feels tight and swollen, and sometimes I feel dizzy? Recently, I often feel a tight and swollen sensation in my head while sitting in front of the computer, almost like a feeling of inadequate or excessive blood flow to the head. It’s not as severe when I’m ...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, if the headache is caused by posture, you may consider consulting a neurologist. However, I believe that if the headache only occurs while sitting, especially when using the computer, it may be related to chronic poor posture. I recommend that you go for a consultation so ...[Read More] Understanding Tightness and Dizziness While Sitting: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Pain After Masturbation: Is It Prostatitis?
Issues after masturbation and prostatitis concerns? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask a few questions: 1. Recently, after masturbating, I waited a while before going to the bathroom. After going a couple of times, I felt pain at the junction of the penis and testicles, as well...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Recently, after masturbation, I waited a while before going to the bathroom. After going about twice, I felt pain at the junction of the penis and testicles, and also pain from the base of the testicles to the anus. Could this be prostatitis? (I drank a lot of water a...[Read More] Understanding Pain After Masturbation: Is It Prostatitis?
Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Concerns
Tingling sensation in the body? Hello, doctor. Last night, I suddenly felt a tingling sensation on the left side of my torso, which went away while I was sleeping after about 4-5 hours. I have experienced this symptom occasionally in the past, and it usually resolves within 1-2 d...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Guang, You mentioned, "Is it possible that it's multiple sclerosis, or is it multiple neuritis? ... Could it be caused by issues with the cervical and lumbar spine?" Your symptoms may need to first consider problems with the cervical and lumbar spine. The...[Read More] Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Concerns
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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Understanding Foreskin Issues: Solutions for Sensitivity and Retraction
Prepuce issues I would like to ask the doctor: My foreskin covers the glans when my penis is flaccid, making the glans very sensitive. I have consulted a urologist, but the doctor's attitude felt quite impatient, which made me a bit scared to ask again. I would like to know ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Personally, I do not recommend it, as everyone's situation is different. Based on your description, if you wish to have the foreskin exposed at all times, you may need a circumcision. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: Solutions for Sensitivity and Retraction
Understanding Persistent Insomnia: When to See a Neurologist
Insomnia has persisted since June 5th? Hello Doctor: I am an office worker who usually engages in weight training. Last month, on June 5th, I suddenly developed insomnia that has persisted until now. I am unable to sleep at night, and I also cannot take a nap during the day. Init...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Tina: Based on the symptoms mentioned, it is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Insomnia: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Systemic Joint and Bone Itching: Causes and Next Steps
Systemic joint and bone itching can occur in the hands, feet, back, and pelvis? In 2020, I visited a neurologist due to widespread itching in my bones, along with joint pain in my limbs. Sometimes, I experience a burning, itchy, painful, and aching sensation, both day and night, ...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, I recommend that you consistently see one physician. If they believe that assistance from another specialist is necessary, they will inform you accordingly. If you have any concerns about the medication prescribed by your doctor, please discuss them with your primary physi...[Read More] Understanding Systemic Joint and Bone Itching: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Frequent Urination: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Frequent urination issues? Hello Doctor, I am currently 18 years old. I often experience a sensation of urgency to urinate whenever I move my body (such as laughing or walking), even right after I have emptied my bladder. The amount of urine in my bladder is not much, but I still...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
It may be overactive bladder syndrome. Initial treatment can involve medication, and if ineffective, consider treatments such as intravesical botulinum toxin injection.[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urination: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Understanding Bladder Shyness: Causes and Solutions for Urinary Issues
Suspected bladder shyness syndrome? Hello, doctor. For the past two to three years, I have been unable to urinate in front of a urinal, especially when there is someone nearby or when there is insufficient privacy. I would like to ask what this condition might be. Do I need to sc...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello Ming Mi: Regarding what you mentioned, did these symptoms start two or three years ago, possibly from middle school? During this time, have you encountered any sudden situations (for example, classmates roughhousing or playing pranks)? If not, then the psychological factors...[Read More] Understanding Bladder Shyness: Causes and Solutions for Urinary Issues
Challenges of Urination for Individuals with Disabilities: Seeking Solutions
Can only sit while using the toilet? Hello, Doctor. My name is Shu-Wei, and I am a person with disabilities. Recently, in April, I was unable to stand to urinate. Later, my mother taught me to drink 350cc of water in one go. I used this method while working at my company, but I e...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The initial examination and treatment you received at the hospital are appropriate. If your response is unsatisfactory, you may discuss with your physician the possibility of proceeding to the next stage of more invasive examinations and treatments.[Read More] Challenges of Urination for Individuals with Disabilities: Seeking Solutions