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- 35 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm dealing with erectile dysfunction, and it's been going on for two years since I got married. Recently, I've also noticed that I'm struggling with anxiety for the past year. It's been quite a challenge, and I'm really concerned about how these issues might be affecting each other. Could there be a connection between my anxiety and erectile dysfunction? What steps should I take to address this?
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take medicine
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 25/07/2025
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The medication prescribed by your doctor, capsule Urimax 0.4 mg, is commonly used to help pass kidney stones by relaxing the muscles in the urinary tract. However, since the pain is still persistent and sometimes unbearable, it may be necessary to consider a different approach. In this case, you can discuss with your doctor about adding a medication like Tamsulosin (Flomax) to help with the passage of the kidney stone. Additionally, if the pain continues to be severe, your doctor may consider other interventions such as lithotripsy or surgery to remove the stone. It's important to keep hydrating well and follow up with your doctor for further evaluation and management.
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I have a 7.4mm kidney stone and slight swelling in my right kidney. There's a bit of pain when I pee but no stomach pain. Can this be treated with meds or will I need surgery? What do you suggest?
A 7.4mm stone is slightly larger in the size.Lab investigations like ultasonography ,uretroscopy and lithotropsy are advised for further diagnosis.Initially prazozin,terazosin can be tried with medical therapy,,If medical therapy fails then PCNL, LITHOTROPSY and surgical removal of the stone is advised to the patient
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I'm dealing with a kidney stone that's 11mm on the left side, and my doctors suggested going for Laser Surgery RIRS. I'm just wondering if lithotripsy is a possible option for my situation instead?
Lithotripsy can be a suitable option for treating kidney stones, including stones of 11mm size. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive procedure that uses shock waves to break down the kidney stones into smaller pieces that can be passed out in the urine. However, the effectiveness of lithotripsy depends on the composition and location of the stone. It is best to consult with your doctor to determine the most appropriate treatment option for your specific case.
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