• male
• 25 Years
• 14/08/2025

what are the treatment options for grade 2 or 3 varicocele without surgery? can medication actually help fix it or just manage symptoms?

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I've been doing some research online and I think I might have balanitis. My foreskin is swollen and it's causing inflammation at the tip of the glans. Can you please help me figure out what I should do to treat this?

Balanitis can be treated with topical creams, such as clotrimazole or hydrocortisone, and practicing good hygiene, including gentle cleaning with warm water and avoiding harsh soaps; if symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor for further evaluation and guidance.

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My husband is 29 and has been dealing with kidney stones for three weeks now. There are two stones in his right kidney 6mm and 7mm. We've been following a strict diet and trying home remedies along with some medicines, but we're worried about side effects. Since we're newly married, we really want to avoid surgery. Can you suggest some effective ayurvedic churnas or treatments to help flush them out naturally?

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy,uretroscopy and extrscorporeal shock wave lithotripsy are advised.

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I'm a bit worried about having to go through the keyhole procedure to remove a stone that's 18 mm in my left kidney. Is there any other method that doesn't involve making a hole in my kidney? Any alternative treatments or less invasive options that you could suggest?

As the size of the stone is large thats the appropriate procedure,follow your doctors advice

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