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Dr. Chin Ti Lin, MD

Urologist

Dr. Chin Lin is a urologist practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Lin specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis, and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Dr. Chin Ti Lin, MD
Specializes in:
  • Urologist
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Accepting new patients

Penis skin starting to peel?

Thank you for contacting FATD for curt penile skin and peeling-off skin. Clinically, the described information doesn't suffice to offer a reasonable clinical impression and the READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD for curt penile skin and peeling-off skin. Clinically, the described information doesn't suffice to offer a reasonable clinical impression and the photo isn't clear for details, though it seems not clinically urgent. For ensuring your mind, it would be most advisable to see a doctor, primary, or urologist. To make your pending visit meaningful through adequate interaction with the doctor, would you please take the time to read an article about "What to do at feeling not right..." at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com).  Inside this website, you may find many articles that may interest you in dealing with daily living and health concerns. If having further questions after seeing a doctor, check back with your doctor or contact FATD. Best wishes for health and happiness. 

James Chin-Ti Lin, M.D.
Retired Certified Urologist
Award-winning Author
Author of http://www.forALM.com 

Genital warts?

Thank you for contacting FATD regarding your concern about two-together bumps on your penile skin. By looking at the photo, it is impossible to perceive the real features and characteristics READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD regarding your concern about two-together bumps on your penile skin. By looking at the photo, it is impossible to perceive the real features and characteristics of these two bumps. Yet, it would be most helpful to see a knowledgeable doctor you trust whenever you are ready. For the time being, if sexually active, check if your sexual partner(s) has/have similar lesions. For further questions, ask your local doctors (urologist preferably) or check back with FATD again for further follow-up if having newer information. 
Best wishes for health and happiness.
Sincerely yours, 

Chin-Ti Lin, M.D. ---------------------------------------Retired Certified Urologist, Award-winning Author, and Author of http://www.forALM.com 

Urine test results?

Thank you for contacting FATD concerning urinalysis findings with protein and some unclearly described discolored in a testing agent. This limited info does not suffice to conclude READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD concerning urinalysis findings with protein and some unclearly described discolored in a testing agent. This limited info does not suffice to conclude what pertains to you.  To help you build up some related knowledge of lupus, please take time to read the contents of Lupus in Women | CDC. For concerning "What to do at feeling sick...", go to the post at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com), from which you become known to effectively and meaningfully interact with the doctor for better healthcare. For further questions, ask the attending doctor or recheck with FATD or me at realinct2002@yahoo.com. Best wishes for health and happiness.

Urine retention?

Thank you for contacting FATD about urinary retention; sorry for the suffering. I hope you have gotten emergent care properly with no further related symptoms. By your age and READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD about urinary retention; sorry for the suffering. I hope you have gotten emergent care properly with no further related symptoms. By your age and the information provided, it is extremely likely that you have slowly developed urinary retention over a long time without timely personal or professional attention. Nonetheless, please take time to read and understand the contents of "What to do at feeling sick...?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com), from which you become capable of meaningfully interacting with the doctor so as to gain adequate care to protect your bladder and general health.   Besides, many posts at BPH, voiding trouble & its care (foralm.com) will add more related knowledge in understanding and caring for voiding troubles in men. If having more questions, ask your doctors or contact FATD again. Best wishes for good bladder and general care...

Does a urine test registering Leucocyte Esterase +3 mean infection?

Thank you for contacting FATD about 3+ in leukocyte esterase. This alone, one needs to know and have microscopic urinalysis to check if there are leukocyte or/& erythrocytes and READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD about 3+ in leukocyte esterase. This alone, one needs to know and have microscopic urinalysis to check if there are leukocyte or/& erythrocytes and others. Besides, history-taking and physical examination are mandatory to derive reasonable conclusion. To assist you doing so, please take the time to read and understand the contents at https://www.foralm.com/blog/categories/how-to-handle-sickness. Then, you will gain and appreciate the best possible medical care from professionals you deserve. Best wishes for health, medical care, and happiness.

Sore, itchy penis?

Thank you for contacting FATD for what showed in the attached photo. Based on what showed, you need a circumcision and possible topical biopsy. So, please go to see a competent READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD for what showed in the attached photo. Based on what showed, you need a circumcision and possible topical biopsy. So, please go to see a competent urologist for evaluation, counseling, and decision. To assist you how to get the best possible care, please take the time to review and understand the content on "What to do at feeling sick...?" at  What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com)
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As well, many posts on http://www.forALM.com may help you now and in the future. Best wishes for health and happiness.

Oral sex pain?

Thank you for contacting FATD concerning your current penile irritation as described. At 15, if possible, it is a good idea to let your guardian know and see how she/he can and READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD concerning your current penile irritation as described. At 15, if possible, it is a good idea to let your guardian know and see how she/he can and may help you accordingly. Yet, based on what you described, the redundant foreskin may contribute to your local symptoms, and a timely circumcision after a proper clinical assessment may be required. To proceed with your deserved medical care adequately, I recommend you to read a post on: What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick?

I'm needing help?

Thank you for contacting FATD as to your described relatively fast symptoms. The first suspicion may be passing a tiny stone or blood clot for unknown reasons. Yet, a detailed READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD as to your described relatively fast symptoms. The first suspicion may be passing a tiny stone or blood clot for unknown reasons. Yet, a detailed history-taking and an adequate physical examination, and timely CT IVP followed by timely cystoscopy, and others are essential before reaching a definite diagnosis, care, and advice. To help you go through such a potentially long process correctly, please take the time to read and understand "What to do at feeling sick...?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com) and the articles on "How To Handle Sickness?" at How to Handle Sickness? (foralm.com)
How to Handle Sickness? Make yourself knowledgeable and ready to see doctors as needed. I hope, through such personal efforts as recommended, you become able to meaningfully and knowledgeably interact with your urologist to achieve the best possible care. 
Best wishes for health and happiness.

Calcium in urine?

Thank you for contacting FATD for a free inquiry on random urine calcium. Clinically, all the numbers in tests should be considered and applied as significant for the individual READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD for a free inquiry on random urine calcium. Clinically, all the numbers in tests should be considered and applied as significant for the individual patients. For example, I would need to know if you're a stone former. If yes, how does the urinary stone affect your life clinically and how you have been managed, etc.? In reality, I want to use the test number to ease the patient's minds and management sensibly, instead of being bothered by the number. To dig into the related clinical issues and care, would you take the time to review and understand the contents of "What to do?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com) and others at How to Handle Sickness? (foralm.com). Thereafter, you may interact with your doctors more knowledgeably so to achieve better value of medical care for any medical concerns.Best wishes for health and happiness.

How long does it take to recover from prostatectomy?

Thank you for contacting FATD about the recovery time after a prostatectomy. To answer the question, the information of the cause, benign or malignant, for surgery, the approach READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD about the recovery time after a prostatectomy. To answer the question, the information of the cause, benign or malignant, for surgery, the approach of the procedure, the patient's age, general health, etc. is essential for the answer. Hence, please bring the related questions directly to your intended surgeon, who should be able to give you a reasonable answer to fit your individual need. To help better interact with the doctor, please take the time to read and understand the articles on "What to do at feeling sick...?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com).

Frequent urination?

Thank you for contacting FATD about frequent urination. This complaint alone doesn't suffice to provide a reasonable answer; a detailed history of symptom progression over a period, READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD about frequent urination. This complaint alone doesn't suffice to provide a reasonable answer; a detailed history of symptom progression over a period, what and how much you have been consuming fluids/drinks, and many others is essential. To get all related things done correctly, please read and understand the following articles: 1. "What to do at feeling sick...?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com),  2. "How much I need to drink a day...?" at How Much Water Do We Need to Drink a Day, Eight (8) Glasses? (foralm.com),  3. other articles listed at BPH, voiding trouble & its care (foralm.com). Through the above, you should gain more insights on how to handle your current urological concerns.

Cystocele and rectocele? Pelvic organ prolapse?

Nowadays, diagnosing cystocele with/without rectocele is not difficult by an adequate history-taking and physical examination including expertise bimanual pelvic vaginal examination. READ MORE
Nowadays, diagnosing cystocele with/without rectocele is not difficult by an adequate history-taking and physical examination including expertise bimanual pelvic vaginal examination. Of course, what is concerned and what is identified have to be clinically correlated with individual clinical symptoms before deciding what is needed to be done. At times, CT may be helpful but practically and rarely needed. To assist you in going through the above-mentioned care, please read the post What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com). If having further questions, please ask at will. 

What are these small lumps under my foreskin?

Thank you for contacting FATD regarding a small red discoloration with a fainting edge with no elevation and clinically with no discomfort (I assumed because of not mentioned.) READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD regarding a small red discoloration with a fainting edge with no elevation and clinically with no discomfort (I assumed because of not mentioned.) for a few months. Without anything further, I can assume it is nothing clinically harmful to health. To assure what it may be, a more detailed history-taking and physical examination at least with direct inspection and palpation are required before drawing a meaningful conclusion. To get these matters done correctly, please take the time to read an article at https://www.foralm.com/post/www-foralm-com-what-should-you-do-when-you-feel-and-become-sick. After reading and understanding its contents, you can interact with your doctor knowledgeably for achieving more meaningful healthcare. Besides, other categories and posts in http://www.forALM.com may provide a vast of health-/life-related information for your free disposal. Best wishes for health and happiness. 
Sincerely yours,

James Chin-Ti Lin, M.D.
Retired Certified Urologist, Award-winning Author, and Author of http://www.forALM.com 

I'm not able to ejaculate?

Thank you for contacting FATD for your current concern on losing breath + severe sweating at approaching climax. This clinical brief doesn't suffice to deduce a clinical impression READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD for your current concern on losing breath + severe sweating at approaching climax. This clinical brief doesn't suffice to deduce a clinical impression though, seemingly, you had exaggerated response of autonomic nerve system, So, it is reasonable for you to see a urologist, who has a special interest in male sexual dysfunction. To get done correctly, would you please read the post on "What to do at feeling sick?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com).

I'm having testicle pain?

Thank you for contacting FATD for the scrotal ache and uneven level of both testicles. It is normal to see different levels of testicles, usually left one is lower a little bit. READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD for the scrotal ache and uneven level of both testicles. It is normal to see different levels of testicles, usually left one is lower a little bit. With limited information, it is still hard to draw the right conclusion for your situation at this time although the presence of varicocele needs to be considered. To make the right diagnosis, adequate history-taking and proper physical examination are essential. To assist you to achieve the best possible value out of medical care, please take the time and attention to read "What to do at feeling sick...?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com)  If you read, please leave critique, scrutiny, comment, suggestion for better future writing.

How long does a prostate CT scan take?

Thank you for contacting FATD to inquire how long a prostate CT scan may take.  Most practically, just ask your local CT service where you are scheduled to have because each individual READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD to inquire how long a prostate CT scan may take.  Most practically, just ask your local CT service where you are scheduled to have because each individual CT machine may have some variation on its function and protocol. In addition, it is unclear which part of the body is going to have CT for what purpose such as for primary or for metastasis. Due to some unclear variables for CT scan, please refer your specific questions to your urologist or local CT service.  To assist you on how to interact with medical professionals, please take your time to view "What to do if feeling sick...?" at  What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com). After reading the article, please leave your comment and suggestion so to help many others in need. Best wishes for health and happiness.

Condom issue?

Hi! Gentleman, thank you for contacting FATD to potentially resolve the current described concerns. In brief, please be known that no contraceptive measures can provide a 100% READ MORE
Hi! Gentleman, thank you for contacting FATD to potentially resolve the current described concerns. In brief, please be known that no contraceptive measures can provide a 100% guarantee. But, what you have done is okay. So, at this moment, just wait and see. This is the reality of life. On selecting and using condoms, of course, selecting the size fitting your need could be cumbersome but not that hard. If you do not feel comfortable in these, see the doctor you trust for reasonable counseling. To meet your concern, it is reasonable to do a pregnancy test if she misses her expected period. To dig in further on the subjects of self-care in the future, please read "What to Do at.." at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com), as well, some posts listed at How to Handle Sickness? (foralm.com). I hope the provided information may help your future self-care in selecting options of care and interacting with medical professionals to maximize the benefits of medical care. Please leave your comments on the posts you view if feeling helpful. For further questions, contact me via FATD or ...Best wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity.

What is the cause of the loss of feeling?

Thank you for contacting FATD for additional concerns as described after seeing your doctors. In reality, it would be easier and more practical to bring your concerns to them for READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD for additional concerns as described after seeing your doctors. In reality, it would be easier and more practical to bring your concerns to them for further counseling, discussion, and clarification. Yet, one occasional condition, called lazy bladder, may need to consider if you have no clinically detectable correlated neural deficits. To help have better interactions with doctors for better healthcare, please take time to read "What to Do at feeling sick...?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com) and other posts at How to Handle Sickness? (foralm.com). If having further questions, contact your doctors or FATD as you wish at your convenience. Here I wish you well for health and happiness. 
Sincerely yours, 


Retired Certified Urologist, Award-winning Author, and Author of http://www.forALM.com 

Penis curve?

Thank you for contacting FATD concerning the described concern in the penile suspensory ligament. Based on the described without proper history-taking and a direct inspection and READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD concerning the described concern in the penile suspensory ligament. Based on the described without proper history-taking and a direct inspection and palpation, it would be insufficient to draw a definite clinical conclusion, though likely to say these concerns could not be serious after counseling and reassurance. Yet, to assist you to do the right things for your concern, please read a post at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com).  

Red dots around my head?

Thank you for contacting FATD concerning about the described spots at your glans penis. Based on the limited information without proper history-taking and a direct inspection, READ MORE
Thank you for contacting FATD concerning about the described spots at your glans penis. Based on the limited information without proper history-taking and a direct inspection, it would be inappropriate to give a definite diagnosis, though likely to say these spots could not be serious. Yet, to assist you to do the right things for your concern, please read a post at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com).  Hopefully, you may get the right healthcare you deserve. More questions? Ask again or go to see your doctors like primary care or urologist at hand.  Best wishes for health and happiness.