I have a 1.2x1.1 cm simple cortical cyst in the upper pole of my right kidney. The urologist prescribed norfloxacin 400mg twice daily for 5 days and mentioned surgery if it doesn't improve. I'm 64 and retired without a pension should I be worried about needing surgery or are there other options I can explore first

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I'm 21 and I've noticed I haven't been having morning erections for almost a month now. I usually masturbate 3 or 4 times weekly, and I'm wondering what might be the cause. How can I achieve stronger erections, and is there an ideal frequency for how often I should be masturbating in a week or month?

Visit Psychiatrist for evaluation and appropriate management.

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I have a 1.5cm kidney stone in my left kidney and keep getting frequent pain. Should I consider surgery or is there any medication that can help with this?

A 1.5 cm kidney stone causing frequent pain may require surgical intervention, depending on its location and how it's affecting your urinary flow. While medication can help with pain management and potentially assist in passing smaller stones, it's unlikely to resolve a stone of that size without other treatments.

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My ultrasound showed grade 5 and grade 2 varicocele in both testicles. The doctors are saying surgery might be the only option is that really the case? Are there other treatments I could try first? I'm a bit worried about what this means for my fertility and overall health. What would you recommend?

Grade 5 varicocele should be managed by microsurgical varicocolectomy Good success rate with very few complications Also can be done as day care surgery

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