Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection commonly affecting the lower urinary tract, namely bladder and urethra. It can occur in both men and women. It is treated with a course of antibiotics.
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Why do I have discomfort and pain in the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old and had UTI eleven months back. I took antibiotics for seven days and then it became fine. After a month, I did a urine culture and had E.coli in it. Again, I was advised to take antibiotics for 15 days. Nothing helped me. Again, I continued taking antibiotics. I cons... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have pain due to prostatitis. It is a difficult condition to treat. I suggest you avoid activities that aggravate prostatitis such as prolonged sitting or bicycling. You can take supplements containing echinacea, garlic, goldenseal to reduce your inflammation. Takin... Read Full »
Why do I feel pain while passing urine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and facing a problem in passing urine completely. It is like whenever I urinate, the urine does not come out completely. But, when I sit somewhere else apart from the toilet, I feel a tickle out there and notice that the leftover urine passes out. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From what you are reporting, you seem to have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or have urinary stones (tiny). First, have a urine test at home (you can buy it at your local drug store) to have the results. Then, pass ... Read Full »