- Male
- 35 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been having abdomen pain for the past 2 days and the ultrasound showed a 6mm calculus in the VUJ. Should I consider surgery or are there other treatment options like medicines that could help?
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View allI'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'm dealing with this painful crack in the skin on top of my penis, especially when I pull the skin down. It's kind of worrying me, and I'm not sure which ointment would be best to use. What should I go for?
crack cream
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I have category 1 phimosis where my foreskin retracts fully when flaccid but only goes halfway down the head when erect. It feels tight if I try to pull it further back. I don't think surgery is necessary can you recommend any steroid creams or medicines to help loosen and increase flexibility in the foreskin?
For category 1 phimosis, where the foreskin retracts fully when flaccid but not when erect, steroid creams can be a helpful treatment option to increase foreskin flexibility. Specifically, topical corticosteroids like hydrocortisone or stronger creams like clobetasol (Dermovate) can be applied to help reduce inflammation and loosen the foreskin. Gentle foreskin stretching exercises, after applying the cream, can also be beneficial
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