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My wife has a burning sensation in her urethral opening. Is it due to UTI?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife has a burning sensation in her urethral opening. She was soaking in a bathtub, so we think soap is the culprit. The problem is we are abroad and have no access to any antibiotics. The symptoms started yesterday after a long walk, and her soaking in the bathtub was the day befo... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be an inflammatory reaction from the soap or a urinary tract infection (UTI). It is difficult to differentiate clinically as symptoms are similar, but the allergy reduces in one day as she does not expose herself to the soap. UTI persists for a long time. ... Read Full »
Why do I still have burning sensation after completing the antibiotic course for treating UTI?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had problems with urine frequency due to stress, but last week I had severe burning sensation and pain, consulted a doctor and was diagnosed with UTI. The pus cells were 20 to 25, the CRP was 188 mg/L, and I had e.coli bacteria. Even the PSA level was 7.55 ng/mL. The doctor pr... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. A male's UTI (urinary tract infection) requires investigations to know the reason, and it starts with an ultrasound with a post-void scan and uroflowmetry for assessment. White blood cells and pus cells in urine mean it is ... Read Full »
I have frequent urination issues along with a burning sensation. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a burning sensation on urination. It happens on and off. In addition, I also have frequent urination issues. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Burning urination is caused by urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) that can occur due to urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted infections. Bacterial infections can cause discharge. Urinary tract inf... Read Full »
I am experiencing discomfort at the tip of the penis when I do not pass urine. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing some light discomfort at the tip of the penis when I do not pass urine for six to eight hours or overnight. I did not notice anything abnormal about the urine, there was no color change, discharge, or pain when ejaculating. Wondering what it could be? It has been a few w... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Pain at the tip of the penis has many causes it can be a simple allergic reaction due to products used in showers like soaps. It also can be infection or inflammation of the urethra due to sexual contact what needs to be done is urine analysis and then, if necessary then,... Read Full »
Why do I have a burning and tingling sensation while urinating without any discharge?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old female. For two weeks, I have had a burning and tingling sensation while urinating. There is no discharge, and my urine report does not indicate any UTI. I am also having difficulty during sex. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I will surely help you out. Thank you. Read Full »
Why am I experiencing a burning sensation after urination and ejaculation?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been experiencing a burning sensation after urinating and ejaculating. There is no pain while urinating; it is only for a few moments. Afterward, I went to a urologist, and my urine was clear; he gave me antibiotics, but I was almost finished, and I am still experiencing the symptom... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This seems to be prostatitis rather than urethritis. It is an inflammation of the prostate which causes symptoms like pain after urine, complete emptying of the bladder, and frequency. It would be best if a semen culture is done. I suggest you... Read Full »
I have burning sensation while urinating along with abdominal pain. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I had mild abdominal pain and a burning sensation while passing urine yesterday. What could be the reason? Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. This condition seems to be prostatitis, not enlarged prostate. Prostatitis can cause rectal symptoms as it lies adjacent to it. Inflammation will cause swelling and some degree of prostatic enlargement. A urine test can be normal as it is no... Read Full »
Why do I have pain and burning sensation while urinating and ejaculation?
Query: Hi doctor, I had mild pain and burning symptoms in my penis for half a week. The symptoms are sporadic, and there is no blood or anything else noticeable other than the feeling of slight burning and pain while urinating or ejaculation. Yesterday I felt the symptoms a bit stronger. During masturbatio... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems to be prostatitis which can be caused by sexual contact. The treatment is by long-term antibiotics and alpha-blockers. I suggest taking tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for four weeks and tablet Tamsulosin 0.4 mg once at night for 30 days. After tha... Read Full »
Why is my mother suffering from burning sensation while urinating even after taking medicines?
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is diabetic and hypertensive. Ten days back, she had some gas and discomfort in her abdomen, loss of appetite, and slight burning while passing urine. After two days of having Pan D, the symptoms did not improve, so she was started with Oflox OZ twice a day. After three days, ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is more common in females. Most of the time, it is related to the short urethra and ascending infections, but sometimes there are other causes like stones or obstruction in the urinary tract and bladder nerve supply. In addition, there is b... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation during urination and red spots on my penis tip. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a burning sensation during urination for more than a month. I also noticed red dots on the tip of my penis. The spots do not itch and have no discharge. I consulted a doctor and tested for UTI and STDs. Both the results came back negative.Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I saw the pictures attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). As the cultures report, urine tests and tests for STD (sexually transmitted disease) came as negative, the possible cause for suffering is prostatitis which is an inflammation of the pros... Read Full »