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  • male
  • 30 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I'm looking at my semen culture report, and it mentions a "scanty growth of periurethral contaminants" in the growth section. I'm a bit worrieddoes this mean I have some kind of infection? Could you help me understand what this might mean for my health?

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occur infection

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Consult a Urologist

Answered 25/07/2025

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Your symptoms may be caused due to dehydration. Increase your fluid intake on a daily basis and improve your genital hygiene by drying yourself well after each wash. Use non-irritant moisturisers and if the problem exacerbates, you should consider visiting a dermatologist.

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I've been having this on-and-off pain in the lower right side of my abdomen, kind of just above the penis area, and it seems like it's coming from the right testicle area. It's been really worrying me. What could this be? Should I be concerned about something serious?

usually thats normal cramp. no need to worry, practice kaegel exercises and maintain healthy life style. if it becoming worse visit urologist for appropriate management.

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I'm really struggling with balanitis, and I've tried clotrimazole, ketoconazole, and onabet without much success. Do you have any other suggestions or treatments that might be more effective? I'm concerned nothing is working, and I could really use some help on what to try next.

For balanitis that is not responding to clotrimazole, ketoconazole, or onabet, you can try using Terbinafine cream. Apply Terbinafine cream twice daily on the affected area for 2-4 weeks. Additionally, you can take an oral antifungal medication like Fluconazole 150mg once a week for 4 weeks. Make sure to keep the affected area clean and dry, and avoid any potential irritants.

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