| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Is it Epididymitis? | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have pain in my left testicle. I went to the Dr about 2.5 years ago after I felt a little bulge ...
A: George, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| corpora cavermosa damage | 11/16/2009 |
Q: 1 day i was erected and i felt a pop in my penis and my penis went soft, i cant stay erect now ...
A: Willie, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Discharge every morning | 11/16/2009 |
Q: my name is Rahul and i am 16 yrs old.For many days it is happening that when i go to bathroom to ...
A: Rahul, I suspect that your symptoms are due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| frequent nocturnal ejaculation | 11/15/2009 |
Q: its been a year since im suffering from too frequent nocturnal ejaculations. at an average thrice a ...
A: Jhon, the symptom you are complaining about has nothing to do with your diet. What you are ...
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| Posssible prostatitis | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have been experiencing symptoms for a few months. Currently, I have to urinate with about 3X more ...
A: Brad, your symptoms are typical of prostatitis. With prostatitis it is quite common for the ...
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| self intermittent catheter bleeding healing time | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I very occasionally do urologist approved intermittent self catheterization. Last time there was a ...
A: David, the mild irritation and bleeding you experienced were most likely due to mild catheter ...
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| Cowper's gland secretion | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I am 34 year unmarried male living in Pakistan and doing business In past I had problem that I had ...
A: Ali, for the present, I see no need for you to have a cystoscopy. I suggest that you follow the ...
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| Testicle Pain | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I hope you had a good break! I saw one of your answers whilst you were away and I felt it at last ...
A: Robert, apparently you have read the "macro" I have written on prostatitis. I will attach it to the ...
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| Blood stain URGENT ATTENTION PLEASE | 11/12/2009 |
Q: For the first time i just noticed i had blood stain on my underwear as i woke up from sleep to go ...
A: Michael, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is generally due to a tear ...
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| Cowper's gland secretion | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I am 34 year unmarried male living in Pakistan and doing business In past I had problem that I had ...
A: Ali, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired Cowper ...
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| sperm count | 11/10/2009 |
Q: ok i am 22 i have a 2yr old son from a previous relationship my husband has none. we have been ...
A: Ashley, infertility is the general term applied to those conditions that make it difficult for a ...
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| scrotum abcess | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, My son is now 24 yrs old and is preparing for his 6th surgery to try and figure out why ...
A: Brett Byrd, I am sorry your son has had such a chronic problems. The case is quite complicated and ...
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| Effects of an epydidimytis | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with epydidimytis one year ago. Syptoms were: pain in the right testicle. The pain ...
A: Bruno, your urologist greatly overstated the potential complications of epididymitis. First let me ...
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| skin attachment | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My 9 month old son was circumcised at birth but I am concerned that it may not have been done ...
A: Larry, there is a normal anatomical groove behind the head of the penis (glans) which is termed the ...
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| bleeding during urination | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My husband was urinating after waking. He sneezed before he was unable to stop the stream. He ...
A: Brianne, the most likely source of your husband's bleeding was from the prostate gland. This organ ...
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| Geriatric Relief | 11/8/2009 |
Q: there is another urination position exhibited by an older man about which I'm curious. He sometimes ...
A: Ken, there are many reasons for a man to assume the position you describe while urinating. These ...
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| Urination sensation | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Ever sinces I could remember I loved to play with myself sometimes very over exsessive. As of right ...
A: Luke, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include urinary tract ...
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| Testicular soreness/inflamation | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I'm 40 years old and had a vasectomy about a year ago. I am currently experiencing a good amount of ...
A: Mike, this is a fairly common long-term occurrence after vasectomy with
a frequency of around ...
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| no subject | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I am a 23 year old male currently taking no medication. I have been having issues with erectile ...
A: Anders, you could have a blood flow issue. This may be in the form of a venous leak or inadequate ...
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| Penile Discomfort | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Recently my boyfriend and I were fooling around, and because we did not have any protection, we ...
A: Liz, the most common cause of this is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called prostatitis. ...
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| Left Testical smaller and harder; slight discomfort | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Im a 19 year old and have noticed for awhile that my left testicle is harder and slightly smaller ...
A: Casey, in over 90% of men, the left testicle is lower than the right, higher on the right in about ...
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| preg. wife | 9/28/2009 |
Q: At this time my wife is expecting. This is not good news for me. We have a couple of kids and ...
A: Steve, the success rate of vasectomy is is about 99%. Therefore, a small percentage fail either due ...
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| Urodynamics Study | 9/24/2009 |
Q: DR Goldstein: Could you please explain how the urodynamics study is done on a male patient, do they ...
A: Michael, a transrectal ultrasound is an imaging study done to evaluate the anatomy of the prostate ...
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| UTI | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I had UTI last year and the organism was Klebsiella. My doctor prescribed cipro for 10 days and the ...
A: Ahmed, if you are still having symptoms, I suggest that you consult with a urologist for a proper ...
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| RBC results from urinalysis | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My husband had his urinalysis checked and the results says Red cells: 5-8/HPF on his second check it ...
A: Diane, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria) and your husband needs to ...
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| about hydrocele | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I am fearing to undergo aspiration of hydrocele as told by doctor. Because I want to know What is ...
A: Rinku, hydrocele aspiration is a simple way to decompress the hydrocele. Although a blood vessel ...
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| my penis is numb | 9/23/2009 |
Q: on monday september 21 i had surgery on my hip. i was sedated and put to sleep. i noticed that ...
A: Joshua, it is unlikely that the anesthesia you received or the fact that had trouble waking you up ...
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| a cut vas, prostate massage & epididymectomy | 9/22/2009 |
Q: A. Goldstein, The following questions are about a friend in Mexico who is now 60 and who takes no ...
A: Edna, before answering your specific questions, let me explain what happens during a normal ...
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| prostate | 9/21/2009 |
Q: this is a complecated question i am a 27 year old male and my pain started in my rectum then the ...
A: Tom, by far the most common cause of pain in the rectum, anus, scrotum, groin and spermatic cord is ...
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| Post Hydrocelectomy scrotal mass | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I had a hydrocelectomy performed on 8/14/09. About a week later i noticed the pain slowly going ...
A: Jimmie, I would suggest that you make an appointment to see your surgeon rather than your primary ...
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| penis ache | 9/20/2009 |
Q: i started masturbating from 13.after a long time i realize i face weakness so when ever i use to ...
A: Daud, during sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufactures fluid that account ...
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| Bladder Problem | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I'm a 21 year old male and I've got something odd going on here! Sometimes while urinating, my urine ...
A: Darryl, as it states in my note, the initial period of treatment should be for 4 weeks of continuous ...
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| passed blood | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have BPH and had a large amount of rusty colored blood come out of my penis there was no pain or ...
A: Randy, the most common site of a bloody discharge originates in the prostate gland although the ...
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| low normal testosterone levels | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My question is regarding my testosterone levels. I am a fit (BMI 21-22) 32 year old and have been ...
A: Drew, you have a wise doctor as blood tests to measure the testosterone level should include both ...
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| swollen urethral area | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I'm a 51 year old female who is still menstrating. I'm using the Nuvo Ring for birth control and ...
A: Lee Ann, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Non Bacterial Prostatis or STD? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I've been suffering from "non bacterial prostatitis" since 2007. I've been to two urologists who ...
A: John, it is unlikely that the inflammation at the tip of your penis is related to your urinary ...
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| uncontrollable ejaculation | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My question comes due to an occurrence that happened to me today. I am a 37 year old male in pretty ...
A: John, the fluid that passed was most likely prostatic fluid. You probably have a congested and/or ...
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| Urethral bleeding | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I'm just going to cut to the chase. I was sticking very thin objects down my penis for pleasure, ...
A: Ryan, the most likely cause of the discomfort in your penis as well as during urination suggests ...
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| Comparative Anatomy | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have started using a health facility, and I find it an ego-enhancing experience to walk naked in ...
A: Ken, all men compare their penis to others when the opportunity affords itself. I have much less ...
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| avodart or finasteride along with testosterone replacment | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I am a family physician practicing nearly 20 years; I have a patient with very low testosterone ...
A: Dr. Garand, testosterone replacement therapy (TRP) will indeed increase the PSA level. Although ...
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| Induced erection for evaluating erectile dysfunction | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, 6 months ago I have had a traumatism in the penis which have produced an erectile ...
A: Juan, it sound like you have developed some scar tissue in the erectile body of the penis on one ...
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| Pain while Urinating | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My daughter, who is 4 years old, has been complaining of pain every time she urinates. Apparently, ...
A: Sue, the positive response to antibiotics and sulfa suggests that at least on several occasions her ...
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| ed sometimes... | 9/2/2009 |
Q: , I am 21, andI have recently had a problem with ED, and have a few questions...I have noticed that ...
A: Josh, I suspect that your symptoms are due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| Nesbit's procedure | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Is it common to have some residual discomfort after a Nesbit procedure, and where does it come from? ...
A: Russell, the irritated nerves would lie in the corpora and not the skin. I had not heard before of ...
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| Vasectomy/Epididymis divided. | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Not sure if you can help but had to try. I had a vasectomy performed 3 weeks ago and during the ...
A: James, without having seen the procedure and not having the opportunity to examine you makes it ...
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| Nesbit's procedure | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Is it common to have some residual discomfort after a Nesbit procedure, and where does it come from? ...
A: Russell, with any type of operation, healing occurs by the formation of scar tissue. The amount of ...
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| Bladder Problem | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I'm a 21 year old male and I've got something odd going on here! Sometimes while urinating, my urine ...
A: Darryl. the cloudy material seen in your urine is most likely prostatic fluid. The most common ...
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| Testicular needle biopsy | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am an overweight healthy 34 year old with mild asthma and I tested negative for CF and I had two ...
A: Jack, i assume your question is in relation to your fertility potential although you do not mention ...
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| blood in urine - not UTI | 8/27/2009 |
Q: 6 weekss ago I was urinating a lot of blood. I went to urgent care and submitted a sample of urine ...
A: Josie, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| numbness in Penis | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have recently developed insensitivity and numbness in my penis. Is this nerve damage? Is this ...
A: Bill, from a timing standpoint, it is very likely that the biking is the culprit. There is nothing ...
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| varicocele and impotence | 8/25/2009 |
Q: 40 years with grade 3 leftsided varicocele for 30 years. togeather had impotence and decreased .no ...
A: Mustafa, a varicocele is a collection of varicose veins of the spermatic cord (the rope-like ...
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| numbness in Penis | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have recently developed insensitivity and numbness in my penis. Is this nerve damage? Is this ...
A: Bill, many of the medications used for hypertension can affect your erectile quality. I am not ...
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| Penis pain & discomfort | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, at the beginning of April of 2009 I was diagnosed with UTI and was prescribed 7 days ...
A: Sebastian, most of your symptoms are consistent of recurrent or chronic prostatitis except for the ...
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| Scrotal Abscess | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Goldstein: I am a 44 year old male named Kevin. This Question Posted in Jan 2009 "Can you die from ...
A: Kevin, I have seen many cases of scrotal abscess and no one in my practice has ever died from them. ...
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| bladder tumor | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with a bladder tumor but am not a candidate for surgery. I had 5 weekly chemo ...
A: Mikki, radiation therapy to the urinary bladder works by destroying cancer cells. The radiation is ...
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| testical | 8/21/2009 |
Q: i had my left testicle removed due to hernia that was not fixed right in 2007 i had a implant put in ...
A: Thomas, compensatory hypertrophy of the remaining testicle following unilateral orchidectomy can ...
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| burning in left groin area | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I had a surgery about one year ago to remove a hydrocele on the left spermatic cord. Recently I ...
A: Pete, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Result after stopping BCG | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I had 2 surgery last year TURBT and 6 BCG treatments last august 2008 and 1 Mitomycin in November ...
A: Hassan, I cannot predict if your cancer will become invasive or not. The risk of invasion is ...
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| groin and testicular pain | 8/19/2009 |
Q: , I have had an ongoing problem for some time now, for about 6-7 months. It all started with some ...
A: J, by far the most common cause of discomfort in the testicle(s) in the presence of anatomically ...
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| unmaintained and soft erection | 8/19/2009 |
Q: ........ i m 31 and never seen my penis in full hard and tight condition. to penetrate. if i try to ...
A: Arman Cheema, I don't know if you have ever read my "macro" on erectile dysfunction. It should ...
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| sex frequency | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Is it possible for a man in his mid 30's to have too much sex? once a day sometimes twice a day ...
A: J, the sexual appetite and sexual ability vary greatly with each individual. After one ejaculates, ...
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| Loss of sensetivity | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Goldstein. The last months I have noticed that my penis is less sensitive than it used to be. At ...
A: Mikka, the loss of sensitivity is a common complication of jelquing. Shaving will not do this. On ...
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| Peyronies | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have bending and hourglass deformities for as long as I can remember. I went to the uro and got an ...
A: Johnathan, hour glass deformities of the penis can either be congenital or acquired. The congenital ...
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| pain after vasectomy | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, I underwent a vasectomy in September 2006. After seemingly overcoming the initial ...
A: Brian, there are several conditions that may cause this type of discomfort. One such complication ...
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| penile Discharge | 8/17/2009 |
Q: the problem I have been having lately is after I have an erection and only after I have an erection ...
A: Joel, it is not totally clear from you question whether or not you have the discharge after sexual ...
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| UTI | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I am a 19 year old femal and I am currently taking: Medications: Lithium Carbonate 300mg once a day ...
A: Sky, I do not believe your medications are causing your symptoms. Normally, bladder infections are ...
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| Sperm leakage | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have this typical problem which i am unable to disclose with any one. I am 25 years old. I had the ...
A: Ram, I have no expertise on fibrolipomas as these are outside of my specialty. You might want to ...
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| continous | 8/16/2009 |
Q: sir have been suffering from continous urethral discharge since last two years.recently i consult a ...
A: Ankur, as your urologist has not found any specific reason for your persistent discharge on ...
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| about aspiration of hydrocele | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I've swollen hydrocele.Doctor told me that you have to undergo aspiration of hydrocele(removing ...
A: Rinku, surrounding the testicle is a thin layer of tissue folded upon itself with a potential (but ...
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| Peyronie's/Congential ? | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I recently became sexually active in my late teens/early twenties. I was getting some comments on ...
A: Peter, yours is not the picture of scarring or Peyronies disease. Such conditions generally will ...
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| Changes in PSA | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I am a 57 year old male. In the past 5 years my PSA has been below 0.5. Last year I went to a ...
A: Stephen, you are telling about 2 problems - frequent urinations (not helped with uroxatral) and a ...
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| What is it? | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I'm a 30 year old male, living in Little Rock, Arkansas. I've had several things happen to me over ...
A: Jason, there is little doubt that your problem is originating in the prostate gland. The only ...
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| Peyronie's/Congential ? | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I recently became sexually active in my late teens/early twenties. I was getting some comments on ...
A: Peter, the normal ultrasound almost certainly means that your curvature is congenital. Furthermore, ...
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| Kidney Stones, Blood in Urin,Low Urine Output | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed w/Kidney stones in both kidneys. I have blood in my urnine. I just completed ...
A: Deborah, in most instances, the low urinary volume is either related to insufficient fluid intake or ...
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| Pain in Urethra | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Before I explain the problem, I really should give a bit of history to explain my situation better. ...
A: Heather, you have a long history of urethral pain unrelated to voiding and sexual activity. ...
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| Itchy lump on scrotum | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I was diagnose with uti specifically S. aurieus, E. coli, Klebsiella sp. four moths ago. I was put ...
A: Ben K, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| varicocele surgery for 12 yr old son | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, My 12 yr old son was referred to a pediatric urologist by his pediatrician because of a ...
A: Donna, as you have some doubts about surgery, I would suggest a second opinion with another ...
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| discoloration on penis | 8/7/2009 |
Q: im 19 years old and i have HPV. ive had warts that have gone away on their own but still have a few ...
A: John, at your age the likelihood of penile cancer is almost non-existent, especially as you are ...
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| Urinary urgency causing great angst | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I'm a 53 year old male. About 3 years ago (early 06) I started noticing that I needed to go to the ...
A: Peter, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| How long will the sperm stay in the urethra after the Ejaquation ? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: .. I am a 13 years old boy , I haven't reached puberty yet . I masturbated about 10 times in my ...
A: Jack, after ejaculation, sperm can live for 24-48 hours. However, the majority of sperm leave the ...
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| pennis errection | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I applied pain balm on my balls and it gave hell burning feeling..quickly washed away with soap. ...
A: Es, I guess the question is why in the world would you put pain balm on your scrotum? There are ...
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| Erection | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 24 yrs old, and for as long as I can remember my erection size has been about the same ...
A: Sam, are you sure your measurements were accurate? If a man has not ejaculated for severasl weeks, ...
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| erection | 8/3/2009 |
Q: With erection there is a soft spot that causes the penis to bend upward in the middle. No injury, ...
A: William, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Erection and testicle trouble | 8/2/2009 |
Q: In june I was treated for gonnorehea then in july my left testicle started getting swollen and heavy ...
A: Joel, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Pelvic Floor/Urology | 8/2/2009 |
Q: 4 years ago I was hit in a ruby game and landed directly on my buttocks. I felt a burning tear deep ...
A: Dan, it would be extremely difficult to tear your pelvic floor from the type of trauma you describe. ...
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| calcium deposit | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a 18 year old male who lives in TN. I recently noticed a very large bump just under the head of ...
A: Alex, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Low Free Testosterone | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I'll try to keep this long story short. For over a couple of years now I've been having low test ...
A: Adam, let me first state that you problem is more in the field of endocrinology than urology but I ...
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| Urinary dribbling | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My mother-in-law began having urinary dribbling 20 years ago after giving birth to her only child. ...
A: Kriistie, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| urinary/vaginal symptoms and history | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I see your specialty is in male impotence/endourology. I hope you can help me with a female ...
A: Janie, your symptoms sounds like typical recurrent bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs). The ...
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| Cowper's gland secretion | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Is there any medication etc available to enhance the secretion (precum) from cowper's gland? I'm 38 ...
A: Skye, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
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| urinary frequency | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am a patient suffering from urinary frequency. I am 28 years old (male) and I am married. I have a ...
A: Iman, I suspect that you have other symptoms but the only one you mention is frequency. As you ...
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| swelling above testis | 7/21/2009 |
Q: i am having 2 monthe old baby. few days back (1week) i observed swelling above left testis in ...
A: Nitisha, it is very unlikely that this is a serious problem. as you might imagine, for this type ...
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| Medical Assistant trying to clarify... | 7/21/2009 |
Q: my name is Katie La Belle and I have exactly seven days until my externship starts. I will be ...
A: Katie, there really are not too many unique blood tests that urologists recommend. The most common ...
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| Blood Clot in Urethera/other | 7/16/2009 |
Q: .. I am a 24 year old women who has two children. Ever since my first child, which was about 3 years ...
A: Jennifer, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Prostatitis | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Helo sir, im 22 now, and im masturbating sice 17yrs, 3-4 times a month. will this lead to ...
A: Kadir, ejaculating 3-4 times a month will NOT lead to prostatitis. To follow, is some information ...
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| testis | 7/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Joseph and i am 20 years old. I have small hard white lumps(1-2mm in diameter) on my ...
A: Joe, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Found urine in sperm | 7/14/2009 |
Q: im 22yrs M, single. I masturbate thrice a month. I collected my sperm in a white floor but i found ...
A: Kadir, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary tract ...
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| syptoms of bladder infection but no infection | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am 43 years old. I take synthroid, wellbutrin and necon every day. Last week I had symptons of a ...
A: Jane, a urinary tract may be present with a negative culture under certain circumstances. The most ...
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| Bleeding from penis afer ejaculation | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Patient:43, Male, unsure of medications, CA. What would have caused a large amount of bleeding after ...
A: Courtney, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is usually due to a tear ...
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| ejaculation | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My husband is 50 yrs old, with healthy libido. Lately, he fails to ejaculate. He's been taking some ...
A: Andrea, I need some clarification of your question. By failing to ejaculate, do you mean that your ...
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| "crooked" urine stream | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have recently inherited my 2 year old nephew, he is almost potty trained. he is not circumcised. ...
A: Barb, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| UTI + Lemon Juice | 7/7/2009 |
Q: 22 Female BCAAs (proper dosage) Multivitamin (proper dosage) Georgia, USA So two days ago (this is ...
A: Tegan, mild UTIs may be treated adequately by forcing fluids. This will dilute the bacteria count ...
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| Ejaculation Question | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I am a 20 year old male and when I ejcaculate, I only feel build up of sperm or some feeling in my ...
A: David, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| penis damage | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My penis used to be perfectly straight, but I woke up one morning to notice it flopped over to the ...
A: Chris, the normal anatomy of the penis consists of 3 cylindrical bodies each wrapped in an elastic ...
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| Penis Discomforth | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I had sex for the first time the other day, and im afraid to admit that it was unprotected, and a ...
A: Steve, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| 1200ccs catherized 15-year-old daughter | 6/30/2009 |
Q: Just returned from hospital. What could cause my 15-year-old daughter to not have a feeling to ...
A: Lisa, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| retrograde ejaculation | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am 39 year old unmarried male i masturbate 2/3 times a day in face down position (rubbing penis ...
A: Atkt, during sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufactures fluid that account ...
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| Bacteria | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, My girlfriend recently was checked by her gyno that she had Gardnerella Vaginalitis. ...
A: Brad, first let me state that the anaerobic bacterium Gardnerella vaginalis (GV) is found in 100% of ...
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| urine test | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Recently I had a test done on my urine to check if there is infection (I didn't see a doctor; I just ...
A: Larry, Chlamydia is diagnosed by culturing (growing) the bacteria from genital secretions such as ...
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| Peyronies Disease | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have 2 questions. Q1: I am in my early fifties and have been diagnosed with Peyronies disease ...
A: bob, I think you mean you'll try to ejaculate more often, not urinate more often. Your symptom can ...
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| penis ino | 6/26/2009 |
Q: my penis is bent, will it cause any problem? also it rises almost facing upwards pls provide the ...
A: San, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| child with swollen penis | 6/25/2009 |
Q: My son is 4 years old with swollen penis of 7 weeks now, he has been seen by urology and allergy ...
A: Elliott as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Pain inside the Penis | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Alright for some unknown reason, I started getting these pains about a cm down from the head of my ...
A: Prency, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Peyronies Disease | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I have 2 questions. Q1: I am in my early fifties and have been diagnosed with Peyronies disease ...
A: Bob, let me preface my remarks by stating that I have been retired for nine years and have had no ...
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| Blood at the end of urination | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I had a painful accident. I sat on a rather small toilet and thought I had aim my penis properly in ...
A: Chris, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is usually due to a tear in ...
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| Husbands pain caused him to pass out! | 6/24/2009 |
Q: My husband has been complaining of pain after an erection and after ejaculation. This only happens ...
A: Chryston, in spite of the fact that your husband's prostate gland has been deemed not to be the ...
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| pre-cum, urine flow, ED | 6/23/2009 |
Q: This is somewhat embarrassing, but is needed information. OK, Over the past 4 years or so, I have ...
A: Naptown, by far the most common cause of your complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, ...
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| no sperm | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Hi my name is jennifer i have a fiance named rob and he had a surgery done when he was 2 years old ...
A: Jennifer, you have been given some incorrect information. There is no medical condition where urine ...
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| Random Penile Pain | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old male from Massachusetts. For the past 2 weeks or so, I've had a pain on the right ...
A: Mike, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Testosterone | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, I'm 59 and, out of curiosity, had my serum and free testosterone levels checked. My ...
A: Dan, you have a wise doctor as blood tests to measure the testosterone level should include both ...
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| sore after rough sex | 6/18/2009 |
Q: A few night ago my girlfriend and I where having sex. I wore a condom of course. We where in our ...
A: Robert, the most serious penile injury to occur during sex is a penile fracture. These are are ...
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| Woman's bladder aging prematurely | 6/17/2009 |
Q: ..My girlfriend is 45 years old and has visible blood in her urine. She had dye shot in her vains ...
A: Charlie, your girlfriend's urologist has used a term "bladder of a 75 year old women" in trying to ...
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| Masturbation before test | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, A friend of mine told me he read some where that men preform better on tests if they ...
A: Dave, this question is outside of my expertise. I know of no scientific data on this subject. In ...
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| Testicle dent | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I was hit by a baseball last week and my left testicle has a dent on the bottom of it? What should I ...
A: Jon, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Loss of morning erections and softer( quicker to die down) erections. Possible injury months ago | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I'm a 25 year old healthy male, lift weights at least 3 times a week, I've done sleep studies for ...
A: Benjamin, most likely you do not have any significant underling malfunction of the penis and I doubt ...
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| split urine stream, weak flow, high frequency/urgency, etc | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I am a 33 year old male and I have a few problems that I would like some insight to. I visited a ...
A: James, symptoms such as weak stream, dribbling after urination and splitting of the stream suggest ...
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| overactive bladder ? | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My question is somewhat short but it has to do with what a previous person has said, this woman ...
A: Samantha, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes mellitus, ...
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| bleeding through the penis | 6/15/2009 |
Q: he said he feels no pain what so ever, we do have sex frequently sometimes we will do do it 2 ...
A: Aline, your boy friend needs to see a urologist to find out the cause and seriousness of the ...
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| intermittent gross hematuria w/ clots 22 yr fem | 6/14/2009 |
Q: im a 22 yr. old female and have had no symptoms of bladder infection or kidney infection. had ...
A: Megan, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| Semen Colour | 6/14/2009 |
Q: When I ejaculate the semen produced is a creamy yellowish colour. There is no unpleasant odour and ...
A: Bob, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for about 2/3 of the ...
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| Long-term penile injury | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I'm 20 years old and I've had some damage to my penis for at least 10-15 years; caused by me rubbing ...
A: Chris, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Penile retraction. | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I'm 23 years old. I'm having penile retraction for more than 8 years. Whenever I run, climb stairs, ...
A: Sakib, retraction of the penis is a common and normal phenomenon. It has more to do with body build ...
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| need surgery again | 6/12/2009 |
Q: i have acute urinary retention had a bladder neck incising three months ago last week had very bad ...
A: Thomas, there are many conditions that may cause a male to have difficulty emptying the ...
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| surgical removal of a dead testicle | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My son had a vericosele surgery a few years ago. It was unsuccessful and the testicle died and has ...
A: Sue, during the course of varicocele surgery, the artery supplying your son's testicle was ...
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| urine passing problem | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am 22 years old.I have a problem of passing urine.Every time I have to sit down to pass urine.If I ...
A: James, you need to see a urologist in consultation. I suspect that you have some restriction in the ...
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| quick question | 6/10/2009 |
Q: my penis shaft erect side ways and the head is side ways too if i get surgery is the shaft going to ...
A: Jason, the normal anatomy of the penis consists of 3 cylindrical bodies each wrapped in an elastic ...
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| testicular cancer | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My friend had testicular cancer last year at the age of 30. He had one testicle removed, and one ...
A: Shelly, before I answer your specific question, I want to explain the sequence of events involved ...
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| Worsening ED after cavernosometry | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, My problem is very similar to Richard's that you’ve answered on 5/4/2009. I had ...
A: Tom, the following information I have written on venous leaks should be of help to you if this is ...
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| dripping | 6/8/2009 |
Q: i have a dripping problem from my penis for over a year now when i get accident it even drips more ...
A: Ariel, ejaculation during sleep is called a nocturnal emission. It is a perfectly normal phenomenon ...
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| Swollen penis | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Last night I had really intense unprotected sex which also included masturbation. When I was done ...
A: Jez, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Worsening ED after cavernosometry | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, My problem is very similar to Richard's that you’ve answered on 5/4/2009. I had ...
A: Tom, the bloody urine after your test was probably due to the needle piercing the urethra. This is ...
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| Possible complications of child circumcision | 6/6/2009 |
Q: We had our 21 month old son circumcised in the US 8 days ago. 4 days post op his dressing still had ...
A: Tammy, behind the glans (head) of the penis where the glans meets the shaft is a circumferential ...
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| stretched bladder | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My father who is 77 years old underwent major surgery to remove his prostate in January 2008. He ...
A: Ramona, there are many conditions that may cause a male to have difficulty emptying the ...
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| Erections post stroke | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am a 58 year old male, and suffered a stroke in December of 2007. For some time after stroke sex ...
A: Gary, the ability to have erection may indeed be compromised by having a stroke. However, such an ...
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| prostate | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am a 39 yr old male. I have notice over the last six months that I am urination more then normal. ...
A: Jeff, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary tract ...
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| Torn frenulum. | 5/28/2009 |
Q: While having sex, I tore my frenulum (the thin layer of skin connecting to my penis head) it bled ...
A: Rafael, on the underside of the head (glans) penis in the midline, there is a band of tissue called ...
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| right testicle shrinking | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Well its been about 5 months now my right testicle is shrinking very noticeably. What happened was I ...
A: Chris, the epididymis is the tubular structure located behind the testicle that drains sperm from ...
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| testicles | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old son's right testicle did not release itself into the scrotum. He has seen a urologist ...
A: Scherleen, the medical name for undescended testicles is cryptorchidism. Such testicles can be ...
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| problem unrinating after catheter removal | 5/21/2009 |
Q: My father has been in the hospital for two months for 3 different heart surgeries. During this time ...
A: Jodi, there are many conditions that may cause a male to have difficulty emptying the bladder. Ones ...
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| Urology | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I get a pain in my abdomen after ejaculation, accompanied by an increase in acidity. Pain lasts for ...
A: Bob, by far the most common cause of symptoms after ejaculation is from inflammation of the prostate ...
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| right testicle shrinking | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Well its been about 5 months now my right testicle is shrinking very noticeably. What happened was I ...
A: Chris, the testicles can shrink from either a severe injury, a severe infection or a torsion ...
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| Can't Tell When I Have To Urinate | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I cannot tell when I have to urinate. I have no feeling that I have to go. It doesn't leak or come ...
A: Scott, there is no simple answer to your question. Ulcerative colitis (UC) may indeed cause a ...
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| atypical cells in urininalysis | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My Doctor found atypical cells in my last 2 urine samples. No blood or infection was found however. ...
A: Fred, the inner lining of the entire urinary tract is called the musoca. Microscopically, the the ...
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| Urine problm | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Sir i have problem of painful, burning feeling in finshing urine. and then after some time some drop ...
A: Ali, the most common cause of your complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| continous | 5/6/2009 |
Q: sir have been suffering from continous urethral discharge since last two years.recently i consult a ...
A: Ankur, discharge from the urethra is a common symptom that is called "urethritis". If thick and ...
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| Ruptured urethra | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My 17 year old son fell onto a jungle gym bar 12 days ago. He starting bleeding out of his penis ...
A: Brad, there is a spectrum of conditions that can generally be classified as "ruptures" of the ...
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| penile duplex ultrasound,cavernosometry and cavernosography. | 5/4/2009 |
Q: DR GOLDSTEIN my name is richard,i am 42 years old. about 4 years ago i had a 6 hour erection ,caused ...
A: Richard: 1. In my practice, I have never seen damage from a 6 hour erection. I believe you can be ...
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| Is this the correct method? | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male, my syptoms include: dribbling of urine, urine/fluid in ejaculate/decreased ...
A: Mason, it is difficult for me to tell you if pelvic floor training is the correct treatment for your ...
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| Scrotum correction | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 19 year old male from England. I had an undescended testicle into my late teens (had it ...
A: Daniel, usually when a prosthetic testicle is placed, it is sized to match the remaining testicle. ...
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| Lifelong erectile difficulties | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I am 60 years old, in excellent shape comparable to a 45 year old, except in the sexual department. ...
A: Eugene, there are many causes for erectile dysfunction (ED). The most common diseases associated ...
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| uti | 5/2/2009 |
Q: my wife had a stent removed in august 2008 after surgery to correct a problem with a damaged ...
A: Ansar, I understand your question. As mentioned initially, it is essential that you wife have her ...
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| Gross Hematuria | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I am seeing a Urologist for what is being diagnosed right now as gross hematuria. I will have the ...
A: Shannon, variations in the amount of blood noted in your urine have no significant clinical ...
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| pissing at night | 5/2/2009 |
Q: 12 year old son ,used to take medication,Dr. stopped pills,said not good for kidneys.wets the bed ...
A: Dave, the medical term for bedwetting is enuresis. It is most common in children and usually ...
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| uti | 5/1/2009 |
Q: my wife had a stent removed in august 2008 after surgery to correct a problem with a damaged ...
A: Ansar, urologic re-evaluation in your wife's case is essential to be sure there is no residual ...
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| Retrograde ejaculation and subsequent frequent urination/bladder discomfort | 5/1/2009 |
Q: Since having TURP surgery in 11/2008, I now have retrograde ejaculations, usually followed by about ...
A: Ladson, retrograde ejaculation is a fairly frequent side effect from TUR of the prostate gland. Its ...
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| Burning Urination | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have been having burning urination for more than a month now i have been given anibiotic after ...
A: Brittanie, you should absolutely see a urologist in consultation. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) ...
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| Urge to urinate | 4/30/2009 |
Q: For the past few months I've had an annoying problem where within a few minutes after urinating I ...
A: Paul, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary tract ...
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| Nocturnal Sensations | 4/30/2009 |
Q: It is common for boys/men to have nocturnal erections throughout the night. Do girls/women ...
A: Kenneth, in evaluation erections, one can actually measure ("quantify") the degree of and firmness ...
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| Uretic stent/stone | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have had a uretic jj stent inside me for 10 weeks, a stone is still in my right kidney. My ...
A: Trevor, stents can be left in for long periods of time. In those who need them continuously, they ...
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| weak stream | 4/28/2009 |
Q: AdVance Male sling on Friday. Catheter removal on the following Monday morning. I have a very weak ...
A: Gary, the are several causes for the weakness of your urinary stream. It could be due to residual ...
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| combination of problems | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i am a complete mess haha i have premature ejaculation, sometimes my right testicle hurts and ...
A: Anthony, because of the bleeding I strongly suggest that you see a urologist in consultation. ...
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| overactive bladder | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Im a 23 year old female recently diagnosed with interstitial cystisis. I was prescibed (Enablex 7.5) ...
A: Tia, Enablex is one of a class of medications that are used to relax the urinary bladder so that it ...
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| Penile dripping, Lack of blood supply and Premature ejaculation | 4/26/2009 |
Q: So glad to have found you and this site. Let me try to be as precise as possible regarding my ...
A: Zeff: Spots on the glans penis are common findings in many men and not necessarily due to disease. ...
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| black boil on penis | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I am 18 years old, I think I have excessive masturbation. but anyway, This weird tiny dark boil ...
A: Sam, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Weakness of kegel muscle | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I'm a 21 year old male who has put on a considerable amount of weight. Upto 18 stone from 15 stone ...
A: James, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| stricture and urethral injury | 4/25/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, Let me lay out the situation: about three weeks ago I noticed a milky discharge from my ...
A: Rex, it is always difficult for a physician to evaluate other physician's subjective reports (such ...
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| Penile dripping, Lack of blood supply and Premature ejaculation | 4/25/2009 |
Q: So glad to have found you and this site. Let me try to be as precise as possible regarding my ...
A: Zeff, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Testical attached to abdomen wall | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am now 22. When I was 15, I had surgery for what was thought to be A hydrocele hernia. My right ...
A: Robert, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| penile friction blister | 4/23/2009 |
Q: this is a medical question regarding my boyfriend. unfortunately neither of us has a family doctor ...
A: Meg, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Male urethra damage | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I just had surgery and a catheter. After the catheter was removed, I urinated a little blood (red). ...
A: Chris, you should let the physician who performed your surgery know of your symptoms. If he is not ...
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| sperm | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i just done a semen test they found no sperm but found very small amount of immature sperm.can i ...
A: Ace, infertility is the general term applied to those conditions that make it difficult for a couple ...
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| chronic prostatitis | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i was dignosed with prostitis 3 months ago they perscribed me cipro for 3 weeks and i took the ...
A: Landon, normally for an initial episode of prostatitis, I suggest a minimum of 4 weeks of Cipro. If ...
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| extended bladder | 4/21/2009 |
Q: i had to have a pelvic utrasound done... to which i had to consumed 42 ounces of water 1 1/2 hrs ...
A: Kathleen, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| pain at urethra opening that won't go away | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am a circumcized male, 25. 2 years ago, I had an unfortunate incident where I masturbated to the ...
A: Roberto, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Prostatitis | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I am 32 yr old male from Australia. I read an answer that you gave to another person regarding ...
A: Ben, the symptoms of testicular aching, urinary frequency, slowing of the stream, penile discomfort, ...
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| Nocturnal Sensations | 3/16/2009 |
Q: It is common for boys/men to have nocturnal erections throughout the night. Do girls/women ...
A: Kenneth, nocturnal erections are a normal occurrence in men. They occur during the REM (rapid eye ...
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| left testicular pain/left flank-kidney pain | 3/16/2009 |
Q: (41 year old male, living in the North Eastern United States) My husband has been having left kidney ...
A: Rebecca, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| urology | 3/15/2009 |
Q: DR.Goldstein I am a married 42 year old male in a monogamous relationship for about 20 years inthe ...
A: Hugo, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| UTI after ureter reimplantation | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I am 35 year old female with grade 3-4 reflux. I had an ureter reimplantation. The foley was ...
A: Michelle, this type of pain may be caused by obstruction, infection or less likely - persistent ...
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| continous urethral discharge | 3/13/2009 |
Q: sir,i am suffering from continous urethral discharge since last two years.but i don't consult ...
A: Ankur, discharge from the urethra is a common symptom that is called "urethritis". If thick and ...
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| retun of hydrocele after surgery | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I had a hydrocelectomy in late January 2009, a follow up a week later confirming all went well and ...
A: George, I understand your frustration and concern. There are several techniques that can be used to ...
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| Dysuria | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I had a baby in January. I had a foley catheter with Epidural anesthesia. After the catheter was ...
A: Gayatri, it is not unusual to need a foley catheter after an epidural anesthesia as the latter ...
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| blueish tint lump on penis | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Mr goldstein, I have noticed the past couple of days i have a blue tintish lump on my penis that is ...
A: Jimmy, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| blood clots aSince then fter uretscpy stone removal | 3/12/2009 |
Q: On Mar 6, 2 stones 7mm and 1.5cm were removed in a 3 hour uretscpy. A string stent was removed on ...
A: John, the complications of ureteral edema (swelling) and blood clots are common complications of ...
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| painful ejaculation | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I also experience a quick pain in the kidney region on my left side at the moment of ejaculation.
A: Bruce, the most common cause of your complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| testosterone and RBC | 3/10/2009 |
Q: HOW AND WHY DOES TESTOSTERONE INCREASE RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTION? THANK YOU
A: John, the formation of red blood cells is very complex and in the field of hematology rather than ...
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| Low testosterone levels | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, I have a few questions concerning my husband. He is 49 and experiencing fatigue, ...
A: Sandra, this is a complicated situation as there are many causes for low terstosterone levels ...
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| Testicular pain and discomfort | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, I am a 42 year old married male. I live an active life and work out 5-6 times a week. ...
A: Alen, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| SLIGHT uncomfortable pain at tip of penis | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein: My 85 y.o. father is in excellent health; his only medication is Proscar. When ...
A: Joanne, the most common causes for this would be either an inflammation of the prostate gland ...
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| prostate trouble | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I've been having an odd sensation of tightness around my prostate for a couple of months, as if my ...
A: Steve, the most common cause of your complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Burning After Urination - Prostatitis? | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Dr Goldstein, Firstly, many thanks for reading my question and taking the time to write a reply. I ...
A: John F. obviously you had read my "macro" on prostatitis which I will include at the end of this ...
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| blood in urine | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am male, 28, and have had blood in my urine at the end of my stream, with one episode of passing a ...
A: Matt, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the bleeding ...
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| Pelvic Tension constant weakness | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I am 32 a year old Male and have been experiencing some problems for many years now. I have a ...
A: Vince, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Urinating up to 100x per day. Need help Please! | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I am really hoping you can help me. Basics- 30 year old woman, history of gynecological problems ...
A: Tara, hesitancy is a symptoms common to many of the urologic disorders I mentioned and does help to ...
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| Tunica Cavernosa or hardened tub-like ring around base of penis head underneath foreskin | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I injured an area underneath the foreskin at the base of the penis head during sexual activity with ...
A: Zachary, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Burning sensation in my Urethra | 2/27/2009 |
Q: So, I'm not sure what I could possibly have. I Haven't been sexually active since may. I had MC but ...
A: Jesus, your school doctor is wrong. Herpes almost always occurs on the outside of the body ...
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| Burning sensation in my Urethra | 2/26/2009 |
Q: So, I'm not sure what I could possibly have. I Haven't been sexually active since may. I had MC but ...
A: Jesus, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Urinating up to 100x per day. Need help Please! | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I am really hoping you can help me. Basics- 30 year old woman, history of gynecological problems ...
A: Tara, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Groin pain on ejaculation | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Past few months during intercourse with my wife I feel a pain in my groin on the right side. This ...
A: Skid 1988, the cremaster muscle does not wrap around the vas but it does wrap around the spermatic ...
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| becoming incontinant? | 2/25/2009 |
Q: For almost 3 years i have suffered from something, the NHS in the uk has had absolutely luck ...
A: Nick, by far the most common cause of your complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| Groin pain on ejaculation | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Past few months during intercourse with my wife I feel a pain in my groin on the right side. This ...
A: Skid 1988, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an ...
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| varicocele Surgury | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My doctor said that the pain I have been having in the testicle area would be corrected by ...
A: Peter, a varicocele is a collection of varicose veins of the spermatic cord (the rope-like structure ...
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| stress incontinence | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I am 45yr female & I just had a sling put in for stress incontinence. While in surgery I had a ...
A: Theresa, bladder cysts are quite common and are of no clinical importance. There are usually due to ...
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| One testicle hurts | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Umm recently i discovered that one of my testicles hurt to be specific the right one...this started ...
A: Cyrus, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| 19 year old bladder retension | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My son can not fully empty his bladder and for the last 6 months he has had to cath himself 5-6 ...
A: Lynne, there are many conditions that may cause difficulty emptying the bladder. Ones ability to ...
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| Testosterone deficiency; the reason behind many ailments? | 2/21/2009 |
Q: First of all, thank you in advance for making this service available. I'm a 29-year-old male ...
A: Jay, your question is very complicated and beyond the expertise of most urologists (including me). ...
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| stones | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have a .5cm by .5cm stone in my lower right kidney revealed through an x-ray. I will receive ...
A: Wayne, your kidney is made essentially of 2 portions: the parenchyma and the pelvo-calyceal system. ...
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| Crooked penis | 2/20/2009 |
Q: im 15 years old and i have a crooked penis when erected... i have a lot of sensation when i have sex ...
A: Bob, the normal anatomy of the penis consists of 3 cylindrical bodies each wrapped in an elastic ...
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| Testicle size and pain after hydrocelectomy | 2/19/2009 |
Q: It is almost 3 weeks after I had a hydrocelctomy performed on the left testicle. All the pain and ...
A: Kurt, your symptoms are not at all unusual after hydrocelectomy. It takes a minimum of 6-12 weeks ...
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| dripping of urine | 2/19/2009 |
Q: respected doctor arthur goldstein, i need your second opinion. my age is 38, single, male.living ...
A: Sri, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Is my prostate causing problems? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am a 23 year old male, no medications, and live in Logan, Utah, USA. I have a few different ...
A: Clint, the average man has the need to ejaculate within 2-5 minutes after starting intercourse. ...
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| Excessive blood in semen | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has been having an issue with excessive blood in his semen. He is a 41 y/o male not on ...
A: Crystal, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| No Cowpers Gland Secretions? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: What i believe to be my Cowper's Gland secretions, (the clear fluid usually secreted during arousal, ...
A: Sheldon, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
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| Hydrocelectomy--testicle attached to scrotum | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I had a right hydrocelectomy when I was 20 years old. Ever since the surgery, the testicle has been ...
A: Charles, the type of scarring you describe is not uncommon after hydrocele surgery. I think it is ...
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| white discharge while having bowel movement | 2/8/2009 |
Q: For the past month I have been having a white discharge from my penis when I have bowel movement. ...
A: Anselmo, your symptoms most likely are due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| Varicocle and Kegel Exercises | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 31 year old male who was recently diagnosed with epididymal cyst and varicocle in my left ...
A: Ross, epididymal cysts are very common and do not cause symptoms. This is an incidental finding. ...
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| peeing a stone | 2/8/2009 |
Q: my father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, just recently he started having difficulty peeing ...
A: Tricia, apparently your father had a stone in the bladder that temporarily blocked his urinary canal ...
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| Using Trimix after a quasi-successful penile implant | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Last October, I had a penile implant. To achieve an erection, I squeeze a bulb in my right testicle ...
A: Frederick J, I have been retired for 8 years & have no recent experience with the "newer" implants. ...
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| Bladder cancer | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My brother in NC was diagnosed and had surgery for bladder cancer after urinating blood for over a ...
A: Maggie, vomiting blood is not a symptom of bladder cancer. This is usually due to diseases of the ...
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| PSA testing | 2/6/2009 |
Q: What is your opinion of the usefulness of getting a free PSA blood test to help determine if a ...
A: Bill, the coverage of laboratory tests not only varies with each insurance company, but also on the ...
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| Dribbling Urine | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am a 31 year old male from Pennsylvania. I have frequent urination (15 times a day). I have been ...
A: Craig, post voiding dribbling is a very common problem. It is due to trapping of some urine in the ...
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| pain & inflamation in testicles | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My husband has pain (soreness) in his testicle. It started on one side and is now on the other. ...
A: Sharon, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Low Testosterone, normalish LH FSH | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Male 46yo desk jockey 10kg 6' tall. 225mg Venalfaxine (Effexor xr) for > 12 months Been weary., ...
A: John, let me preface my remarks by stating that this type of problem is best handled by an ...
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| seminal fluid after urinating, minimal ejacultate | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have noticed that I have intermittent release of seminal fluid after urinating. The clear fluid ...
A: Tom, imipramine has been shown to decrease semen volume and increase sperm concentration. This side ...
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| Suspensory Ligament Damage | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Some time ago my penis was pulled too hard while flaccid. There was pain at the base and I wasn't ...
A: Daniel, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Pain/Discomfort | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I don't know where to start, so I'll just explain. The past couple nights when i turn to a certain ...
A: Daniel, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Condom Latex | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Does the prolong contact with latex from condoms desensitize the penis head? I used to get a whole ...
A: Joe, from your initial question, I though you meant that your penile sensation was too decreased ...
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| Condom Latex | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Does the prolong contact with latex from condoms desensitize the penis head? I used to get a whole ...
A: Joe, some people are allergic to the latex, the substance that most condoms are made from. This ...
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| Urinary tract problem | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am 23 yrs old and I will be 24 in a month.I live in Las Vegas NV and I have bleen dealing with ...
A: Carissa, urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women are very common compared to men. This is due to ...
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| injury period | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have two questions: 1. In average, how long period is needed to completely heel testicular ...
A: Dragan, if a testicular rupture is diagnosed, it is usually treated by surgical repair. At the time ...
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| Senior Relief | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Okay to write to you again? You said I reached the limit a year ago but then you wished me a good ...
A: Ken, the degree of downward displacement of the penis is related to the length & tautness of the ...
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| blood in my penis | 2/2/2009 |
Q: this is embarrasing but i dont care i was taking a bath and in very hot water while my penis was ...
A: Brian, there are many possible causes for blood leaking from the penis or in the urine (hematuria). ...
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| Coloured Ejaculate | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have recently ejaculated and it appeared to be brownish in colour. I do have some symtoms of an ...
A: Andrew, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for about 2/3 of ...
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| Urinary problems | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have burning in my penis and swelling in my lower abdomen. I was treated for diverticulitis after ...
A: Terry, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Please Help! I need to know ASAP | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Last night, I noticed an area on the right side of my penis that was a bit dry looking (but not dry ...
A: Axel, it is difficult to make this type of diagnosis over the internet without the ability to do a ...
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| right testicle pain | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am 23, don't do drugs, don't smoke, rarely drink, workout at the gym a lot, don't do roids or take ...
A: Egor, assuming your testicle is anatomically normal, there are several causes for your discomfort. ...
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| long term dangers in using a Foley Catheter | 1/31/2009 |
Q: As of Jan. 2007 I became a T-7 incomplete paraplegic. This was due to a spinal AVF. During the ...
A: Dwight, obviously you have a very excellent understanding of your neurogenic bladder disease. I am ...
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| over masterbation - bad? | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I am a 21 male and have been masterbating since I remember. Yet I noticed that I do it quite often, ...
A: Rich, there is great individual variation in the frequency with which one can ejaculate safely. ...
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| Prostate and Pelvis Pain | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have been suffering with on and off pain in my testicles and prostate for about 10 months. I am in ...
A: Dave, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Bladder maintenance Theraphy | 1/29/2009 |
Q: What is Maintenance theraphy? How often it is given? Cystscope every 3 months, Will there be always ...
A: Has, as you already have had one recurrence, it is most important to having ongoing surveillance ...
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| Vasectomy | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Next month I am receiving a No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy. The Dr. wants to use leave in titanium ...
A: Steve, titanium clips are basically chemically inert. As a result, there is no significant reaction ...
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| Urine Sample | 1/28/2009 |
Q: What happens if you mix two urine samples one thats positive for being pregnant and one thats not ...
A: Amber, a positive pregnancy test depends on the concentration of specific hormones that are found in ...
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| enlargedtestical | 1/28/2009 |
Q: i have an enlarged left testical 3times the size of my right ,about a month or so i was urinating ...
A: Russ, since the evaluation of scrotal lumps by a layman can be difficult, it is my advice to consult ...
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| Bladder maintenance Theraphy | 1/28/2009 |
Q: What is Maintenance theraphy? How often it is given? Cystscope every 3 months, Will there be always ...
A: Has, I assume from you question that either you or someone you know has had a superficial bladder ...
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| Frequent urination (sensation to urinate) | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Twice in the last 5 weeks I have taken antibiotics for what was thought to be a UTI. I have the ...
A: Tim, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| White masses in a pelvic x ray | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I was at a chiropractor with back pain (normal occurance, diagnosed with a pinched nerve) Took ...
A: Tina, I really don't think you should have much concern about this being a kidney cancer. This type ...
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| Circular vein? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: When I get an erection on the center of the shaft of my penis just below the head there is a ...
A: Eric, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Bilateral Varicocelectomy complications | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I am 31 years old, and on November 21st of 2008 I had a bilateral varicocelectomy. Before the ...
A: George, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Epididymitis | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My right epididymis became swollen and tender on December 26th, a day after participating in a touch ...
A: Matthew, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Scrotal webbing | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have always had a semi-retracted penis when flaccid. As with many boys and men, this condition is ...
A: Charles, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Urinary Problems | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I am a 27 year old female. I don't have any children. I am married. I urinate too ofteb. About five ...
A: Moya, I suggest that you see a urologist in consultation. There are many causes for urinary ...
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| ejaculate viscosity as an indicator of prostate cancer | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Within the past several years my lady friend partner noticed that she thought my ejaculate was ...
A: Mike, increased viscosity of the semen is not an indicator of prostate cancer nor does it indicate ...
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| Non-ejaculation | 1/15/2009 |
Q: good day doc,i am a man of 36years of age living in the u.k,my problem is that ever since i started ...
A: Ola, during sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufactures fluid that account for ...
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| swollen ring around base of penis head | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am a 20 year old male on no medications and with no sexual encounters. I have a swollen ring ...
A: Ben, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| question about erection | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I didn't have sex for almost 2 years. Later this summer first time in my life i had unsuccessful ...
A: Alex, every man occasionally has difficulty obtaining or maintaining erections. There are many ...
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| varicocele surgery | 1/13/2009 |
Q: In two weeks time I'm going to have a laparoscopic surgery of varicocele. As a result of the ...
A: Tomas, after repair of a varicocele, there is some initial swelling in the scrotum and spermatic ...
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| Testicular pain | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I've had this pain in my right testicle for almost a year now on/off. I went to see a doctor about ...
A: Kyle, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Blader Pain, Frequency and Premature Ejaculation | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I'm a 31 yr old male who has been suffering from bladder pain and frequency off and on for more than ...
A: Joe, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| laser vs. Cooled ThermoTherapy | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My father, 83 years old. He has three stents implanted is being advised to have Cooled Thermo ...
A: Jill, the therapies you are inquiring about are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) ...
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| Why are my Testicles hardening and shrinking? | 1/10/2009 |
Q: For about 3 years, my testicles get rock hard when I get an erection, walk up the stairs, do pushups ...
A: Ben, a varicocele is a collection of varicose veins of the spermatic cord (the rope-like structure ...
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| penis glans | 1/9/2009 |
Q: about 11 weeks ago my friend gave me a "tipper", he hit my penis glans as a joke, it turned out to ...
A: Steven, as mentioned, it may take up to a year for nerve trauma to heal so there is no reason to be ...
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| Cipro causing penis tingling? | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I'm quite concerned right now, the case is this: Last week on my vacations I ate some bad shrimps ...
A: Rod, any medication you take has many potential side effects. The tingling sensation you describe ...
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| Possable Prostate Problem? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am 23 years old and I am a male. I live in Allentown,Pa,USA. I have been having some problems ...
A: Julian, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| chronic prostatitis with unusual start point | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Good day dr.Goldstein! i red several answers you made for another patients and i was very ...
A: Peter, you present a number of different issues and i will try to address them as best I can in ...
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| Phimosis | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I am a 22 year old male from Ireland and believe i have the condition phimosis. I have never been ...
A: Dave, the term "redundant prepuce" means the presence of a foreskin or excessive residual foreskin ...
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| Radiation of Prostate and side affects | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Can routine radiation of the prostate in a patient for cancer treatment cause irritation of the ...
A: Garth, radiation therapy for prostate cancer does not cause hypertension (blood pressure elevation). ...
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| Broken blood vessels on scrotum | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I'm a 30 year old male with high blood pressure. I have several blood vessels on my scrotum that ...
A: Troy, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| testicular atrophy | 1/5/2009 |
Q: about 9 months ago i was diagnosed with a 3rd grade varicocele on my left testicle the doctor told ...
A: Matin, a varicocele is a collection of varicose veins of the spermatic cord (the rope-like structure ...
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| Pop at the very base of the penis | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Goldstein, I'm a 30 year old male and I live in Pacoima, CA. I am not currently taking any ...
A: John, I do not believe that your disc is related to the "pop" you noticed several years ago. This ...
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| PSA Test | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I just had a PSA blood test for Prostate Cancer. My doctor said that a normal reading is 4 or ...
A: Tom, your friend is correct. The PSA in general should be less than 4.0. I would clarify this with ...
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| Question | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 yr old male. I get an erect penis when I lie flat on my back/ side for more then 20 min. ...
A: Sam, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| frequent urination and whitish penile discharge during stool from cooper's gland (prostate) | 12/28/2008 |
Q: good morning.i would like to discuss some problems that i have been facing for long.i am a healthy ...
A: Dhruv, congestive prostatitis is treated mainly by ejaculating regularly in moderation (perhaps 1-2 ...
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| Prostate pain leading to spermatic pain | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I have been suffering with on and off pain in my testicles and prostate for 9 months. I am in my ...
A: Dave, by far the most common cause of genital and scrotal pain in the presence of anatomically ...
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| problems in male private area | 12/28/2008 |
Q: what should i do if i cant urinate ? i have pain in my private area ?
A: J, if you are unable to urinate, you need to have a catheter (tube) inserted to relieve the pressure ...
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| Urinating while ejaculating. | 12/27/2008 |
Q: 1. Sometimes, after being sexually aroused, two separate streams, urine and semen come out of my ...
A: Robert, sexual arousal requiring being submissive (in fact or fantasy) is purely due to emotional ...
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| Scrotums not lined up | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I am very worried about a recent condition in which my right scrotum stays up close to my penis and ...
A: John, in over 90% of men, the left testicle is lower than the right, higher on the right in about ...
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| Swollen Scrotum and Penis | 12/27/2008 |
Q: Issue: Woke up this morning with a swollen scrotum and penis that frightened the bejesus out of me ...
A: Sam, the swelling is due to the fact that for some reason, you broke a blood vessel (most likely a ...
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| frequent urination and whitish penile discharge during stool from cooper's gland (prostate) | 12/26/2008 |
Q: good morning.i would like to discuss some problems that i have been facing for long.i am a healthy ...
A: Dhruv, the average man urinates around 4-6 times in a 24 hour period with an average fluid ...
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| bladder spasms | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I am the caregiver for my 91 year old father who has advanced prostate cancer and COPD. He has an ...
A: Nancy, there are several causes for bladder spasms such as stone formation, chronic infection and ...
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| Penis size | 12/25/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for a guy to increase his penis size though some kind of a device at all or not.
A: Weaver, this is a common question. The majority of men believe they were "short-changed" regarding ...
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| peeing | 12/25/2008 |
Q: to start off, i'm a teen, and i just diagnosed myself with stress incontinence (i still need to find ...
A: Gary, any process that causes the diaphragm to push downward toward the lower abdomen such as ...
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| Penis Nerves. | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Hey I seem to have damaged my nerves from jelqing and stretching routine I was doing. It turned numb ...
A: Adam, I have read the web sites regarding claims of increasing penile size with a variety of ...
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| Painful Ejaculation | 12/24/2008 |
Q: For almost the past 20 years, I have had painful ejaculation. I believe it to be because what ...
A: Rob, I'm sorry to tell you that I agree with your urologist in that the most common cause of your ...
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| groin discomfurt | 12/23/2008 |
Q: i am a 34 year old british male who in the last few days have felt a lot of discumfort in the area ...
A: Guy, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Severe dysuria | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I'm a 40yr old radiologist and this past weeked developed very severe dysuria. The pain is a 9/10 ...
A: Eric, I do not believe your symptoms are due to any of the STDs. The most common cause of your ...
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| perineal pain | 12/21/2008 |
Q: i am a 40yr old male and for the last few months i have had a minor pain in the area between my ...
A: Mark, other than the calf pain, your symptoms are typical of an inflammation of the prostate gland, ...
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| cremaster spasm | 12/20/2008 |
Q: 49 y.o.,nil meds with 1 year history of an uncomfortably elevated left testicle.if due to cremaster ...
A: Alan, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Painful Testicle/painful ejaculation..diagnosed Spermatocele but no cure? **HELP** | 12/19/2008 |
Q: ***PLEASE HELP***My fiance has had a weird "bump" on his testicle pretty much all his life. He says ...
A: Joann, spermatoceles are very common and typically painless. Although they may be a little ...
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| prostate cancer and psa scores | 12/19/2008 |
Q: going thru a puzzling situation. for 15 years my annual psa scores have been 1.9 to 2.1 in jan of ...
A: Jack, I have no further comments about your PSA values. However, a Gleason 6 is an intermediate ...
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| microscopic damage | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my name is david,38 years old. 4 years ago i had a nonpainful erection of 6 hours caused by an ...
A: David, I think it is highly unlikely that a 6 hour painless erection of any cause (including ...
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| prostate cancer and psa scores | 12/18/2008 |
Q: going thru a puzzling situation. for 15 years my annual psa scores have been 1.9 to 2.1 in jan of ...
A: Jack, I am not sure why you had a repeat PSA performed (perhaps just curiosity) after a biopsy ...
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| utc or what? | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i am male, 24 years old and recently i was on antibiotics the period came to an end but after 10 ...
A: Matin, I can state with certainty that at the present time there is no evidence that your kidneys ...
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| Transient Pain below the scrotum. What is it? | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I get a very very intense pain underneath my scrotum almost every time I either A: Sit on a hard ...
A: Freddie, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| utc or what? | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i am male, 24 years old and recently i was on antibiotics the period came to an end but after 10 ...
A: Matin, the symptoms of poor appetite and "feel like anemia" (I assume you mean general weakness) are ...
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| Failed green light laser surgery | 10/26/2008 |
Q: On 09/18/08 I had green light surgery for BPH. Two weeks later I had an internal hemroid removed by ...
A: Robert, is not unusual after laser prostatectomy for BPH to have varying degrees of frequency and ...
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| Urinanalysis | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have been treated for a bladder infection and I'm still feeling sick. I went to the doctor again ...
A: Sky, you have not provided enough information for me to give you a tentative diagnosis. Missing are ...
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| Meatotomy. | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My 5 year old son had meatotomy 1 week ago, for meatal stenosis (which was only about a millimeter ...
A: Leo, there is indeed the possibility that with BXO the meatus could close again. Usually after ...
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| urology | 10/25/2008 |
Q: recently my girlfriend ended a relationship she was a nurse who placed her two fingers between my ...
A: Stan Terico, the vast majority of these conditions do resolve. However, if a component of your ...
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| Kidney stone? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: 12 days ago, I began to experience a constant urge to urinate. That has continued without stopping, ...
A: Kelly, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| rigid ring around shaft of penis | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Doctor, I have a rigid ring located at the top of the shaft of my penis directly under the head. It ...
A: Kevin, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| urology | 10/24/2008 |
Q: recently my girlfriend ended a relationship she was a nurse who placed her two fingers between my ...
A: Stan Terico, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an ...
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| IgA Nephropathy | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am a 29 year old female who has had countless health problems in my life.I recently found this ...
A: Liz, let me preface my remarks by stating that I have little experience with IgA neuropathy as this ...
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| urethra | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I had protected sex (used a condom) with a girl over a month ago and since then have experienced a ...
A: AJ, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| urethra | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I had protected sex (used a condom) with a girl over a month ago and since then have experienced a ...
A: AJ, the discomfort in the tip of the penis and aching in the testicle most commonly are due to an ...
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| Urine Test | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I had my urine tested in the doctors office for my physical and she told me it showed I was ...
A: Debby, I think your doctor may have upset you needlessly. There are a variety of tests that can be ...
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| Concerned after the removal of JJ stent. | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I had a kidney stone about 2 weeks ago. Since then I went in for an operation in which they inserted ...
A: James, during sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufacture fluid that accounts ...
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| hematospermia and infertility | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I've got question about hematospermia. Does it impair fertility in males, and how? Thanking in ...
A: Drago, blood in the ejaculate (hematospermia) usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to ...
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| ultrasound | 10/19/2008 |
Q: it is greatly appreciated. I had an 2 ultrasounds on my testicles due to Epididymits. On my first ...
A: Mike G, in most cases, epididymitis is a obvious clinical diagnosis and ultrasound (US) is not ...
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| HSV question... | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Ok, here's the deal. I recently developed my second ever cold sore, the day after hooking up with a ...
A: Drew, the incubation period for herpes simplex is 2-10 days. This is the time from contact until ...
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| secretions after urination | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I am 26.male, Huntington, WV. Since I was 15 I have had problems with my prostate. Diagnosed first ...
A: Jason, I suspect that you are noticing is prostatic fluid. This is usually due to a very common ...
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| Rash on scrotum | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Suddenly one afternoon I notice my scrotum had become red/pink and the texture was dry and hard, ...
A: Vincent, it is difficult to make this type of diagnosis over the internet without the ability to do ...
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| Soft Lump on penis? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I am 20 years old, and several weeks ago, I noticed there is a soft, painless lump on my penis. It ...
A: Tim, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| burning during ejaculation | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Iam a 35 year old male that had not had sex in a while and when I did it burned me as well as my ...
A: Perry, your symptoms strongly suggest that there was an agent used in the sex act that caused this. ...
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| Orgasm | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, I have had this problem for the past 9 months to a year. Previously, at age 71 I ...
A: Gerald, let me first inform you that I have no expertise regarding spinal stenosis although that ...
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| second degree varicocele | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Sir, 4 weeks back ,I started getting fever with slight chills, accompanied with a swelling of the ...
A: Anoop, let me preface my remarks by stating that I live in the USA and have never seen a case of ...
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| burning during ejaculation | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Iam a 35 year old male that had not had sex in a while and when I did it burned me as well as my ...
A: Perry, in order to answer your question I need to know if the "burning" you experienced was on the ...
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| Shy bladder or prostate swelling? | 10/6/2008 |
Q: very seldom Claritin user and live in USA. A month ago, while under a lot of work stress, I started ...
A: Keith, difficulty voiding in public places is very common and affects about 7% of people. Medically ...
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| Prostate problems | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have a query related to my own condition as follows. Can prostatectomy be done in case of ...
A: Nirmal, prostatectomy, in my experience, is the absolute last resort in treating chronic bacterial ...
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| incomplete urination | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 62 yr. old woman. My issue is that even though my bladder feels painfully full when I awake ...
A: Vicki, you need to make an appointment with a urologist for a full evaluation. There are many ...
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| post varicocelectomy pain | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I had an open inguinal left varicocelectomy about a week ago. My left testicle is now quite ...
A: Drew, this is a common sign after most inguinal procedures, especially with a varicocelectomy. The ...
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| Urine Leckage | 10/4/2008 |
Q: ..For about 8 years I have had small about of Urine Leak out an hour or so after I use the ...
A: Andy, post voiding dribbling is a very common problem. It is due to trapping of some urine in the ...
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| varicocele | 10/3/2008 |
Q: 2 months ago i had epididymitis from trauma not from infection. I went to see a urologist for a ...
A: Phil, it is common after an episode of epididymitis to have residual scarring in the epididymitis ...
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| penis nerve damage | 10/3/2008 |
Q: about a year ago I had a "crash" with my penis while having sex. After the crash my penis felt numb ...
A: Tom, there are sensory nerves in the penis that can be damaged & if this occurs, the sensitivity can ...
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| Yellow-ish somewhat odorous pre-ejaculate | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I am a 24 year old male. I am currently on Accutane 80 mg daily (2 x 40 mg) and because of this my ...
A: Arthur, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
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| Burning in tip of penis (only sometimes) after ejaculation | 10/2/2008 |
Q: What is the cause/ cure for it?
A: Matt, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Varico cele | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have had previous occurence of Varicocele a year ago in October 2007, and i have had a surgery for ...
A: Tony, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| blood from penis | 10/1/2008 |
Q: after i take a number 2 blood drips frpm my penis and i noticed now that i have little pimple like ...
A: Mozel, the blood from the penis and the "pimple like bumps" are unrelated problems. This type of ...
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| Right greater than left testicular swelling. | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I'm a 52 y/o male who notes about a four month history of an INTERMITTENT right greater than left ...
A: Bob, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Desensitized Penis - Suggestions requested | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I’ve searched through the questions answered already on penile desensitization and didn’t find one ...
A: Bryan, I have been asked a very similar question by another young man recently and will attach my ...
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| Sensitivity. | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Is it true that if you masturbate say with your hand or other rough type surface. That your penis ...
A: Scott, each male is born with a given degree of penile sensitivity. There really is no way to ...
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| a small knot on penis | 9/29/2008 |
Q: !!
A: John, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| erection question | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Good day Doctor. I have a question about erection. I didn't have sex for a long period of time, like ...
A: Alex, what you describe is perfectly normal. All men and women have various types of sexual ...
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| Kidney Stone Surgery | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My mother has kidney stones. She had a surgery 3 years ago. She had it done in Hong Kong. ...
A: Chen, I cannot give you a specific answer to your cost question for many reasons. First, there are a ...
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| Prostate | 9/27/2008 |
Q: .. I had some testicle pain, and pain in the groin area and the area from under the scrotum to the ...
A: Michael, by far the most likely cause of you symptoms is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| Possible Testical difficulties? | 9/27/2008 |
Q: About a few years ago, my boyfriend recieved a hard punch in his goin area by his older brother ...
A: Melissa, it is highly unlikely that this type of trauma adversely affected his fertility potential. ...
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| varicocele embolization | 9/27/2008 |
Q: i just had varicocele embolization surgery 2 days ago and the varicocele vein (bag of worms) hasnt ...
A: James, I am not sure of the answer to your question as during my practice years I was only involved ...
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| Overactive bladder or Prostatitis? | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Hey Doc, I am not sure what is wrong with me. Here are my symptoms: the constant feeling of having ...
A: Michael, you do indeed have an "overactive bladder" but I believe it is due to prostatitis and not ...
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| hernia | 9/23/2008 |
Q: .......i was operated for inguinal hernia last year....i am 24 yrs old... 1) i wanted to know if i ...
A: Ali, I have already commented in my first note regarding tight briefs: "Tight underwear or a truss ...
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| Hematoma | 9/23/2008 |
Q: From Carsonville: Dr. Goldstein, let me start by saying that I really respect your opinion, ...
A: Terry, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| hernia | 9/22/2008 |
Q: .......i was operated for inguinal hernia last year....i am 24 yrs old... 1) i wanted to know if i ...
A: Ali, hernia surgery is in the speciality of general surgery and not urology but I will try to help. ...
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| sensitivity. | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Hey doc, three years ago, when I was young and stupid, I took part in stretching exercises I found ...
A: Kev, nerve damage is a common of the various stretching exercises pro-ported by unscientific sources ...
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| SWOLLEN LIP OF PENIS | 9/20/2008 |
Q: The bottom part of the lip of my penis appears swollen. I was diagnosed with HP-1, very mild case, ...
A: Jack, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| burning and sever discomfort in the urinary tract.. PLEASE help! | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if you can help, but I am at the end of my rope, and my research has brought me to ...
A: Losing Hope, the possible symptoms one may experience with prostatitis are listed for the sake of ...
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| Painful ejaculation | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I recently experienced a painful ejaculation for the third time within the past two years. It is ...
A: Keith, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| burning and sever discomfort in the urinary tract.. PLEASE help! | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if you can help, but I am at the end of my rope, and my research has brought me to ...
A: Losing Hope, by the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, ...
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| Trouble urinating | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a 40 y/o male who recently has had severe difficulty urinating even when my bladder is ready to ...
A: William, the ability to urinate depends on 2 basic factors: the force generated by the bladder ...
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| Vasectomy | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 37 year old male from Baltimore, MD who had a vasectomy on 8/29. The right side seemed to ...
A: Jeff, as you are aware, a vasectomy is 2 minor operations done at the same sitting. It is quite ...
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| brown fluid from penis | 9/16/2008 |
Q: a few days back i had intercourse with my partner, and after two days i masturbated and to my ...
A: Vishal, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| testicle pain | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Doc, 6 weeks ago, I had bilateral Epididymitis caused by trauma- frequent twisting and flipping of ...
A: Topher, although "traumatic epididymitis" can occur, it most often is due to scrotal surgical ...
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| strange erection | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Good day Doctor, I really need your opinion: I am 29 old male 187cm/74kg (don't smoke no other bad ...
A: Alex, there are many possible causes for erectile dysfunction (ED), pelvic steal syndrome being just ...
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| Long Term Catheter Use | 9/12/2008 |
Q: my dad has had a catheter for about 3 months which has now been removed. But he now finds that the ...
A: Lisa Meyer, this all depends on the underlying disease that made catheterization necessary and his ...
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| low semen volume | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I'm male,21.Three months back I got a acute pain in my left testicle with swelling,which lasted for ...
A: Kiran, during sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufactures fluid that account ...
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| Crossed legs during orgasm | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Im a male in my late twenties and somewhere along the line when I was younger I learned that if I ...
A: Justin, during sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufactures fluid that account ...
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| Frequent urination after UPJ Obstruction surgery | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 30 year female that has had several UPJ obstruction surgeries. I was diagnosed in 2004 with ...
A: Michelle, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary ...
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| Testicular pain (right teste), prior STD | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Dr Goldstein. BACKGROUND: Until two weeks ago, healthy male, 28. Exercise everyday. No drugs, ...
A: Jose, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| penus retraction | 9/7/2008 |
Q: dr.Goldstein, I have a puzzling problem and it is driving me nuts. For the last 3 or 4 years my ...
A: Ian, although you do not have a large preputial fat pad, with standing (as opposed to sitting) your ...
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| penus retraction | 9/6/2008 |
Q: dr.Goldstein, I have a puzzling problem and it is driving me nuts. For the last 3 or 4 years my ...
A: Ian, retraction of the penis is a common phenomenon. It has more to do with body build than any ...
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| PSA reading | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am 45 years old. I took a PSA test last June and it was .5 I took a blood test July 1 and the ...
A: Gerard, here is little doubt that the PSA blood test combined with a
digital rectal ...
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| inverted penis | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My friend has a 7 month old baby who has a inverted penis the pediatrician states this is common I ...
A: Zeena, I strongly recommend that the child be seen in consultation by a urologist so that a proper ...
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| FLAKY SKIN ON PENIS | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Goldstein, I noticed for the last one week, a small 2mm oval shaped area of flaky whitish patch on ...
A: J, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Hernia? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Recently I noticed something wrong with my left testicle. I work as a dishwasher and this job ...
A: D, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Couple questions. | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have used viagra and cialis before just for fun, I am only 22. Is there anything wrong with that? ...
A: Eric, Viagra & Cialis are appropriate to prescribe for young men who suffer from performance ...
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| semen viscosity | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 51 years old, exercise, eat healty foods and take care of myself. My sex drive has decreased ...
A: Mark, you are correct in that the semen volume gradually decreases with age as does one's libido. ...
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| swelling and ache after hydrocelectomy | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 25 year old male and I had a left inguinal hernia repair and hydrocelectomy about 6 weeks ...
A: Kyle, the symptoms you describe are quite common after a hydrocelectomy. The reason that the ...
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| Sagging Ureter or Weak Sphincter Problem | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Had 2 children & at age 38 stress leaking got so bad I saw a urologist who did several tests, then ...
A: Jayne, there are various types of transvaginal operative procedures for female stress incontinence, ...
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| ultrasound for Orchitis | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I sat down on my testicles and have pain, I iced it asap and 10 hour later had an ultrasound. ...
A: Anon, it is quite unusual to injure the testicles from sitting down on them too hard. If this is ...
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| Discomfott in the Penis | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am a 65 year old male. Starting to have discomfort in the top of the penal shaft with the urge to ...
A: Robert, the most common cause for discomfort in the penis associated with urgency and night-time ...
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| Swollen and bruised testicles and scrotum | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I was having sex with my girlfriend earlier today, during which we went to change positions. when i ...
A: Sean, there is no doubt that you tore some blood vessels (most likely veins) but there is the ...
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| cyst and scar tissue on the testicle and epididymis | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I saw my GP for Pain in the testicle. He Gave me Antibods and NSAIDS. I dont know what the pain is ...
A: DJ, the most common cause of pain in the testicles in the presence of anatomically normal testicles ...
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| Epididymitis | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I was diagnoised with traumatic epididymitis on the left and right side. I started my meds two weeks ...
A: Phil, most cases of epididymitis are due to infection (usually bacterial - occasionally viral). ...
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| Prosatitis | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Goldstein: I have been diagnosed with non-bacterial prostatitis. My urologist has done a variety of ...
A: Scott, personally, I am not a big proponent of prostatic massage. It is important for the health of ...
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| testicles | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I am having an issue with my testicles (both) They retract up out of the sac and try to go back into ...
A: Jeff, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the spermatic cord. This cord is ...
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| veins scrotum | 8/16/2008 |
Q: in examining my scrotum I've always seen veins under the skin, pink in color and angel hair thin. in ...
A: PW, what you are noticing and is quite common and part of the normal aging process. The lesions ...
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| buring on penis | 8/16/2008 |
Q: this occured yesterday, im 33 male, past week i been eating alot of bad outside food along with a ...
A: Joey, although your eating habits are apparently poor, I doubt they have anything to do with the ...
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| Strange meatus | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am a 22 year old male from Los Angeles, CA. Currently I am on no medication. Recently I ...
A: Jake, these cysts rarely become infected unless they are squeezed. The typical signs of infection ...
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| TESTICLES/HERNIA | 8/15/2008 |
Q: TESTICLES AND PENIS SEEM TO BE PULLING INSIDE MY BODY.ESPCIALY WHEN TEMP. IS BELOW 70 DEGREASE.DO I ...
A: Jeff, you have sent 3 separate questions to me but I shall try to help you. It is normal for the ...
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| Small painless bumps at base of penis | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I am a 23 year old male from the US, but am currently living in India. My concern is ...
A: Zachary, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| CPPS | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I'm a 26 year old male and I was diagnosed with Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome a couple of weeks ago ...
A: Matt, symptoms such as weak stream, dribbling after urination and splitting of the stream suggest an ...
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| male discharge after urination | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I had a mucousy discharge after urination it looked like semen.I did have sex the night before and ...
A: Travis, I suspect that your discharge is due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| hi | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I masturbated 3 days ago and now i have a red spot on the head of my penis and it itches . I called ...
A: Johnny Chang, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an ...
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| Pain in lower abs | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Doctor, I have been experiencing lower abdomen pain, to the left side right above my penis. It only ...
A: Mike, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Excessive compression of penis during ejuculation | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask you why someone should avoid exerting excessive compression on his penis during ...
A: Yiannis, the main danger from excessive compression of the penis during ejaculation is back pressure ...
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| bulge in shaft of penis and enlarged veins | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Im a 21 year old healthy male. I live in Gardner, Massachusetts and iam not taking any medications. ...
A: Jonathan, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Strange meatus | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I am a 22 year old male from Los Angeles, CA. Currently I am on no medication. Recently I ...
A: Jake, the lesion that you describe and photographed is termed a paraurethral cyst of which there ...
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| Home treatment for urinary tract infection? | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am having a whitish discharge coming out of my penis, and while going to the bathroom in the ...
A: Tray, a urethral discharge & burning with urination means there is inflammation of the urethra. ...
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| nocturnal bladder control | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am seventy five and have had the problem of nocturnal bladder control for a number of years. That ...
A: Denis, nocturia is a very common and early symptom of prostatic enlargement. In addition to benign ...
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| dark blood dripping from penis | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 48, about 40 lbs. over weight (for the first time in my life), never smoked, always been in ...
A: Dean, although this type of bleeding can come from any part of the urethra, it usually comes from ...
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| darker blood and tiny pieces of blood clots in seamen | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I am in my early 20s and was diagnosed with hematospermia almost 4 weeks ago now, my only 2 symptoms ...
A: Frank, I don't know if you have read my entire "macro" on hematospermia, so before I answer you ...
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| bladder mass | 8/6/2008 |
Q: im a 22 yr old female, im 12 wks pregnant, had an ultrasound, they saw a mass in my bladder that is ...
A: Jade, tumors of the bladder can occur inpatients of your age but that would be an extremely rare ...
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| Cracking sound during intercourse | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, This afternoon when at the climax of vigorous intercourse with my partner in ...
A: Concerned, you have done your homework well. Penile fractures generally occur when while having ...
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| lump under skin on penis | 8/4/2008 |
Q: A couple of months ago I noticed a lump under the skin of my penis. It is not on my penis, but when ...
A: Matt, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Problems | 8/4/2008 |
Q: about 10 days ago my dog stomped on the back of my testicle while I was lying down, I also ...
A: Kenny, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| UTI | 8/3/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago I had a bladder sling done with my hystarectomy.Before that every time I would go ...
A: Liz, the performance of a bladder sling operation is to provide better support for the bladder. ...
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| dribble | 8/3/2008 |
Q: The problem i am having is that i have dribble after peeing and shaking. I have done pelvic floor ...
A: Scott, post voiding dribbling is a very common problem. It is due to trapping of some urine in the ...
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| bleeding penis | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have an enlarged prostate and am taking .8mg flomax, 5/40mg caduet,320mg diovan. I am 64 y/o. I ...
A: John, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| BCG treatment for superficial non ivasive bladder cancer | 8/1/2008 |
Q: How is the treatment of BCG done and what do I need to know about any side effects
A: Hassan, BCG (bacillus Calmette-Guerin) is an attenuated (weakened) strain of the tuberculosis ...
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| penial discharge | 7/31/2008 |
Q: If you receive oral sex from a partner that has strep can the virus or bacteria create problems in ...
A: Jay, the bacteria Streptococcus can occasionally cause a penile discharge but it is unusual to ...
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| cipro and propecia | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i am preparing to take a long dose (6 weeks) of Cipo, for what i think is prostitis. i have also ...
A: Chris, I can find no reference to adverse reactions from taking Cipro with Propecia. However, it is ...
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| BPH and OAB | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I'm still having frequent urination. On my last doctor's visit, I told him I had concerns about ...
A: Jeff, I am limited to 3 responses per patient and this is your 4th question to me. However, I will ...
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| bladder stones | 7/23/2008 |
Q: One year ago I had three stones surgically removed from my bladder. Since then I drink about a 1/2 ...
A: Mike, bladder stones can form either because they are passed into the bladder from the kidneys or ...
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| Bleeding | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My husband woke up this morning with dry blood stains on his inner thighs, I checked him and he had ...
A: Kelly, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Epididymitis? Or Something else | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Goldstein - I was trying to find if there was possibly a link between ejaculatory duct obstruction ...
A: Lester, first, I need to know if your problem is inability to reach climax (orgasm), inability to ...
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| pain when peeing sometimes | 7/21/2008 |
Q: hey every so often i get a pain when am peeing, is it to do with being around a smoker, cos ma dad ...
A: Sam, pain or discomfort while urinating is a very common symptom. It has nothing to do with your ...
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| Bladder cancer TURBT Blood after 2 1/2 weeks | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I had blood & blood clot after 2 1/2 weeks of TURBT procedure done. Is it normal to have blood clot ...
A: Hassan, a TUR of a bladder tumor involves resecting the tumor including its base, into the wall of ...
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| urine problems during pregnancy | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I am 26 weeks pregnant and have been passing clots and blood in my urine. I have had an ultrasound ...
A: Jessica, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| Blood from Urethra | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 22 yr old male, my complaint is there was blood flowing from the penis. while arousal with a ...
A: Dario, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| bleeding after prolonged erection | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I experience blood in my urine after a prolonged erection. I read the response regarding the ...
A: Josh, although the most likely cause of the blood in your urine (hematuria) is of prostatic origin, ...
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| Is it possible to strain pelvic floor muscles? | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Goldstein, Here’s a little background information on myself. As a young teen (13), I urinated and ...
A: Scott, as you are probably aware, it is a common side effects of Paxil (and of all drugs in that ...
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| intense burning and pain upon urnation/bowel movements | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have an intense burning/pain during urination and bowel movements(the pain accompanies both ...
A: Anthony, I suspect that your symptoms are due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| Pain at the tip of penis... | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have had pain at the tip of the penis since I was 20 yrs, now I am 33. The pain started due to an ...
A: Krishna, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| epydidimitis and NGU | 7/17/2008 |
Q: , I experienced painful urination and was diagnosed with an NGU in April of '07. I was treated with ...
A: JP, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Extender | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Hey doc I recently wrote in about using a penis extender. I have thrown it out, but still have the ...
A: Ryan, I previously mentioned that the numbness will go away but this will take a number of months. ...
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| Meatal pain after voiding | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 50 y/o male. Normal prostate and no bladder or urethral problems. I recently, and acutely ...
A: Jam, the most likely cause of this pain is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Extender. | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Hey doc I have to admit it I bought a penis extender the other week. And I was just using it the ...
A: Ryan, I have had a number of complaints from patients regarding numbness after the use of penis ...
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| blood and clots dripping from penis | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My husband was having a bowel movement this evening. He was constipated and was pushing hard to try ...
A: Sarah, yes your husband should absolutely go to the doctor but more specifically he should see a ...
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| penis thrombosis | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am 18 yrs old and suffered from a bad headache today as well as a sharp pain in my pelvis and went ...
A: Andrew, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| penis hurts | 6/24/2008 |
Q: i have had a pain in my penis for 8 months now. urologits cant seem to figure it out. my symptoms ...
A: 1. John, most cases of prostatitis are not serious conditions and it is quite safe to wait on ...
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| Penis Enlargement | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I want to know if there are any pills that will make the penis larger or lengthier. There are ...
A: Christian, the answer is that there are no pills or treatment that will reliably increase your penis ...
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| 2 epidedymal cysts on left testicles | 6/23/2008 |
Q: i have two epidedymal cysts measuring 4.2 & 4.7 cm only. from last 3 years i go to urologist last ...
A: Amin, epididymal cysts are very common, do not cause symptoms, nor do they affect your potency. I ...
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| bleeding from penis | 6/23/2008 |
Q: When i become erect, a small amount of blood "leaks" out of my penis. This has happened three times ...
A: Justin, this type of bleeding almost always comes from the prostate gland. A less likely source is ...
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| Chronic Epididymitis | 6/22/2008 |
Q: My husband was born with hypospadia. He had a graft built at birth. He started having epididymitis ...
A: Kara, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Urological problem with no resolution | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Goldstein, I’m going to try to break it down to you as short as possible for better understanding of ...
A: Matt, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| penis hurts | 6/22/2008 |
Q: i have had a pain in my penis for 8 months now. urologits cant seem to figure it out. my symptoms ...
A: John, I cannot locate a prior question from you so I suspect you read my "macro" on prostatitis from ...
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| Erection | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Hey doc, I have a unique situation here. I am 21 years old. While I was sleeping at the dorms, I ...
A: Kev, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Penis Lump | 6/20/2008 |
Q: 42 years old, recently diagnosed with perianal hidradenitis. No treament thus far; no insurance, ...
A: Mike, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Penis pain - in urethra | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I've had this problem for well over a year now. Possibly 2-3 years. I haven't been able to figure ...
A: Alex, you have submitted a rather long and complicated question. As you might imagine, for this type ...
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| Penis problem | 6/18/2008 |
Q: My problem is, my penis retracts more when flaccid up to 1 to 1/2 inch in size, when I am in a ...
A: Sri, this is a common question. The majority of men believe they were "short-changed" regarding ...
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| Urinary leakage | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have (for 2 years) experienced a slight drip by drip leakage throughout each day. There is ...
A: Andrew, the bleeding you experienced 3 years ago may well have nothing to do with your present ...
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| A possible stricture in parts of the anterior urethra? | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a 27 year old male. Three weeks ago I had a cystoscopy done and ever since then it has went down ...
A: Matt, I am a little confused by your history as to what your symptoms were prior to the cystoscopy. ...
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| Impotency | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Doctor I am facing a trouble from many years, My age is 27 years. Symptoms are, fluids (drops of ...
A: Khan Sahab, I suspect that your symptoms are due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| cystoscopy | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I am 37 years old and I was told that I have blood in my urine. My doctor set up an appointment for ...
A: Bill, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the bleeding ...
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| Pain in Testicles | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have noticed in the past week that i have been feeling a dull mild pain in my testicles. When i ...
A: John, do not be concerned about the changing consistency of your testicles as long as they go back ...
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| testicle | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Im 18 yrs. old and i recently notived a pea sized lump on my left teste so i went to the ER and they ...
A: Matthew, aching in the testicle in the presence of an apparently normal testicle is most often due ...
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| Testical pain | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Is this likely to be caused by cancer of the prostrate? There are no discharges,redness or blood ...
A: Carol, pain in the testicle is not a typical symptom of prostatic cancer. First, it is important ...
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| Penis Problem | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Ok I have experienced penis swelling. I was masterbating and I was close to ejaculation but I ...
A: John, as mentioned, the only way to make a diagnosis is to be examined by a urologist. The ...
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| Chastity, restricted orgasms, and prostate health over time. | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I am a woman, and my male partner is 31 years old. We live in Ireland. My partner is currently ...
A: Lubyanka, that is correct. furthermore, infrequent ejaculation does not increase the risk of ...
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| possible urinary tract infection | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have been experiencing some symptoms that I think may be related to an urinary tract infection of ...
A: Jimmy Tang, this is a somewhat unusual symptom. I suspect that you have some irritation inside of ...
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| Testicle movement | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I'm 21 years unmarried male. hale and healthy in all respects. no other problems except this.. my ...
A: Kurt, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the spermatic cord. This cord is ...
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| sperm leak | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Doctor,my son aged 24 years is having problems of social phobia,particularly with women.He is ...
A: Sudarsana Rao, it is highly unlikely that your son's "sperm leakage" is the cause of his problems. ...
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| clear penile discharge | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Dr Goldstein, Following our discussion in the link below i have been to the urologist a couple of ...
A: Samir (Mcchamp). coagulase negative Staph is the same as Staph albus. It does NOT cause disease ...
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| bleeding penis | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Yesterday, i went to the bathroom. When i peed, some blood came out, i panicked a bit but then ...
A: Chris, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| Urologist for females? | 6/8/2008 |
Q: May I know why there is no Urologist for females? Thanks.
A: Rose, urologists (also know as genitourinary surgeons) treat medical & surgical conditions of the ...
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| Question2 | 6/7/2008 |
Q: This was my previous question.. Hey doc, my doctor gave me Viagra for my performance anxiety, I'm ...
A: Matt, yes, I believe everything is fine. I do not think you suffered an episode of priapism or ...
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| White chunks coming out of penis | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Today when i went to the bathroom my penis hurt to urinate. I noticed small white chunks in my ...
A: Rick, you didn't clarify if the "small white chunks" came out of your penis during urination or ...
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| Penis burning without infection with microscopic hematuria | 6/6/2008 |
Q: i am 30 yr old single i have problem facing masturbation 1 week ago i masturbated and very hard ...
A: Imran, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| prostate problems? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have prostatitis which is currently been investigated. My problem is whenever i have sex with my ...
A: David, sorry but this type of reaction is beyond my expertise. You should submit your question to a ...
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| clear penile discharge | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Dr Goldstein, Following our discussion in the link below i have been to the urologist a couple of ...
A: Mcchamp, I didn't realize that you still had a discharge occasionally. The one condition that can ...
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| clear penile discharge | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Dr Goldstein, Following our discussion in the link below i have been to the urologist a couple of ...
A: Mchamp, it is common for WBCs to persist for some time in the prostatic fluid after an episode of ...
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| prostatitis caused by STD | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein - I've recently been diagnosed with prostatitis. I have all the symptoms and my ...
A: Todd, trichomonas is a parasite (as opposed to an bacteria) that typically causes urethritis. ...
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| Question | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Hey doc, my doctor gave me Viagra for my performance anxiety, I'm 22. He gave me a sample bottle, 4 ...
A: Matt, you did not suffer an attack of priapism and there is no concern. The class of drugs called ...
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| Chastity, restricted orgasms, and prostate health over time. | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am a woman, and my male partner is 31 years old. We live in Ireland. My partner is currently ...
A: Lubyanka, first let me send you the "macro" I have written on prostatic congestion which will answer ...
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| Enlarged vein | 6/4/2008 |
Q: After sex (nothing hectic) I noticed swelling under the rim of penis. It went away after a few ...
A: Mark, what you are describing probably represents a thrombosis (clot) of a penile lymphatic vessel. ...
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| Action of viagra | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Hey doc I have a deep theoretical question about viagra. We all know the less we masturbate the more ...
A: Jim, the likelihood of a significant adverse reaction in a young man taking a low dose of Viagra is ...
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| A possible bacterial prostatitis from an STD infection? | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I'm a 26 year old male and I had unprotected sex one time with a female on February 14th and no ...
A: Matt, you are correct in that the most common cause of your complaints is an inflammation of the ...
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| forgot to ask this previously | 5/20/2008 |
Q: since I am young and have ED issues, if I do have to take Cialis for a long time is there any chance ...
A: Chris Watson, some men can build up a tolerance to the PDE5 inhibitors but it occurs extremely ...
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| weak erections | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old and have weak erections. I wake up with morning erections quite often. I was ...
A: Chris Watson, there are many causes for erectile dysfunction (ED). The most common diseases ...
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| Effect of Pituitary Adenoma on testis and can a PA cause an Epididmal Cyst | 5/19/2008 |
Q: At the age of 28 I was diaginosed with a Pituitary Macradenoma in 1999. I underwent a debulking ...
A: Chris, your question is very complicated, multifaceted and requires the expertise of an ...
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| swallowed pennis with pain | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have got high fever when I awoke in the morning I felt that my penis was swallowed in circle under ...
A: Shahzad, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Bladder retention and surgery | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I will try and make this as brief as possible while trying to give you all the info. My husband (61 ...
A: Heidi, the ability to urinate depends on force of the bladder muscle contraction being able to ...
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| Ciclopirox | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am using the above drug topical suspension o.77% on a fungal infection on my penis twice a day ...
A: Dee, I think you will do better with a cream rather than a suspension. The cream will be absorbed ...
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| Large prostate about 100g weight | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I'm 71 year old. During at least 10 years I have problem with my prostate gland. The PSA level reach ...
A: Gary, benign enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) occurs to ...
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| Erect Penis Dent | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein. I am 28 years old. For six months now, about the first 1/4 to 1/2 inch of my erect ...
A: Matthew Woodard, what you are describing does sound rather typical of Peyronie's disease. The ...
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| Swollen testicle | 5/16/2008 |
Q: About two weeks ago I noticed my left testicle was quite a bit larger than my right, approximately ...
A: Bill, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Prostrate/Prostatitis | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am a 49 yr old male and was diagnosed having prostatitis over 15 years ago. Growing up and still ...
A: Dennis, your symptoms sound typical of prostatitis. You apparently responded to the Cipro but ...
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| My bf testicle | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Whilst having sx recently with my boyfriend we had to stop because his right ball moved and he could ...
A: Elaine, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the spermatic cord. This cord ...
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| swollen vein | 5/14/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago i noticed that one of the veins on the shaft of my penis is either swollen or ...
A: Marcus, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Prostatitis | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Goldstein, I am 29 years old and I believe I have prostatitis. My symptoms include pain in the ...
A: Ken, the fact that you became sexually aroused without ejaculation when you were younger probably ...
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| Diministhed semen volume | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I got a problem I hope you can advise on. I am 31, in 'decent' health though slightly overweight ...
A: William, during sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufactures fluid that account ...
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| Reconstructive urinary tract surgery | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I am a 56 year old male. In 1983 my surgeon removed an egg size tumor just below the skin in my ...
A: Ray, open surgical reconstruction of a urethral stricture does have an increased risk of failure ...
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| Testicular Cancer | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Im 16 years old and I have found a lump on the side of my right testical. When I put my finger on it ...
A: Patrick, sine the lump has been there for several years, and if I can assume it is basically ...
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| Urinary Tract Infections (Chronic) | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I am 29 year old white female and mother of two boys (I dont know if you need this info or not). I ...
A: Liz, any infection in your body (such as Staph) could potentially lower your resistance and make you ...
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| Urinary Tract Infections (Chronic) | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am 29 year old white female and mother of two boys (I dont know if you need this info or not). I ...
A: Liz, you didn't mention any urinary symptoms. Most women with bladder infections have frequency, ...
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| Cock rings | 5/10/2008 |
Q: Can I ask you if the prolonged use of a metal ring which I pull my penis and testicles through is ...
A: Anthony, there is surprisingly little information available on the side effects of using devices ...
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| ED only while standing | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old and I have erectile dysfunction issues but unlike any other that I have read about ...
A: Chris, your symptom is indeed one that I have never heard of before. Theoretically, men should be ...
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| pain in my penis | 5/10/2008 |
Q: The problem is that i been feling a pain in my penis. The pain i feel is between the head and ...
A: William Rivera, there are many causes for pain in the urethral portion of the penis. It may ...
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| Blood from the penis | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My husband was holding his urine until he could get to a restroom, unfortunately; there were none ...
A: Ev, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the bleeding ...
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| BXO/LSA and some other minor problems | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 28 year old uncircumcised male and lately I have been diagnosed with BXO/LSA, my case is a ...
A: John Smith, BXO/LSA may be the cause of or result of your tight foreskin (phimosis). The leakage of ...
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| testis problem | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My testis have been extremely sensitive to the touch as long as i can remember,it hurts to gently ...
A: Shawn Norman, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an ...
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| Chronic Urethritis, Red Foreskin After Much Treatment | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I hadn't had sex for many months when this started. For six months now I've had a red foreskin ...
A: Brian, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Loss of libido. | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am currently taking antihypertensives - lercanidipine 20mg, and prazosin 5mg daily. Is it ...
A: Anthony, lercanidipine has been reported to lower the libido. The other medication you are taking ...
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| Testicular pain. | 5/6/2008 |
Q: During my exercise, sitting on a back machine, with a pad against my chest; whilst pulling, i had ...
A: Mahmoud Al Durrah, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make ...
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| Continuous Seamen secretion | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I'm a 29 male & i've been having seamen leaking from my penis for over 2 months now. The seamen ...
A: Elie, discharge from the urethra is a frequent symptom. A common cause of this type is discharge is ...
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| inguinal hernia surgery complications | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I had surgery for an inguinal hernia about 4 and a half months ago. When I went back to the doctor ...
A: John, hernia repairs are in the field of general surgery and not a part of my speciality (urology). ...
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| epididymitis | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I have had epididymitis for a couple months now I think. I went to the ER and I was given ...
A: Jesse, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for about 2/3 of ...
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| not typical peyronies | 5/4/2008 |
Q: what would be your diagnosis, or if inclusive what would be your way to find a diagnosis(U/S MRI ...
A: Michael, if the curvature occurred after trauma to the penis, no doubt you developed some scar ...
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| Stones in ejaculation | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I recently have been feeling pain after i masturbate, It felt like I had a lower stomach ache, it ...
A: Peter, prostatic calculi (stones) are very common in men and gradually increase in frequency as we ...
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| BPH and OAB | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I'm still having frequent urination. On my last doctor's visit, I told him I had concerns about ...
A: Jeff, the term "cystitis" is a general name for several conditions that inflame the urinary bladder. ...
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| kidnet stent | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I had a kidney stent put in place 6 weeks ago after surger for a upj obstruction. I had it removed ...
A: Kris, the painful urination is due to several factors. These include irritation of the bladder ...
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| kidney stone | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, I have one more question re: this kidney stone. I visited my urologist yesterday, ...
A: Chris, it would be helpful if you sent a copy of my previous notes to you for reference if you have ...
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| prostatitis | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Are you aware of the work done by Dr. Davis Wise at Stanford University on prostatitis? Are you ...
A: Jeff, I am not been aware of Dr. David Wise's recent work. However, chronic pelvic pain syndrome ...
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| Prostatitis? | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I've had sxs of pain in urethra, esp. after smoking marijuana. But all the time, I have the ...
A: Steve, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Swollen Penis Shaft | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My son (age 14) came to me this evening and told me his penis shaft was swollen...it is not ...
A: "Concerned Mom", painless swelling of the penis can occur for many reasons. If the area is not ...
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| BPH and OAB | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I'm still having frequent urination. On my last doctor's visit, I told him I had concerns about ...
A: Jeff, if you have occasion to consult me in the future, it would be very helpful to include any ...
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| Penile plaque | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am 29 yrs old, got a plaque due to papaverine injection,it is 15 month ago,non calcified plaque. I ...
A: Tutul, about 50% of male have some degree of congenital (born with) curvature of the penis. In the ...
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| Cialis | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Hey can I take cialis? I'm coming on here before I go to a doc, just because it's easier. But, can I ...
A: Jim, every man occasionally has difficulty obtaining or maintaining erections. There are many ...
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| Penile plaque | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am 29 yrs old, got a plaque due to papaverine injection,it is 15 month ago,non calcified plaque. I ...
A: Tutul, you obviously had erectile dysfunction (ED) before the papaverine injection as this was the ...
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| swollen epididymis 1 yr after vasectomy | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Goldstein, A little over a year ago I had a vasectomy. The initial brusing and swelling subsided ...
A: Harv, this is a fairly common long-term occurrence after vasectomy with
a frequency of around ...
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| lump on testicle | 4/24/2008 |
Q: i am a 24 yr old male from greece. I am on methotrexate from the age of 22 because of seronegative ...
A: George, in evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate those that are ...
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| Penis feels strange | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I seem to be able to get erections and reach orgasm normally, but my penis feels rather wobbly, as ...
A: Diogo, it is quite normal to have periodic minor changes in the quality of erection, orgasm and ...
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| what is kegels | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I came across this term in men's book about this kegels exercise. What is this and can it enhance a ...
A: Matt, Kegel exercise are done to strengthen the muscles of the pelvis. The are most commonly used ...
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| clear penile discharge | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, Thanks for answering the post below ...
A: Mchamp, masturbation within moderation should not be harmful as long as you are otherwise ...
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| Flomax and retrograde ejaculation | 4/21/2008 |
Q: It turns out I do have a 4mm kidney stone in the lower ureter. My urologist put me on Flomax and ...
A: Chris, Flomax may cause retrograde ejaculation, no ejaculation or decreased quantity of semen. This ...
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| Small Blood from Penis | 4/21/2008 |
Q: After hard sex sometime small tiny dips of blood come after sperms . i feel normal but that happened ...
A: Tany, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| blod clot in urine | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My father is 84 and recently suffered a stroke. He is also finishing the antibiotic prescribed for a ...
A: Dorothy, your father apparently passed blood from somewhere in the urinary tract. This may be ...
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| enlarged prostate | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 58 year old male. I have an enlarged prostate. I had a biopsy and it was inconclusive. My PSA ...
A: Bill, benign enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) occurs to ...
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| clear penile discharge | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, i received protected oral sex 2 and half months ago. she used a condom. after a week ...
A: Mchamp, the discharge indicates that there is an inflammation somewhere in the urethra (the canal ...
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| Bruise in erectile tissue | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Goldstein, I was wondering if you could me a little reassurance. About 7 months ago, my girlfriend ...
A: Alex, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| PA | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Hey doc, I'm curious since I'm sure this topic comes up a lot in your arena of work. With ...
A: Sven, every man occasionally has difficulty obtaining or maintaining erections. There are many ...
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| 22 & I NEVER get off | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I would appricaite your opinion on my 'issue'. I am a 22 straight male, good looking, self ...
A: Jonathan, since you masturbate every day, I assume that you ejaculate on almost all occasions when ...
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| kidney stone? prostate problem? | 4/16/2008 |
Q: A month ago, I awakened with pain in my lower-right back. It went away after 10-15 mins, then came ...
A: Chris, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| Cialis | 4/15/2008 |
Q: So I got cialis from my doctor, he gave me the go ahead to use it for performance anxiety. But I ...
A: Ted, the PDE5 inhibitors (including Cialis) will not cause erection without sexual stimulation of ...
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| Pain in testicle during ejaculation | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years old, in good health and extremely active. Starting about a week ago for the first ...
A: Scott, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| blood in the urine after ejaculation | 4/13/2008 |
Q: after ejaculation i noticed that there's drip of blood coming out of my penis when i urinate. this ...
A: Josh, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Kidney Cancer | 4/13/2008 |
Q: How are you Mr. Goldstein? my name is don i'm a 21 year old male college student from sayreville NJ ...
A: Donnie, again you should have little cause for concern regarding renal tumors. The answers to your ...
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| penis problems | 4/12/2008 |
Q: i live in ontario canada and i am 42 years old.I am not circumcise. i have been tested for aids.i do ...
A: Greg, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Spot on glans | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Hey doc, about 2 years ago I had unprotected sex with a girl. Ever since then I have this tiny 'dot' ...
A: Tom, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Extra Mass in Scrotum | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Right now i have a peanut sized mass that has formed in my scrotum, not sure how long it has been ...
A: Andy, In evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate those that are ...
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| Kidney Cancer | 4/11/2008 |
Q: How are you Mr. Goldstein? my name is don i'm a 21 year old male college student from sayreville NJ ...
A: Donnie, your main complaint seems to be a dull only when bending backwards in the area of the ...
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| uretheral meatal glands! | 4/10/2008 |
Q: For about 3 weeks i have developed a minute soft swelling (less than a mm) on the skin fold of the ...
A: Naive, in the distal urethra, in addition to the glands of Littre, there are a number of normal ...
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| Urethra | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Goldstein. I'm a 24 year old male, and I've used this service before, and had another question I'd ...
A: Freddy, what you are describing is a perfectly normal urethra. That being said, there are many ...
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| uretheral meatal glands! | 4/9/2008 |
Q: For about 3 weeks i have developed a minute soft swelling (less than a mm) on the skin fold of the ...
A: Naive, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| burning sensation | 4/9/2008 |
Q: sometimes when i wake up and pee i feel a little burning sensation. i wonder what it is. but during ...
A: Leon, burning with urination means that something is irritating and/or inflaming the lower urinary ...
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| Dull Pain in left testical | 4/8/2008 |
Q: About a month ago i was masturbating every day dor probaably a week straight. (Kind of ...
A: Ross, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| testicular mass | 4/8/2008 |
Q: for the past three or four weeks i have been getting a sharp pain near my left testicle all of a ...
A: Zack, in evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate those that are ...
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| Orgasm | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I'm 73 and have had a good sex life. A year ago I had a prostate biopsy and since then I or shortly ...
A: Yonko & Jack, orgasm is an event physiologically distinct from erection and ejaculation. Orgasm is ...
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| Unpredictable urination | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My husband had a stroke in May, 2007. His progress is amazing except for the urination problem. ...
A: There are several types of urinary incontinence (involuntary loss of urine). STRESS incontinence ...
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| Urolgist not concerned with dialation of epididymidis, should i worry? | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I was treated for prostatitis and epididymitis two times in my life.After the last treatment i ...
A: Tim, after episodes of epididymitis (which is usually due to spread of infection from the prostate ...
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| regarding my penis | 4/7/2008 |
Q: i am 22 years old.My foreskin does not go back when i try to pull it back.I never tried it very hard ...
A: Richee, a tight foreskin is called phimosis. A male may be born with the condition or it can be ...
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| urethral nodule | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have a "knot" less than 3mm mid-penis that feels like it is on the urethra. Present for approx. 6 ...
A: Art, most likely you have early Peyronie’s disease. This was first described in the 1700’s. It is ...
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| Sensitivity | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Hey this is Tim again, I recently asked about glans sensitivity from injured nerves. If this could ...
A: Tim, the mechanism of injury to the sensory nerves of the penis can be due to either stretching, ...
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| Pain during orgasm | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have been experiencing sharp pain (cant breath kind of pain) in the lower abdomen during orgasam. ...
A: Scott, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Slight left testicle pain | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Whent to the doctor had it checked he said everything was fine not to worry about it i tokk 10 days ...
A: Jeremy, in the presence of an otherwise anatomically normal testicle, the most common cause of these ...
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| green light laser prostate reduction | 4/5/2008 |
Q: During the green light procedure re. BPH to vaporize excess prostate matter, the urethra is also ...
A: Bill, during any of the operations (TURP, laser, open prostatectomy) to remove the obstructing ...
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| wet penis | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I am 45 and My penis gets always wet when i think of sex and i noticed transparent fluid comes out ...
A: Mohamed, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
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| Meatus opening | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Well, I've had this problem for a while... and I never really thought of it as a "problem." I ...
A: Robert, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Bad pleasure | 4/2/2008 |
Q: im a 19 year old male, for several years now (since i was about 14) I have had problems with the ...
A: Tony, the change in your sexual ability and pleasure coupled with the fact that you have some ...
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| Dizzyness and Nausea | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer this or not, but I figured I'd ask you any way. Sixteen, ...
A: Damian, it is not normal to have dizziness and nausea after ejaculating (via masturbation or sexual ...
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| Constant dripping | 4/1/2008 |
Q: My elderly father (aged 86) has prostate cancer. It has been effectively treated through several ...
A: Cheryl, with the information provided, it is difficult for me to get a handle on what type of ...
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| Sensitivity | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to permanently damage the sensory nerves of the penis that you could get reduced ...
A: Tim, it is indeed possible to bruise the penile nerves by overly aggressive masturbation techniques. ...
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| pain during urination | 3/31/2008 |
Q: recently i have been experiencing pain during urination accompied by off and on perineal pain. i ...
A: Jeff, the most common cause of these complaints is indeed an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| needle like pains in penis! | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have had needle-like pains in my penis/urethra for the last 6 months straight. my symptoms are: ...
A: John, the urologist will initially do a history and physical examination. This will include a DRE ...
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| balls | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I got hit in my balls really hard with a basketball and when i went to the restroom i was uranated ...
A: Kevin, no you are not okay. An injury to the testicles, however, will not cause blood in the urine. ...
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| needle like pains in penis! | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have had needle-like pains in my penis/urethra for the last 6 months straight. my symptoms are: ...
A: John, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| urethral swelling | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I had dysuria with just a tiny bit of discharge. The discharge was grey/clear in a ...
A: Aaron, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Inguinal Hernia | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Doc I am a 44 year old male and live in San Antonio, TX I had Inguinal surgery on my left side, and ...
A: Carlos, in freeing up the spermatic cord during a hernia repair, many of the cord structures are ...
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| Interesting question....I think | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I searched all the archives, to no avail, as to not be repetitive since your services are very ...
A: Max, the body is an incredibly designed machine. It is full of checks, balances and warning signals ...
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| Viagra | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Hey doc, my GP told me I have performance anxiety from what I told him about me and my gf. I am 19, ...
A: Kev, I am not sure which of my macros you have read on this subject but probably the one on the ...
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| Drugs.. | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I've usually taken it during the day, are there any risks to taking it at night within the time of ...
A: Rich, the risks of taking Viagra (or any of the PDE5 inhibitors) is the same regardless of the time ...
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| caffeine | 3/25/2008 |
Q: How much does caffeine play in the role of erectile dysfunction? Assuming the patient takes in an ...
A: Tom, in all the years I have practiced urology and specialized in erectile dysfunction (ED), I have ...
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| White like substance comes out after urinating | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I am 32 years old. Sometimes when I go to pee after I'm done. I feel like I have a little bit left. ...
A: William, I suspect that your symptoms are due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| Pain in the groin | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I'am 15 years old.When i was young my left testicle was undecending, after an operation it was ...
A: John, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| My penis is swollen looking | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My penis looks 2 times bigger because of sexually fun. Now when it is not erected it look very odd, ...
A: Joshua, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Morning erections | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Hey doc I'm only 22, healthy. When I was younger like 18 I used to get morning erections all the ...
A: Todd, it is perfectly normal to have less frequent morning erections as we mature. There are many ...
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| penile adhesions at 15 | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm 15 years old and male. after being circumcised at birth i have this penile adhesion or this ...
A: Ben, what you are describing is indeed a penile adhesions. These are a common complication of ...
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| normal aging vs. low testosterone | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, I am 40 yrs old and have an active sex life (intercourse 3-4 x wk and masturbation ...
A: JD, although a low testosterone level may cause fatigue and some loss of libido, there are many ...
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| Performance Anxiety | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Has there ever during your practice, been a priapism from a male using Cialis/Viagra for performance ...
A: Dale, none of my patients has ever suffered priapism from any of the PDE5 inhibitors. However, I ...
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| Uncircumcised & Penoscrotal Webbing | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Well it seems I hit the genetic jackpot in terms of genital birth defects. I'm 28 years old and ...
A: Derek, your problem is really quite simple. Penoscrotal webbing is best treated with a minor ...
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| post vasectomy semen sample | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I turned in my second semen sample recently. I dropped it off at the lab and they apparantly ship ...
A: Ken, in reviewing a semen specimen post-vasectomy, it is the presence or absence of sperm that is ...
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| Constant dripping | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 15 year old male and recently I have noticed my pants being wet during school. It feels like ...
A: Jeff, the wetness in your pants can either be urine and/or prostatic fluid. There are many causes ...
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| Bladder/pelvic pain or ache | 3/18/2008 |
Q: 30 year old male. I have been having an achy discomfort in the area of my bladder. This achy feeling ...
A: David, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Testicular lumps situation | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male and I recently felt several ball shaped "masses" which, are connected ...
A: Allen, It is highly unlikely that what you are describing is cancer of the testicle. In ...
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| Cloudy thick urine and more | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old male in mesa Arizona. First off I'll say I have had a lot of testicular pain in ...
A: Evan, often men with prostatic congestion, can develop an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| problems | 3/16/2008 |
Q: my pee seems to be streaming, and seems to separate, like part of its shiny or something and sinks ...
A: Frank, you need to see a urologist in consultation. As you might imagine, for this type of problem ...
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| Skin Growths On Back of Penis | 3/15/2008 |
Q: .. I'm a 24 year old male. I've had these "skin growths" on the back of my penis for as long as I ...
A: Freddy, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Cialis | 3/14/2008 |
Q: so basically if such a priapism were to occur while sleeping i'd be in pain? Thanks. Just wanting to ...
A: Ramone, nothing in medicine is 100% true all the time. However, priapism is typically painful and ...
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| swollen vein in penis - painless | 3/13/2008 |
Q: ok i had sex with my gf on sunday - 9 of march. but i woke the next morning (monday) i found out ...
A: Leon, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| epididymitis? (possible std?) | 3/12/2008 |
Q: and thank you in advance for any information you may be able to give me, and sorry for how long ...
A: Joe, the cyst noted on your scrotal ultrasound is usually an incidental finding and of no clinical ...
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| Cialis | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Hey I posted here before.. My name is Ramone. I am 24, and take Cialis for performance anxiety. ...
A: Ramone, the side effects of the PDE5 inhibitors were sent to you last week in my initial ...
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| pain in testicles and tip of penis | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old male and have been healthy thus far. I've recently noticed (1 month) an ...
A: Dave, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Cloudy thick urine and more | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old male in mesa Arizona. First off I'll say I have had a lot of testicular pain in ...
A: Evan, I suspect that your symptoms are due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| Perineal Pain After Ejaculation | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Age 21, Male, No medications. East Moline, IL. --------------------------------------------- Hello, ...
A: John, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Narrowing or Corpus Spongiosum related to mastrubation | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Goldstein, As a boy and teenager I masturbated frequently leading to occasional soreness and ...
A: Joe, to be honest with you, I have not heard of any specific urologic condition (other than aging) ...
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| New veins on penis | 3/9/2008 |
Q: age 23 sorry about the long message. I have sex and masterbate allot. I masterbated for about 6-7 ...
A: John, the sexual organs of all men (prostate gland, testicles, seminal vesicles, penis, etc.) have a ...
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| many things sir | 3/8/2008 |
Q: sir,i need two answers from u.i'm a gay.can i have ability to have sex with women.next i'm suffering ...
A: Viduthalai, the recent scrotal ultrasound (US) is essentially normal except for bilateral ...
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| Severe burning at the tip usually after ejaculation | 3/8/2008 |
Q: For a long time now, I get a SEVERE (VERY SEVERE) burning near the tip of my penis (underneath ...
A: Geoff, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| male issues | 3/7/2008 |
Q: 5 months ago I was driving out to Arizona from Michigan for the winter and I stopped to use the ...
A: Ben, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Cialis | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm 24, I have some Cialis from my doctor for PA. He said it's ok for me to take it. If I take ...
A: Ramone, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. These ...
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| ejaculate after a bowel movement | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Sometimes after a bowel movement or urinating, I have a discharge out of my penis. Is this normal? ...
A: Scott, I suspect that your symptoms are due to a very common condition with the medical name ...
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| Prostate discomfort?? | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I have had discomfort in the area where the prostate is for three years. It started with a burning ...
A: Axel, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Sperm check | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I had a vasectomy and recently gave a sample. I know the pre- ejaculate has the most sperm in it. ...
A: Mark, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
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| PDE5 | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am curious. If a young healthy male were to take sildenafil, tadalifil, or vardenafil and went to ...
A: Kevin, first let me state that "a young healthy male" should not take these medications. The class ...
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| large prostrate/difficulty urinating at night. | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am a 58 year old male. I have an enlarged prostrate. My PSA runs in the 5. range. I have had a ...
A: Bill,benign enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) occurs to ...
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| deep purple penis | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I fell from a 2nd story porch. I have 4 lumbar fx's which I will be seeing ortho for. this ...
A: Thomas, you are indeed a lucky man if all you suffered from the fall are fractured vertebrae and no ...
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| penis/testicle pain | 3/4/2008 |
Q: i am experiencing testicle and penis pain, mostly after sexual activity but the pain, itching and ...
A: Steve, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| overactive penis/scrotum reflex | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have an unusually overactive reflex in the penis and scrotum area. I think this is usually ...
A: Andrew, unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to stop this normal reflex action. As far ...
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| only one of my testicles retract | 3/2/2008 |
Q: When ever i have sex or masturbate I have notice that only one of my testicle moves while the other ...
A: Joe, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the spermatic cord. This cord is ...
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| uti infection | 3/1/2008 |
Q: GOLDSTEIN I'M 22YRS OLD FEMALE CIPRO 500MG I HAD PREVISOULY ASKED YOU A QUESTION BEFORE ABOUT MY ...
A: Jasmine, kidney pain typically occurs in the flank area. This location is in your back and bordered ...
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| Renogram | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Goldstein: It is Bill again. The Mag-3 results I just wrote you about actually were done when I did ...
A: Bill, the pain from ureteral stones is due to acute dilation of the urinary tract above the stone ...
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| Bleeding from penis after sexual rubbing | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I was grinding (no intercourse) with my girlfriend, when I realized the bed was covered in blood. It ...
A: Vince, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| Kegels exercise | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I read in men books and magazines about this kegels exercise. Does it help in giving a stronger ...
A: Edward, Kegel exercises are usually recommended to help control urinary incontinence. They are most ...
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| tiny bump | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Hey I noticed a really tiny bump, almost pimple like on one of my testicles. It's not on the sac, ...
A: Tim, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Topical cream for ED, and scar tissue | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have since 3 weeks been taking trimix (pge, papaverine and phentolamine). I need 6 units to give ...
A: Rolf, your success with Trimix does not insure a diagnosis of psychogenic impotence. The diagnosis ...
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| Long-term "lump" above penis | 2/27/2008 |
Q: So.. I've had this for a while now, at least 2 years. I'm a 21 year old male with no sexual ...
A: Jeffrey, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Megaureter | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have written you before and thank you for your advice, I am 67 and have undergone three surgeries ...
A: Bill, yes, a MAG-3 is a type of radio-isotope renogram. Apparently this was done with "washout" as ...
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| Erections | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Hey doc, I'm only 23, and I have no health problems. But I've noticed almost no morning wood ...
A: Sam, nothing is wrong. The more frequently you ejaculate, the less frequent morning erections ...
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| prostate cancer treatment | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My husband has been recently diagnosed with "slow growing cancer completely contained in the ...
A: Linda, usually the mesh that is used to repair a hernia does not extend into the midline. Most ...
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| Megaureter | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have written you before and thank you for your advice, I am 67 and have undergone three surgeries ...
A: Bill, I can find nothing in my records that indicates I have sent you advice in the past. Your case ...
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| soreness and scars in foreskin | 2/24/2008 |
Q: It started 5 years ago after a sexual contact with my girlfriend I saw blood in my foreskin just ...
A: John, repeated trauma to the foreskin during sexual activity can can cause fissuring. The areas ...
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| my husbands testiclas | 2/24/2008 |
Q: my husband was in allot of pain a few weeks back since then it had passed however not totally.when ...
A: Worried, the lesion you now notice in the scrotum may well have been present for a long time. His ...
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| penis problems | 2/23/2008 |
Q: male, 23, my problem started about 6 weeks ago when i had semen colored discharge, i could feel it ...
A: Freddy, I do not believe the bumps on your legs or eye problems are related to the other concerns. ...
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| maintenance erection | 2/21/2008 |
Q: during masturbation,when I get erection with hand stimulation watching movie and then stop hand ...
A: Htm, this is not usually problem when you try "real sex". Often your stimulation is heightened by ...
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| Cialis | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I'm going to be honest with you Doc. A few days ago, I popped a Cialis, 10mg's, that I got from my ...
A: Kev, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should only ...
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| 6 year old daughter | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old daughter has been experiencing "leakage" after going to the bathroom. I dropped her ...
A: Lisa, although this is not my expertise, I shall try to help you. If your daughter is a bath (as ...
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| varicocele | 2/20/2008 |
Q: If I have a varicocele which appears to have caused atrophy of the right testicle, at which point ...
A: Steven, the mild difference you note between the size of your testicles may well be normal unless ...
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| Blood in urine | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 39yr old male living in California. 6 days ago I was sitting down masturbating (with my ...
A: Daen, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Lasting Longer | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I want to know if there is way I can last longer without ejaculating? I can only last between 2-5 ...
A: Christian, what you describe is normal for a male. Pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion ...
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| Viagra/Cialis | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Hey I happen to have performance anxiety. I spoke with my doctor and he gave me samples of both ...
A: Ryan, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should ...
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| Post-visectomy complications | 2/17/2008 |
Q: First, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my message. It's comforting to know ...
A: Steve, bleeding like this after a vasectomy is a well know but relatively uncommon complication. ...
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| Lacuna Magna Pain | 2/16/2008 |
Q: For the past month and a half I have been experiencing pain in my penis that seems to be in the ...
A: Carl, I disagree with your urologist. The most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation ...
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| many things sir | 2/15/2008 |
Q: sir,i need two answers from u.i'm a gay.can i have ability to have sex with women.next i'm suffering ...
A: Viduthalai, as I noted in my initial consultation, microlithiasis occur in more than 5% of men and ...
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| Lump | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Ok. so for about a week now on the lower right side of my shaft.top side im guessing there is a hard ...
A: Chris, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| testicle pain | 2/15/2008 |
Q: about maybe 5 months ago, i hurt my left testicle jumping on my street bike, It hurt for a few ...
A: James, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| BPH vs.Prostatitis | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I'm only 42 and I've had recurring urinary problems for several years. I'm on a pretty good routine ...
A: Jeff, both prostatitis and BPH can give similar symptoms (such as frequency) as they affect the same ...
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| Bleeding from the Penis | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Now this is a serious issue but I can't deny that I was masturbating. So I looked down at my penis ...
A: Neven, on the underside of the head (glans) penis in the midline, there is a band of tissue called ...
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| maintenance erection | 2/13/2008 |
Q: during masturbation,when I get erection with hand stimulation watching movie and then stop hand ...
A: Htm, it is normal for erections to decrease when tactile stimulation is discontinued. Although ...
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| erectile issue | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I'm 28 and obviously male. Here are my most worrisome symptoms: Weak erections (when I can get one) ...
A: Jim, you obviously have done research on your problems, Perhaps you have even read some of my ...
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| STD or OAB? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: for almost 9 months now i have suffered from a 24 hour urge to urinate, i am an 18 y/o student, i ...
A: Nick, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary tract ...
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| Viagra | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am conducting some research on products such as Viagra for men. I have a few questions, if you ...
A: Philip, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should ...
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| Erections | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Hey, this is Jim I am a bodybuilder and I had a cycle with anabolic/androgenic steroids. During the ...
A: Jim, there are many causes for erectile dysfunction (ED). The most common diseases associated with ...
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| Hiding in prostate gland? | 2/10/2008 |
Q: First of all, thank you for providing this service. I've been to several doctors, but nobody could ...
A: Joe, you have a very long and complicated history. No doubt that you have had recurrent prostatitis ...
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| glands | 2/9/2008 |
Q: i recently went to my family doctor for a lump on my penis. i was told that it apeers to be a ...
A: Michael, it depends on which bacteria is causing your infection. Some, such as certain of the ...
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| Bleeding after Ejaculation, and pain | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I'm a 17 year old male and recently after masturbating and ejaculating I noticed a slight pain in ...
A: Jason, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| Swollen ring around penis | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a ring around my penis about 1/4in away from the edge of the glans, a little less that 1/4 in ...
A: Rick, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Alternating testicle pain | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Have had testicle pain now for 2 years - have had every test it seems (MRI, Ultrasound, IVU, ...
A: Chris, by far the most common cause of testicular discomfort in the presence of essentially normal ...
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| prostate concern | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I 'm a 47 years old healthy caucasian male. Since my early 40s, I 've been having my prostate and ...
A: Wael, benign enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) occurs to ...
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| Erections | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Is it true that if you watch too much porn you can desensitze yourself and not get erections? Does ...
A: Tom, the majority of ones semen comes from the prostate gland. When you
become sexually ...
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| Bruise | 2/6/2008 |
Q: my name's Jay, im 16, and yesterday me and my girlfriend were fooling around and she gave me oral ...
A: Jay, most likely the sexual acts were too roughly performed and you got some bruising of the penile ...
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| Prostatitis | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have been to the urologist and nothing shows up in the pee. But I keep getting this pain in the ...
A: Tom, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| erection | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I had decompressive surgery on my lower back L1-L5 about seven months ago,and since then I been ...
A: Allan, there are many causes for erectile dysfunction (ED). The most common diseases associated ...
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| vasectomy | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My husband had a vasectomy after we had our second child 1.5 years ago. He gave a sample, we sent ...
A: Michelle, most physicians suggest 2 consecutive negative semen samples after a vasectomy before ...
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| Need a little advice | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I recently asked if it is harmful to urinate with an erection. I was informed that is not and is ...
A: Christopher, with most morning erections the stimulus for erection is a full bladder (usually ...
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| Varicocele | 2/3/2008 |
Q: This may sound wierd but i have to ask my question! i want to tempororily INTENSIFY my varicocele in ...
A: Peyman, you obviously have read about varicoceles. However, for the sake of full understanding I ...
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| Hey doc! | 2/3/2008 |
Q: One of my buddies were telling me about how great Cialis is, yet he doesn't have any ED. He it's ...
A: Jimmy, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should ...
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| bladder contractions | 2/2/2008 |
Q: My 17yr old son suffered a spinal cord injury and since has been diagnosed with neurogenic bladder. ...
A: Michelle, sorry to learn of your son's spinal injury. There are many types of neurogenic bladders. ...
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| Odd White Lumps on Glans | 2/2/2008 |
Q: There are these strange white marks on my penis and they are difficult to describe. Originally they ...
A: David, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| One testicle lower than other after epididymitis/slight uncomfortability in lower abdomen | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I'm 24. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with epididymitis in my left testicle. Urine tests, ...
A: Brian, with an inflammation such as epididymis, there is always some degree of scarring as the ...
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| Pain in abdomen and testicles | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Whenever I become sexually excited I always get this pain in the lower right abdominal area and in ...
A: David, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Ejaculating and urinating simultaneously | 2/1/2008 |
Q: it is much appreciated.A friend told me that sex/masturbation while having a full bladder gives a ...
A: Andrew, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for about 2/3 of ...
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| frequent urination | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I'm only 42 and I've had recurring urinary problems for several years. I'm on a pretty good routine ...
A: Ted, I do not believe you have BPH but rather prostatitis. Either disorder may cause frequency. ...
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| Viagra? | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I went to my doctor earlier today. I told him about my sex problems, he tells me its in my head, and ...
A: Johny, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should ...
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| Cialis | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I just read about new FDA approved daily dose cialis. Is that ok for performance anxiety individuals ...
A: Tommy, I would not recommend taking any PDE5 inhibitor (Cialis, Vaigra or Levitra) daily. These ...
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| Bump above left testicle | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Doctor, I am a 19 year old male, and I was wondering if it is anything to worry about, but over the ...
A: Christopher, in evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate those that are ...
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| blood in semen and urine | 1/28/2008 |
Q: why do i sometimes bleed from my penis during sexual intercourse and when i urinate after sexual ...
A: Greg, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| After Priapism | 1/27/2008 |
Q: . I had suffered from priapism for about 24 hrs due to a side effect to papavermine induced for ...
A: Rockz, one episode of priapism lasting for 24 hours probably did not do any significant permanent ...
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| cavaject | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My penis hurts from the injections,,,I recently stuck it in my buttocks,,,it did not work ,,but what ...
A: Rick, if your penis sore from Caverject injections, it may be either your technique or you are just ...
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| Cold | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Yeah Arthur, I've stopped doing such exercises. My penis no longer feels numb. But the glans cannot ...
A: Steve, it absolutely will return to normal as long as you don't continue to damage the nerves by too ...
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| Flomax question | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am 51 and just started taking Flomax a couple months ago. My wife is much younger (31) and we ...
A: Joe, Flomax works but relaxing the muscles around the prostate and bladder neck so that the flow of ...
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| Can't feel cold | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Hey Arthur, I used to do penis stretches awhile back. One time I guess I pulled too much or ...
A: Steve, I am not a proponent of penile stretching or jelquing exercises. I do not believe the slight ...
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| Question. | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My friend has a three year old nephew who ran a fever of 101 and there was blood in his urine, the ...
A: Amber, my expertise is in the field of adult urology and not pediatric. You might want to submit ...
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| :-( | 1/24/2008 |
Q: About two three weeks ago I started having this small pain on the tip of my penis (feels like right ...
A: Rosh, I have seen a number of patients who noted various degrees of penile irritation from jelquing. ...
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| Chronic UTI | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I'm a 28 yr old male and about a week or two before thanks giving I was eating med-rare steaks, had ...
A: as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact diagnosis ...
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| prostatitis | 1/22/2008 |
Q: can you have prostatitis with no infection or inflame tryed cipro for 30 days also levaquin, did ...
A: Joe, by definition, prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It may either be due to ...
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| Epididymititis | 1/21/2008 |
Q: If someone has chronic epididymititis on the left testicle, what are the consequences of removing ...
A: Arthur, in chronic epididymitis, control can usually be achieved by long term antibiotic therapy. ...
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| Sex Bruises | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Hey I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask this question. But it does somewhat cover the ...
A: Kevin, you are correct that bruising is not my area of expertise. However, they usually occur ...
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| Prostate - pain/itch | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Im mike, a 15 year old male from Ohio. I tried to massage the prostate because I read it was the ...
A: Mike, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Treatment | 1/20/2008 |
Q: My urologist prescribed a 60 antibiotic treatment for prostatitis. He prescribed levaquin and i ...
A: Mike, Cipro and Levaquin are both in the drug family called fluoroquinolones. They work in a very ...
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| concern wife | 1/20/2008 |
Q: what cause testicles to swell
A: Teresa, there are many causes for swelling of the testicles. Some of the more common are hydroceles ...
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| vasectomy | 1/20/2008 |
Q: how much does the vasectomy costs? price range? California?
A: Randy, the cost of a vasectomy varies greatly with each area of the country. My practice was in NJ ...
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| feeling stretch thread like vein in penis, pulling skin at base of penis during erection | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am 24 male from india had undergone a micro varicocele surgery 3 weeks back for left side. My ...
A: Kamal, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Viagra | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Hey Arthur, this was my last question... Hey arthur I'm only 23, and I notice I lose my erection ...
A: John, the only way to clarify your erection difficulty further would be for you to see a urologist ...
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| penis problem | 1/18/2008 |
Q: About three weeks ago i noticed a white round circle on my penis shaft about a centimeter below my ...
A: Gee, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| enlarged testicles | 1/17/2008 |
Q: what could cause one enlarged testicle in a 55 year old male? thank you, nancy
A: Nancy, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| 10 million | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Im sittig here beating myself up ,about 5 months ago my husband got his sperm count checked it came ...
A: Deangela, Infertility is the general term applied to those conditions that make it difficult for a ...
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| pain after soap in penis | 1/17/2008 |
Q: my 9 year old son showered and got soap in his penis and now has pain and burning during ...
A: Susan, this is a common problem with bathing or showering. If one gets soap into the opening of the ...
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| Spermatocele | 1/16/2008 |
Q: About a year ago my GP noticed some slight swelling on my right side. He didn't find a hernia, but ...
A: Clayton, both hydroceles and spermatoceles are benign cystic structures in the scrotum. However, ...
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| Varicocelectomy/vasectomy | 1/15/2008 |
Q: 29 Male, Riverside Ca. This past July I underwent a varicocelectomy to address a recurrent ...
A: Scott, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Possible Hydrocele | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I had a kidney transplant 10 years ago. The kidney was implanted by my right hip bone near the ...
A: Paul, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Testicular Soreness | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old caucasion male in the united states. I have been experiencing soreness in both ...
A: Joe, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Post-ejaculation release of fluid | 1/13/2008 |
Q: This really isn't a problem, but a phenomenon I don't understand. This has happened to me three ...
A: Chris, with the additional information you provided, my suspicion is that the fluid released was a ...
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| Loss of erection | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Hey arthur I'm only 23, and I notice I lose my erection quality (gets softer) when I'm on my back or ...
A: John most men notice that they maintain quality erections better while in the conventional ...
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| Viagra | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Question Like I've read on here, I made the mistake? of taking viagra prior to sleep. It was not on ...
A: Stew, I am sure that you did not do any harm. Anxiety can play a major role in the ability to have ...
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| Post-ejaculation release of fluid | 1/12/2008 |
Q: This really isn't a problem, but a phenomenon I don't understand. This has happened to me three ...
A: Chris, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for about 2/3 of ...
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| Extreme burning | 1/11/2008 |
Q: 60 yoa male. Had a cysto on 12-13-07. Prostate was slightly enlarged. Has been having extreme ...
A: John, the burning is most likely coming from an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Bleeding from penis | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 30 years old male. Last night my other significant and I had intercourse, while I ejaculate ...
A: Pat, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Viagra | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have read on here about prolonged erections with such drugs such as Viagra. I read that prolonged ...
A: Timothy, there are basically 2 types of priapism, low flow and high flow. The former is much more ...
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| catheter to dialate urethra | 1/9/2008 |
Q: sir, In case of urethral stricture in bulbous area, after the surgery which type of catheters one ...
A: Joni, symptoms such as weak stream, dribbling after urination and splitting of the stream suggest an ...
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| Penise bruise | 12/17/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend and I were having vigorous doggie style sex. I slipped out and thrust again, at which ...
A: Troy, penile fractures are usually very obvious. They generally occur when while having vigorous ...
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| 28 y/o with occasional prostate pains | 12/16/2007 |
Q: This has been a problem I've experienced for about 12 years, I recall it starting when I was 16 and ...
A: Seth, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Cialis | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Hey this is Kyle again, this was my previousHey I talked with my doctor, I have performance anxiety. ...
A: Kyle, I have already answered your question. In taking any medication you have to weight the risks ...
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| swollen testes/low testosterone | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I Have noticed that over the last couple of months my right testicle has become very swollen and ...
A: Jesse, it would be quite unusual for a 19 year old man to have a low testosterone. Furthermore, ...
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| Penis Enlargement | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I want to know if there are ways to make the penis larger? If there are ways, what is the best way? ...
A: Christian, this is a common question. The majority of men believe they were "short-changed" ...
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| Dark veins in scrotum | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am 24 and have never had any health problems.Yesterday at work I noticed that my left testicle had ...
A: Brent, dark purple veins on the scrotum are a common finding and is noted to varying degrees in all ...
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| male issues | 12/14/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend, age 60, no medications, after a night of sex, noted his penis had turned a blackened ...
A: Teri, mostly likely your boyfriend did suffer a contusion of the penis secondary to sexual trauma. ...
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| Potential penile injury? | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I believe that I have sustained some sort of penile injury, following a pinching/stretching-type of ...
A: Mark, I am not quite sure what you are referring to regarding the "pinching/stretching-type of ...
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| Kegels | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I understand that kegels enlarge the penis due to the tensile pressure on the IC and BC muscles and ...
A: L. E. I am aware of most of the data you sent but I do appreciate your forwarding it to me. ...
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| Penis bleeding | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Am a 30 yrs old man and suddenly one day when i tried to have sex with my girl friend, there is ...
A: Muthu, this type of bleeding (bleeding that occurs during sexual arousal and unrelated to urination) ...
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| Kegels | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I understand that kegels enlarge the penis due to the tensile pressure on the IC and BC muscles and ...
A: L. E., in my experience, the majority of men believe they were "short-changed" regarding penile ...
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| Penile varicose veins and smoking | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I'm 26 years old. About 2 months ago I noticed a blue "lump" in the vein on the shaft of my penis, ...
A: Florian, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| RE: Meatus | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I have protected sex during intercourse but not during oral. Within the last week and a half I've ...
A: Jesus, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Cialis from doc | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Hey I talked with my doctor, I have performance anxiety. I wanted Cialis, because I never know ...
A: Kyle, The class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should ...
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| swelling of penis and foreskin | 12/1/2007 |
Q: i have previously used a penis enlargement pump and hav ent used it in a little while, i used it ...
A: Arran, what you are noticing is most likely tissue fluid (edema) that was caused by improper use ...
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| Bladder & Voding Problems | 11/30/2007 |
Q: My friend aged 59, has been suffering from voiding problems. He underwent a bladder surgery last ...
A: Sendhi Kumar, your friend apparently had a urethral dilation (stretching) for a urethral stricture ...
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| Tip of penis irritation | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I am hoping you can help. I have been extremely worried about the issue I have with my penis. I am ...
A: William, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make a diagnosis over the internet ...
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| Yellow Semen | 11/30/2007 |
Q: For as long as I can remember, my semen has been a yellow color. The consistency seems normal. Not ...
A: John, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for about 2/3 of ...
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| Burning Ejaculation | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Hey this just started after, or well during kinda, I get this burning sensation in my penis glans. ...
A: Steve, burning in the glans penis is due to an inflammation in the lower urinary tract. This is ...
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| Scrotum shrinks or feels like it tightens up when I stand up to the point that it causes discomfort. | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I know it is normal for the scrotum yo shrink when it's cold to adjust to body temperature but ...
A: Mark, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Viagra | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Hey this is Tom again, these were my previous questions: Hey my GP gave me a dose of Viagra 50mg, ...
A: Tom, you did not harm your penis with the one dose of Viagra that you took. If you had priapism, it ...
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| frequent urination/ sometimes slight burning | 11/28/2007 |
Q: IN RELATION TO PROSTATE INFLAMATION IS THIS SOMETHING YOUR STUCK WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE OR DOES ...
A: Ronald, as mentioned in my initial note, prostatitis may be just one episode, recurrent episodes or ...
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| bell clapper | 11/27/2007 |
Q: well doctor my right testicle has sunken lower than my other and is that a sympton of bell ...
A: Jerome, the answer is no! In over 90% of males, the left testicle is lower than the right, higherer ...
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| testicles | 11/25/2007 |
Q: my name is chris, i am 14 and live in golden, canada. i have a small circular lump that i dont think ...
A: Chris, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| enlarged prostate - the use of a stint | 11/25/2007 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, The question was asked in a former letter about a 91 year old man who had trouble ...
A: Harry, benign enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) occurs to ...
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| Viagra | 11/25/2007 |
Q: Hey this is Tom again, this was my previousHey my GP gave me a dose of Viagra 50mg, for my anxiety ...
A: Tom, ALL medications have potential side effects and therefore in prescribing, the doctor has to ...
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| urine tract infection | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein I'm 22yrs old, female,from NYC. I have been taking nitrofurantoin monohydrate 100mg ...
A: Jasmine, it sounds like your urinary tract infection was suppressed but not eradicated. Urinary ...
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| Urethra Damage | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I had a cystoscopy several years ago. I come to notice now that my urethra is about twice as long ...
A: Caos, you have some misconceptions. There is no way that a cystoscopy can change (ie increase) the ...
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| Viagra | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Hey my GP gave me a dose of Viagra 50mg, for my anxiety about sex, I'm only 23, which I guess is ...
A: Tom, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should only ...
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| Pressure above and to the sides of the testes | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have been experiencing pressure and discomfort on either side of the bladder in the area of the ...
A: Ross, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| frequent urination/ sometimes slight burning | 11/22/2007 |
Q: It all started one night about 9 mos ago when i went to pee and it burned and i felt like i couldn't ...
A: Ronald, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| Urinating with an erection | 10/29/2007 |
Q: you give people. I am wondering if there is any harm in peeing with an erection. For some reason, I ...
A: Christian, I am unaware of any harmful effects from urinating with an erection. In fact, this is a ...
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| varicocele and infertility after varicocele is treated | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Why can't I get my fiance pregnant. I have a varicocele in the left testicle sac, that was treated ...
A: Richard, you question should be referred to a urologist who specializes in infertility but I shall ...
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| Prostatitus | 10/27/2007 |
Q: It seems to be interrelated with stress. What can I do?
A: Tom, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Hematuria | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, Several weeks ago I had some blood in my urine. I noticed two episodes where the ...
A: Martin, although you have been properly evaluated, it is possible to miss a small lesion of the ...
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| Help me | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My wife and I were separated for 4 months one year ago she may have been with someone.I have had ...
A: Ryan, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Diagnosed UTI and Dysuria...Not so sure | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Dr. Arthur Goldstein I am a 22 year old male from Arizona. Initially I started having a ...
A: John, your persistent discharge suggests that the infection has not been totally eradicated. This ...
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| BLOOD CLOT IN TESTICALS | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A LOT OF BLOOD CLOTS IN MY TESTICALS AN PENIS. IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG? IS THIS NORMAL? AN ...
A: Stacy, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| still more urine needs to come out | 10/25/2007 |
Q: iam a 30 year old male, married & having a child. I had surgery at the age of 6 years in my home ...
A: S, your urinary problem is unrelated to the undescended testicle. Undescended testicles, however, ...
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| NSAID | 10/25/2007 |
Q: IS there any interaction between NSAIDs and Sildenafil or the other pde5i's?
A: Rick, I am unaware of any interaction between NSAIDs and PDE-5 inhibitors. However, the definitive ...
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| symptoms | 10/24/2007 |
Q: ..i am a 17 year old male and have had a strange stituation going on. At first about months ago i ...
A: Farid, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| male discharge | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My husband appears to have stained underwear rather often. My first inclination is that he is having ...
A: Destiny, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Viagra | 10/23/2007 |
Q: If you have viagra in your body while sleeping, how will you know you've had a priapism? Viagra ...
A: Vin, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should only ...
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| Hematuria | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, Several weeks ago I had some blood in my urine. I noticed two episodes where the ...
A: Martin, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| ED? | 10/9/2007 |
Q: If a person is capable of achieving a full erection but requires more physical stimulation than ...
A: Dave, in itself, it would not mean anything. The stimuli for erection can be touch, vision, ...
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| Viagra before sleep.. | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Hey doc, this is Thomas from awhile back. I took Viagra before sleep, happened to anyway, and didn't ...
A: Thomas, I am sure you did no damage and you already know my opinion on the recreational use of ...
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| veins | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Ive noticed the appearence of what appear to be thread veins on my penis over the last year or ...
A: Scott, I have to agree with your urologist. What you are describing is a normal phenomenon that ...
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| Sildenafil | 9/28/2007 |
Q: its informative. So basically if someone gets an erection with use of a PDE5 inhibitor, they can ...
A: Tom, without sexual stimulation, Viagra will not cause erections. If one take Viagra and is ...
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| bleeding from penis | 9/28/2007 |
Q: my grandson penis has a watery blood coming out he is only 3ys old
A: Louise, your grandson should see a urologist and, ideally, a pediatric urologist if one is available ...
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| PEnis glans | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I've noticed my penis glans, especially near the 'brim' near the shaft of my penis. Looks purple ...
A: Scott, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Sildenafil | 9/27/2007 |
Q: But I'm sorry I still don't get it. If PDE5's cause an erection to subside, and taking Viagra ...
A: Tom, as already noted, sexual stimulation causes the release of NO which causes the release of cCMP ...
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| Prophylactic | 9/27/2007 |
Q: Hey I've heard talk about sildenafil being preventive medicine for impotence. I was thinking of ...
A: Ted, Viagra in NOT a preventive medicine for impotence. Its only potentiasl use in this regard has ...
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| Recreational | 9/27/2007 |
Q: Hey I took some Viagra 25mg's had sex with my girlfriend, and we fell asleep. About 4 hours later I ...
A: Kevin, it is highly unlikely that you have done any damage. If, since the incident, you have or are ...
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| blood clot in urine | 9/26/2007 |
Q: When my 21 yr old boyfreind goes to urinate after sexual intercourse he sometimes has a blood clot ...
A: Sheena, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| Penis Pain | 9/26/2007 |
Q: About two months ago or more, my girlfriend performed oral sex on me. Immediately afterward, there ...
A: Lee, there is no STD that comes on "Immediately afterward" sexual activity. All STDs have an ...
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| Sildenafil | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Hey how does Viagra really work? Right down to the specific science going on in the penis. If the ...
A: Tom, it's a liitle complicated but you asked for it. The mechanism of erection of the penis ...
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| mild bruising pain 6 months after cystoscopy | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Goldstein, Age: 32 yrs. No medications taken at the time. I've had a couple of cystoscopies. The ...
A: Felipe, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| Damage to Penis? | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Over 2 months ago I stretched my penis way too far two days in a row while trying something new ...
A: Gabe, your initial problem was due to bruising of the penis due to too traumatic masturbation ...
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| Urine won't stop | 9/23/2007 |
Q: When I go to the bath room and I am done, urine continues to leak out even after waiting for seconds ...
A: Kevin A, post voiding dribbling is a very common problem. It is due to trapping of some urine in ...
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| calcifications. | 9/23/2007 |
Q: sir,i'm suffering from calcifications&left varicocele in testis.what is the reason for this ...
A: Daniel, a varicocele is a collection of varicose veins of the spermatic cord (the rope-like ...
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| blood after ejaculation | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend sat on my penis right before I ejaculated and when I did it felt like I was ...
A: Tom, yes you broke a blood vessel. The most likely source of the bleeding is a small tear in the ...
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| Leaking Urine problems | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I had pus coming out of my penis so I went to the doctors, he prescribed me zithromycin even though ...
A: Ray, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Priapism... | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Hey would an erection lasting too long without pain cause permanent problems?? How about if a ...
A: Paul, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should ...
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| Tadalafil... | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Hey I have performance anxiety, my Doc gave some Cialis since I opted for it over Viagra so I have ...
A: Jerry, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should ...
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| Help? | 9/19/2007 |
Q: Here we go. I'm a 36 year old male. Almost two years ago, I went out with my friends to a strip ...
A: Tom, your questions are extremely long and complicated and there is no way I can give you a full ...
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| Constant need to pee. | 9/19/2007 |
Q: my problem is that after every 15 to 20 minutes I need to pee and it feels like i haven't peed for a ...
A: Murtaza, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary ...
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| Testies problem? | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I noticed this a month or two ago. When I am erect my left testis will retract, but the right testis ...
A: Matt, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the spermatic cord. This cord is ...
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| CT Results | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have written you before and thank you always. Within the past few months I had several kidney ...
A: Bill, dilation of the right ureter down to the trigone can be due to several causes. Hydronephrosis ...
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| Post surgical Blood in testicle | 9/17/2007 |
Q: BILINGUAL HERNIA ON 9/11. CURRENTLY RIGHT TESTICLE EXTREMLY PAINFUL AND FULL OF BLOOD. PURPLE IN ...
A: Stan, sometimes with hernia repairs, bleeding may occur into and around the spermatic cord. The ...
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| Nerve.. | 9/17/2007 |
Q: So if I irritate the area of nerves that got damaged while it's not fully healed, it will take ...
A: Devin, I am certain it will heal. Yes it will take longer to resolve if you continue to irritate ...
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| Ocasional Buring | 9/16/2007 |
Q: It feels like I need to urinate and so I do which makes it feel better but when I stop the burning ...
A: Jake, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Blood in semen and fertility | 9/16/2007 |
Q: if someone have a little blood or brownish semen and have also slight pain in his testes but it ...
A: Omar, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Adult Circumcision.. | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Hey doc, I am currently thinking about getting a circumcision at the age of 24. What kind of things ...
A: Jimmy, there are many excellent internet references on the pros and cons of circumcision and the ...
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| blood in the urine | 9/15/2007 |
Q: ..i have a brother who has blood drips after he urinates. and hads pain before and afterwards. and ...
A: Tonya, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| Nerve.. | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Hey the glans of my penis just went numb. I'm scared I did permanent harm! How long does it take to ...
A: Devin, too rough & vigorous masturbation techniques may bruise the penile tissues and nerves. If ...
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| Pain in Teste | 9/13/2007 |
Q: About a week ago I went on a horse back ride which resulted in my testes being very sore. The day ...
A: Jason, the blood with urination (hematuria) probably came from the prostate gland which can be ...
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| Penis Injury | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I am 18 years old. A few days ago, I was masturbating vigorously while i was not 100% erect. Ever ...
A: Bill, it is highly unlikely that you have done any permanent damage to the penis. You probably have ...
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| Cystocoele | 9/12/2007 |
Q: 13 year old male, no medications, San Clemente Ca. He complains of a hard time urinating. No ...
A: Chris, this boy needs to be seen in consultation by a urologist. A thorough history, physical ...
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| Taking Dramamine if I take Flomax and Avodart | 9/12/2007 |
Q: Goldstein! I'm a volunteer on AllExperts too (Old records). Now I can use your help. My urologist ...
A: Steve, from the medications you are taking, I assume you are being treated for an enlarged prostate ...
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| keeping primary care doctor informed | 9/10/2007 |
Q: If you are treating a patient for prostate cancer, do you keep his primary care doctor informed as ...
A: Gordon, in my practice, we order the appropriate laboratory tests (ie PSA) prior to followup visits. ...
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| Sildenafil.. | 9/10/2007 |
Q: but I really just would like to know on a theoretical basis not on a recommendation basis, is ...
A: Dave, the likelihood of a significant adverse reaction in a young man taking a low dose of Viagra is ...
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| penis soreness | 9/10/2007 |
Q: For the past two months, I have been having soreness on the right side of my penis towards the top ...
A: Tony, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Urethral | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Greetings. I'm a 31 year old male, taking uroxatral (daily), ativan and darvocet (as needed). Live ...
A: Justin, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| groin pain and stomach pain are they related? | 9/9/2007 |
Q: February 28, 2007 I had a epididymectomy. A week after my surgery I started to have problems. My ...
A: Kurt, you failed to relate why the epididymectomy was done which may be important to your present ...
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| Sildenafil... | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Is there anything wrong with a healthy young male (23y.o.) taking 25mg's of viagra? Is it safe? ...
A: Dave, the class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They should ...
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| Erectile Dysfunction | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Goldstein, I have difficulty getting and maintaining an erection when I am with my girlfriend to ...
A: John, the fact that you get normal erections when alone and can masturbate without without problems ...
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| Cialis during night | 8/20/2007 |
Q: Hey its John again, so theoretically speaking if I had a Cialis induced erection that lasted for 4 ...
A: John, the answer to your first question is that a 4 hour erection without pain will not cause ...
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| Cialis | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Hey Arthur, I'm 25. And I take Cialis due to some cases of depression I've had in the past and ...
A: John, any of the PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, etc.) have the potential to cause ...
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| I am 15 and both my testicles are undesending | 8/15/2007 |
Q: hey, my names elijah and i have a major question. Ok, i am 15 and both of my testicles are ...
A: Elijah, the medical name for undescended testicles is cryptorchidism. It is important to ...
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| Viagra priapism? | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Hey Arthur, I've posted here before asking if maybe I had a priapism at night with viagra, or a ...
A: Thomas, Viagra in itself will not produce erections. It just makes it easier to obtain and sustain ...
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| penile implant | 8/14/2007 |
Q: If a male has a penile implant, can he get an erection without using the device? Or must he use it ...
A: Tracy, penile implants for the most part are inserted because a man is unable to get a natural ...
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| kidney stones return ? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Goldstein, One month ago I had laser lithotripsy due to a 5mm stone which was lodged in my upper ...
A: Rick, part of the confusion might be over the chemical composition of the stone and the radiologic ...
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| Penis nerve.. | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Hey I heard you could damage your nerves in your penis physically. Does it heal or is it permanent? ...
A: Tim, I assume you are talking about sensory nerves of the penis. They can indeed be injured by ...
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| chronic prostatitis? | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I am a 45 yr old male in living in Hampton Roads area in VA. I started experiencing pain in the ...
A: RJ, the most common cause of your complaints (hesitancy, frequency, and epididymal discomfort) is ...
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| Phimosis | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering whether you could give me some info in regard to the condition phimosis. The ...
A: Youssef, a tight foreskin is called phimosis. A male may be born with the condition or it can be ...
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| Pain in penis | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have been to the doctors plenty of times and described some of my pains and been tested for ...
A: Justin, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| prostate | 8/11/2007 |
Q: for the past year every few week i get what the doctors tell me is prostitis given cipo or levaquin ...
A: Thomas, in my opinion, prostatitis should be treated initially with 4 weeks of continuous antibiotic ...
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| Urethra pain and discomfort | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I am having a first experience from the Urethra area. Everytime I go take a leak, my penis burns ...
A: Anthony, this is not a condition that you can treat yourself. You need to consult with a urologist. ...
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| penis pain during ejaculation | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I noticed about two years ago that I was having veins on the right side of my penis. Now I am ...
A: Andrew as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| kegels exercise and stronger erection | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am a male, age 43. I would like to know is there a connection in doing kegels exercise (also known ...
A: Kelvin, Kegel exercises are done by periodically contracting and relaxing the pubococcygeal (PC) ...
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| varricocele | 8/9/2007 |
Q: i am 20 years old guy about 3 4 years ago a guy kicked my balls with lots of force, i feel lot of ...
A: Ali, there are many reasons for discomfort in the testicles. After your injury, unless you had ...
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| Treatment for balanitis | 8/8/2007 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, I was recently prescribed the drug Elidel by my dermatologist to treat mild balanitis ...
A: Andrew, the drug Elidel is primarily used by dermatologists. Personally, I have never used or ...
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| my son;s penis | 8/8/2007 |
Q: the doctor made one incision and called me back in. she said the foreskin was attached to the head ...
A: Stacey, there are normally soft adhesions between the inner foreskin and the glans (head) of the ...
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| constant urination, need help | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Goldstein. Thank you for any information you can help me with. My urinary and ejaculation issue ...
A: the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Penis Exercises... | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Hey thanks for the response on penis exercises. How long do you think it will take for the penis ...
A: Keith, this type of injury gradually heals over a 1-3 month period. During this time, it is very ...
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| Erectile Dysfunction/ firm-flaccid penis | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I am a 23 year old Asian male, urgently in need of some information as I am a long way from my home ...
A: Richard, this is the last question I am permitted to take on your problems. I believe I have ...
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| prostatitis | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Two weeks ago, I had blood in my semen during ejaculation and ever since then, I have had pain in my ...
A: M, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Cronic Prostitus?? | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Help! For the past 12 months I have been having cronic prostate problems that actually seem to have ...
A: Steve, this type of course can occur after surgery for BPH but does not happen too often. It is ...
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| boyfriend wetting the bed | 8/5/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for about 6 months now. He is 23 years old and in the past 3 ...
A: Lindsay, the medical term for bed wetting is enuresis. It is most common in children and usually ...
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| Kidney stones | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I get calcium based stones, if I take medamucil will this help me. Doc says I have too much calcium ...
A: Bob, the formation of kidney stones is a very complex process. In addition, there are many different ...
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| Erectile Dysfunction/ firm-flaccid penis | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I am a 23 year old Asian male, urgently in need of some information as I am a long way from my home ...
A: Richard, wow, you certainly have thrown a nmuber of questions at me. Fibrosis generally does not ...
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| uncomfortable back pain and foamy urine | 8/3/2007 |
Q: recently for the past 2 weeks, i have a uncomfortable back pain is on lower abdominal just below ...
A: Mike, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| much bigger right testicle | 8/3/2007 |
Q: i'm 16 years old and I'm really concerned about the growth of my right testicle. I had this problem ...
A: Juan, by far the most common cause of an enlarged testicle at age 16 is a benign condition called a ...
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| Viagra | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Hey thanks for the responses to my questions about my possible viagra priapism, atleast I thought I ...
A: Thomas, men normally have 3-5 erections per night that last for about 15-30 minutes. Although ...
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| testicular atrophy | 7/26/2007 |
Q: i am a mother of a boy 10 month who had inguinal hernia at one month old after operation the doctor ...
A: Heba, if both of your son's testicles are in the scrotum, you have no cause for concern even though ...
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| anxiety about procedures | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein: What advice to do have about a 66-year-old man having anxiety issues about urology ...
A: Bill, changing a SP tube is an office procedure that is basically painless and takes about 5 ...
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| penis stretched | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I enjoy bondage with my girlfriend. she puts rings and chains and such around my genitals. after ...
A: Lenny, I sincerely doubt that you have any permanent damage or a hernia. However, just like any ...
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| Penis Exercises | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I was doing penis exercises I got from the internet. I was doing stretches and jelqs with my hands ...
A: Keith, I suggest that you stop doing the exercises - forever. I am unaware of any long term damage ...
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| Discharge | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am 33 years old, and have a fatty jelly like discharge that comes out of my penis during ...
A: Rich, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for about 2/3 of the ...
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| Testicles | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Im 20 years old and this has been an ongoing problem for me. When I'm fully aroused and turned on, I ...
A: Sam, the average semen volume is 2-6 ml but many men produce more (or less) than this. There is ...
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| Persistent Urethral Pain and Inflammation | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I am a 21 year old male, and for nearly a month and a half now, I have had various uncomfortable ...
A: William, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| Ejaculation frequency | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Goldstein, Thanks for your previous answer. I understand that your recommendations about ...
A: Neal, I am unaware of any specific clinical guidelines for this. However, it would seem reasonable ...
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| Urology | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Goldstein, I have read several of your excellent answers so I am familiar with the generic ...
A: Neal, I am surprised to learn that some out there in cyberspace actually read my answers other than ...
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| Viagra priapism | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Hey this is Thomas again, the reason why I ask, is because I actually did take viagra prior to ...
A: Thomas, although the corpus spongiosum does become somewhat swollen during erection, it does not get ...
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| testosterone level | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Can depression affect your horomones
A: Cornell, to the best of my knowledge, depression does not affect your testosterone level. However, ...
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| Numb Glans again.. | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Hey doc I asked you prior about my glans being numb and you said I bruised them and they should come ...
A: Ted, I assume you took the Viagra prior to having sex. If so, you must have bruised the area again ...
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| Painful red Vein | 7/21/2007 |
Q: Doctor, I am a 21-year-old male with a rather serious problem. For the past 2 years I have been on ...
A: Joseph, let me begin by telling you that I have no expertise in male pattern baldness nor in the use ...
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| Symptoms after cystoscopy | 7/21/2007 |
Q: On Tuesday morning I had a cystoscopy (this is Friday evening) and today mys ymptoms seemed to ...
A: Richard, after a cystoscopy it is normal to have some frequency, urgency, burning and blood in the ...
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| Viagra at night.. | 7/21/2007 |
Q: Since nocturnal erections can happen at night yet no ejaculation. Would having sildenafil still in ...
A: Thomas, the risk of priapism with Viagra is no different if taken before sleep than at any other ...
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| Unexplained urinary frequency | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Here is my story: Back on November of '06, I was lifting a Christmas tree in my home and felt ...
A: Mark, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary tract ...
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| Penis pulse.. | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Hey I've noticed my penis (when erect) doesn't *pulse* as much as it used to when I was younger. It ...
A: Scott, the penis is composed of three cylindrical bodies called corpora. The single corpus ...
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| catherazation promblems with spcinhter | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am a 35yr, old quadriplegic who catheterize to urinate. But I have been having problems get my ...
A: Jay, I am going to assume that your urologist has cystoscoped you to rule out a stricture. If not, ...
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| Blood in my sperm | 7/19/2007 |
Q: After having sex I noticed that there was blood mixed in with my sperm in the condom. I believe ...
A: Gary, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Circumcision.. | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Hey Arthur, I have a question about my circumcision I had for the second time in life. I had my ...
A: Rob, what you have is a very common complication of circumcision called a penile bridge or adhesion. ...
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| catherazation promblems with spcinhter | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 35yr, old quadriplegic who catheterize to urinate. But I have been having problems get my ...
A: Jay, although you did not state your sex, I am going to assume that you are a male. My suspicion is ...
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| Do I have penis fracture? | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Five days ago, I had sex with my girlfriend. During the intercourse, I heard a 'cracking' sound and ...
A: Andrew, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Prostate cramping | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I am male,28, and ocassionally get a painful cramp in my rectum. It comes and goes and is quite ...
A: Leigh, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| penile duplex ultrasound | 7/16/2007 |
Q: my name is chris and i am 39 years old. 2 years i had an injection of caverject,which caused an ...
A: Chris, the injection of medication such as Caverject into the corpora has the potential of causing ...
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| Hydrocele Repair - Postop | 7/16/2007 |
Q: 18 yo male, ny Hi i recently had a hydrocele repair on the left side. The surgeon made the incision ...
A: Dave, although the pain after hydrocelectomy last just a week or so, the residual swelling often ...
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| Testicular Movement | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Is it normal for testicles to move, almost to the point of rotating all the way backwards? Earlier ...
A: Brendan, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the spermatic cord. This cord ...
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| Leakage when urinating | 7/15/2007 |
Q: About a month ago I noticed that when I urinate sitting down that I have what appears to be a semen ...
A: Bill, this is a very common condition with the medical name congestive prostatitis. During sexual ...
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| Update 2: Penis Stretch Problem | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Hey Arthur, thanks for the responses. This is Tim, I told you about how I stretched my penis ...
A: Tim, since your urologist agreed with me, he must be a very fine physician! Seriously though, the ...
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| Undescended Testicle | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Arthur, I am 16 years old and I was just wondering what I should do with this problem. My left ...
A: James, as long as there is no significant pain or swelling and the tesicle returns to the scrotum, ...
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| Urinating after masturbating | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male who masturbates pretty regularly, and ever since I can remember, after ...
A: Matt, you are a lucky man! In most males, there is a refractory period after ejaculation where they ...
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| loss of sensation during sex | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I am 47 years old and overweight. For the past several months I have noticed a reduction in feeling ...
A: Mark, this is frequent complaint that most men gradually notice as they age. It is also quite ...
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| sex drive | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I am only 19 years old and have a problem with my sex drive..is it my test. level? I have been ...
A: Cornell, I believe several normal factors are at play here. It is common for a married couple to ...
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| i have single testicle | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have Undescended Testicles, 1 testcle is at normal place and the other one is just above left to ...
A: Srinu, as a rule of thumb, it is recommended that males with undescended testicles undergo ...
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| Venous Leak.. | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Hey thanks for the response. But I had to further ask, can a venous leak happen from injury? I am ...
A: Hank, a venous leak may be caused by injury. Although the diagnosis can be suspected by history, ...
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| Clear fluid | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Male 24 years, not circumcised. Because of this I seen to have difficulty finding people in this ...
A: Kyle, I suspect that the fluid is coming from the urinary canal (urethra) and is not being secrteted ...
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| Numb glans.. | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Hey I noticed that my glans of my penis has turned numb. Just on the top portion of it, the portion ...
A: Ted, excessive trauma to the penis can indeed damage the sensory nerves causing a numb feeling. ...
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| Venous leak | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Hey Arthur glad your back. What is a venous leak of the penis? Is there a difference between say ...
A: Hank, the penis is composed of three cylindrical bodies called corpora. The single corpus spongiosum ...
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| privete | 6/24/2007 |
Q: i have problem in pennis actually 2 weeks before i had sex with my girl friend now pus like ...
A: Jami, this is called a penile discharge. It is almost always due to an infection in your canal ...
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| cramping after ejaculation | 6/24/2007 |
Q: 34 yrs old, male, Tennessee, USA. After sex I have cramps in lower ab region - kind of painful ...
A: Rick, it is quite common to develop a small nodule at the site of vasectomy. This is either just ...
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| simultaneous avodart flomax sexual function | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I have been treated for prostate difficulties for 2-3 years. (61 years old very good general health ...
A: Gavriel, both Avodart and Flomax may both cause erectile dysfunction. If you wanted to stop one, I ...
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| Is 35 to young for prostate problems? | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I am an overweight 35 year old married male with two kids and I have a problem with frequent ...
A: Ron, you are not too young for prostate problems. The most common prostate condition at your age is ...
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| UrinationErection question | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I am a 25 year old male in average physical shape, I am currently taking a proton pump inhibitor for ...
A: Andrew, post voiding dribbling is a very common problem It is due to trapping of some urine in the ...
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| Sperm Morphology | 6/22/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have a 4 year old daughter. We are trying to conceive our second child. I am 45 and ...
A: John, of the many parameters checked in a semen analysis, the 2 most important with respect to ...
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| thick urine all of a sudden like semen | 6/22/2007 |
Q: the only thing i am doing is today is day of my being off my back pain meds oxycontin, it has been ...
A: Chris, with the scant information provided it is difficult to make an accurate diagnosis. If you ...
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| pore/spot on penis | 6/21/2007 |
Q: hey im 16 and ive developed a fare sized spot on the middle of my penis , its pusses now and again ...
A: Joshua, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Lumpy Ejaculation | 6/20/2007 |
Q: When my boyfriend cums it's stringy and lumpy. He says an ex told him it was because his sperm is ...
A: Janell, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for about 2/3 of ...
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| Incontinence | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I know the category says males only but hopefully you can still help me. I am a 24 year old female ...
A: Heather, this type of urinary loss is called stress incontinence. Any process that causes your ...
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| Viagra with venous leak | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I am curious about Viagra and its effect on someone with a venous leak. I could see Viagra working ...
A: Alex, normally with erection, blood flows into the paired corpora cavernosa. As you understand, ...
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| varicocele | 6/12/2007 |
Q: i am suffering with varicoclele for about 4 years now im 19 years old my doctor says that your ...
A: Ali, a varicocele is a collection of varicose veins of the spermatic cord (the rope-like structure ...
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| single testicle | 6/12/2007 |
Q: i got hit in the right testicle in an accedent long back.The ball didn't seem to get "damaged" as ...
A: Sontosh, a significantly smaller than normal testicle is termed atrophic. From your description, it ...
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| Update: Penis Stretch Problem | 6/12/2007 |
Q: Ok so I finally worked up the courage and saw my general physician. He said I probably did not do ...
A: Tim, the Viagra will not repair penile damage and I do not believe you have any. Viagra (and all ...
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| blood and clots in urine | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Recently I have been suffering with what I thought was a UTI, but then I passed what the doctor ...
A: Mandy, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| ejaculating urine | 6/11/2007 |
Q: you see i didnt have urges to masterbait as much before and know i do when it feels like i should ...
A: Lucas, this is not uncommon in males just entering puberty. With a little more maturity of the ...
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| Male Genital Health | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I am curious to know why most baby boys are circumcised shortly after being born. Is there a sound ...
A: Anonymous, there are many excellent internet references on the pros and cons of circumcision and two ...
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| bruise on penis head | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and I have something that looks like a bruise on my penis head. I have almost like ...
A: john, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Lump found at the side of the testicle | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My name is David, 19, male, no medication, living in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Currently I have found ...
A: David, as you might imagine, for this type of problem it is not possible for me to make an exact ...
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| Pain in abdomen | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I’m a 30 year old male, I had a kidney stone last June, and my urologist said if it wouldn’t pass ...
A: Shawn, kidney pain (from a stone or other conditions) is not usually related to having a bowel ...
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| Testicle discomfort | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I am 35/male,from ny,ny.I seem to have a problem that during sex my left testicle will sometimes ...
A: Steve, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the spermatic cord. This cord is ...
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| air in urine | 6/2/2007 |
Q: i read an article similar to this subject and the other person had the same air in urine problem .i ...
A: Pete, it is very abnormal to pass air in the urine. There are 2 common causes for this. This first ...
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| Testicular Pain | 6/2/2007 |
Q: Dr Goldstein, Hi! Im a 36 yr old male. Over the past 48 hours I've developed some significant pain ...
A: Brian, you probably have epididymitis. During sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid ...
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| penile bleeding | 6/1/2007 |
Q: /mrs. goldstein, my name is james and i recently was going to the bathroom and i looked in my ...
A: James, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| Blood in Semen | 6/1/2007 |
Q: For the past couple months I have had blood in my semen. Sometimes it would be a brownish color, ...
A: Jeremy, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| Swelling in suprapubic region | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have no urinary issues at the moment, no urgency, no cloudiness,no burning, no redness, no problem ...
A: Robert, it is difficult to make a diagnosis over the internet for this type of problem without the ...
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| Penis Stretch Problem | 5/31/2007 |
Q: However I decided to stretch it downward a bit and I heard a "pop" noise (kinda like if you were to ...
A: Tim, I think it is highly unlikely that you have done any permanent damage to your penis. There is ...
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| More Questions | 5/30/2007 |
Q: Goldstein: Thank you for your suggestions about my problem on not urinating properly after the ...
A: Bill, when the bladder muscle is decompensated, most urologists are of the theory that putting it at ...
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| Follow up | 5/22/2007 |
Q: Goldstein: This is a follwup to previous question. Thank you for your answer. It has now been two ...
A: Bill, you should continue with the SP tube and leave it open to drainage so that the bladder is at ...
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| Vein | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a concern, around my right testicle, I feel a vein or tube going from underneath my testicle ...
A: Ed, without the ability to do a physical examination it is not possible for me to tell you exactly ...
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| TURP follow up | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I am 57 had a TURP on Jan 30 2007 and everything looked normal. My prostrate was/is 3 times normal ...
A: Tom, Flomax is one of the alpha blockers that may help to decrease you outlet resistance. However, ...
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| burning feeling | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I've been with this burning feeling in my penis, 4cm below the tip, from the lower side, since ...
A: Richard, the most common cause of this complaint is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Sticky Substance | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I have seen many of your queries and they are great. When I was born I had problem with my ...
A: jim, a sticky substance in the semen in itself is not a sign of prostatitis. During sexual arousal ...
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| Urethral irritation | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I have been having a problem for about 5 months. I noticed some irritation or chaffing on the tip of ...
A: Luke, it is difficult to make this type of diagnosis over the internet without the ability to do a ...
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| TURP follow up | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I am 57 had a TURP on Jan 30 2007 and everything looked normal. My prostrate was/is 3 times normal ...
A: Tom, before answering your question, let me first give you some backropund information on BPH ...
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| sudden change in penile tone following testicular pain | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I acknowledge that fear of a shrinking penis is a not an uncommon problem in the field of ...
A: Brian, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| TESICLE CRAMP | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Firstly, I would like to commend the work that you're doing on this site. It is quite admirable. ...
A: Joseph, by far the most common cause of your complaint is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| medical | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Dr I had oral sex about 2 weeks ago, a few days later I noticed at the base of my penis it was a ...
A: Larry, I think it is unlikely that the reaction you are noticing is related to oral sex. You ...
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| resistant gonorrhea - continue | 5/16/2007 |
Q: It was very helpful. Nevertheless, my physician gave me now LEVAQUIN 500mg 1x10 (after doxycicline ...
A: Eric, Levaquin is a fluoroquinolone and probably will not help you much more than the Cipro did. ...
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| Urine problems | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I am Male 37 years and when I urinate I get a strong feeling in my rectum. I need to use force for ...
A: Venkat, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| Trouble urinating | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Last week I had the GreenLight procedure to trim my prostate. This was after having kidney and ...
A: Bill, to follow is some information on BPH, the most common cause of voiding difficulty in men. ...
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| Testicals hangs vertically | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have a concern with my testicles. it seems that my right testicle hangs vertically with the tubes ...
A: Ed, I do not believe this is any cause for concern. The only condition to be wary of is torsion of ...
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| resistant gonorrhea - I'm stressed! | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I'm a 29 yo male. I was infected by gonorrhea (discharge, infection in the epydidimitis of the left ...
A: Eric, because there has been increasing bacterial resistance to the drugs commonly used to treat ...
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| Testes and urination | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I am 20 years old and at the start my left testical rose and I had a pulling sensation in my leg, ...
A: Ed H, if at least one of the 3 doctors (or was it one doctor who saw you three times) who evaluated ...
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| brachytherapy | 5/10/2007 |
Q: 47 year old, Type 2 diabetes, who just had an acute MI three weeks ago. unfortunately he also has ...
A: Pete, prostate cancer can only be cured if it is limited to the prostate gland. If studies ...
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| Pain after producing pre-cum | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I am 36 years old and have had this urinary problem for years. I have been to alot of urologist's ...
A: Ray, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired Cowper ...
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| Can men be allergic to Nuva Ring? | 5/9/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has had a really bad irritation underneath & below the head of his penis. We’ve been ...
A: Stef, allergic reactions on the penile skin can indeed occur. The allergy can be anything the penis ...
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| Penile Pain | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding chronic penile pain that I have had for many years. It all started about ...
A: John, in my experience, the most common physical cause of penile pain (in the presence of an ...
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| don't want to over-react | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I am a 28 year old married male. I do not smoke or drink and am a vegetarian and try to exercise ...
A: J, this is a very common condition with the medical name congestive prostatitis. During sexual ...
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| calcifications | 5/4/2007 |
Q: sir i'm having calcifications in testis is it a serious problem.will i die sir.pls help me saying ...
A: Mahesh, calcifications in the testicle are most often incidentally detected by imaging studies of ...
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| nocturnal erections | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I am a 52 year old male who exercises 5X per week, including running 3 to 6 miles per day. The only ...
A: Michael, nocturnal erections are a normal occurrence in men. They occur during the REM (rapid eye ...
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| post radical prostectomy | 5/3/2007 |
Q: i am a 51 yo fit male. Nearly 8 months ago i underwent nerve sparing Radical Prostectomy to remove ...
A: Jeff, about 70-80 of men your age who have undergone radical nerve sparing prostatectomy regain ...
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| possible prostate problems? | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am a 19 year old male (which from my research, is younger than most who get these symptoms) from ...
A: Greg, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Several genital problems | 5/2/2007 |
Q: i am 27 years old, i am not unfit, i smoke a little and hardly ever drink alchohol. Over the past ...
A: Dave, Zyban may occasionally cause one's libido to decrease but this is temporary and disappears ...
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| Prostate enlargement | 5/2/2007 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, I am 59 and have had a urinary catheter for more than a year since my first visit to ...
A: Kenneth, I think it is time for you to trust the "conventional medical establishment". I would ...
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| Testosterone Replacement and Cholesterol | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I've been using Androderm for about 3 years now. In order to get by testosterone up to the lower ...
A: Marc, testosterone is a potent hormone with many potential side effects such as elevation of the ...
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| Multiple Problems Related To Penis | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I asked question yesterday only to which you replied very elaboratively. Thanks a lot for it. To ...
A: Pankaj, sperm are produced in the testicles by cells that line the seminiferous tubules. The sperm ...
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| Multiple Problems Related To Penis | 4/30/2007 |
Q: While I was in my teenage, one day while urinating a long skinny tubular kind of thing came out. I ...
A: Pankaj, it is common for uncircumcised men to urinate inside of the foreskin and then have it drip ...
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| varicocele/loss of sexual desire | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I am 50, have just been told I have a varicocele of the left testicle, in the last 7-8 months my sex ...
A: Jerry, a varicocele is a collection of varicose veins of the spermatic cord (the rope-like structure ...
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| 6 yr. old having trouble urinating | 4/29/2007 |
Q: My son was checked a year ago by a urologist, but since his symptoms had subsided, they found ...
A: Cheri, a meatal stenosis can absolutely cause all of his symptoms. The VCU usually shows any narrow ...
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| SCARING OF THE PENIS | 4/29/2007 |
Q: CAN HAVING SEX WITHOUT LUBRICATION CAUSE YOU TO BRUISE YOUR PENIS IN ANY WAY, BECAUSE I TEND TO GET ...
A: Juan, inadequate lubrication during sexual intercourse can lead to bruising and lacerations of the ...
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| 6 yr. old having trouble urinating | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My son was checked a year ago by a urologist, but since his symptoms had subsided, they found ...
A: Cheri, one of the common causes for burning with urination in children is irritation (inflammation) ...
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| Low back pain/ Frequent urination | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I’m 32 yr old Male living in London. A year ago I started suffering from a sharp lower back pain, ...
A: Dan, let me begin by stating that I have no expertise in primary back problems as they are in the ...
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| bleeding from penis | 4/27/2007 |
Q: i just jerked off and now i'm bleeding from my penis. didn't do it harder than usual. i'm keepin it ...
A: John, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Erectile Bleeding | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I am 37 year old male. I am taking no medications. I live in Washington DC. I have just had my ...
A: Stephen, your urologist has given you proper information. The bleeding is the result of some ...
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| slight burning | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I am 61 y.o. male. Have a problem when I urinate. Seems I have a small burning and my urn has a ...
A: Fred, mild burning with urination is generally due to some inflammation of the lower urinary tract. ...
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| Erectile Difficulties | 4/23/2007 |
Q: If a man has erections at night when he sleeps and they are hard can he be impotent? Is there a ...
A: Frank, the average man has 3-5 erections of good quality each night during the REM stage of sleep. ...
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| erection difficulties | 4/23/2007 |
Q: This is very embarrassing for me but I'm also very, very concerned. Approx 2/3 months ago I was ...
A: Tom, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| diaghosis hydrocele | 4/22/2007 |
Q: first i had bil. inguinal hernia fixed about 3 1/2 yrs. ago. had very bad pain on just left side ...
A: Thomas, surrounding the testicle is a thin layer of tissue folded upon itself with a potential (but ...
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| disturbing problem | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have frequent urination problem and also my inner skin of penis is white and has some white ...
A: Chandra, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary ...
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| difficult urination | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I was taking Avodart and Flomax. I didn't like the side effects so I asked my doctor if I could come ...
A: Frank, Avodart will not "dull the urge to urinate". Avodart works by shrinking the prostate gland ...
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| vasectomy swelling | 4/21/2007 |
Q: My husband just had a vasectomy a couple of hours ago. During the procedure he felt a shooting pain ...
A: J, the "shooting pain" your husband experienced to the groin is very common. It is due to the ...
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| testical size | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Goldstein, I'm 20, male, and live in lakeland,FL. Ever since I was 14 my right testical has always ...
A: Tom, in over 90% of men, the left testicle is lower than the right, higher on the right in about 5% ...
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| lump on shaft of penis under skin | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I can feel two. On the side, just under the head. I am circumsized. One I can feel whenever and ...
A: Ryan, as you can understand, it is impossible to make an exact diagnosis over the internet without ...
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| Post Varicocele Embolization | 4/20/2007 |
Q: On tuesday 17th april i had an embolization on a left sided varicocele using coils, the decision to ...
A: Ashley, men often present to the doctor with pain in the testicle and the varicocele is discovered ...
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| std | 4/19/2007 |
Q: i have a question about stds,a long time ago i had discharge and pain when urinating i didnt seek ...
A: Bemmy, STDs are not a single disease but a general term to describe all Sexually Transmitted ...
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| Fluid leakage and feeling like I have to go all the time | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I had stomach surgery 6/6/06 to remove excess skin around my belly,prescribed vicodin for the pain ...
A: Shawn, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| penile pain | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I am 26 and since 2 years ago, every time I ejaculate I feel burning above the penile (above the ...
A: Saeed, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Prostate biopsy | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I had a sudden spike in my PSA levels,and my GP referred me to a urologist,who did a biopsy (I am 59 ...
A: Michael, the majority of men who undergo biopsy of the prostate gland experience blood in the semen ...
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| Nocturmal erections | 3/10/2007 |
Q: Since 4 years, I have very long nocturnal erections. It is not painful but it wakes me up many times ...
A: Adlane, the normal male has 3-5 good quality erections every night while sleeping. The usually ...
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| Post BPH Green Light Surgery | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I had BPH Green Light Surgery on Feb. 2 2007. It's now been well over a month and I'm still having ...
A: Dan, whether the obstructing prostate tissue is removed with a green light laser or the traditional ...
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| Itching/No sign of Rash | 3/9/2007 |
Q: (Males, 18, Jock Itch SPray, Cortizone, Chicago, Il) For 2 weeks, I have felt like I have had an ...
A: Zach, the most common cause of scrotal itching is a fungal infection, so called “jock itch”. It ...
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| looking for the consultant doctor | 3/9/2007 |
Q: Iam 30, Mr, black African with a wife and 2 kids. Living in Markfield village Leicester UK. Iam very ...
A: Saidu, your problem is complicated as your complains of a small penis, penile curvature and erection ...
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| possible thrombosis clot | 3/9/2007 |
Q: my girlfriend wife and I have a healthy sexual relation ship. One night after having sex, I noticed ...
A: Brett, you are not broken! What you are describing probably represents a thrombosis (clot) of a ...
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| torn foreskin | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I was about to have sex with my partner, she is on birth control so we do not use condoms, and ...
A: Jake, on the underside of the head (glans) penis in the midline, there is a band of tissue called ...
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| Prostate problem | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I have another matter to discuss with you. I am taking Hytrin 2 mg daily at bed time since a month. ...
A: Bilal, burning at the tip of the penis and fever suggest an inflammation in the urinary tract and ...
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| Mass in scrotum | 3/7/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... does a varicocele ...
A: Kenneth, as mentioned, a varicocele is basically empty when you lie down and fills with blood when ...
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| Mass in scrotum | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I have in both sides of my scrotum a mass that is located basicly on top. When I am very active at ...
A: Kenneth, In evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate those that are ...
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| pain in vas deferens area | 3/6/2007 |
Q: but I clarify the problem to see whether it is just a physical problem or I need to see a urologist ...
A: Mehdi, the most likely cause of your pain is from prostatitis that is referred down the vas. The ...
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| enlarge my penis | 3/5/2007 |
Q: My penis is some 16cm and it is not straight ( crooked to left) . Is there any natural way to ...
A: Mehdi, this is a common question. The majority of men believe they were "short-changed" regarding ...
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| pain in vas deferens area | 3/5/2007 |
Q: I am 26. Within recent 2 years ; I feel pain during and after 2nd(or more) time ejaculation , ...
A: Mehdi, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Post-urination drip | 3/5/2007 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, no man ever thinks this will happen to them. I'm 40 and have been blessed to be ...
A: Mike, bleeding from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the fragile veins of the ...
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| Swelling on the right side of the shaft of my penis. | 3/3/2007 |
Q: Doctor Goldstein. I was experiencing some pain at the base of my penis a few days ago. After typing ...
A: Marc, without the opportunity to do a physical examination, it is not possible to give an exact ...
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| Blood after erection | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I have been experiencing blood in my urine and semen only after sex for about 6 months. It seems as ...
A: Chris, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| try again stones and stuff | 2/24/2007 |
Q: I am really sorry to bother you but you are the only one that has talked to me so far. I got an ...
A: Ed, you need to be seen by a urologist. Having your faamily doctor get an informal opinion from him ...
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| penis enlagement | 2/24/2007 |
Q: is it possible to enlarge the male penis without surgery
A: Matt, this is a common question. The majority of men believe they were "short-changed" regarding ...
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| Also about pre ejaculate or pre cum | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I'm 27 year old female. I'm in a sexual relationship with a male right now. He is only my 2nd sexual ...
A: Angela, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
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| Retracting penis | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I'm a 16 year old male, and I've been noticing (at times) that my penis seems to be "retracting" ...
A: Jordan, retraction of the penis is a common and normal phenomenon. It has more to do with body ...
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| pre cum | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I am 26 years old and do not have pre cum. I have masturbated and had sex many, many, times and I ...
A: Joseph, pre-ejaculate ("precum") is a normal secretion of a mucous like material from the paired ...
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| question? | 2/21/2007 |
Q: i am 27 and live in basel Switzerland. About three years i went traveling and got ill with ...
A: James, the fungal skin rash you had apparently was cured by the topical cream and probably is ...
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| calcifications in testis | 2/21/2007 |
Q: sir for what purpose the tablet androz-50 is given. its a siledenfil citrate. sir, i'm having ...
A: S, M,. I was not familiar with the drug Androz-50 so I had to look it up. It is a generic form of ...
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| Penis | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I am a 45 years unmarried male from Pakistan. I have the following problems Q 1: What is cure of ED ...
A: Ahmad, I assume you are the same fellow who asked me about microhematuria yesterday. You have asked ...
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| weak seamen | 2/20/2007 |
Q: Dr Goldstein: I'm currently 63, 6', 200#, male, live in Ohio. No med's just vitamins and fish oil, ...
A: Dennis, it is normal for the semen volume to gradually decrease as men age. In younger men, if they ...
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| testicle pain | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Jeff 30 Dallas, TX I have had a dull pain in my left testicle for over a week. My doctor said it was ...
A: Jeff, the most common cause of this complaint in the presence of an otherwise normal testicle, is an ...
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| Microscopic hematuria | 2/19/2007 |
Q: What is the cause of my dease and how much dangerous is it ?Can five years long hematuria due to ...
A: Ahmad, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| try again stones and stuff | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I got the results from the lab. It is a carbonate apatite stone. Does that mean anything to you? I ...
A: Ed, the formation of kidney stones is a very complex process. In addition, there are many different ...
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| calcifications in testis | 2/18/2007 |
Q: sir, i'm having calcifications in testis with left varicocele.i'm fearing that calcifications will ...
A: S. M. calcifications in the testicle and varicocele are 2 differnet conditions that really having ...
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| viagra | 2/17/2007 |
Q: but,i need to ask: 1)due to the fact that i am not having an optimal response to PDE5 inhibitors,do ...
A: David, I recommend that you see a urologist skilled in the evaluation and treatment of ED if you ...
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| viagra | 2/17/2007 |
Q: my name is david and i am 40 years old. i have been having lately some difficulties in achieving a ...
A: David, I cannot explain why a Viagra pill dissolved in water seemed to work a little better (nor ...
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| Please help.... | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I have asked questions here pertaining to my problem before, but have more questons. I have been ...
A: Joe, I don't know if you have ever consulted with me before or not. If you have, my answer to you ...
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| Back pain | 2/15/2007 |
Q: First off, thanks for taking the time to read and answer my question. I really appreciate it. I want ...
A: Ray, what you are describing does not sound like kidney pain. Although kidney pain is unilateral, ...
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| try again stones and stuff | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I started getting up at night three months ago every hour to urinate a week or two later I passed ...
A: Ed, I was not familiar with the drug Topamax but the information on this medication states that ...
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| Interesting question... | 2/14/2007 |
Q: and thank you for the website. My question is rather odd but I am sure you have heard many ...
A: Drew, your "taboo sexual activity" is neither harmful to you or your partner. Both urine and semen ...
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| HELP! | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I have white chunks in my uncircumcized penis, Ive never been able to pull my penis back because it ...
A: Dan, a tight foreskin is called phimosis. A male may be born with the condition or it can be ...
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| is this peyronie disease? | 2/11/2007 |
Q: i do not know what happened to my penis, i did not know anything about mastubation, i only knew ...
A: "Unfortunate", what you are describing probably represents a thrombosis (clot) of a penile lymphatic ...
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| Prostate problem | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I would like to ask if there are any medicine without serious side effect, which can shrink the ...
A: Bilal, i have already written to you that Proscar and saw palmetto are medicinal options for ...
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| Retracting Testicle | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I am a 25 yo man who has been experiencing a dull groin pain on both sides for the past 3-4 months. ...
A: Jacob, the testicles in the fetus are formed high up just below the kidneys and under the diaphragm ...
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| cyst in scrotum | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 2.7cm cyst on the epididytimis that does not hurt. Is real firm and round. This is what US ...
A: Marvin, in evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate those that are ...
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| PSA levels | 2/4/2007 |
Q: Arthur Goldstein, Thank you for your advice. I meant to ask you if daily ejaculations would ...
A: Bill, as mentioned, ejaculation within 48 hours of a PSA being drawn and prostatitis often cause ...
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| dripping of urine after urination | 2/4/2007 |
Q: I am a 36 yrs old male. My problem is even after passing urine it starts dripping two or three ...
A: Shafeek, post voiding dribbling is a very common problem. It is due to trapping of some urine in ...
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| nephrostomy tubes | 2/3/2007 |
Q: Hi - thankyou for taking myI was looking at X-rays of nephrostomy tubes and realized they were all ...
A: Pete, there are several types of nephrostomy tubes. Those with curled ends are manufactured that ...
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| PSA levels | 2/3/2007 |
Q: Arthur Goldstein, I have written to you previously about erectile dysfunction, and imipramine ...
A: Bill, there is little doubt that the PSA blood test combined with a digital rectal examination of ...
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| Low eljaculate | 2/3/2007 |
Q: 61, male, hytrin, diovan, lipitor, asprin. San Antonio, Tx. when I climax I have low ejaculate and ...
A: Alfredo, the are several factors that can affect the volume of the ejaculate. It is not usually due ...
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| Pain in Side | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Goldstein, I get a pain in my left side around the kidney area when I sleep. It subsides some when ...
A: Dan, there are many reasons for back pain and you have alluded to some of them. Your back pain ...
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| Lump in scrotum | 2/1/2007 |
Q: Years ago I had a vesectomy and after the surgery I was injured. I came down hard on my testicles ...
A: Marvin, in evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate?those that are ...
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| Prostate problem | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am really sorry for having taken your so much time. Dear Sir, I have started taking 1 mg Hytrin ...
A: Bilal, I am pleased that you have had a favorable response to the Hytrin. Getting up 2-3 times at ...
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| Urthera Bleeding | 1/31/2007 |
Q: the pain was at the front of the penis not the rear. I would like to know more about minor urethra ...
A: As mentioned in my consultation, I believe your bleeding came from the prostate gland and not from a ...
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| 2 penile questions | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I have a hard, oval shaped, disk that has formed on the side of my penis shaft over the course of ...
A: Jeff, as you might imagine, it is impossible to make a diagnosis of such lesions without the ...
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| BB sized bump on vans dererence | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I'm 40 years old and have had a BB sized bump or "nodule" on what I believe is the vans deference. ...
A: Scott, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the?spermatic cord. This cord is ...
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| Unknown Diagnosis | 1/27/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has many different symptoms, but im not sure if they are in connection with each other. ...
A: Alisa, there are many factors that can affect the color of urine. Probably the most variable is ...
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| Prostate problem | 1/26/2007 |
Q: On 16 Nov 2005 my ultrasound showed prostate normal with 30 gms wt and PMR 200 cc. A gain on 01 Feb ...
A: Bilal, your symptoms and elevated residual urine are rather typical of enlargement of the prostate ...
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| Interstitial Cystitis | 1/25/2007 |
Q: So I'm 25 years old, am being treated for depression, but also I've been given the suggestion I have ...
A: Sam, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the bleeding ...
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| Low Testosterone and ED Issues | 1/25/2007 |
Q: My story begins about a year ago. I am 50 years old. I went to a nurse practitioner because I was ...
A: Rich, testosterone levels are ideally drawn first thing in the morning and are difficult to compare ...
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| Ascended L testicle a concern | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I am a 41 year-old male caucasian. 185cm, 95KG, married and sexually active. I take bisifrol/mirapex ...
A: Jonathan, the testicles are suspended by a rope-like structure called the?spermatic cord. This cord ...
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| vas deferens swelling | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I am 17 years old and STD's or STI's and whatnot are not an issue for me. for about a week as of ...
A: Andrew, it is not possible for me to make an exact diagnosis without the ability to do a physical ...
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| Blocked vein in the penis | 1/23/2007 |
Q: My sons doctor has advised him that he has a blocked vein and should have surgery. He is 25 years of ...
A: Goerge, in over 35 years of practice, I have rarely seen a "blocked vein" of the penis and they all ...
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| Biopsy | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I am 59,in overall good health,but have had two PSA results in the high normal range.My GP referred ...
A: Michael, a "high normal" PSA in itself is not an indication for prostatic biopsy. There are many ...
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| Uncontrollable/frequent urination and difficulty ejaculating | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I am a 23 year old male. I am currently on Paroxetione for anxiety. I approached my doctor with ...
A: Brian, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Needing toilet after cumming. | 1/20/2007 |
Q: Is it normal to feel like you need to pee straight after cumming? After sex, I have this need to go ...
A: Jon, it is common to have the desire to urinate shortly after ejaculation. However, if the ...
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| Urination after ejaculation? | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I'm 19, male and not taking any medication. New York, New York, us. I have discovered this about a ...
A: Manuel, no this is not normal. My suspicion is that you probably have some inflammation of the ...
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| urology | 1/18/2007 |
Q: my name mohamed 51 years old, married 4 years have a son.2 months ago after noon felt penile pain ...
A: Mohamed, there are a number of causes for pain during urination. One of the more common, a bladder ...
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| personal | 1/17/2007 |
Q: hope u r fine sir i had sex 2 week before so after 2 days of sex i had liquid like pus or dont know ...
A: Kami, discharge from the urethra is a common symptom. If thick and discolored (ie yellow, brown, ...
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| Shriveled Prostate | 1/17/2007 |
Q: My husband went to the doctor's today for a physical, as he has been having some symptoms ...
A: Jamie, there are a number of diseases that can affect the prostate gland. The most common of these ...
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| Boyfriend's abdominal pain and painful sex. | 1/16/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has been experiencing some severe abdominal pain in the lower left of his belly. It ...
A: Brandy, many of your boyfriend's complaints suggest an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Openings on penis glans swollen | 1/16/2007 |
Q: The "lips" on each side of the opening at the tip of my glans are swollen. (bigger than they were ...
A: Patrick, decreased force to urine flow and ejaculation suggest some swelling or blockage in the ...
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| penis pain | 1/15/2007 |
Q: almost a week ago, after sex, i noticed a pain on the top of the penis at the base. its hard to ...
A: Andre, with this type of symptom it is difficult to make a diagnosis without the opportunity to do a ...
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| Penis Lump | 1/15/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has noticed a lump towards the bottom half of the shaft of his penis. It looked normal ...
A: Justine, this is the type of a problem that requires examining the lesion ("lump") to make a ...
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| pissing 8 times a night. | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I got high blood press its always at night/ that i have to void can't sleep because of it
A: Joseph, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary ...
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| vasectomy | 1/13/2007 |
Q: My husband had a vasectomy one year ago (October 2005) and finally took his second sperm sample to ...
A: Michelle, there is a very small risk of spontaneous reversal of a vasectomy. After the man is ...
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| Discharge | 1/12/2007 |
Q: Yesterday my boyfriend told me that he was having problems with his penis. He said that when he ...
A: Tamika, there are a number of conditions that can cause your boyfriend's difficulty with urination ...
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| Penile Edema | 1/11/2007 |
Q: about 2 years ago I had a circumcision, I am 25 years old, anyway it was swollen for many months ...
A: Andrew, I can only surmise that somehow the circumcision compromised the lymphatic drainage of your ...
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| low sperm count | 1/9/2007 |
Q: Me and my husband have been trying to conceive for two years, after getting me all checked out, and ...
A: Victoria, infertility is the general term applied to those conditions that make it difficult for a ...
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| Large Penile Adhesion | 1/8/2007 |
Q: As per your requests, I am a male, age 19, and live in Knoxville, Tennessee. I have an abnormally ...
A: Eric, skin bridges are not an unusual complication of circumcision. When the excessive foreskin is ...
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| Prostate enlargment | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I am 39 years old, and was diagnosed with prostatitis about 6 months ago via a rectal examination. ...
A: Kevin, it appears that your symptoms are probably coming from the prostate gland. However, there ...
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| penis curvature. | 1/7/2007 |
Q: my names lloyd and im 16 years old, i am noticed a rather large bend in my penis probably the first ...
A: Lloyd, the normal anatomy of the penis consists of 3 cylindrical bodies each wrapped in an elastic ...
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| need to ask | 1/6/2007 |
Q: i have a prostate inflation & i confronting a big problem in slepping for 3 years till now when i ...
A: JX, based on the information provided, I cannot give you specific answers but I shall try to do my ...
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| Circumcision issue | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I was hoping you would be able to help me out on an issue involving my circumcision in May 2006 (8 ...
A: Josh, if residual sutures are present, they should be removed ASAP as they cause a foreign body type ...
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| prostate cancer, reoccuring urinary tract infections | 1/4/2007 |
Q: my father is 78 years old. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had part of his prostate ...
A: Debbie, the general term urinary tract infection (UTI) does not define where the infection ...
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| Brown semen | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Well im 17 and just lately ive noticed my semen is a dark brown and also ive been having pains in my ...
A: Travis, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of ...
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| burning after urination | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am a mid 20's male having what appears to be the discomfort of a UTI: painful burning (at varying ...
A: Ben, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| TURP | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I had TURP 12-11-06 and still have trouble urunating. Is it possible that the doctor did not remove ...
A: Don, after a TURP, it takes about 6-8 weeks for the raw bed inside the prostate gland to heal. It ...
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| Prostatitis and Kegels | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I have had prostatitis symptoms for three years now that get worse with ejaculation (especially a ...
A: Jefferson, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| impotency | 12/26/2006 |
Q: Lastly, can smoking pot cause long-term, possibly incurable, impotence as many alarmists would have ...
A: Greg, I do not know of any medical study demonstrating that long term marijuana use causes incurable ...
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| impotency | 12/25/2006 |
Q: i'm a 24year old male who's been smoking pot fairly regularly for the last 8-9 years. Recently and ...
A: Greg, all of the things that you mention have the potential to adversely affect your sexual ...
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| Groin pain after Hernial operation. | 12/24/2006 |
Q: Eight weeks ago I underwent an operation to repair a groin hernia. My recovery was going well until ...
A: James, I think it is highly unlikely that an injury to the vas would cause this type of pain. After ...
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| Use of Caverject injections | 12/23/2006 |
Q: Dr. Arthur Goldstein, I have written to you before and thank you for your sound advice. As I told ...
A: Bill, the medication does not need to be massaged into the tissues. I instruct my patients ...
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| Penis bumps, warts? | 12/23/2006 |
Q: A few months back after 'rigorous' sex with my monogamous girlfriend I developed two small cuts on ...
A: Mike, sometimes when the skin is traumatized , either by injury or surgery, it heals with a ...
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| chronic inguinal and testicle pain | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I'm a 38 yrs old male and have suffered for more than 4 years of chronic inguinal and testicle pain ...
A: Laurent, retractile testicles rarely cause pain and is not generally a condition that requires ...
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| Post Chlamydia Symptoms | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I contracted Chlamydia 6 months ago (I was able to trace it to the exact date). However I had the ...
A: John, about 50 of men who acquire Chlamydia never develop symptoms. The typical symptoms are penile ...
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| Penis Knots | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I used VIAGRA last week for the 1st time in 2 years and now I notice small little knots veins on the ...
A: Darrell, what you are describing probably represents a thrombosis (clot) of a penile lymphatic ...
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| Pre-Ejaculation | 12/20/2006 |
Q: My lingering concern is that the nature of this occurrence is completely unlike the appearance of ...
A: Jesse, as mnetioned, during sexual arousal the prostate gland manufactures fluid that accounts for ...
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| Pre-Ejaculation | 12/19/2006 |
Q: Although this happened to a much lesser degree before my vasectomy, it's become much more prevalent ...
A: Jesse, there is nothing related to the vasectomy that will cause this condition. The vas deferens ...
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| Penis | 12/19/2006 |
Q: Before writing this question I read: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/menshealth/207683.html and ...
A: Ian, as you can imagine, it is difficult to make a specific diagnoses over the internet without ...
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| Bleeding | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I have observed that my pajama has blood-stains in the front-side after I wake up. Also I have ...
A: Prem, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Discomfort at tip of penis | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I am a 25 year old male and I recently started to see this girl and after one night of oral sex, I ...
A: Adam, STD is a general classification for a number of micro-organisms induced sexual diseases. ...
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| Tenderness and discoloration on right side of the foreskin area | 12/18/2006 |
Q: Back in September I noticed a slight discoloration on the ride side of my penis right underneath the ...
A: Johnathan, the slight discoloration and tenderness of the area may be due to irritation from ...
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| not achieveing orgasm,painful,partial orgasms | 12/18/2006 |
Q: i am 51 yrs. old,and have enjoyed a long regular sex life up until the last 2 months. i find it ...
A: Mark, both the xanax and cymbalta can cause difficulty reraching orgasm, erectile dysfunction (ED) ...
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| bump on base of penis | 12/13/2006 |
Q: im still concerned weather or not i have a clot of some kind at the base of my penis iwent to my ...
A: Chris, infected ingrown hairs are common and not serious. They usually respond to antibiotics but ...
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| tuip | 12/13/2006 |
Q: Ever since I can remember, I have had a problem of having to urinate frequently. I went to a ...
A: David, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary tract ...
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| tuip | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I am 18 year old male. My doctor gave me flomax because of my problem but I did not like taking ...
A: David, in order for me to answer your question, your must provide me with a more detailed medical ...
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| infection th.oral./intercourse sex with condom with prostitute | 12/11/2006 |
Q: sir, my freind has sex only for once and few minutes with simple condom available with ...
A: Mr. Amupam, certainly the risk of acquiring any STD (sexually transmitted disease), including AIDS, ...
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| Question | 12/11/2006 |
Q: ok i am jeremy a healthy 26 year old male i have been bleeding from my penis on morning at about 4 i ...
A: Jeremy, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is?due to a tear in one of ...
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| sperm | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I don't know if you will be able to help me, but I thought I would try. Me and my husband have been ...
A: Victoria, your husband needs to see a urologist and you need to see your gynecologist so both of you ...
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| god help me | 12/10/2006 |
Q: they check my prostate no inflammation, one more thing i always get some relief from antibiotics for ...
A: Joe, as I mentioned in my initial consultation, there are several types of prostatitis. With ...
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| Erectile dysfunction | 12/9/2006 |
Q: Dr. Arthur Goldstein, I am writing to ask your opinion of whether the use of imipramine following a ...
A: Bill, at the time of ejaculation, the bladder neck contracts as the semen is discharged into the ...
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| Pain after varicocele embolization | 12/9/2006 |
Q: September 26, 2006 I had a varicocele embolization. On October 14, after having sex with my wife ...
A: Gary, embolization of the left varicocele should not affect the right testicle, Therefore, I ...
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| god help me | 12/9/2006 |
Q: My trouble is trying to start voiding, then start and stop about 5 or 6 times, getting out about 250 ...
A: joe, in spite of your prostate being "ok", my suspicion is that you have an inflammation of the ...
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| Erectile dysfunction | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I have erectile dysfunction due to a Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. My doctor has prescribed ...
A: Bill, I have never used the 60 mcg dose of Caverject (alprostadil, prostaglandin E1) but the ...
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| prostatitis | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I'm a 34 yr old male diagnosed with prostatitis 1 month ago. I'm currently on Levaquin 500mg QD X 1 ...
A: Jeff, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Hard rubbing of penis led to bleeding from the penis skin causing pain during urniation? | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I'm a 26-year-old male in good physical condition. My question is when my girlfriend and I were just ...
A: A, on the underside of the head (glans) penis in the midline, there is a band of tissue called the ...
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| prostate pain | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I've had an odd feeling of dull pain to just a numbness and pressing feeling to the left of my ...
A: Ken, in spite of your normal feeling prostate, the most common cause of these complaints is an ...
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| Prostatitis !!! | 12/5/2006 |
Q: ..I am a 36 year old male, About 1 year ago I was diagnosed with what SEVERAL urologists are telling ...
A: Joe, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| trying to get erect again after ejaculation. | 12/5/2006 |
Q: My penis was great 1 week ago...good erections..but i had a problem with PE. 3 days ago i went to ...
A: Jonathon, the majority of ones semen comes from the prostate gland. When you become sexually ...
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| Boyfriend | 12/5/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend is an uncircumsized male. Over the years he has never ever had a problem with smell or ...
A: Amanda, the first thing your boyfriend should do is see a urologist to find out for sure what those ...
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| Pain following ejaculation | 12/4/2006 |
Q: For a couple of years I've had significant muscle pain following ejaculation. The pain is usually ...
A: Joe, the most common cause of this complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| teticles | 12/4/2006 |
Q: My husband has been complaining that his testicles started hurting when i accidently hit them about ...
A: Rosa, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| one time bleeding from penis | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I am a 56 yr old male, the other night my sweat pants were only partially pushed down in fact the ...
A: Martin, there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| burning while urinating but sti or uti??? | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I am a 20 year old male and for about a year and a half now I have been experiencing burning while ...
A: ADI, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Prostatitus | 12/1/2006 |
Q: Dr Goldstein, My adult son has just recently confided in me and told me he has Prostatitis which ...
A: Tracy, prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It is an extremely common malady in ...
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| frequently urinating | 12/1/2006 |
Q: i am a 33 year male.i am feeling since last 2 month that i go to urinal 8 times a day. is it normal. ...
A: Shama, the number of times a person urinates daily is affected by many factors such as fluid intake, ...
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| foamy urine | 11/30/2006 |
Q: My urine is very foamy. I have done the dipstick test for protein and it showed negative. I also ...
A: Gary, although "foamy" urine often indicates proteinuria, there can be other causes. Urinary tract ...
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| possible penile lymphatic vessel clot | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Goldstein. The reason for my question is I have what I believe to be a thrombosis in a lymphatic ...
A: Freddie, what you are describing is typicalof a thrombosis (clot) of a penile lymphatic vessel. ...
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| Adult bedwetting | 11/29/2006 |
Q: My husband has had some problems in the past with bedwetting. He hasnt done it in almost a year, ...
A: Dawn, the medical term for bedwetting is enuresis. It is most common in children and usually ...
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| penile tenderness | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I noticed that my penis seemed swollen on the lateral aspect just proximal to the glans on Friday ...
A: Mike, what you are describing probably represents a thrombosis (clot) of a penile lymphatic vessel. ...
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| Ejaculation and Diarrhea | 11/13/2006 |
Q: Goldstein, I am a 22 year old male who experiences a bloated stomach, occasional pain around the ...
A: Kevin, although these are unusual symptoms, my suspicion is that you probably have an inflammation ...
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| testicular problem | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I am almost 17 and i cant ejaculate and testicle size seems to be normal. is there something wrong ...
A: Andy, it is indeed abnormal for a 17 year old not to be able to ejaculate. However, just so that we ...
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| Penis health | 11/8/2006 |
Q: If I exercise for 30 minutes every day, drink 2.2 liters of water everyday, and eat lots of fruits, ...
A: Douglas, although this life style is excellent with regard to your general health, there will no ...
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| Trying to Conceive | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I understand that the sperm have no escape on his left side, yet I do not understand how our chances ...
A: Nicole, in the majority of men with one normal testicle, their fertility is normal. In asserssing ...
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| Email Problems | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Sorry o bother you again but can you send me the answer to my question via this ...
A: JJ, generally there is no downside to masturbating 3-4 times a week. It will neither decrease your ...
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| Trying to Conceive | 11/7/2006 |
Q: My husband had an epidemectomy (pardon my spelling) on his left side in 2002, will we HAVE to go ...
A: Nicole, after an epididymectomy, the sperm on that side have no way to escape from that testicle. ...
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| blood clot, bleeding/bruising | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Male, 52, Lipitor 10 mg Nashville TN. Noticed a small lump on center of penis shaft on Saturday.I ...
A: Paul, urgent care is not required as long as the lesion is resolving. However, I suggest that you ...
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| phimosis | 11/6/2006 |
Q: my husband is 31 year old and suffering from phimosis. we've never had intercourse because of this, ...
A: Richa, a tight foreskin is called phimosis. A male may be born with the condition or it can be ...
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| Bleeding from my penis | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Over a year ago I urinated after rough sex and noticed some blood coming out. There was some ...
A: Steve, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is?due to a tear in one of ...
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| masturbation | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I have strain in the area of vas deferens (just right part) exactly when it is about to come out at ...
A: Mehdi, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| penis problem | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I want to know why my penis smells bad and i have clear sticky stuff coming out?
A: Gerardo, if you have a foul discharge coming from the urinary canal (urethra), you most likely have ...
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| minor penis swelling | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I've been looking all over the internet for my symptoms, but nothing's really close. Last night I ...
A: Brian, it is difficult to make an accurate diagnosis on this type of problem without the opportunity ...
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| Large fleshy lump on penis | 11/4/2006 |
Q: A few weeks ago, after a period of what you might call 'vigorous sexual activity' with my fiancee... ...
A: Ryan, what you are describing probably represents a thrombosis (clot) of a penile lymphatic vessel. ...
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| Testicle discomfort | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I would like ask for some more advice relating to my circumstance. Maybe it could be something with ...
A: Dharmz, if your prostate is inflamed or congested (ie from infrequent ejaculation), you may get ...
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| Testicle discomfort | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I am a 20 year old Male and have had no past unusual sexual activities. My left testicle is lower ...
A: Dharmz, the left testicle is lower than the right in 90% of men. The most common cause of ...
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| large lump ON penis | 10/22/2006 |
Q: i have a large lump on the side of my penis,i am almost positive there was a small pimple like head ...
A: Robert, of course it is difficult over the internet to make a specific diagnosis without the ...
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| Hard Lump under the skin on the penic | 10/22/2006 |
Q: Couple of days ago I felt little pain on the base of my penis (on the side). Now there is a hard ...
A: Alex, it is very difficult to make an exact diagnosis without the opportunity to do a physical ...
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| Cipro & Prostatitis | 10/21/2006 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein - Two days ago, my doctor diagnosed me with prostatitis. I had been experiencing ...
A: Brian, most infections of the genitourinary tract respond to proper antibiotics in 1-2 days, the ...
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| 39 year old - TUIP Recommendation | 10/20/2006 |
Q: Dr. Goldstien, I am a 39 year old male. I have been experiencing a gradual decline in my urinary ...
A: Karl, let me start with your last question. As long as you are emptyimg your bladder well, have no ...
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| male penile sensitivity | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My partner is 61 years old. By his own admission he had been sexually inactive for a number of ...
A: Melissa, it is true that sensation in the penis gradually decreases with age but there is great ...
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| swollen ring around penis shaft | 10/19/2006 |
Q: About 3/16" behind the glans there is a tublar ring around the penis shaft that stops on each side ...
A: Paul, physical examination in cases like yours is essential to a proper diagnosis. Therefore, it ...
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| Penile Shaft discomfort and painful | 10/18/2006 |
Q: Good Day sir, I'm now 28 and be turning 29 on December. I hope you can provide me some advice with ...
A: Kier, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Desentisized after circumcision (numbness?) | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I am a 19 year old who got circumsized about 2 months ago. I am enquiring because my tip of the ...
A: Todd, since the head of the penis (glans) is continuously exposed to the outside environment after a ...
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| Unexpected prostate fluid release | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Male 24 years old. Recently Ive noticed unexpected prostate fluid being released through my penis ...
A: Kevin, this is a very common condition with the medical name congestive?prostatitis. During sexual ...
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| ejaculation of semen with urine | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I am 25 yrs living in bronx, ny, us. Over the past few yrs I am seeing the white semen ejected with ...
A: Raj, the passage of semen with the urine has the medical name congestive?prostatitis. During sexual ...
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| No feeling in half of penis | 10/16/2006 |
Q: One thing I would like to add is that the left side of my penis feels bulgier then my right, both ...
A: Bill, I do not believe that jelquing has been reported to do any permanent damage to the penis. I ...
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| Urinary obstruction due to enlarged prostate | 10/15/2006 |
Q: My father will be 91 this month. He lives in Tryon, NC while I and my two brothers (his only living ...
A: Roger, benign enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) occurs to ...
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| Pain in urethra/groin - Very uncomfortable | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I am a 22 year old male living in Wisconsin. I take no medications other than a multi-vitamin ...
A: Phanoa, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| Vas deferens lump | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I have a bead-like inside of my right vas deferens and I had it checked by ultra sound 12 years ago ...
A: JJ, by far the most common cause of a lump in the vas deferens is a spermatic granuloma. These ...
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| male bedwetting | 10/13/2006 |
Q: My 21 yr old, male,roomate has had a problem with bedwetting in the past year. He always wets the ...
A: Bettie, the medical term for bedwetting is enuresis. It is most common in children and usually ...
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| Lump above penis on right side in low pubic region | 10/12/2006 |
Q: 21, male, no medications, orlando, florida, USA. For the past 3 1/2 months I have had a lump right ...
A: Bill, it is difficult to make a proper diagnosis of this sort of problem over the internet without ...
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| full bladder/erections | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Why do males wake up sometimes with an erection because they have to urinate, what actually causes ...
A: Robin, the distended bladder stimulates sensory nerves in the wall of the bladder. The nerve ...
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| treatment for penile curvature | 10/11/2006 |
Q: my name is wayne and i am 37 years old. even though,i noticed my penile curvature 2 years ago,i did ...
A: Wayne, Peyronie’s disease was first described in the 1700’s. It is a common, benign disease of the ...
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| very low testosterone/HUGE vericocele | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I am 35, 16 yrs ago had rupture of left testicle. I recently went to nurologist for a swollen,heavy ...
A: Kevin, first let me say that when you speak of "rupture" I can't be sure if you mean a hernia or an ...
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| open meatus | 10/10/2006 |
Q: 29,male, no meds, cranberry, PA USA I am 29 and had a question about the meatus. When I have an ...
A: Jay, from your description, your meatus sounds perfectly normal. If you had a stricture, typically ...
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| Decreased Penile Sensitivity post adolescent circumcision | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My husband is currently 40 years old. He was circumcised at the age of 13 due to lack of stretch to ...
A: Jennifer, I do not believe your husband's problem is related to his circumcision. He apparently ...
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| penile disfunction | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Doctor, for many years now I have suffered from penile disfunction. i cannot achieve a full ...
A: Jack, there are many causes for erectile dysfunction (ED). The most common diseases associated with ...
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| Burning at tip of penis and prostate area | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I am a 33 year old male who recently had an achilles repair. During the week after the surgery I ...
A: Jason, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| bleeding after intercourse | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I used a condom and as I ejaculated, i experience a sharp stinging pain inside my penis at the top ...
A: Mark, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is?due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Urine dripping after urinating | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I am 27 years old male & i live in dubai. i got married in november 2005. during march 2006 ...
A: Danish, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so ...
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| Undiagnosed Pain | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I apologize if you have addressed this previously but I couldn't find anything covering it on your ...
A: Aaron, the most common urologic cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, ...
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| Cialis works better the next day, why? | 9/24/2006 |
Q: Dr .Goldstein, I've noticed that when taking cialis (20mg) it has a much better effect the ...
A: Chris, I'm not sure I have a specific answer to your question regarding why you note a maximum ...
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| psa levels | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I am 56 years old and just had a psa test. the level came in a .6 which I know is low but can you be ...
A: Rich, there are several laboratory methods for analizing the PSA level. For most labs, the normal ...
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| PAIN - WORRIED - Testical infection? | 9/22/2006 |
Q: Thing is my bigist worrie was that it could be cancerist but another part of me doubt it cause i ...
A: Eugene, sitting for prolonged periods of time can irritate the prostate gland. I suggest that you ...
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| PAIN - WORRIED - Testical infection? | 9/21/2006 |
Q: So happy to find this site cause im a bit worried up. I've just recently had this problem in a span ...
A: Eugene, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is?due to a tear in one of ...
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| delayed pain after urination | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I had written a few days ago, and my question was answered with helpful advice. Anyways, I am ...
A: Myles, when the bladder fills with urine to a certain point, you get the urge to void. During ...
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| variocele | 9/21/2006 |
Q: Hey Doc, I am a 21 year old male. And today I got an ultrasound that indicated that I had variocele. ...
A: Michael, I have previously answered your questions regarding kidney stones and testicular pain. A ...
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| Burning sensation | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Doc, my doctor checked my prostate and said it was fine, he told me that this pain i am having might ...
A: Mike, I doubt the symptoms are in your head. If you have residual gravel, often the urinalysis will ...
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| Burning sensation | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I am 21 year old male and I had a kidney stone a few months ago. since then I have the feeling that ...
A: Mike, there are several possibilities. If you have a small stone or residual gravel still present ...
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| Penis Lump | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I am male 30. My penis has a couple of lumps below the glands when erect. Sending you the picture ...
A: jim, it is indeed difficult to diagnose such lesions without having the opportunity to examine you.. ...
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| penis maintenance | 9/16/2006 |
Q: what is the proper sop for maintaning cleanliness in my male genital area. and stop it from stinking ...
A: Mr. Clean, more important than the soap you use is the technique of washing. The cheese like smell ...
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| Bleeding from my penis | 9/16/2006 |
Q: Doc, while I was takin a dump, I had to piss at the same time, so I tried to do both at the same ...
A: IcebergSlim, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is?due to a tear in one ...
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| Ointments (?) | 9/15/2006 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, I'm 25, male, Iran. I was wondering if I could use ointments for aches and pains of ...
A: Tim, I would not recommend any type of topical medication or ointment for the symptoms you are ...
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| left testis pain | 9/14/2006 |
Q: i have a pain in my left testies while touching and no other problem i felt. sometimes while ...
A: Neera, you could have something primarily wrong with the testicle such as an inflammation or ...
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| Frequent urination | 9/13/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend who did not drink any ab-normal amounts of liquids, has been suffering from very ...
A: Deidre, there are many causes for urinary frequency. The common ones include diabetes, urinary ...
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| Watery semen and... | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I'm a 30 male who lives in Hong Kong. I can never have milky and sticky semen, instead, i only got ...
A: Norman, leakage of semen with bowel movements is a common condition with the medical name congestive ...
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| Testicular Problem - Now urine/prostate issues? | 9/13/2006 |
Q: About two months ago i suffered injury to my left testicle which resulted in no swelling or ...
A: Dave, the most common cause of these complaints (other than testicular size) is an inflammation of ...
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| Kidney stone removal | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I am writing for my husband. My husband has been having alot of pain in his lower back and blood in ...
A: D. J., I answered a consultation on this problem on August 6, 2006 but you have since added some ...
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| Swelling.. | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I'm a 20 year old male college student. And the story is very simple behind the problem. Two days ...
A: Nick, there are many possible reasons for groin pain. The most common ones are muscle strain and ...
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| Do I have a weak prostate? | 8/24/2006 |
Q: Goldstein: I'm a pretty healthy 37-year-old white male who is sexually active. In the last few ...
A: Nick, it is normal as we age to notice a decrease force to the ejaculate. There are several ...
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| testis | 8/24/2006 |
Q: im 20 yrs old male from ohio and the last few days my right testicle has moved from normal to ...
A: Eric, normally the testicles are held in position inside the scrotum by a band of tissue called the ...
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| bladder tumor | 8/24/2006 |
Q: My father has been diagnosed to have bladder tumor (CAT scan and blood test, but don't know if it is ...
A: Lena, bladder cancer is the 4th most common cancer in men and the 8th highest in females. The ...
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| blood & brown stuff on my pee pain in kidney | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I'm 21 years old now and one day in the morning I found out that when I pee, it has blood and brown ...
A: Mulyadi, yes something is wrong but there are many possible causes for blood in the urine ...
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| skin tag of penis | 8/22/2006 |
Q: My 7 month old son has a skin tag on his penis. It's located on the top side, and connects to the ...
A: Tracy, what you are describing is probably a skin bridge traversing the coronal sulcus (the groove ...
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| masturbation | 8/20/2006 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, I'm 25, Male from Iran. I was masturbating and couldn't reach climax so I didn't ...
A: Tim, it may that you just strained some muscles in the back. If so, this should get better on its ...
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| Constant burning-pain in penis | 8/18/2006 |
Q: age 47, male, Septra 800/160 2x / day. Newark, NJ On 6/15 my penis stared to burn and ache, I have ...
A: John, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| Ejaculation | 8/18/2006 |
Q: I am a 50 year old male who does not have a problem getting an erection. I do have a problem with ...
A: Kent, after one ejaculates there is a period of time (called the refractory period) during which the ...
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| back to normal? | 8/17/2006 |
Q: My age 75. medication Ditropan 5 milligrams twice a day. West Haven, CT On July 11th a cystoscopy ...
A: Bob, it is quite common after a transurethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT) to have ...
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| Treatment? | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Goldstein, Would be very grateful for a brief follow up... You answered a recent question about ...
A: Mike, I have reviewed the previous consultation and the possible treatments are outlined there. ...
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| frenulum | 8/16/2006 |
Q: i'm a 17 year old male from the UK. Recently while having intercourse i felt a sharp pain and saw ...
A: Jauncy, frenular tears are quite common. They can indeed bleed quite readily but usually respond to ...
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| sperm sample | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I had a vasectomy 2 months ago. I am about to give my first sperm sample. The instructions that ...
A: Mark, sperm can live in the container for up to 24 hours. Regarding post-vasectomy checks, we are ...
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| vasectomy | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I know that it takes 20 or more ejaculations to clear out the ejaculatory tract after a vasectomy. ...
A: Kellie, if a man does not ejaculate after a vasectomy, the sperm will eventually die and then ...
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| tc | 8/14/2006 |
Q: if it was a tumour would it be easily picked up by an ultrasoundi have just had two ultrasounds in ...
A: Eki, an ultrasound will not specifically diagnose a tumor but it can define a mass that is ...
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| tc | 8/13/2006 |
Q: i have just had two ultrasounds in the past week by two difrent doctors (random clinics)to get a ...
A: Eki, unfortunately, you neglected to state why you had the first ultrasound (US)performed. It is ...
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| mobile stone on right testicle | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I am a 20 year old male in the US and I have what apprears to be a small ball of 2-3mm in diameter ...
A: Tom, in evaluating lumps in the scrotum, is important to differentiate those that are ...
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| Provironum | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I'm in my early 30s and have been diagnosed with varicocele and low sperm count. I have been ...
A: Soler, I have never heard of Provironum so I looked it up. It is a type of synthetic androgen. In ...
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| Non-stop, heavy bloody ejaculations | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Dr. Goldstein, Thank you for your help. How can I most effectively and quickly put an end to bloody ...
A: Mike, this type of bleeding usually comes from the prostate gland. It is due to a tear in one of the ...
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| Vibrating Senastion in Penis | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I am a 33 y/o male in good health. I take no medications on a regular basis. I am not even sure ...
A: Justin, the most common cause of this complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| vasectomy | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I had a vasectomy about 14yrs ago. What are the chances that I could still produce sperm? What are ...
A: Frank, a man does not stop producing sperm after a vasectomy. The operaton merely blocks the ...
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| testical pain | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I sometimes have strong dull pain in my testicals after having a bowel movement. Could this be ...
A: jerry, absolutely! The most common cause of this complaint is an inflammation of the prostate ...
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| Blood in Urine | 8/9/2006 |
Q: my question is regarding my husband. He is a 35yr old healthy man. For the past few days he has ...
A: D. J., there are many possible causes for blood in the urine (hematuria). The origin of the ...
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| left testicular pain/swelling | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Age: 29 Medications: none County: Orange County, California During my late teens/early twenties I ...
A: Jack, the most common cause of these complaints is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called ...
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| hydrocele surgery | 8/6/2006 |
Q: your excellency,Doctor i am 50, male,in tehran, iran, 5 days after my operation(now), i have a ...
A: Gh. keshani, Surrounding the testicle is a thin layer of tissue folded upon itself with a potential ...
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| Testicular swelling and soreness | 8/6/2006 |
Q: 35, male, high blood pressure med., Ocean Springs, Ms. I had a vasectomy about 6 years ago. Since ...
A: Russell, this is a fairly common long-term occurrence after vasectomy with a frequency of around ...
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| Young son has problems after a cathetar | 7/23/2006 |
Q: Today while my 4 year old son was in the ER (fever, diarhea, dehydration) the doctors decided to ...
A: Mom, it would be quite unusual to cause any significant damage on attempting to pass a catheter. ...
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| Thrombosed Vein | 7/22/2006 |
Q: 22, male, no medication but tried iburofen. UK resident. I have what i believe a thrombosed vein on ...
A: John, what you are describing probably represents a thrombosis (clot) of a penile lymphatic vessel. ...
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| Post operative problem after orchiectomy | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I had an emergency orchiectomy 4 days ago & have since noticed my foreskin become red, swollen and ...
A: Neil, it is very common after scrotal surgery to have local swelling (edema) which often involves ...
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