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could I have prostatitis
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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could I have prostatitis
by xteamjc, Sep 16, 2005 12:00AM
Q.could I have prostatitis
symptoms since this started: it all started with burning after urination, urgency , pain between scrotum and anus , swollen sensation in anus , I had burning after urination which now as left me with constant mild burning or mild pain in my urethra (all of it ) very sensitive to touch pain when sitting for a long time ..
No blood in urine or sperm
No pain or burning when urinating or orgasm
No discharge
doc as only done a Dip check and sent urine to hospital no uti
The doc put me on some antibiotics (doxycycline) which as removed some of the symptoms but I still have constant mild burning/pain in my urethra very sensitive to touch and sensations in my anus ie when the burnng is bad in my urethra then my anus will feel the same.
I have up to 3 month wait to go to the hospital (uk) for any more tests but I think
I will have to pay it tends to depress u a bit .
So what do u think ????????
symptoms since this started: it all started with burning after urination, urgency , pain between scrotum and anus , swollen sensation in anus , I had burning after urination which now as left me with constant mild burning or mild pain in my urethra (all of it ) very sensitive to touch pain when sitting for a long time ..
No blood in urine or sperm
No pain or burning when urinating or orgasm
No discharge
doc as only done a Dip check and sent urine to hospital no uti
The doc put me on some antibiotics (doxycycline) which as removed some of the symptoms but I still have constant mild burning/pain in my urethra very sensitive to touch and sensations in my anus ie when the burnng is bad in my urethra then my anus will feel the same.
I have up to 3 month wait to go to the hospital (uk) for any more tests but I think
I will have to pay it tends to depress u a bit .
So what do u think ????????
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 16, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 16, 2005 12:00AM
Yes, prostatitis is possible and can lead to the symptoms you describe.
A prostate exam, and sending off any prostatic fluid for analysis and culture, should be done.
If there is question of an abscess, a transrectal ultrasound can be considered for further evaluation.
If prostatitis has been diagnosed, a prolonged antibiotic treatment may be necessary (lasting 4-12 weeks).
These options can be discussed with your personal urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
A prostate exam, and sending off any prostatic fluid for analysis and culture, should be done.
If there is question of an abscess, a transrectal ultrasound can be considered for further evaluation.
If prostatitis has been diagnosed, a prolonged antibiotic treatment may be necessary (lasting 4-12 weeks).
These options can be discussed with your personal urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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