My wife has a 12 mm kidney stone in her left kidney and she's experiencing some pain every day. Is it possible to remove it with medicine, or will surgery be needed?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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For a 12 mm kidney stone, surgical removal is often necessary due to its size, which reduces the chances of spontaneous passage

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a 31-year-old married guy and I've been noticing that my ejaculation time is really short. It's been hard to feel satisfied during intercourse with my partner because of it. What can I do to address this issue?

Visit Psychiatrist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Is venogenic erectile dysfunction or venous leakage treatable without surgery and can it be cured permanently for life or does it come back after some time

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My penis head bends downward when I pull back the foreskin during an erection, and I think it's due to a tight frenulum. It makes masturbation uncomfortable because of the tension in that area. Is frenuloplasty the only solution, or are there non-surgical options that could help?

Self diagnosis is harmful better consult a surgeon for best advice

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