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Query: Hi doctor, I am having a few skin eruptions in my labia minora region for the past 15 days and I am taking medications for urinary tract infection. I got a few laboratory tests done and the interpretations are as follows: ESR-40. Platelet count and WBC count have increased. Currently, there is n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to offer my professional insight into your medical issues. The redness could be because of irritation, and I suggest you apply Clotrimazole cream locally. Other instructions include: Keep the genital area clean and dry and change your undergarments two t... Read Full »
I have some mild, dull discomfort in my penis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having some discomfort in my penis. It comes and goes but if I put pressure I do not feel anything. There is mild dull discomfort. When I sleep I do not feel anything but when I sit depending on if jean tightens that area it starts to pain. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please help me with a few details so that we can get to the bottom of your issue. Are you diabetic or hypertensive? Or have any other illnesses? Have you had any surgeries in the past? Do you have any difficulty in passing urine, such as increas... Read Full »
What is the treatment to prevent recurrent urinary tract infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a urinary tract infection again. I had it two times within past two months. It is the second time. I took Sefdin, and megatas but still no improvement. Please assist me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think there has to be some cause due to which you are having recurrent UTI (urinary tract infection). Do not worry, you will be alright. First I will write a prescription which you have to start tablet Levofloxacin 500 mg for five days, syrup Alkamax /Citraalka 10 ml ... Read Full »
Is it normal for my child to have increased thirst and urination?
Query: Hi doctor, My son (4.3 years old, 46 pounds, 3.5 feet), seems to have a tendency of increased thirst and urination for the past two months. Can I request you to review the below summary and attached reports to help him get well? There are at least three to four occasions in the past two months when ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The urine report uploaded seems to be absolutely normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). And as suggested by the case history, he was never diagnosed with any chronic illness. Blood sugar and blood pressur... Read Full »
What are the causes of burning on urination and abdominal pain now?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. My height is 5 feet 6 inches. I urinate way too frequently, and it is always a small amount. When I urinate, I get horrible cramps. I also have a slight burning in my vagina. It comes and goes, and it is excruciating. I once had a cyst in my left ovary when I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An ovarian cyst will not cause such pain. From what you are saying, it looks like you have a urinary infection. Here are the things that I suggest to you. I suggest you tablet Niftran 100 mg (Nitrofurantoin) twice a day for five days. Have plenty of fluid around 0.5 t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My baby is 4 years old. She is passing urine frequently. During the night, every hour she passes urine, and her sleep gets disturbed. What should I do about this?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Frequent urination in a 4-year-old child can have several possible causes, including urinary tract infections, diabetes, or even excessive fluid intake. It is important to consult with your child's pediatrician to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate... Read Full »
I feel the need to urinate very often and go around six to seven times a day. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 48-year-old male. I never smoke. I pee approximately six to seven times a day, but I feel the need to go more often. I cannot pee slowly and do not have any blood in my urine. I am afraid that it could be bladder cancer. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is likely inflammation of the prostate rather than cancer. Cancer is not symptomatic. I suggest you will need urine analysis and ultrasound KUB for investigation. I suggest you can start tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for two weeks... Read Full »
I am suffering from frequent urination, usually when I am stressed. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing frequent urination since last month, which usually occurs when I am very stressed. My father has suffered from bladder cancer because of his smoking habit, which made me anxious. On consultation with a doctor, I was prescribed antibiotics for UTI. I got better wit... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting us. You are suffering from a urinary infection unrelated to your previous surgery. Stress can increase the symptoms. Urine culture needs to be done, and then appropriate antibiotics needs to be taken. Precautions should be taken. You can take cran... Read Full »
Why is there blood spots in urine after placing the catheter?
Query: Hi doctor, My father was operated on for hip replacement surgery a few months back. He is on a Catheter since last month and often passes blood and debris in the discharge bag. He has no control over urine and was initially passing white urine before we put catheter. Blood spots in urine are only af... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. My advice for you is continue with a catheter till your father is able to walk normally, without any problem. CT scan finding does not require any intervention at present. A cyst can be a normal finding. The best advice regarding cyst can only be given after seeing the... Read Full »
Why do I have irritation and discomfort at the tip of penis while getting an urge to urinate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. For the past, 24 hours I have been experiencing an ongoing urge to urinate with a slight discomforting pain which feels near to the inside of the tip of the penis. When I do urinate, I only do small amounts, and being a volunteer fire fighter I know that the ur... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms of frequency indicate inflammation or irritation to your bladder, prostate, or urethra, which we call as lower urinary tract. Inflammation can be secondary to an infection, and irritation can be due to stone at lower ureter or bladder. Previous history of ye... Read Full »