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About Dr. Li

I am a professional surgeon based in Beijing, China.

Main Symptoms of Urethral Stone

A urethral stone is a crystal that has traveled down to the final pee pipe and gotten stuck. Because the tube is narrow, even a small chip can turn the stream into a battle. The first hint is a sudden stutter in the flow. You start voiding, the stream stops dead, then dribbles again, like someone kinked a garden hose. Sharp burning follows. It feels like hot sauce is being pulled through the pipe, especially during the last seconds of urination. Urgency doubles. You feel a constant need to “go again,” yet each trip ends with only drops and pain.... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prostatic hyperplasia is a slow, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. As the gland swells it squeezes the urine tube, turning normal bathroom visits into a daily strategy game. The first hint is a delayed start. You stand, wait, and the stream begins only after a few extra seconds of concentration. Weak flow follows. The urine comes out slower, stops and starts, and sometimes finishes with a dribble that stains underwear. Frequency climbs. You go every hour or two, yet each trip yields a small amount, leaving you feeling cheated. Night trips multiply. Two or more awakenings become routine, even when... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer starts in the lining of the bladder and often speaks up early through changes in urine. Blood is its favorite warning flag. Painless blood in the urine is the classic first sign. The color may be bright red, pink, or cola-brown, and it can come and go, so people often blame vitamins or dehydration. Urge and frequency follow. You dash to the bathroom every hour, but only small amounts come out, and the urge returns quickly. Burning may join the mix. It feels like a urinary tract infection, yet no fever or bacteria show up. Night trips increase.... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard crystals that form inside the kidney. When they shift or try to leave, they send out sharp, clear warnings. The star symptom is sudden, severe flank pain. It feels like a knife below the ribs and shoots into the groin as the stone moves. Nausea and vomiting often follow. The pain triggers a sick stomach, even though the gut is fine. Blood in the urine is common. The stream may look pink, brown, or tea-colored, and the change can appear even when pain is mild. Urinary urgency shows up next. You race to the bathroom every... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Urinary Stones

Urinary stones are hard crystals that form anywhere along the pee system—kidney, ureter, or bladder. When they move, they send out sharp, unmistakable signals. The headline is sudden, severe flank pain. It feels like a knife in the back just below the ribs and shoots into the groin as the stone travels. Nausea and vomiting often ride along. The gut shares nerves with the urinary system, so the pain triggers a sick stomach. Blood in the urine is common. The stream may look pink or tea-colored, and the blood can appear even when pain is mild. Urinary changes show up... Learn more