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  • 60 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My father has a 6mm calculus in his left VUJ. Is surgery the only option or can it be treated with medications? We're worried about the risks and want to know what's best for him.

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My husband is 29 and has been dealing with kidney stones for three weeks now. There are two stones in his right kidney 6mm and 7mm. We've been following a strict diet and trying home remedies along with some medicines, but we're worried about side effects. Since we're newly married, we really want to avoid surgery. Can you suggest some effective ayurvedic churnas or treatments to help flush them out naturally?

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy,uretroscopy and extrscorporeal shock wave lithotripsy are advised.

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Tomorrow is my circumcision surgery and I smoke about 34 cigarettes a day. I had my last smoke at 8:30 pm today and the surgery is at 9:30 am tomorrow. Is stopping smoking 13 hours before the procedure okay or should I be worried about any risks?

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I'm really concerned because I've been noticing issues with my sperm count and the quality just doesn't seem right. Could this be affecting my chances of having kids, and what steps should I be taking to improve this?

For low sperm count and quality, you can consider taking a combination of medications such as Clomid (Clomiphene) and HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) to help increase sperm production. Additionally, supplements like Fertilaid and FertilAid Countboost can also be beneficial in improving sperm count and quality.

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