My dad was diagnosed with a narrowed urethra and has pain while urinating. He's on medication but the pain comes back when he stops it. The doctor recommended surgery what are the possible side effects of this procedure?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Possible side effects of urethral stricture surgery include complications like infection, bleeding, difficulty urinating, and recurrence of the stricture, as well as potential nerve damage leading to erectile dysfunction or pain. These risks should be discussed with the doctor to determine if surgery is the best course of treatment for your father

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I've been diagnosed with a hypotonic neurogenic bladder and have been dealing with slow urine flow, sometimes medium. Allopathy and surgery don't seem to offer a permanent cure. Are there any permanent treatment options in Ayurveda or homeopathy? I've been struggling with this for 1.5 years and visited multiple hospitals without much success. What would you suggest?

While both Ayurveda and homeopathy offer alternative approaches, neither is considered a "permanent cure" for hypotonic neurogenic bladder. They focus on symptom management and improving overall well-being. A comprehensive approach, including medication, physical therapy, and potentially surgical interventions, may be necessary for a permanent solution

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I have a varicocele measuring 2.5 mm on the right side and 3.2 mm on the left side. Can you suggest any effective allopathic or ayurvedic medicines for this? Is it possible to treat without surgery?

Varicocele can often be managed conservatively; both allopathic and Ayurvedic options may help relieve symptoms, but surgery may be needed if there's infertility or severe discomfort.

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I've been diagnosed with concretions in both of my kidneys and I'm really anxious to know how I can address this through my diet. Can you please guide me on what foods I should be eating or avoiding to help with this issue? I'm looking for some practical advice to manage it better.

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