My foreskin is really tight and hard, making it difficult to pull back. Is this something serious? Do I need surgery to fix it?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A tight foreskin, known as phimosis, is not always a cause for concern, especially in children, as it can naturally loosen as they grow. However, if it's painful, prevents proper hygiene, or leads to complications, it may require treatment, which could include steroid creams or, in some cases, surgery.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Found a hard oily cyst on my scrotum yesterday and heard surgery is the only option but I really don't want to go that route. Is there any other treatment or will it go away on its own? Could it affect my sexual life?

excision of the cyst is advised.Also surgery opinion is advised to the patient.

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I'm really concerned about the size of my penis and I'm hoping for some advice on how to increase it. Right now, when it's hard, it's about 5 inches, but I wish it were a bit larger. Can you offer any suggestions on this?

It's completely normal to have concerns about body image, but it's important to understand that size and thickness are often less significant than factors like intimacy, trust, and communication in relationships. There are no proven medications or treatments for increasing penis thickness. If you're still concerned, I recommend speaking to a urologist for personalized advice and support.

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My wife has a 10mm kidney stone and is currently taking ayurvedic medicine. Can this size of stone be treated with medicine alone or is surgery the only option? What would you recommend for her case?

Lithotripsy ,Uretroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy is advised.

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