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My penis irritation is not responding to the treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My penis is irritated. I have red spots on its glans, and sometimes I have white spots. After having a bath (only with warm water), it worsens. After urinating, I have a burning sensation, and even the underwear irritates me. Sometimes I feel coldness in my penis, colder than it should... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you have described indicate urethral pain syndrome. Another possible diagnosis is chronic abacterial prostatitis. Examination of the prostate to look for inflammation by inserting a finger in the rectum and feeling the prostate is the key to diagnosis. I... Read Full »
I have burning sensation while urinating and pimples on the penis. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old patient weighing approximately 154 pounds. I have no medical history other than a small fiber neuropathy for which I am taking Pregabalin. I had unprotected sex a week ago, and It was for a few seconds. Since then, I have been seeing the appearance of pimples on my... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have prostatitis, which is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which is why you feel uncomfortable deep in the pelvis or irritation just behind the scrotum and a burning sensation sometimes when you pass urine. I would suggest you take... Read Full »
How to overcome the urgency to urinate caused by chronic prostatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 33-year-old. After passing a kidney stone, I had symptoms of pain in the groin area and around the penis, dysuria, and frequent urination. I have the symptoms for two months. The doctors diagnosed me with chronic prostatitis, and I even did cystoscopy without any abnormalities ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it seems to be prostatitis. I agree with that, and you are on long-term antibiotics, which is great, and you improved, and I hope you will reach full recovery. And in case after antibiotic treatment you did not get well, please follow me back. Regarding which one i... Read Full »
Is it normal to have burning sensation on urination?
Query: Hello doctor, My meatus looks slightly inflamed, and I see a red dot. It is not much pain, but it looks like a lip sometimes. This has happened to me before, but it did not give me any problem and disappeared. It happened after masturbation, and I felt a slight burning after ejaculation and felt l... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Burning on urination in the long-term indicates chronic inflammation of the prostate. For proper diagnosis, we need semen for culture and choose the proper antibiotic, which is needed for long-term about six weeks as antibiotics penetrate the prostatic capsule slowly a... 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 »
What causes pain at the end of urination?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having pain at the end of urination, but the pain is not excruciating. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain at the end of urination is likely due to inflammation of the prostate. Chronic inflammation of the prostate can happen at a young age and presents symptoms like pain at the base of the penis or area between testis and anus, pain at the end of urination, or burnin... 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 »
Are my symptoms of frequent urination and irritation in the penis due to chronic prostatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, A few months back, I had to use the bathroom at a friends house, and it was dark. After I used the bathroom and stood up, I used a flashlight, liquid fecal matter had dried all around the bowl, and my penis directly contacted it. A couple of weeks after I had an onset of frequent urina... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting us. You are absolutely right about the chronic prostatitis diagnosis. This condition is present with recurrent symptoms of burning urination and perineal pain or deep pain or discomfort in the pelvis. Usually, symptoms appear and then disappear for m... 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 »