- female
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
My wife's USG report shows a 3.9 mm kidney stone and some small gallbladder stones. Can these be treated with medicine, or will she need surgery? What would you recommend based on the size and location?
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View allMy penis has a 30-degree curve to the right side, and I think it might be because I sleep on my stomach. Are there any home remedies, habits, or medicines that can help straighten it without needing surgery?
A 30-degree penile curve might be related to Peyronie's disease, a condition causing scar tissue to form inside the penis, leading to curvature, and can sometimes be painful. While sleeping on your stomach could potentially contribute, it's best to consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment options.
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I'm a 22-year-old guy and I'm having a bit of a situation. My foreskin doesn't seem to retract on its own when I'm erect, and I can't really pull it back manually either because it's too tight. I can pull it back fine when I'm not erect though. Any idea what's going on or what I should do?
It sounds like you have phimosis, which is a common condition where the foreskin is too tight to retract fully during an erection. Regular gentle stretching exercises with a steroid cream prescribed by a doctor can help, but if it persists, consult a urologist to discuss further options like a minor surgical procedure (circumcision or preputioplasty).
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I have category 1 phimosis where my foreskin retracts fully when flaccid but only goes halfway down the head when erect. It feels tight if I try to pull it further back. I don't think surgery is necessary can you recommend any steroid creams or medicines to help loosen and increase flexibility in the foreskin?
For category 1 phimosis, where the foreskin retracts fully when flaccid but not when erect, steroid creams can be a helpful treatment option to increase foreskin flexibility. Specifically, topical corticosteroids like hydrocortisone or stronger creams like clobetasol (Dermovate) can be applied to help reduce inflammation and loosen the foreskin. Gentle foreskin stretching exercises, after applying the cream, can also be beneficial
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