My foreskin retracts easily when I'm soft but gets really tight when I'm erect and hard to pull back. I don't want to go for surgery are there any other medical treatments that could help with this?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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If your foreskin is tight and hard to retract, especially when erect, but you want to avoid surgery, there are non-surgical options to consider. These include daily retraction exercises, topical steroid creams, and, in some cases, treati

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My dad has kidney stones one is 7mm and the other is 15mm. Because of the bigger stone, his kidney has swollen a bit. Is homeopathic treatment a good option here? Can it actually cure stones this size, and how long might it take? He's really scared of surgery should we still consider it or is there another way?

Since the stone is larger in size ,percutaneous niphrolithotomy (PCNL) and uretroscopy is the gold standard procedure advised. A nephrologist opinion is advised for report review and further management of the patient .

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Is it bad for our health to have anal sex? We've tried it a few times and I'm just wondering if it could lead to any health issues. Would you be able to provide some advice?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I had a circumcision two weeks ago, and my wound is starting to heal with stitches coming off. But now, I'm feeling like my penis glans are super sensitive, and when they touch my pants, it's pretty uncomfortable. Is there anything I can do to reduce this sensitivity, or will it eventually go away on its own?

it takes 2 to 3 weeks

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