Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez

Urology 11 years experience

Kidney disease: Make sure your blood pressure is controlled, maintain hydration, maintain a normal wait, control your diet, avoid a lot of protein, follow your nephro... Read More

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A 49-year-old male asked:

Left testis is a little painfull. pain diminished in two weeks. still hurts a bit. not swollen , no fever. what can it be?

Urology 11 years experience

Testicular pain: Causes of testicular pain: 10 injury or trauma; 2)heavy lifting can cause reflux of urine into the prostate and cause inflammation of the epididymis(s... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Im on dialysis, i weigh 116lbs, how would i go about gaining weight, im 5'6 in height?

Urology 11 years experience

Dialysis: Obviously you have a nephrologist and you should discuss with him what your ideal weight is and what diet you should be on.

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A 57-year-old male asked:

Where is the distal transverse colon? i had a colon polyp removed and that is what the report says as the location that the polyp was found.

Urology 11 years experience

Transberse colon: It runs from the area of your liver (proximal) to the area of your spleen(distal), transverse colon runs from the right side to left side of your uppe... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Had uti since feb, taken macrobid, levaquin, and cipro (ciprofloxacin). now have constant flank pain primarily on the right. how concerned should i be? appt tomorrow.

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UTI: Right flank pain in the presence of a UTI which kees recurring could be a sign that you need to see a urologist asap because this may indicate a kidne... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Right testicle still swells up and goes away. i took cypro for 4 weeks. it still comes and goes with a slight pain with the swelling of the right ball?

Urology 11 years experience

Swelling: Intermittent swelling of the testicle could be related to a hernia or hydroelectric ( fluid around the testicle). You should be examined when the swel... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I don't have a std or uti but, why do i have the urge to pee a lot and when my bladder empties it burns? i noticed it happens when i have my period.

Urology 11 years experience

Urgency: If there is no evidence of uti, this is due to hormonal changes that occur during menstruation that affect the lining of your urethra.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I had a uti a month ago took the meds like i was told but had some left. didnt think anything of it. now i feel like i'm having the uti symptoms again?

Urology 11 years experience

UTI: Obviously you did not take the medication like you were told because you still had some left. That means that is possible that you were left with a pa... Read More

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A 46-year-old male asked:

Can walking everyday help me lose weight? i have early stages of parkinson's and i eat very healthy but i need to lose weight.

Urology 11 years experience

Exercise : Any type of exercise will burn calories and help lose weight. Any walking you can do will help.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Can i have sex after taking cirofloxacin after two days for a kidney infection?

Urology 11 years experience

Sex and UTI : Yes you can, is it advisable, no.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

My mom's cancer may have spread to her leg and liver. what treatment options does she have?

Urology 11 years experience

Cancer: This is something that your mother needs to discuss with her cancer specialist.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Ultrasound reveals mild bladder wall thickening. is it serious? as i m having frequent urination and swollen testicular veins after peeing.

Urology 11 years experience

Bladder thickening: Thickening of the bladder by u/s is not an unusual finding, depends on how full your bladder is when doing the test. Your frequency of urination may b... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I have kidney stones and i am also on the depo. i am bleeding brown blood and i was wondering is that suppose to happen when the kidney stones pass?

Urology 11 years experience

Kidney stones: Obstructing kidney stone or passage of a kidney stone can cause blood in the urine. The color of the blood depends on the acidity of the urine and ho... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Please help! what is the meaning of "andropause"?

Urology 11 years experience

Andropause: It is the equivalent of the female menopause in female. As men age they may have decrease in their testosterone level giving symptoms of loss of sexua... Read More

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A 40-year-old male asked:

Which is the safest and best treatment for urethral stricture?

Urology 11 years experience

Urethral stricture: There are 3 ways to treat urethral strictures: urethral dilation; visual internal urethrotomy; and open surgical repair. The first two are minor proce... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Is there any urologist in henderson nc?

Urology 11 years experience

Urologist: I'm sure there is, henderson is pretty good size city..

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me what it mean when you have a uti , but no symptoms?

Urology 11 years experience

UTI: First, the urine culture should be repeated to rule contamination specially if you are a female. Vaginal contamination is very common if the urine is ... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Please help! when taking viagra (sildenafil) it got stuck in my throat?

Urology 11 years experience

Viagra (sildenafil): Be more careful the next time and drink plenty of water.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Help please! what drinks are healthy for you if you are on a liquid fast diet?

Urology 11 years experience

Liquid diet: Liquid fast diet is anything but healthy. Eat healthy, moderate portions and exercise and you will lose weight.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can azo cranberry get rid of a uti or will it just decrease the symptoms?

Urology 11 years experience

Azo: Usually gets rid of the symptoms but many uti's in women clear by just drinking fluids.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Does high protein in blood and urine and the fact that u have kidney problems mean you have cancer?

Urology 11 years experience

Kidney: What it means is that you have kidney problems possibly glomerulonephritis which can lead to renal failure.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Urge to pee but no urine or pain?

Urology 11 years experience

Urge to pee: Urgency is caused by bladder spasms which can be result of several things. Uti is one of the common ones, even constipation can cause it. If it persis... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

I've had periodic bladder spasms for yrs w/o infection. been to uros, gyn, found nothing. should i worry or just treat w/ azo or such when it happens?

Urology 11 years experience

OAB: Is not uncommon to have a negative examination and tests with these symptoms. As long as nothing physically wrong is found, and is not frequent , you ... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Transurethral sphincterotomy, advice needed before deciding to do the surgery?

Urology 11 years experience

Sphincterotomy: I would need more imformation as to the problem. This is a rare procedure done in patients in urinary retention from neurogenic bladder and can lead t... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Semen analysis for my partner is 50% actively motile, 10% sluggish, 40% non motile. pus cells present. is it ok?. thanks

Urology 11 years experience

Semen analysis: The motility is adequate but you do not mention the sperm count or morphology and volume. All these factors have to be considered if you are concerned... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

My testicles have shrunk a bit. i am implying in terms of length and width not retraction. can cold weather cause this? i have chronic epididymitis.

Urology 11 years experience

Testis size: Cold weather can cause retraction of the testicles but no shrinkage. Epididymitis can lead to testicular atrophy and decrease in size.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Sciatic nerve pain i heard it messes with yr bladder well i have been dribbling a lot i think i'm done but more urine will come out is it from sciatic?

Urology 11 years experience

Sciatica: You should have a neurological examination to rule possibility of nerve damage to your bladder. Nerve pressure can cause both incontinence and urinary... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have a kidney infection and started my period will my period make it last longer? even though im on medication for the infection.

Urology 11 years experience

UTI: It should not affect the duration of the uti.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I had sex with my boyfriend today whiles in my fertile days but did not ejaculate in me. my question is, is it possible i can get pregnant?

Urology 11 years experience

Pregnancy: Pregnancy requires ovulation plus presence of sperm. No sperm, no pregnancy.

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A 53-year-old male asked:

I have frequent urination is that a.problem as you get.older?

Urology 11 years experience

Frequency: As your prostate enlarges you may retain urine and is harder to empty the bladder causing frequency.. A urologist can help you if it becomes a problem... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Could use expert help with why am i not getting an erection like before?

Urology 11 years experience

Erections: First, get a physical examination and lab work to rule out heart disease, diabetes, hypertension which are common causes of ed. If any of those condit... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

I've got spina bifida andi was wondering since i don't have much feeling, how can i get an erection?

Urology 11 years experience

ED: Depending on the level and severity of your spina bifida, you may still be able to obtaing erections by several different methods: medications like vi... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

What are some symptoms of low testosterone and how can it be increased?

Urology 11 years experience

Low testosterone: Symptoms: loss of muscle mass, low sexual desire(libido), depression, impotence may be a secondary symptoms. The only known way to increase it is with... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

If water intake less, occasionally i feel small burning sensation in penis. what is it ?

Urology 11 years experience

Burning: The chances are that the increased concentration of your urine is causing it.. You may want to have urinalysis to rule an infection.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

How can you relieve the urgency associated with a urinary tract infection when you don't have it anymore?

Urology 11 years experience

Urgency: Antispasmodic medications can help, you can get Oxytrol otc patch. Drink plenty of water, sometimes diluting your urine will relieve the irritation to... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

I'm wondering why can't i feel my left testicle?

Urology 11 years experience

Absent testicle: Several possibilities: it may have been removed as a child; it maybe undescended(did not migrate into the scrotum), it may have atrophied from infecti... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Semen analysis color-geyirish-white /time-35 min volume-1.0ml /count-122ml/million/ pus cells plenty/ motility-85% /morphology-normal please help me?

Urology 11 years experience

Semen analysis: What do you need help with? Why was the semen analysis done? Except for the volume that is low, your sperm count seems normal. White cells may or may ... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

I was wondering what are the common treatments for prostatitis?

Urology 11 years experience

Prostatitis: Usually antibiotics, avoiding spicy foods and excessive caffeine. Evaluation for possible obstruction.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Could you explain what does a gleason score of 7 mean?

Urology 11 years experience

Gleason score: Gleason score is a determination of aggressiveness if prostate cancer as determined by a pathologist interpretation of tissue from a prostate biopsy.... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Held my urine for to long and it forcefully came out now am bleeding from my penis, what's the cause?

Urology 11 years experience

Bleeding from penis: By holding your urine you may have caused a UTI or prostate inflammation that led to the bleeding. See a physician and have your urine checked, you ma... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Why is it so hard to find trichomoniasis in a man?

Urology 11 years experience

thricomonas: It may not be hard if you look at a centrifuges sample of the first portion of voided urine.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

No health problems. frequent peeing, dehydration, rapid heart rate, stress, weakness. could stress and anxiety cause dehydration? i've had 4 ivs.

Urology 11 years experience

Dehydration: I don't what types of tests you have had but diabetes insipid us and diabetes mellitus need to be ruled out. Also other endocrine abnormalities includ... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

Have hypertension and currently on simvastatin, metoprolol, low dose aspirin, benicar (olmesartan) hct. is it ok to take cialis will it conflict with any of these.

Urology 11 years experience

Cialis: As long as you do not have severe heart diseas or angina requiring nitroglycerine, it is save to use.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Can getting surgery down there prevent future build up of smegma?

Urology 11 years experience

Circumcision: Definitely, but you still have to maintain good hygiene.

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A 39-year-old male asked:

My left testicle goes very high kind of into the abdomen during sexual relations. can this cause fertility problems?

Urology 11 years experience

Retractile testis: No, it should not affect your fertility

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Is it possible that a plane ride causes kidney stones?

Urology 11 years experience

Kidney stone: Not usually but immobility and dehydration can be factors.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Please tell me, could a cystoscopy detect prostate cancer?

Urology 11 years experience

Prostate cancer: A cystoscopy can help but normally a psa, digital rectal examination and prostate biopsy is the standard method.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Please tell me, could a testosterone deficiency cause stunted penis growth?

Urology 11 years experience

Testosterone: Testosterone deficiency during development will affect the size of your penis.

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A 16-year-old male asked:

I can't have my reembolization for quite some time. so is there anything i can do at home to help with my vericocele in the mean time?

Urology 11 years experience

varicocele: If the embolization failed, you should see a urologist and see if you are a candidate for a minor outpatient procedure that has a very small chance of... Read More

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