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UTI and prostatitis

35 yr old male. with a history of UTI's, approx 2/yr. Symptoms were slight sensitivity in lower abdomen but no burning during urination - I know the feeling so went to the doc very early. Urine test at doc's was negative. Prescribed Levaquin 250mg 1/day for 14 days. On my last incidence, approx. 6 months ago, went to doc with same symptoms, based on physical exam doc confirmed prostatitis (slight enlarged and "squishy"), prescribed antibiotics. Did NOT get physical exam this time (although I should have).

I have 3 days left of Levaquin. Also was direct no sexual activity. In the last 11 days I have had ejaculated once and had 2 instances of sexual excitement without orgasm.

1. Can this sexual activity make my UTI last longer?
2. Can it completely override the effect of the antibiotic?

Please directly answer these 2 questions, in addition to offering any other comments.

Thank you
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Thank you for your help. It is April 30, about 5 days since I took the last of the Levaquin. Symptoms have almost completely subsided - just a bit a sensitivity in lower abdomen only once or twice a day, no pain while voiding or ejaculating. Had two bad nights two days ago with constant feel of needing to void, feeling bladder not empty, urine dribbling, up almost all night. The last two nights have had no issues, slept through the night.
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Hello,
From the symptoms definitely the possibility of prostatitis needs to be evaluated. But your recent ejaculation (with no sexual activity) will not cause any UTI to last longer or will not override the effect of the antibiotic.

The typical symptoms of prostatitis are fever, pelvic, testicle, or rectal pain, frequent and painful urination and ejaculation and incomplete emptying of bladder. In addition to the antibiotics, use medications to help relieve bothersome symptoms, such as alpha blockers to relieve urinary symptoms and anti-inflammatory medications for pain.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.


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