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Urology (Expert Forum)
Frequent urination, pains radiating down legs
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.
Frequent urination, pains radiating down legs
by HuskersBillsFan, Aug 29, 2006 12:00AM
Hello, I'm a 22 year old male. About 2 weeks ago I began having pains in the lower pelvic area and frequent urination. When I drink a bottle of water, I have to urinate within 20 minutes, and then again roughly 20 minutes after that, ect. I went to my GP, he tested my urine and said it came back negative for a bladder infection, but he gave me antiobiotics anyways. It's been 7 days now, and there's been no improvement. I'd be more confident in the antibiotics if my urine hadn't come back negative for infection.
Anyways, I still have frequent urination, and there's a pain that radiates from my lower pelvic area, sometimes to my testicle, and down my inner thighs (it feels like the pain is on a tendon). The leg pain feels like a stretching and now behind my right knee, there's some swelling. I also have the same stretching feeling in my right upper arm. My GP said the symptoms sounded like a bladder infection, but my urine tested negative for that and that was before I had the pain radiate down my legs and to my right arm.
I'm going to schedule an appointment with a urologist within the week, but I was hoping to hear some likely possibilities first. Needless to say, I'm very, very concerned about this and I can't stop thinking about what could be wrong with me.
Thanks in advance
Anyways, I still have frequent urination, and there's a pain that radiates from my lower pelvic area, sometimes to my testicle, and down my inner thighs (it feels like the pain is on a tendon). The leg pain feels like a stretching and now behind my right knee, there's some swelling. I also have the same stretching feeling in my right upper arm. My GP said the symptoms sounded like a bladder infection, but my urine tested negative for that and that was before I had the pain radiate down my legs and to my right arm.
I'm going to schedule an appointment with a urologist within the week, but I was hoping to hear some likely possibilities first. Needless to say, I'm very, very concerned about this and I can't stop thinking about what could be wrong with me.
Thanks in advance
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Aug 29, 2006 12:00AM
, Aug 29, 2006 12:00AM
Infection should be ruled out first. This can be done via a urinalysis as well as tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia. The prostate should also be evaluated for enlargement via a digital rectal exam.
If negative, metabolic disorders like diabetes and thyroid function can lead to urinary frequency.
Tests like a cystoscopy can be considered if the initial evaluation is non-revealing.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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_
If negative, metabolic disorders like diabetes and thyroid function can lead to urinary frequency.
Tests like a cystoscopy can be considered if the initial evaluation is non-revealing.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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_
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