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Urology
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
2 questions.yes yes: A general rule, women ovulate 14 days before they have menses. Keep records of cycle and have sex 3 times in 48 hours about the ovulation time. No m... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Could be Peytonie's: My question is: flaccid or erect. Is it painful either flaccid or erect. This could be Peyronie's disease. It also could be result of some sort of... Read More
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A male asked:
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Need help from Doc: You did not mention age, other illnesses, exposure to infection, fever, chills , blood in urine. Sounds like the beginning of a Urinary infection or ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Look for hair: Look for long hair from mom or other care giver which could act as a tourniquet . Remove it if so. Also be sure the diapers are not so tight as to b... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Nothing: Just about every voided urine from a female washes a few cells from surrounding labia and vagina and skin. Thus a few normal Squamous epithelial cel... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Most of the time: go to Urologist now. Testis tumors occur in the 20-40 age group. Most of time 90-95% cure rate if early Rx
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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No worries BUT: Masturbation 3 times in one day is a little much. Go run 5 miles 3 times. Rest an hour between each 5 miles and see how your body feels. No worries... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Urology 65 years experience
Yes: Throat chlamydia is rare, but is real. Can be silent for months. But can be just like any sore throat. Antibiotic Rx necessary.
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Urology 65 years experience
Yes: Either podolox rx or surgical removal. Need a diagnosis. Go to Urologist or Dermatologist
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Take as instructed: It is always a good idea to take medication as prescribed by the Doc. If in 4-5 days the problem is no better or worse...give the doc a call.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
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Possible: I need to ask, why would a 30 yo need flomax (tamsulosin)? It does have side effects. Being dizzy is most common. Check with the doc who prescribe... Read More
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A female asked:
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Semen is 1st sticky: Semen is sticky and thick when first produced to take the sperm along in the vagina. After about 30-45 min liquefaction occurs allowing sperm to swim... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Normal: All numbers are normal. Try sweet potato, tuna, carrots and look up other foods rich in T. And read up on DHEA
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Hydrocele or hernia: With no injury, fever chills etc probably hydroelectric (sac of water) or hernia. Need to check with Urologist to be sure. May need surgery. Both a... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Flaccid you are fine: Avg penis length flaccid is 3 - 4 inches. Avg length erect is 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 inches. For more info, go to phallic.org And I know of no way to mak... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Possible hernia: Lots of pressure goes to testes when you sneeze. A temporary pain is ok. But prolonged pain could be a hernia or varicocele. If this happens over a... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Go see a Doc: If you are not circumcised and foreskin will not go over head of penis you may be in trouble, The spots may mean nothing but the foreskin needs to be... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Urology 65 years experience
Red Cross: Red Cross is the first to come to mind although they are certainly others. Call your local hospital as well. What a wonderful idea to volunteer and ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Wait: 10 yrs old is little early for puberty. Let nature take its course. Hormones can always be given at an older age with little risk for other problem... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Don't know: As far as I know, cyproterone acetate is not in use in USA. You will need to consult a doc in your country.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Yes, OK: Should be ok. Don't bang on the incision. If the incision hurts when you get started, wait a few days and try again .
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Yep!: Happens frequently. You may even feel it. Check with your urologist if you can’t void. I have had to cystoscope patients and remove the stone or frag... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Just switch: 12 hours want make a difference in switching. It's OK.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
No : Frequent ejaculation can lead to less and less semen Retrograde ejaculation only occurs after bladder neck or prostate surgery for the most part. St... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Call your surgeon: Please call and go see your obstetrician. Sound like a wound infection
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Fertilization: Most evidence points to HUA activity allowing sperm to penetrate egg. Probably is far more complicated than this simple answer. Look up on Google et... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
What & volume intake: Frequency during the day usually is a response to volume of intake and the big 4..spices, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar. Medications can contribute su... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Possibly: The so called "nitric acid pumps " available are suspect in my opinion about doing what you wish. I suggest , if you want to take something, get L a... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
30 to 90 minutes: Most scientists say it takes only 30 min for sperm to reach egg after sex. Which means one could be pregnant before going to bath room after intercou... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Yes and no: Acetomenophine causes more trouble with liver. But my question is----why is a 16 yo taking lots of pain meds? Yes. Ibuprophene and naprosine cause ... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Not available: My info says the last of this Med was discontinued in 2014. Where are you? Check with your Doc. You may need another antibiotic.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
See the Urologist: Hydronephrosis of Pregnancy is common. On the Rt side more common. Possible stone. Ultrasound could help. You may have to have a stent if pain too s... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Go see a Urologist: I think you have made the correct diagnosis. However, you are set for future infections and not so hygienic sex. You will most likely need a circumc... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Check with your Div: Your Doc who is giving the Testosterone should have the answer. He/She knows all your history.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Urology 65 years experience
Probably small stone: You did not tell us treatment. Most likely you are still passing a stone piece. Call your Urologist for instructions. F C Derrick MD
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Appt with Urologist: You need to see a Urologist and get this corrected As I presume you either need a circ revision or a completed circumcision. You certainly don't wan... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Normal: Sounds like normal oil glands. Just leave them alone
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Maybe?: We all know one congenital anomaly could mean the presence of others . Have you been pregnant? OB would need to follow you carefully. See a Urologi... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes...the less one drinks the more concentrated the urine color.or just the opposite .like after 2-3 beers the urine can be almost like water Foods. ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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No: Creatinine of 1 at your age is normal. Unless there are other problems not mentioned , forget it and be happy
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Urology 65 years experience
It will heal alone: Just have no sex for a couple of weeks. If you have to, put on a condom. These tears will heal just like any bruise of minor injury.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Swim very fast: When sperm are deposited at the mouth of the cervix or womb, they swim into the uterus and out the Fallopian tubes in moments trying to connect to the... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
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Probably OK: Semen can vary from pearl color and thick to light yellow and watery. To my knowledge there is no correlation to diet food or liquids.
May have som... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Urology 65 years experience
Probably OK: Volume a little low, but count OK. The wbc’s bother me a little. You may have a lo grade prostate infection which would not make you sick but could in... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Sounds like UTI: Go see your GP of urologist today. You could have an infection and need antibiotic.
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A 72-year-old male asked:
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Urology 65 years experience
See Urologist: With A fib, see a urologist because he can get all your MED history and help select the safest medicine, appliance, hormone, or other treatment. Over... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Any Urologist : At 33 and have no problems and ca retract the foreskin for daily hygiene, leave it alone. Any Urologist will be able to answer your questions.
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Go to Urologist now: at 28 with test to very low you need an endocrine evaluation and exam by a Urologist. I could list several causes but go get your exam
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A 66-year-old male asked:
Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
No effect: melatonin comes only from the pineal gland in the brain. PSA comes from only prostate tissue.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Excellent: At age 19, I am surprised you had a Testo level...but it is fine. If there are other problems then those would need to be considered
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Ok thank you for responding. I did forget to mention I'm only 35. I read online that this is mostly normal with 50+? Is this true?
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This was very helpful. Thanks! what do you mean artificial insemination is that able to get me pregnant if its sterile or what
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Greatly appreciate the help and with no money, you still assisted me. Thank you!
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Graduated 1958MD
Awards
Top Urologist, First Place, South Carolina - Spring
2015
Top Doctor, Third Place, the Charleston Region - Spring
2017
Top Urologist, First Place, South Carolina - Spring
2017
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