What are the different types of urinary tract infections?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, vaginitis are few common urinary tract infections.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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my husband has phimosis and we're trying to decide between laser circumcision or regular surgery - which one is better in terms of recovery and results? we're a bit worried about pain and healing time

circumcision is advised.

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I'm really concerned about my UTI and I really don't want to go on antibiotics if I can help it. Are there any other effective ways to treat this? Also, how can I tell if the infection has spread to my kidneys? I'm not sure what symptoms to look for and it's making me anxious.

use antibiotics

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I'm thinking about using lignocaine jelly because I've heard it can help reduce the sensitivity of the glans penis, but I'm wondering how this might affect the process of getting an erection. I'm planning to apply it, but I'm a bit confused about how it all works together. Could you explain how lignocaine might impact erection and whether it's safe to use for this purpose?

Lignocaine jelly works by numbing the area it is applied to, reducing sensitivity. However, an erection is primarily caused by physical and psychological stimulation, leading to increased blood flow to the penis, not just sensitivity. So, even if the glans penis is less sensitive, the erection can still occur due to these other factors.

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