Question 1

My friend is 31 and has been trying to have kids for the last 6 years. He just got an ultrasound scan that showed left varicocele. Is this likely causing fertility issues and can it be treated with medication or does he need surgery

Accepted Answer

A left varicocele, especially in someone actively trying to conceive, could be a contributing factor to infertility. While some varicoceles don't require treatment, if it's significantly affecting sperm quality or production, surgery might be considered. Medications may help manage pain or discomfort, but they won't address the underlying cause of the varicocele

Question 2

I have a 7.3mm stone in the lower pole of my kidney will it pass on its own or do I need surgery? I've been feeling nauseous and having lower abdominal pain for the past 3 days could this be from the stone or something else?

Accepted Answer

Passing a Kidney Stone Stones that are larger than 7 mm rarely pass without a surgical procedure. There is usually no permanent damage if kidney stones are recognized and treated in a timely fashion.

Question 3

I've recently been diagnosed with a 5mm kidney stone and a cyst in my testicle. Ever since I started taking Himalaya Cystone and homeopathic Berberis Vulgaris for them, I've been having some issues with erections. Is that normal? Should I be worried about these side effects?

Accepted Answer

Erectile issues are not typically caused by medications like **Himalaya Cystone** or **Berberis Vulgaris**, but stress or anxiety related to your kidney stone and testicular cyst diagnosis might contribute. If this persists, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying hormonal or vascular causes.

my foreskin doesn't pull back and I'm worried if it's necessary for sex should I see a urologist or sexologist for this and what would the surgery cost roughly

Phimosis causing sexual concerns should be evaluated by a urologist;cost of circumcision in India is ‚Çπ10,000‚Äì‚Çπ25,000 and is done safely.

More Urology Health Queries

My friend is 31 and has been trying to have kids for the last 6 years. He just got an ultrasound scan that showed left varicocele. Is this likely causing fertility issues and can it be treated with medication or does he need surgery

I have a 7.3mm stone in the lower pole of my kidney will it pass on its own or do I need surgery? I've been feeling nauseous and having lower abdominal pain for the past 3 days could this be from the stone or something else?

I've recently been diagnosed with a 5mm kidney stone and a cyst in my testicle. Ever since I started taking Himalaya Cystone and homeopathic Berberis Vulgaris for them, I've been having some issues with erections. Is that normal? Should I be worried about these side effects?

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