I've developed a swelling around 0.5 cm on the underside of my penis. Non tender. Not fixed. Skin pinch able. Punctum on the top of the swelling.

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Hello lybrate-user, Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, have multiple modality of treatments based on their location, size and symptoms. A 3 mm stone is generally treated medically and hardly ever requires any surgical intervention. Doctor would prescribe you some medications to help you pass the stone with your urine. As far as the use of protein supplements is concerned, a high protein diet, over and above the daily body requirements, can increases uric acid levels and decrease citrate levels. This may aggravate stone formation in patients prone to renal calculi. I suggest, calculate your daily protein requirement and stick to the protein intake a little lower than that. Avoid animal protein, especially red meat. Let me know if I can be of any help.

Saurabh Singhal · Accepted Answer

Hello lybrate-user, Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, have multiple modality of treatments based on their location, size and symptoms. A 3 mm stone is generally treated medically and hardly ever requires any surgical intervention. Doctor would prescribe you some medications to help you pass the stone with your urine. As far as the use of protein supplements is concerned, a high protein diet, over and above the daily body requirements, can increases uric acid levels and decrease citrate levels. This may aggravate stone formation in patients prone to renal calculi. I suggest, calculate your daily protein requirement and stick to the protein intake a little lower than that. Avoid animal protein, especially red meat. Let me know if I can be of any help.

Bhagyesh Patel · Answer

Hello dear Lybrate user, Warm welcome to Lybrate.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly. Most probable diagnosis is sebaceous cyst. If annoying can get minor surgery otherwise do not panic, just observe the size progress. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance at my private URL https://www.Lybrate.com/gandhinagar/doctor/dr-bhagyesh-patel-general-surgeon Regards take care.