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My brother has been experiencing back pain and cloudy urine. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother has been experiencing back pain, mild stomach discomfort, and cloudy urine for the past month. He also occasionally suffers from diarrhea. Could you please provide your opinion on what might be causing these symptoms? We would appreciate your insight. Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern Cloudy urine is a sign of infection, especially in males. It would help if you addressed it on priority. For diagnosis of the infection, investigations include urinalysis and culture. In addition, ultrasound of KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladde... Read Full »
Why are my UTI and urethral itching not improving with any antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male, and I used to have a recurrent UTI. For the past two months, my urethra is constantly itching. I did a kidney function test, and my uric acid was high. My urine culture test shows bacterial culture. I was prescribed antibiotics and antifungals, but nothing imp... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your description states that you have an infection that does not respond to antibiotics or antifungals. The reason is either the infection is in the prostate, or a proper antibiotic is not given. Antibiotics should be prescribed according to the organism's sensitivity, ... Read Full »
Will I have any adverse reactions if I take the medicines for UTI?
Query: Hello doctor, I was recently on holiday to stay with my partner. On my day of return, I noticed a burning sensation in my bladder. However, I have had fullness in my bladder for the last couple of weeks or ten days and constantly need to pass urine. So, I underwent a test that showed I had a urinary... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Do not take the prescribed antibiotic if it causes side effects. I suggest you take the tablet Augmentin (Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid) 1 gram daily for a week. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them and take medications with their consent. Nitrofuranto... Read Full »
Why do I experience abdominal pain after intercourse?
Query: Hi doctor, My partner and I had intercourse after I got UTI. The infection was detected through urine culture, and I took tablet Cefixime and tablet Ofloxacin for 15 days. I do, however, have slight lower right abdominal pain. My ultrasound did not reveal any kidney stones or appendices. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is UTI (urinary tract infection), a pseudomonas infection. Since UTI is frequently seen in sexually active women, the pelvic inflammatory disease may al... Read Full »
How to manage urological problems in a patient with prostate enlargement?
Query: Hello doctor, My father has been suffering from mild fever for 12 days ranging from 96.5 to 99.2. We have done his urine test. He is 69 years old and has a long history of prostate enlargement. What should we do? He is on Afdura and Taxim O for the past two days. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for adding the blood and urine results (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your father is suffering from prostate enlargement complicated by urinary infection and fever. It is actually worrying sign as it might develop and progress to kidney failure... Read Full »
Why do I get pain in penis during urination with milky white discharge?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. I have an issue with similar symptoms of a UTI. And both times, I have gone to urgent care for it. I have got tested and treated for UIT and chlamydia. Both times I have tested negative. My symptoms are white milky discharge and pain in the penis while urinating a... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For your symptoms of urethral discharge and pain in passing urine with increased frequency and urgency in the long term, treated with antibiotics and tested negative for STI twice, the most probable diagnosis is chronic prostatitis. Other possibilities, like bladder sto... Read Full »
There is redness and swelling in my urethral opening. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had redness and swelling in the urethral opening for one month. I have been prescribed Doxycycline, Azithromycin, Ceftriaxone, and two anti-fungal creams to help, but none have worked. I had unprotected sex once, but all my tests (STD and HIV), as well as hers, came back negat... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The redness and swelling are likely allergic and not related to infections. Allergy from products you use cause itchiness and ... Read Full »
Why does my penis ache even when there is no external damage or inflammation?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had the following problem for a month or more, and I feel I am at my wit's end. I have a very sensitive penis (it almost feels like it is being tickled under the tip). This makes me feel like I need to urinate often. My penis has been checked, and there is no visible discharge, ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is chronic prostatitis, and it can be with or without bacterial infection. This condition is prolonged and can be treated with long-term antibiotics in addition to alpha-blockers and anti-inflammatory medications. I suggest semen culture first, then take tablet Le... Read Full »
Why do I have a problem with my sex life after my treatment for UTI?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old male, with normal blood sugar, blood pressure and borderline LDL. For the last ten years I had taken treatment for UTI three times, with approximately three years interval. This is my past history. Now I have problem in my sex life. For the last six months I lost m... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks very much for consulting us. Erection can be related to something we call metabolic syndrome. If you have hyperlipidemia, it means your lipids are high in the blood, or you are overweight slightly as your height is 5.6 feet, and weight is 82 kg, which is suppose t... Read Full »
Why do I get recurrent urinary tract infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. I took a urinalysis test before 15 days and the results showed UTI. I consulted a doctor and he prescribed me to take Ciprofloxacin once a day for seven days. After taking the medication for seven days, I took another urinalysis test and the result revealed I n... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apparently, from your description, you have prostatitis which is inflammation and infection of the prostate gland present below the bladder in male patients. Prostatitis is difficult to treat with antibiotics and needs a longer course of antibiotics for at least four week... Read Full »