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Can the prostate gland be affected due to recurrent UTI or holding urine?
Query: Hello doctor,Can stopping urine midstream by pressing pelvic muscles cause damage to the prostate glands? Can recurrent UTIs in men affect the prostate gland? Can kegel exercise be practiced while urinating? Performing kegel exercise while urinating by letting urine out, pressing pelvic muscle to st... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Stopping urine midstream does not affect the prostate. However, recurrent UTIs (urinary tract infections) may affect the prostate gland. You can practice the kegel exercise. Urine can never go into testicles. In summ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am in a very confusing and worrying situation and the NHS does not take my health problem seriously. I have a repetitive urinary tract infection and persistent vaginal candida. I have dealt with it since I was a kid but over the past three years, it got worse and both of them cannot... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Recurrent UTI (urinary tract infection) in females is very common and most of the time we do not get any cause in the investigation. I suggest you get an ultrasound done KUB (kidney, uterus, bladder) with PVR (post-void residual ), urof... Read Full »
What is the possibility of UTI in males?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33 year old male. Two months ago, I had discomfort under the right testicle. I ignored it as it was not much painful. I went to my physician, and I had a urine test. It came back with white and red blood cells. The doctor said that I have a urinary infection, and he gave me Cipr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is no reason that since you are male and not involved in sex, you cannot have UTI (urinary tract infection). The bacteria can transmit from anywhere, like if you have constipation or when you are dehydrated, or your blood sugar level is high. UTI is less common in... Read Full »