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Answered by Dr. Praveen Pushkar

The slightest intake of sugar causes premature ejaculation. Please help.

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Intake of sugary food has no relation to premature ejaculation (PE). But an increase in blood sugar may precipitate urinary infection, including prostatitis, which may be a cause of PE, but this is very rare. Do you have any medical comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, cardiac issues, etc.

March 10, 2026

Why is my husband having painless hematuria since a year?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your husband has already done urine cytology, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT (computed tomography)scan, and cystoscopy, all show normal findings except hyperemia in the bladder. PSA (prostate-specific antigen), urine routine examination, culture, and all other investigations are normal, then just keep a follow-up every year with the same investigations. Is he a smoker? Any history of upper respiratory infection or fever in the last year? Please revert with answers. Thank you.

November 27, 2025

My foreskin is swollen after a frenuloplasty. Is it paraphimosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is your foreskin swollen after the operation or was it swollen before? Was your foreskin tight before surgery or easily retractable? Can you upload a picture of it? Generally, after frenuloplasty, there might be a bit of swelling around the frenulum area. And if it paraphimosis, then there will be swelling circumferentially and swelling will keep on increasing or stay static..

April 15, 2025

What causes smegma on the penis head and rough foreskin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If your foreskin is hard and rough, you may benefit from removing the foreskin, which is circumcision. I suggest you show it to the urologist nearby and get it done. I hope this helps.

November 13, 2024

What is the reason for left testicular discomfort for the past five to six years?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you have done an ultrasound with color Doppler and ruled out varicocele. It could be because of mild inflammation in the testis, which sometimes got aggravated while touching it. Try to wear scrotal support most of the time, especially when you are in an upright position..

September 9, 2024

What causes pain in the penis after vigorous masturbation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Veins are normally present in the penis, and they get dilated and prominent during an erection. But, they are never painful unless there is an injury or inflammation. Kindly send me a picture to help me diagnose. You are likely to get relief if you abstain from sexual activity or masturbation until it settles.

August 27, 2024

How to overcome the repeated urinary tract infection and vaginal candida?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Recurrent UTI (urinary tract infection) in females is very common and most of the time we do not get any cause in the investigation. I suggest you get an ultrasound done KUB (kidney, uterus, bladder) with PVR (post-void residual ), uroflowmetry, and routine urine analysis. I hope you do not have diabetes or any other medical comorbidity.

August 5, 2024

Does herpes cause pain in the groin and upper genital area?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The kind of pain you are telling needs physical examination or at least ultrasonography of that region. Pictures are normal (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), not showing abnormality. It could be a hernia or cord inflammation. But correct diagnosis requires a physical examination.

July 2, 2024

What could be the cause for intermittent testicular pain?

Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query, and it does not seem to be a significant problem. I suggest you to keep yourself active by involving in physical activities and regular exercise. Wear scrotal support while you work or sit in an upright position. You can remove it during sleep.

June 25, 2024

What leads to pain during erections following an injury?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If the trauma was at the level of frenulum then you can go for frenuloplasty so that frenulum will be freed from glans and there should not be any problem further. Peyronie's disease generally develops after trauma to the shaft of penis.

May 27, 2024

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