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Urology (Expert Forum)
Confused
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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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.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 12, 2007 06:57AM
, Sep 12, 2007 06:57AM
Can't say without evaluation.
I agree with the tests for STDs and HIV. Testing the prostate with a prostatic massage or transrectal ultrasound can be done to evaluate the prostate for abscess. Any fluid that is expressed should be sent for culture and analysis.
If infection has been ruled out, a cystoscopy can be done to exclude anatomic disease like a urethral stricture or polyp.
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.
kevinmd_
I agree with the tests for STDs and HIV. Testing the prostate with a prostatic massage or transrectal ultrasound can be done to evaluate the prostate for abscess. Any fluid that is expressed should be sent for culture and analysis.
If infection has been ruled out, a cystoscopy can be done to exclude anatomic disease like a urethral stricture or polyp.
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.
kevinmd_
