I'm having trouble with maintaining hardness lately, and I've been diagnosed with sciatica. Could the sciatica be causing this issue? It's been really concerning.

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-Siticia, or cystitis (bladder infection), can sometimes cause discomfort or impact your overall well-being, including affecting your energy levels. While it might contribute to feeling weaker, it's essential to address both the infection and any other un

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I've been diagnosed with a 9.5mm stone in the upper left ureter and swelling in my left kidney. The pain is severe and daily. My doctor recommended Siddh Pan D, painkillers, and immediate surgery. Is surgery the only option or can I wait? How much time do I have before it gets worse? Are there other treatments I can try?

9.5 mm stone is difficult to pass on itself or with medications. For pain u can take tab drotin twice a day..there r two options for stone removal..either ureteroscopic stone removal or shockwave Lithotripsy..for that CT urography needs to be done to decide treatment modality.. serum creatinine also needs to be done

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Are there any non-surgical treatments for bilateral grade 2 varicocele besides embolization? I'm wondering if just meds, exercises, or even changing my mattress could help improve it without surgery. Also, does varicocele affect penis size?

no it not affect penile size.

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I'm 16 and have been masturbating since I was in 7th grade. I usually do it once a day, and I can't help but worry if I'm going to run out of cum or if this will impact my ability to have kids in the future. Is this something I should be concerned about?

No need t worry that wont happen,try to avoid that habbit and maintain heakthy kifestyle

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