Medical Advice on "Urology"

How to retract the tight foreskin without circumcision?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in and I understand your concern. This condition is phimosis. I suggest applying Hydrocortisone cream 1%. It is available over-the-counter in any pharmacy. Apply it twice daily on the foreskin and rub it...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Samer S J Altawil

My younger brother is about to get married. His sperm count is nil. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to tell you that biopsy is completely safe. It hurts very minimally, only like an intravenous injection. During a biopsy, a small piece of tissue (from the testis) is taken for examination a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary

My left testicle is lower than the right. Is this normal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not worry since this condition is quite normal. Because of the late descent of left testis into the scrotum, the left testis is generally placed at a lower level compared to the right. This is totally normal an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivekanandan G

What is serum creatinine and why do we measure it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We normally measure serum creatinine values in a few medical conditions. Serum creatinine is a very important determinant, since it is a waste product. Its elevation in the serum points some kidney disorder such...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

I am experiencing pain while urinating but all tests are normal. What could be the reason?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usual causes of such symptoms include urinary tract infection (UTI) or urinary stones (renal stones). When routine tests turn out to be normal, a frequency volume diary may be made. Next would be a urine flow test and a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saurabh S Pandya

Can I take medicines for urinary stone or will it resolve by itself?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a renal calculus (urinary stone) which is of very small size. Your doctor has advised you good medicines. So, continue the same. Hifenac SR (Aceclofenac) is a painkiller used to relieve the pain due to the s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Constant pain in penis due to small capacity bladder. Need second opinion on the treatment.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a small capacity bladder with irritative and obstructive symptoms. You may require a uroflow to see if your prostate is obstructing or not. I assume that your IVP study is normal and urine AFB has been done on ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saurabh S Pandya

I have severe itching inside my penis. While urinating it becomes more severe.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all get one urine routine test and Fasting Blood Sugar test done. Your problem could be either a fungal infection or a reaction to the condom. I advise you to take consultation with a urologist online --> htt...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Divakara P

Does high intake of protein powder affect the kidneys?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Too much of any nutrient is not good for the body. But when you say 'high amount', it is a relative term. What seems 'high amount' to you may not be really high. If you think you are taking too much protein, please ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

Taking Ketoconazole for minor penile fracture, causing anxiety disorder, Is there any treatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ketoconazole is an anti fungal drug. It is used to treat various fungal infections. Your doctor might have prescribed this drug because it causes less interest in sex and so that the erection can be prevented be...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. E Venkata Ramana