- female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been needing to pee way more often than usual ever since my gallbladder was removed six months ago. Could this be related to the surgery or is it something else I should get checked out?
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View allMy foreskin won't pull back and it's really uncomfortable is there any way to treat phimosis without surgery? I'm worried about the pain and recovery if I go under the knife. Are there creams or stretches that actually work?
Topical steroid creams, stretching exercises, and non-surgical rings help many mild phimosis cases—try these before opting for surgery.
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what are the best non-surgical treatments for phimosis besides stretching exercises i'm looking for options that don't involve surgery and want to know what actually works
For non-surgical phimosis treatment options beyond stretching, topical steroid creams and balloon dilation are commonly used. Steroid creams, like betamethasone or hydrocortisone, can soften and stretch the foreskin, often combined with stretching exercises. Balloon dilation involves inflating a small balloon under the foreskin to gradually stretch it, usually performed under local anesthesia. Good hygiene and addressing any underlying infections are also crucial
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I'm young and dealing with a high bladder neck diagnosis been on alpha blockers for a year now. Surgery isn't recommended at my age, so I'm wondering if Ayurveda has any effective treatments for this condition
Ayurveda may help relieve symptoms with massage, Basti, and herbs—seek treatment from experienced ayurvedic urologist.
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