I've been dealing with a scrotum infection for the past two years. The veins there have swollen and become painful, especially during intimate moments or activities. I've visited numerous doctors, but nothing seems to help. What could be causing this, and what should I try next?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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According to symptoms this is a case of varicocele.There are no drugs to treat or prevent varicoceles. But pain killers (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen) may help with pain. When needed, surgery is the main form of treatment. Embolization (briefly blocking the veins) is a non-surgical treatment option

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Answered 04/07/2025

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my foreskin won't pull back without a lot of pain is there any cream or medicine that can help instead of needing surgery

Topical steroid creams may help retract the foreskin; if ineffective, circumcision remains a definitive treatment.

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I've been told there's a calculus in my left kidney and the pelvis size is 137mm. I'm really worried and trying to figure out if the best way to handle this is through surgery or medication. What would you recommend?

For a 137mm kidney stone in the left renal pelvis, the best treatment approach depends on symptoms, stone composition, and patient health,

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I've been prone masturbating for the past five years and just realized what it could lead to. I've tried using my hands, but it really didn't work for me. When I tried prone again, it worked. Does it usually take time to get used to using hands? I really don't want to go prone again. Is it normal for someone who's been doing this for five or six years to have trouble adjusting to using their hands?

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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