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Urology
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123 Answers
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Possible penile cyst: This could be a cyst. See a urologist for diagnosis.
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A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Slow urination: There are several possibilities. IF you void infrequently, you will have a large volume to eliminate. There may be a neurologic reason that does not ... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
This sounds like a a small cyst that is not dangerous. The best option is to leave it alone, and observe for changes. However, for your own peace of ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Post op symptoms: Assuming that it is not a bladder infection causing the symptoms, the possibility of a suture from the surgery in the bladder must be considered as a ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
It sounds like the bumps are on the scrotal skin. They may be sebaceous cysts, whicha re common and not dangerous. The best option would be to see a ... Read More
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Answered Jul 20, 2021
A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
The most likely explanation is that there is vaginal material that is getting into the urine when you void. It is not unusual in women as they get ol... Read More
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Answered Nov 01, 2021
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Find a family physician or internist and establish a relationship as a patient. You will be able to discuss your concerns and a proper pla for evaluat... Read More
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Answered Nov 01, 2021
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
The main concern with a tear in the frenulum is bleeding. Since this was apparently not the case, and there must be some interval since the tear occu... Read More
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Answered Nov 07, 2021
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Not the culprit: Was long as the semen specimen continues to show no sperm, he cannot be the father.
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835 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Cause of uti: A 70 year old woman can have infection due to incomplete bladder emptying, it may be related to poor vaginal hygiene, neurogenic bladder.
It is import... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Fordyce spots: Fordyce spots are very common and they are not dangerous.
You should not worry about this.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
See your doctor: AZO is not an antibiotic. It is meant to decrease the burning with urination from infection. The pain could be for a number of different reasons. It... Read More
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27 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Need information: The first question is not visible, and there is nothing here that would lead to getting an answer. You need to offer some data about why you were hos... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Infected cyst: It is not unusual to see sebaceous cysts on the skin of the genitalia. It sounds from your description that it was infected. If this is what it was... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Stop Flomax: The side effect you are experiencing is annoying, but but not dangerous. Stop the Flomax and talk to your doctor about an alternative medication.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Priapism: Physical examination after an episode of priapism will most likely not reveal any tissue damage. The long term consequences of priapism are related t... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
It may take more than 1 day fro the itch to subside. Give it a few more days before you look for other treatment.
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Answered Jun 06, 2021
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Bacteriuria: In a woman, bacteria in the urine is not at all uncommon and usually of no consequence in the absence of infection.
In an uncircumcised man this is po... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Use of Bethanechol: It may work to treat retention, but it depends on the reason for urinary retention. It is not indicated if the inability ro void is due to BPH, howeve... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Frequent urination: Frequent urination is likely due to the amount of liquids you drink. Obviously, the carbonation in the soda and the amount of sugar in the drinks may... Read More
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835 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Dyspnea: This could be due to heart failure. See your doctor as soon as possible.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Painless stones: If you have a stone in the kidney that is not moving around it should in most cases not be painful. If the stone were to move into the ureter, it wou... Read More
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316 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Cath related pain RX: Treatment depends upon the source of the pain. Crampy, lower abdominal pain is probably spasms caused by irritation from the catheter. An antispasmo... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Prostate Ca treatmen: Your question is hard to answer since outcomes depend on the stage at which the cancer is diagnosed, patient factors such as age and state of health, ... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Prostate exam: While there is a small risk that an erection might occur, it is nothing to be embarrassed about. It will subside quickly. Since you will not be facin... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Augmentin dose: According to the literature, the correct dose of Augmentin SR is 2000 mg twice a day, as you have been given. It should be taken for a 7-10 day perio... Read More
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412 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
White spots: The white spots that appeared at the base of the penis are not dangerous, Most commonly after shaving the area, the spots are due to irritation from... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Covid test: Check with your local health department to see if there are testing stations that you can go to in your area.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
stent removal can be done in the office using a flexible cystoscope. These are rather small compared to the rigid scopes that might be used in the ope... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Disinfecting: The correct way to use a disinfectant should be listed on the label. Different disinfectants have different modes of action, and all of the 3 option ... Read More
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27 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Many symptoms: There is not enough information to tell you what the bump on the penis is, it is best diagnosed in person by a doctor.
Your other complaints seem to... Read More
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16 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Genital bumps: It is likely that the small white bumps on the penis are what is know as Fordyce spots. They are benign and are not dangerous.
The bumps on the scrot... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Rx of vaginal pain: This could be due to irritation of the vaginal tissues. The use of a vaginal estrogen cream may help to improve this. See your physician for discussi... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Abscess treatment: Once an abscess drains it should begin to heal and ultimately leave little residual.
Based on your description, you should seek consultation with a su... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Fistula: Your description suggests that there is a fistula present. It is not likely to close on its own. Take your son to a pediatric urologist who can assess... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Urinary bleeding: In a young woman like yourself, the most common reason for blood in the urine associated with burning is a urinary infection.
The best option is to se... Read More
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23 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Since the gall bladder is on the the right side of the abdomen, pain on the right could be from either. However gall stones tend to cause pain toward ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Sometimes a prostate examination can cause a discharge of prostatic fluid, which may be the case, however if it was truly a noctunal emission, it is c... Read More
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Answered Oct 17, 2021
A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Without more information, it is hard to know what he is treating, although it does sound as if he is on the right track.
If the foreskin can easily b... Read More
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Answered Jun 06, 2021
A 77-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Both of the products you mention are herbals that relate to estrogen metabolism. They have no benefit for the prostate.
If you are concerned about you... Read More
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Answered Nov 07, 2021
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Trauma or a viral source could be the problem, and would be negative for bacteria. See a urologist to be sure that this is really epididymitis and no... Read More
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Answered Dec 27, 2022
A 77-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
At age 77 a PSA of 3.9 is considered normal. IT should be monitored with digital rectal exams and PSA. Unless there is more rapid increase, do not b... Read More
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Reviewed Oct 18, 2021
A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Refreeze Chicken?: According to the USDA, as long as the food has been kept below 40° F (and if the chicken has been in the refrigerator this whole time, it almost certa... Read More
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412 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Urethral prolapse: Your description suggest that you have a urethral prolapse. This is typically due to an estrogen deficiency in the vaginal tissue.
It is easily treat... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
There is not any harm in trying an antacid such as Tums, however, if the pain is persistent, you should see the surgeon who tok out the gall bladder
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Answered Jul 20, 2021
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
An open sore near the anus is at high risk for infection. Get it looked at and treated without delay.
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Reviewed Sep 25, 2021
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Don't worry: Fordyce spots may appear at any age, and are benign. You should not be concerned about their presence as they are not a source of pain, are not transm... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
PSA test: Without the exact age of the patient it is hard to give a good answer. If the individual is over age 70 and the prostate is large, this PSA elevation ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Normal semen is typically from off-white to yellow in color. Do not be alarmed.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Lickeranswered
Urology 51 years experience
Caution: Caution is advised if the Lamotigine is being taken for seizures because it can affect the control of siezures.
It is a caution, but not an absolute ... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! I have already told my parents and both of them are doctors and they examined the area and It looks normal
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Thanks Dr! midday today, the inflammation and itch has gone down a bit
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Thanks! Refused in office. Even if painless could never do it w/o G.A.
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Medical/Graduate school
New York Medical College, NY
Graduated 1972MD
Residency
NYU HOSPITALS CENTER
Completed 1978
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