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Dear Doctor,
I'm a 33 year old male and had unprotected sex almost 3 weeks ago now. Approximately 1 week ago I noticed a sensation in my uthrea and then while in the sitting position an urge to urinate even right after voiding. There is no burning sensation or pain during urination and no evidence of any discharge. The sensation tends of calm down when I don't think about it. The sensation comes back after I ejaculate it seems.
I have had a kidney test done and it has come back normal. I have had a urinalysis done and have yet to receive the results even though it has been 5 days and I was told it would take 48 hours (WORRY?) The standard was completed in office checking for blood in the urine and something else (?) but both were negative so the urine was sent to the lab and now I'm still waiting. I was told when calling about the results that if it was negative that I would have known in 48 hours, and if something (?) was found that it takes longer to grow the bacteria. Is this a bad thing?
Prior to this occurrance I have been doing alot of exercise that included swimming, sauna, and hottub. I noticed that my urine was dark in colour (Urine test at doctors showed no blood in urine though) and that I was only voiding maybe 2 x day. I have had a kidneystone before (3 years ago) and my GP said possibly that sand could've irritated the urthea (?) I have also prior to this occurrance masterbated frequently.
Your input to this would be much apprciated and I look forward to your response. I tend to be abit of a WORRIER. Thank you again.
I'm a 33 year old male and had unprotected sex almost 3 weeks ago now. Approximately 1 week ago I noticed a sensation in my uthrea and then while in the sitting position an urge to urinate even right after voiding. There is no burning sensation or pain during urination and no evidence of any discharge. The sensation tends of calm down when I don't think about it. The sensation comes back after I ejaculate it seems.
I have had a kidney test done and it has come back normal. I have had a urinalysis done and have yet to receive the results even though it has been 5 days and I was told it would take 48 hours (WORRY?) The standard was completed in office checking for blood in the urine and something else (?) but both were negative so the urine was sent to the lab and now I'm still waiting. I was told when calling about the results that if it was negative that I would have known in 48 hours, and if something (?) was found that it takes longer to grow the bacteria. Is this a bad thing?
Prior to this occurrance I have been doing alot of exercise that included swimming, sauna, and hottub. I noticed that my urine was dark in colour (Urine test at doctors showed no blood in urine though) and that I was only voiding maybe 2 x day. I have had a kidneystone before (3 years ago) and my GP said possibly that sand could've irritated the urthea (?) I have also prior to this occurrance masterbated frequently.
Your input to this would be much apprciated and I look forward to your response. I tend to be abit of a WORRIER. Thank you again.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Different tests take more or less time for results to be generated or reported, and it also varies widely from one lab to another. Increased time does not imply a worse outcome. Anyway, the urine-based tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia do not grow the bacteria; the tests are based on a simple biochemical reaction in the urine. Your results are going to be negative.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Frequent urination is not usually a sign of urinary tract or kidney disease. More common causes are increased fluid intake (sometimes unconcously), certain metabolic conditions (e.g., diabetes), and -- probably most common of all -- anxiety or other stress. No STD causes increased urine volume.
Work with your provider about the causes and possible treatments. But assuming gonorrhea and chlamydia tests are negative, you can be sure this you have no STD or anything else you caught during your sexual encounter 3 weeks ago.
Work with your provider about the causes and possible treatments. But assuming gonorrhea and chlamydia tests are negative, you can be sure this you have no STD or anything else you caught during your sexual encounter 3 weeks ago.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No STD is likely to be the cause of your symptoms. This sounds mostly like heightened anxiety, magnifying the minor discomfort of normal body sensations -- especially since you have noticed the symptom is less prominent when your mind is on something else. Although STDs that infect the urethra (gonorrhea, chlamydia, nongonococcal urethritis) can cause uncomfortable urination, that symptom generally occurs only during urination (and is felt at the tip of the penis); and is usually accompanied by abnormal discharge of pus or cloudy mucus from the penis. Your normal urinalysis shows no other urinary infection is responsible for the symptoms and also is reassuring against STDs.
Of course I have no way of knowing for sure you didn't acquire one of those STDs; testing is the only way to be certain. Perhaps the additional urine test you mention is for gonorrhea and chlamydia; if not, ask your doctor about such testing. You can expect negative results. As already suggested, I doubt you have an infection of any kind.
I hope this helps. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
Of course I have no way of knowing for sure you didn't acquire one of those STDs; testing is the only way to be certain. Perhaps the additional urine test you mention is for gonorrhea and chlamydia; if not, ask your doctor about such testing. You can expect negative results. As already suggested, I doubt you have an infection of any kind.
I hope this helps. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
Dear Dr. Hansfeild,
Just to clarify, my GP did request along with the urinalysis a Chlamydia and Gonnerrhea test. Is this why the results are taking longer? Does that mean that there is a bacteria and that the lab is growing it (Chlamydia and Gonnerhea)? In short is this normal that they did not have the results after the 48 hours? Questoning what the lab procedures are. Thanks again, and yes anxiety and stress probably play a key roll. i Yii Yii!
Just to clarify, my GP did request along with the urinalysis a Chlamydia and Gonnerrhea test. Is this why the results are taking longer? Does that mean that there is a bacteria and that the lab is growing it (Chlamydia and Gonnerhea)? In short is this normal that they did not have the results after the 48 hours? Questoning what the lab procedures are. Thanks again, and yes anxiety and stress probably play a key roll. i Yii Yii!
Dear Doctor,
I wanted to clarify that since about a week ago I have'nt been to the pool and increased my fluid intake. I void now what seems to be alot 6-8 times a day. My urine is now clearish to slight yellow (NO CLOUDINESS). Thank you in advance again.
I wanted to clarify that since about a week ago I have'nt been to the pool and increased my fluid intake. I void now what seems to be alot 6-8 times a day. My urine is now clearish to slight yellow (NO CLOUDINESS). Thank you in advance again.
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