my foreskin retracts fine when soft but gets stuck when erect is surgery the only way to fix this or are there other treatments that could help

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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While surgery (circumcision) is a common treatment for phimosis (tight foreskin), it's not always the only option. Non-surgical treatments, such as stretching exercises, steroid creams, and addressing underlying issues like infections or skin conditions, can also be effective

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm having some pain in my left testicle and penis, and after seeing a urologist, they told me to get a sonography. It turns out I have a grade 1 varicocele. Is there any way to treat this without surgery? Any advice would be really appreciated.

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I have bilateral varicocele, worse on the left side and milder on the right. Can homeopathy actually help treat this or is surgery the only real option for relief? I'm worried about the long-term effects if left untreated but also hesitant about going under the knife right away. What would you recommend?

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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What are some causes of impotence in men?

Erectile dysfunction is caused by psychological triggers such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, performance anxiety, guilt, low self-esteem, pornography addiction and health conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic heart disease.

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