- Male
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have a 12mm kidney stone stuck in my right upper ureter but I'm not feeling any pain how serious is this? If I opt for surgery, how long will the recovery take including bed rest? Can this be treated with laser therapy instead?
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View allI'm dealing with phimosis and really want to avoid getting circumcised. I'm strictly against any surgical solutions. I'm wondering if there are any natural remedies that could help me out? Or maybe some kind of steroid ointment or exercises that might work?
You can consider non-surgical treatment options for phimosis, such as topical steroid creams like betamethasone valerate (0.05-0.1%) applied 2-3 times a day for 4-6 weeks, gentle manual stretching exercises, or natural remedies like coconut oil, tea tree oil, or aloe vera gel,
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My foreskin won't pull back whether I'm hard or soft should I see a dermatologist or a urologist for this? Also, if surgery is needed, how long does recovery usually take?
You should see a urologist for a non-retractable foreskin (phimosis). If surgery like circumcision is needed, recovery usually takes 1–2 weeks with minimal downtime.
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I've been noticing that some of the nerves on my penis have been swollen over the past couple of weeks. They feel kind of hard, almost like there's a blockage. Normally, it doesn't hurt, but I do feel pain when I press on them or during any sexual activity. Is this something I should be worried about, or is it considered normal?
it seems abnormal which needs evaluation visit urologist for evaluation and appropriate management.
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