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I have continuous leakage of urine. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Furosemide (Lasix) for swollen legs prescribed by PCP 20 milligrams daily as needed since last year. This was during a followup following a hospitalization for swollen legs due to feet infection. The hospital doctor said that the swelling would go down in time, but w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. I do not think the problem is due to Furosemide. You may be suffering from severe form of stress urinary incontinence which is very common at this age. The cause and severity of stress incontinence are to be found out. I suggest you see a urolog... Read Full »
I am experiencing urine leakage despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I have been to the urologist and had a cystoscopy because I was having problems with leakage of urine after I pee and urgency. The doctor said my prostate was slightly larger than normal and gave me some medicines. Those medicines did not help with the symptoms, and he ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer a few questions so I can provide better guidance: How much urine do you leak after urinating? How often do you wake up at night to urinate? How would you describe the flow of urine? Your cystoscopy results appear normal (attachments removed to prote... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing urine leakage after urination?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. I am 5 feet 10 inches tall and weigh about 154 pounds. I am experiencing a problem of urine drops after using the bathroom, especially if unhygienic, which hinders me from performing my prayers. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I recommend following these steps: Ensure you are taking all measures to maintain proper hygiene. Use an antiseptic or plain water to wash after using the toilet. If using a public toilet, carry tissue paper to place on the seat or avoid touching the seat as it may ... Read Full »
I have been suffering from urine leakage after urination. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 63-year-old male. I have been suffering from urine leakage as drops after urination, mainly after baths in the morning and night. At night, I need to get up for urine twice or thrice; reduced frequency after taking Selodin 8 mg with a prescription from a urologist. But now, the mai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your uroflow report shows moderate obstruction. If this uroflow was done while taking Silodosin (alpha-blocker), it means no more improvement in u... Read Full »
What leads to urinary incontinence in elderly men?
Query: Hello doctor, My 76-year-old father had urinary infection last month with a high number of pus cells. The infection started with fever, shivering, and slight pain with urination. The doctor prescribed Oflox 200 mg twice a day. After that, he was also prescribed ultrasound scanning. In the scan, it s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This urgency and leak of urine are age-related. I can suggest him a medicine but it might cause some postvoid residual urine and more chance of infection. If the problem is very severe, only then give him the medicine. I suggest you take the tablet Soliten (Solifenac... Read Full »
What is the reason for the frequent urge to urinate?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a pain in the lower part of my stomach. I also have an urge to urinate but, feel that the urine is not coming through. It happened to me quite a few times now. Can you explain what is causing this and also suggest a medicine. I am on regular medications for thyroid, migraine, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This kind of a pain and an urge to urinate can happen due to the following possibilities: A renal stone coming down. A urinary infection. Prostate problems. Give me the following details: What is your age? Since how many days do you have this problem? ... Read Full »
How deal with pain, urine blockage, and penis inflammation?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had pain on the tip of my penis for a few months now. I got tested for STDs, there is no STD present. I got tested for a urinary tract infection, there is no bacteria present and no sign of an infection in the urine samples. I also got tested for a mycosis, there does not seem to b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem appears to be chronic prostatitis. Often, the symptoms are the sensation of incomplete voiding, dysuria, pain in parts of the urethra or perineum, low backache or pain in the calf. I would suggest, tablet Nitrofurantoin SR 100 mg twice daily for one month, a... Read Full »
I have difficulty in urination and defecation. Please help.
Query: Hello,I am a 24-year-old male. I have difficulty in urination. I also have lower back soreness, fullness in the lower tummy, and difficulty in defecation. I do not have pain before and after urinating. I had done a few tests, and all were normal (PSA, urine test, USG, uroflowmetry). What could be th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern. I would like to know a few more details to answer your question better. What is your most significant complaint? Urinary problem or difficulty during defecation or pain? What was your first symptom, and for how long have you... Read Full »
What is the treatment for oliguria in my husband?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband has not urinated in almost 24 hours. He has a pain in his right shoulder and chest with a severe headache. Also, his kidneys hurt. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. A urine output of fewer than 400 mL per day is referred to as oligouria. And no urine output means anuria. Both the conditions need urgent ER (emergency room) care to prevent a renal shutdown. The cause could be an infection, renal failure,... Read Full »
Can anxiety cause urine leakage?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I have been having a problem with urine leakage for the past few months. After I urinate, several drops of urine oftentimes leak out. It has left a small spot on my jeans a couple of times. It happens even if I wait a minute and try to force all of the exce... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First thing first. You do not need to be concerned about prostate cancer at all. It does not occur at this age. Secondly, have you done any investigations yet like uroflowmetry or ultrasound abdomen with PVRU? Do you have any urinary complaints like frequency, urgency,... Read Full »