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I suffer from prostate enlargement and urinary issues. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have enlarged prostate and some lesion on the prostate. The report has been attached. For the past four years, I have been suffering from urinary tract infections and kidney stones and my life is very much disturbed. I am attaching the files of my reports and the medicines which I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to be examined clinically with per rectal examination. If clinical findings suggest a chronic prostatitis you need a prolonged treatment for it. Did you undergo uroflow test as suggested? It shows whether your urine flow is obstructed or not. Your PSA (... Read Full »
I have slower urine stream with discharge from penis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a prostate congestion issue that comes and goes from 2 years. Lately I am having a slower urine stream even slower than the times I had my prostate congestion before, also I am having uncomfortable feeling above my anus, itchy or uncofortable feeling at the tip of my penis, and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like prostatitis, chronic (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Often in this condition, diagnosis is clinical, most tests are negative. On rectal exam, sometimes prostate can feel tender. sonography can show swollen prostate. Uroflow may be reduced.... Read Full »
What causes a burning sensation at the tip of the penis?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently I have been experiencing a slight burning sensation on the tip of my penis. When I pee, it stings a bit. The stinging sensation is subtle, but there is always a slight urge to pee. It feels like something is streaming down, but I can only feel it when it reaches close to the h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your history, the burning sensation might be because of an infection, or due to narrowing of the urine pipe, a condition called as stricture urethra. I suggest you to get the tests done to rule out an infection which are, urine routine, urine culture and s... Read Full »
I have burning sensation and difficulty passing urine. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male who has been experiencing inconsistent urine for five years. I always have the urge to urinate, and there is a burning sensation. I feel there is a weak urine stream and difficulty with the flow. I could not sleep for seven hours and had to wake up two times. I did... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is very rare for someone of your age to experience incontinence unless there is a functional issue somewhere in the urinary tract. Could you please upload all your images and also help me with few details: How long has this been going on... Read Full »
My urine flowmetry showed bladder outlet obstruction. Help.
Query: Hello doctor, After I got delayed urinating and had mild pain in the lower back, I got many discussions with many doctors, and the last doctor did a CT scan and urethra X-ray. He did a cystoscopy on me, but during the urethral X-ray, I got so much pain (before that, he gave me local anaesthesia), an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your urine flow shows some amount of obstruction. The urethrogram done has suggested obstruction in the prostatic urethra. However, a cystoscopy must confirm this to evaluate the entire urethra and bladder. First, I... Read Full »
I am having low urine flow and pain in testicles after sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried about my prostate. Urine stream is low. Often going to the toilet. Can feel pain in testicles after sex. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Can you please confirm how old you are? You have mentioned your age to be 41 years. I am asking because 41 years is pretty early to develop prostate enlargement, although not impossible, it is definitely very rare to develop significant enl... Read Full »
What causes severe kidney pain and frequent urination?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a stone former since my 30s, and I was able to pass stones just by medicines. They are uric acid stones. I have a regular ultrasound and is updated with my kidney's health. I also was treated with shockwave for stones for five consecutive occasions. My last was two years ago. I felt... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query based on your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity); it seems your problems are due to enlarged prostate. I would advise routine urine examination and urine culture and sensitivity. In the meanwhile, you can also do uroflowmetry. ... Read Full »
What can be done for frequent urination in a prostatitis patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old male. I am suffering from prostatitis and have the following complaints like weak urine flow (4.8 ml/sec average flow and 8.8 maximum flow), dribbling at the end of passing urine, mild pain in testes, and frequent urination (four to five times a day and none at night... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You definitely have an obstructive pattern of urination on uroflowmetry. You also mentioned that your flow had not improved after one month of medical therapy. I would like ... Read Full »
What is the treatment for prostate swelling in my father-in-law, who uses a catheter for urination?
Query: Hello doctor, My father-in-law has prostate swelling. The doctor wants immediate surgery, but I want to wait and see. His PSA was 7.87 ng/mL, the blood and urine tests were normal. In the ultrasound, the weight of the prostate was 1.4 ounce. Is surgery drastic in this case? Can he use medicines and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.What are his symptoms? Does he have a poor flow of urine? Does he have to strain? Was uroflowmetry test done to check for urine flow? Just for prostate enlargement, surgery is not required. Treatment is based on the above reports. Thanks. Read Full »
I have urinary retention even after delivery. What is wrong with me?
Query: Hello doctor, I had urinary retention during pregnancy, so I had a catheter for a week, and I had problems throughout. I gave birth five weeks ago, but whenever I go to the toilet, I still feel like I need to go again. And sometimes, I do not get the normal sensation to urinate, and I have to press ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your urinary problems. By the history, it seems you have hypocontractile detrusor, as you do not get the sensation to urinate. And even after urination, there is a significant amount of residual urine. You must have undergone uroflowmetry or urody... Read Full »