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Alfuzosin

Alfuzosin is a drug that belongs to the group of alpha-blockers used to treat prostate enlargement. It acts by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and aids in the free flow of urine. It is a long-acting drug and is taken once daily after food. Nausea, headache, reduced libido, fatigue, constipation, abdominal pain, sore throat, fever, running nose, and heartburn are the common side effects of taking this drug.

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How to resolve the pain and discomfort faced during ejaculation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having a discomfort and mild pain during ejaculation. I was diagnosed as having chronic prostatitis with seminal vesiculitis, and I was put on Quinolones for three months and an alpha-blocker (Alfuzosin) for five months. The urinary symptoms completely resolved, but discomfort and...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your urinary symptoms have resolved, and pain during ejaculation is localized to the inguinal region, it is very likely to be a muscular pain of the cremaster. This muscle suspends the testis, and contracts during ejaculation, more strongly in young men. Tthe pain o...  Read Full »

Why am I having constant burning and pain in my genitals with frequent urination?

Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing a burning sensation before and after urination; sometimes I see the light pink colored blood in the urine. From the past seven days, I am having a lot of discomforts, even while sitting idle or sleeping there are a constant burning and pain in my genitals, and I urinate ...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your urine examination shows blood, so we need to find the source of blood in the urine. And, pain on urination might be due to narrowing of the urethra (urethral stricture). I would sugges...  Read Full »

I am diagnosed with three kidney stones that are bigger than 10 mm in size. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 -year -old male. I have been diagnosed with three kidney stones an approximate size of 0.39 inch. Out of three, one of the stones dropped into the bladder and two are on the way. When and how will I be able to pass it out normally? I am taking Alfuzosin and Drotin-M, which help ...  Read Full »


Dr. Raja Ramesh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is a good thing that your stones are passing down. Usually stones less than five millimeters will pass out spontaneously in 95 percent of cases. When this increases to ten millimeters as in your case, the chances of spontaneous clearance redu...  Read Full »

What is the cause and treatment for epididymitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I had pain below the belly, which, on the next day, passed to the left scrotum, and was swollen. I visited a urologist, got USG done on the scrotum, blood test, urine test, urine culture, sugar. Left epididymitis with reactive hydrocele was noted. Nothing was f...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and seen all reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Treatment done is right and nothing to worry about. After an acute epididymitis episode, there are high chances that it can turn into chronic epididymitis as in your case. I...  Read Full »

Why is my sperm brown?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old male. Two weeks ago, I noticed that my semen was brownish. Again yesterday and today, it is the same reddish-brown, and I think it is more watery than usual. I do not have any other symptoms. I do have a varicocele, but I do not think this condition is related to varic...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandeep. P.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reddish-brown color of the semen indicates a condition called hematospermia. The most common cause for this condition is idiopathic inflammation of the prostate or seminal vesicles. Do you have any feeling of dysuria (difficulty in urination or painful urination) or...  Read Full »

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