I found out I have a grade III varicocele in my right testicle after a Doppler scan was done because I had some pain there a few months back. The doctor mentioned I might need surgery. I'm feeling a bit worried about not treating it. Can there be any side effects if I leave it as is? Would not having the surgery impact anything long-term?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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surgical management is best

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Found a calculus in my left kidney and the pelvis size is 137mm. Should I go for surgery or is medicine enough to treat it? What's the best option for me?

surgery

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My foreskin is really tight and it's causing me discomfort. I don't want to go for surgery are there any other ways to loosen or remove the foreskin naturally? What can I do to fix this without an operation?

Topical steroids and stretching exercises are first-line‚Äîsurgery is needed only if medical therapy fails.

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I've had undescended testicles since birth, and now only one is in my scrotum. I've never talked about this with anyone, but it's made me worry about my small penis size and whether I can have children. Should I get treatment or surgery for this, or is it not a problem? Also, how much would the treatment cost?

urologist opinion needed.

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