When my penis gets erect, the skin feels too tight and doesn't move properly. The head doesn't come out fully from the skin, and trying to pull it back causes a lot of pain. What can I do to fix this without surgery?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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If your foreskin feels tight and the glans (head of the penis) doesn't fully retract during erections, it's likely you have phimosis, a condition where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back. While surgery is an option, several non-surgical approaches can help

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm dealing with kidney stones again and since yesterday I've been feeling a burning sensation when I pee. Last time this happened was in June 2021, but the burning went away in a day. This time it's not getting better. I recently had wrist surgery and I'm on some meds for that could they be causing this pain? What should I do? I can't see a doctor right now because of the surgery.

repeat CT abdomen is advised.Nephrologist opinion.

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I've got kidney stones in both kidneys some are as big as 15 mm and others around 6 mm. Since they're too large to pass on their own, is it usually possible to remove all of them in a single surgery or would I need multiple procedures?

15mm kidney stone typically requires surgical intervention. Stones this size are unlikely to pass naturally and can cause complications if left untreated

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just found out i have a 6mm stone stuck in my ureter and really want to avoid surgery what are my options to pass it naturally

A 6mm kidney stone stuck in the ureter can be managed by encouraging it to pass naturally, with the goal of avoiding surgery. This involves increasing fluid intake, potentially using medication to relax the ureter, and managing pain.

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