Managing Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis: Antibiotics and Alpha Blockers
Treatment of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis Hello Doctor: I previously underwent a digital rectal examination and cultured Escherichia coli. I am currently on antibiotic treatment. My main symptoms include pain at the base of the penis and in the lower abdomen, but I experience in...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Personal opinions can be set aside, but it is advisable to consult the prescribing physician. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Managing Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis: Antibiotics and Alpha Blockers
Understanding Urgency and Weak Flow: Common Urological Concerns
Urgency to urinate but with slow flow? 1. During the day, I drink a lot of water, and when I see the toilet, I can't hold my urine and often accidentally wet my pants. 2. Sometimes when I feel a strong urge to urinate, I expect a large volume to come out, like a waterfall, b...
Dr. Liu Mingyue Reply:
Hello: 1. Drinking a lot of water during the day leads to a strong urge to urinate when I see a toilet, and I often accidentally leak in my pants. --> This may indicate a bladder issue. 2. Sometimes when I feel a sudden urge to urinate, I expect a large volume to be released, ...[Read More] Understanding Urgency and Weak Flow: Common Urological Concerns
Understanding Urination Issues: Common Symptoms and Concerns
Urination status 1. During the day, I drink a lot of water, and when I see the toilet, I can't hold my urine, often accidentally leaking in my pants. 2. Sometimes when I feel a strong urge to urinate, I expect a large volume, like a waterfall, but in reality, the flow is mor...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Drinking a lot of water during the day leads to frequent urges to urinate, and sometimes I can't hold it and accidentally wet my pants. --> This may indicate a bladder issue. 2. Sometimes when I feel an urgent need to urinate, I expect a large volume to be relea...[Read More] Understanding Urination Issues: Common Symptoms and Concerns
Post-Toilet Abdominal Pain Radiating to Chest: A Urology Concern
Pain in the lower abdomen after urination that radiates to the chest? In 2020, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (Da Vinci surgery). However, after the surgery, I began to experience pain in my lower abdomen after using the r...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the urology urine test is normal and urination is smooth, it should not be related to the prostate. It is recommended to consult a cardiologist for a thorough examination. Your issue is quite rare, so try to relax. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Toilet Abdominal Pain Radiating to Chest: A Urology Concern
Understanding Urology: Injury Risks, Urinary Issues, and Seasonal Changes
Follow-up Question #188232 Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Du, Thank you very much for your response and explanation in the inquiry consultation #188232. I have greatly benefited from it. I would like to ask you the following questions: Q1. Today, I accidentally got hit on the ri...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Q1. Today, I accidentally got hit in the lower right abdomen, specifically in the bladder area and the penis, by a family member's right hand. The impact was somewhat forceful, and although I was wearing underwear and outer pants, I still felt some pain in the affecte...[Read More] Understanding Urology: Injury Risks, Urinary Issues, and Seasonal Changes
Can Cell Phone Radiation Harm Your Lower Abdomen? Expert Insights
Inquiry for consultation? Dear Dr. Du, Hello. Today, while I was sitting on the sofa using my mobile phone (which was connected to Wi-Fi), I suddenly felt an itch in my eyes and scratched it. I placed my phone directly on my lower abdomen, and shortly after, I heard the notifica...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There will be no impact, wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Cell Phone Radiation Harm Your Lower Abdomen? Expert Insights
Understanding Saddle Area Sensory Loss: Causes and Concerns
Saddle area sensory loss or numbness? Hello, doctor. A few months ago, I strained my lower back, and since then, I've been experiencing pain in my lower back when sitting. About a month ago, I suddenly noticed a decrease in the urge to urinate and defecate, and my ability to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Cheng, You mentioned that "lying on my right side for a few minutes causes numbness and loss of sensation in my buttocks, perineum, genitals, and adjacent thigh, with no pain even when pinched, while lying on my left side feels more normal." This may indicate...[Read More] Understanding Saddle Area Sensory Loss: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Electrocautery Surgery for Non-Bacterial Prostatitis
Electrosurgery I apologize for the inconvenience, but I frequently experience nocturnal emissions. After examinations, it was determined that I have non-bacterial prostatitis, and medication hasn't improved my condition. I feel like my lower abdomen is loose. A doctor once m...
Dr. Li Minghui Reply:
Hello: Dreaming will not have any physical effects, so there is no need for concern. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Electrocautery Surgery for Non-Bacterial Prostatitis
Understanding Frequent Nocturnal Emissions: Causes and Treatments
Frequent nocturnal emissions? I apologize for my frequent nocturnal emissions. After examinations, it was determined that I have non-bacterial prostatitis, and medication hasn't improved my condition. I feel like my lower abdomen is very loose. The doctor once mentioned that...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Dreaming will not have any physical effects, so there is no need for concern. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Frequent Nocturnal Emissions: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Unstable Erection Sensations: Causes and Solutions
The sensation of instability or inconsistency during penile erection? Hello Doctor, I have noticed that my penis feels unstable and inconsistent during erections (although it does have firmness). I am very afraid of injuring it from the base when masturbating. I came across a blo...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It may be necessary to record the situation when experiencing issues with erections to show the doctor.[Read More] Understanding Unstable Erection Sensations: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Left-Sided Pain: Is It Vaginal or Urinary Tract?
It is unclear whether the pain is originating from the vagina or the urethra? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing occasional mild, pinpoint pain on the left side, which I am unsure if it is from the vagina or the urethra, for the past year. The pain is very slight, and it bec...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: In a urological examination, if only a urine test for white blood cells is conducted, it is unlikely to experience localized pain during the procedure. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Pain: Is It Vaginal or Urinary Tract?
Understanding Prostate Issues: Concerns About Ejaculation Difficulties
I would like to ask the doctor about prostate-related issues? Subject: I am currently taking SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for anxiety, which has caused difficulties with ejaculation. Despite this, I still engage in masturbation, often taking a long time without ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Prostate Issues: Concerns About Ejaculation Difficulties
Understanding Unexplained Abdominal Pulsations: Causes and Concerns
Intermittent pulsations in the lower abdomen? Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing intermittent pulsations in my lower abdomen, similar to muscle twitches. They usually last for 1-2 seconds, but sometimes there are no twitches for an entire morning, and other times the...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned experiencing "intermittent pulsations in the lower abdomen, similar to muscle twitches." These muscle twitches are primarily related to several factors: exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Prolonged exercise is one of the ...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Abdominal Pulsations: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Interstitial Cystitis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Related Issues
Interstitial cystitis Hello, doctor. I have interstitial cystitis and chronic gynecological inflammation, which causes me long-term lower abdominal pain (on both sides) and sometimes pain in the lower abdomen after holding my urine for too long. I haven't received any bladde...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You should seek medical attention for a urinalysis to check for infection. If you have previously had kidney examinations due to back pain and no abnormalities were found, it is likely unrelated. However, if the urinalysis shows an infection and you develop a fever, it may...[Read More] Understanding Interstitial Cystitis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Related Issues
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Left abdominal pain? Lying down, standing, or sitting all cause a dull pain in the lower left abdomen near the navel (about four fingerbreadths long). I went to the urology department for an examination, but they just told me to go home and monitor it. I'm not sure what this...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: Generally, if the pain is in the lower abdomen, it may not necessarily be related to the urinary tract; it could also be a gastrointestinal issue. If urological examinations are normal and the pain persists, it is advisable to consult a gastroenterologist. Wishing you good...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Left abdominal pain? I feel a dull pain in the lower left abdomen near the navel (about four fingers in length) whether I'm lying down, standing, or sitting. I went to the urology department for an examination, but they just told me to go home and monitor it. I'm not su...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: Generally, if the pain is in the lower abdomen, it may not necessarily be related to the urinary tract; it could also be gastrointestinal. If urological examinations are normal and the pain persists, it is advisable to consult a gastroenterologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: When to See a Specialist
Left lower abdomen near the umbilicus? I feel a dull pain in the lower left abdomen near the navel (about four fingers in length) whether I'm lying down, standing, or sitting. I went to the urology department for an examination, but they just told me to go home and observe. ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Generally, if the pain is in the lower abdomen, it may not necessarily be related to the urinary tract; it could also be gastrointestinal. If urological examinations are normal and the pain persists, it is advisable to consult a gastroenterologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: When to See a Specialist
Managing Urinary Tract Infections in Children with COVID-19
COVID-19 positive with urethritis? Hello Doctor: My 8-year-old son, weighing 25 kg, was diagnosed with COVID-19 in the early hours of May 1. At that time, a urinalysis indicated mild urethritis. Over the past few days, he has been experiencing abdominal pain, mostly general stoma...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. After checking, the antibiotic Erythromycin prescribed by the doctor may cause abdominal pain. I am unsure if the lower abdominal pain near the reproductive organs is caused by this antibiotic or if there is an issue with the kidneys. Is there a need for emergency med...[Read More] Managing Urinary Tract Infections in Children with COVID-19
Understanding Pain During Gas Release and Urination: A Urology Perspective
Experiencing pain when trying to pass gas and also during urination can be concerning? Hello doctor, recently I have been experiencing sharp pain near the urinary system when I pass gas while lying down or sitting. In the morning, I also feel pain when I exert myself to urinate, ...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, Lai: I wonder if you have ever been to the hospital for a urinalysis or other tests? Conditions such as cystitis, pelvic pain syndrome, prostatitis, or other causes could be responsible. I hope you can go to the hospital for a thorough examination. Wishing you a speedy rec...[Read More] Understanding Pain During Gas Release and Urination: A Urology Perspective
Understanding Persistent Urinary Frequency After Urethritis Treatment
Urethritis with frequent urination? Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing some discomfort and bloating in my lower abdomen, along with frequent urination. Given my previous experience with a urinary tract infection, I promptly went to the hospital for an examination. Th...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: As you mentioned, you have been taking good care of yourself, but I am genuinely concerned that your condition has persisted for so long. How did you determine that your urinary tract infection has not resolved? Did you have a follow-up urine test? If not, please note that...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Urinary Frequency After Urethritis Treatment