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Please prescribe medications for dysuria.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female. My main concern is dysuria that started the previous night. I also had a history of kidney infection when I was young so I am extra cautious about UTIs. I have had a relatively little intake of water this week. How can I treat this without going to the hosp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from dysuria. Dysuria is painful or difficulty in micturition. It can be resulted from urinary tract infection (UTI), STD (sexually transmitted disease), Kidney stone, ovarian cyst,... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I experienced a sudden onset of painful ejaculation that has been ongoing for two to three months, significantly interfering with my sexual life. The maximum pain is on the glans of the penis, which is spamsic in nature, coming wave-like with every contraction before ejaculation and then... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You might have chronic prostatitis. Between the ages of 22 and 50, it is prevalent in men and includes nearly all the symptoms you have mentioned. Unfortunately, many with chronic prostatitis experience flare... Read Full »
What could cause burning sensation in the external urethral orifice?
Query: Hello doctor, My penile external urethral orifice (urethral meatus) burns at some places when I touch I. Is that normal or is there any infection? I am noticing from one year and it burns in some places only when I touch, whereas in other places it does not. May I know why? And every report is norm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any swelling, inflammation, or redness near urethral orifice? History of urethritis? Burning micturition? Increased frequency of urination? Lower abdominal pain? Sexual history? Are you sexually active? Any contact with irritant, or scented lotion or soap?A... Read Full »
Despite medicines, I still have an urgency to urinate. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 48-year-old male. I had gross hematuria with dysuria one month ago. I was prescribed Bactrim twice a day for ten days. The first culture was negative despite heavy bleeding. After two weeks, I once again had gross hematuria with dysuria. A culture test was taken, and I was prescrib... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This might be due to inflammation. Urinary infection in man is rare and always have an internal cause. Ultrasound KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) is mandatory as an initial investigation with post-void volume. There might be a stone or obstruc... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in my pelvic region while lying down, especially during the night. I also require frequent bathroom breaks at night and feel tired. I did not have my periods for the last three months, and I am not sure if I have PCOS. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From the symptoms described, I presume that you have a urinary tract infection. Frequent urination at night (known as nocturia), pain while urinating (known as dysuria), as well as frequent urination during the day (known as polyuria), are the s... Read Full »
Is it normal to have painful urination after intercourse?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having pain while passing urine after having intercourse. The pain continues for two to three days. Earlier I had similar pain for the last three months. I have consulted the local urology doctor, and I am taking medicine to treat bladder issues first (Vesicare 5 mg). If this does n... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would be happy to give you my opinion. The most common problem in males with such symptoms will be in the prostate and bladder. Proper examination of prostate and semen culture can diagnose prostatitis, which is chronic in your case. After semen culture, we can select... Read Full »
How is a wound in the urethra treated?
Query: Hi doctor, I have some problem in my penis. I have attached the photos for your reference. It is round always remain dark purple and the tip remains red. It is like this since many years. Sometimes, I can feel some irritation. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The round circle of the glans is called corona and it generally remains dark compared to the rest of the glans. Looking through the photos you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I think it looks totally normal. So, do not worry. There is no ne... Read Full »