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I have been suffering from urethritis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had urethritis going on for almost two months. I have been tested for all major STDs and have come back negative. My current symptoms are burning sensation in the penis, inflamed meatus, a burning and itchy sensation around the meatus, on and off aching of urethra, no obvious di... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How is your urine flow? Are you sexually active? If yes, then it is possible that you may be getting repeated infections from your partner. Continue with Doxiclat (Doxycycline) at present and complete the course. There is no need for Moxifloxacin. Another possibility t... Read Full »
Can cortisone help treat urethritis?
Query: Hello doctor, I got urethritis and conjunctivitis, at the same time a few months back. I had thick transparent penile discharge with burning and itching sensation. I got this after a week of having unprotected oral sex. I have had urethral swab and urine test done, and the reports showed ureaplasma ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your genital symptoms are quite classic for chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. This is an ascending infection of the prostate gland from the urethra. Prostatitis is usually chronic and can lead to a dull aching pain for a long time. It is usually a consequence of gonorrh... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old male. When my penis is erect, I can feel a dent or bend in the lower tube-like structure of my penis. Can it be a urethral stricture? After drinking four litres of water, I had a uroflow test, voided volume 486 maximum, flow 21 ml/s Average 8 ml/s. When urinating, I al... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms are suggestive of urethral stricture. The extra pressure that you have put while urinating will affect the results of the test. You should consult a urologist to diagnose and treat urethral stricture, as the cause should be ruled out before the treatment. And... Read Full »
Does urinating after sexual intercourse prevent UTI?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years female. I do not smoke or drink. My weight is 203 pounds. I have recurring UTIs for two months. It started when I did not pee after sex. My symptoms improve on taking antibiotics but return whenever they are discontinued. A urologist suggested a cystoscopy and urodynamics, w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. This issue is very common in young females of your age, so nothing to worry about. I have some questions for you. Have you done a urine test? Does it happen only after having sex? I think cystoscopy or urodynamic study is not required at prese... Read Full »
I have frequent urination with a burning sensation. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old. From last two days I am suffering from frequent urination during day time with little bit burning sensation. My blood sugar and BP are normal. Urine flow is not so strong. I used to urine by pressing the penis and this is not the first time. As far as I can recall it fr... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hi,Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I have some more queries about your complaints.- Do you have any nocturia, meaning do you experience disturbed sleep due to increased frequency of urination at night?- Are you experiencing any difficulty in passing urine, hesitancy to start, or straining during urinatio... Read Full »
Is surgery advised for a 79-year-old diabetic woman?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 79 years old and is bedridden, and due to aging, we had used adult diapers. She is diabetic and hypertensive and is on medications for the same. She has a urinary tract infection, and her sodium levels are also low. She was admitted to a hospital a few days ago for the same. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Her blood reports and sonography report show that she has a chronic kidney disease with raised creatinine, urine infection with high blood counts, and low sodium levels (attachment removed to protect the patient's i... Read Full »
I have discomfort during urination after intercourse. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I have had some unusual symptoms. My girlfriend of six months and myself have regular and frequent sex. She never had any issues and also tested negative for STDs. However, I am having urethral irritation and discomfort during urination for the last couple of days. Today, I s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. You have urethritis that can be due to gonococcal and non-gonococcal causes. It is difficult to differentiate between both without a clinical and a laboratory examination. I suggest you can take tablet Azithromyci... Read Full »
My urethra is inflamed after an unprotected oral sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker. After that, my urethra started showing signs of inflammation. The urethra became sore and irritated. There is a burning sensation in that area. I consulted a specialist doctor who advised me Doxycycline. However, even after consuming the ta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you have developed urethritis secondary to a sexually transmitted disease. So, I suggest you get some tests done, which include urine routine and microscopy, urine culture and sensitivity, semen culture ... Read Full »
I have been experiencing slight irritation in my urethra after oral sex. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Is it possible for a chlamydia infection in the throat to move to the genitals? I had oral sex a few weeks ago and now I have a slight irritation in my urethra with no discharge. I went to the doctor and they have ruled out gonorrhea. I am waiting for the results to see what it might be. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Chlamydia moving from the throat to the genitalia is hardly possible. This can be some non-specific urethritis. I would want you to undergo a urine routine examination and see for bacteria and pus cells. Also, look for a urine culture if not ... Read Full »
What to take for pain when urinating after sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a girl, age 20. I had sex four days before, but from that date, I am continuously feeling pain during urination and getting urine out very frequently. Please tell me if that is a serious issue. How to get out of this pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is common post-coital urethritis. Take more water and baking soda half spoon in one glass of water. I also suggest taking painkillers like Diclofenac with Ranitidine. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with th... Read Full »