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I have a burning sensation in my penis. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having burning sensation in the tip of the urethra and the lower side of the penis that keeps on coming and going. I have undergone UTI (urinary tract infections) test. I did not notice any discharge or change in the color of the penis or urine. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you have chronic prostatitis with inflammation of the prostate gland. I suggest you take the tablet Tamsulosine 0.4 mg once at night for 30 days and the tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 28 days (consult a specialist doctor, talk with him or her, an... Read Full »
The urge to urinate persists after resolved epididymitis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had epididymitis. All other infections, including STD (sexually transmitted disease), are negative. I had two rounds of antibiotics, and the symptoms were not alleviated. Epididymitis eventually passed. However, a constant urge to urinate presented. Testicles and prostate scan are no... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a typical presentation of prostatitis. Although all tests are normal and the prostate could appear well on ultrasound, it can still be inflammation and not necessarily an infection of the prostate. Therefore, treatment usually is by prolonged antibiotics. I sug... Read Full »
I have been suffering from frequent urination and bladder irritation for a long time. What do I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from frequent urination problems and bladder irritations for a long time. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello,Welcome back to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. This is likely to be chronic prostatitis. It is due to inflammation of the prostate gland. I suggest you take tablet Ciprofloxacin (quinolone antibiotics) 500 mg twice daily for two weeks, tablet Tamsulosine (alph... Read Full »
The burning sensation in my penis is not subsiding even after drinking lots of water. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday I went outside and had alcohol. Since then, there is an extreme burning sensation in my penis. It is burning while I am even urinating. It is constantly there. I drank seven to nine bottles of water but of no help. Earlier this used to happen maybe once in three months, even ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will try to help you. Your symptoms are consistent with chronic prostatitis. It is the inflammation of the prostate gland which requires treatment with long-term antibiotics and alpha-blockers. Please do a semen culture. I suggest you take... Read Full »
Why is the severity of my testicular pain after unprotected intercourse not reducing since a month?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having testicular pain after unprotected intercourse, and my doctor has suspected STD after a scrotal scan. The pain lasted for a month, and the severity decreased after taking several antibiotics. The pain had almost subsided but started again when I masturbated two days back. N... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will surely help you out. You have chronic prostatitis, and the treatment is by alpha-blockers and antibiotics together for four weeks. I suggest you give a sample of semen for culture in the laboratory before you start antibiotics. I sugg... Read Full »
Will tablet Levofloxacin help in the recovery of my chlamydia infection?
Query: Hi doctor,I was recently tested for chlamydia and had a reading of IgM - 0.9 and IgG - 1.3. I was prescribed tablet Levofloxacin treatment once daily for 14 days. Will this cure the chlamydia infection and make it negative? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, tablet Levofloxacin is used to treat chlamydia and gonococcal infections. A course for seven days should be fine. You can repeat the test after a week. Please share the result with me. Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with UTI with pain in the tip of the penis. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, Two months back, my doctor diagnosed me with UTI. I had symptoms such as frequent urge to urinate and pain in the penis while having intercourse. I was prescribed Orelox 200 mg, Canesten cream, Luliconazole and Mupirocin cream. It got better after that, but the pain has returned. Last... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems to be prostatitis. It can be caused by sexual contact mostly. And treatment is with long-term antibiotics and alpha-blockers. I suggest you consult a specialist and take the following medicines with his or her consent. Tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice dai... Read Full »
I have pain in my right iliac region and frequent urge to urinate. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in the right iliac region, I have a frequent urge to urinate, and I also fart so much. Nothing was found on the ultrasound and CT scan. I am currently taking capsule Myoril 4 mg and tablet Pruvict 1. Please help me find a solution. Thanks in advance. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you presented are consistent with chronic prostatitis. The treatment is usually by medications and I suggest you take tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for four weeks and tablet Tamsulosin 0.4 mg once at night. There is a supplement as well called Pro... Read Full »
Why do I have to manually press behind by testes to completely empty the urinary tract?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. My height is 5 feet 11 inches, and my weight is 220 lbs (pounds). I have a urinary problem that started two to three years ago and has become more noticeable over the last one to two years. I have to press behind the testes to empty the urinary tract manually. ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting us. You have chronic prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland. I suggest you take capsule Tamsulosin 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) one capsule before bed for a month, and tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg (Ciprofloxacin 212.6 mg, and ... Read Full »
Is the burning sensation in my penis and left foot region indicative of penile cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling a burning sensation in my penis, especially in the top area. It feels inside the penis. Sometimes I also notice my left foot under my feet burns too. Also, I did my STD test, and it came out negative. The last time I had intercourse was almost three years ago. I did... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is unlikely to be an infection. It is only inflammation, which can be due to allergy, especially at the tip of the penis. So, you need to use a mild soap like baby soap and not apply any lubricant on the penis. If this did not work, you need to be examined for pros... Read Full »