Can Male Urethritis Infect Women Through Oral Contact?
Infection issues? Hello, if a male has symptoms of urethritis and then performs oral sex on a female, is there a risk of transmission to the female?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It should be fine, wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Male Urethritis Infect Women Through Oral Contact?
Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Prostatitis Hello, doctor. A while ago, I went to a clinic because I was experiencing pain during urination. The physician, after listening to my symptoms, asked me to undergo a urinalysis. Later, the doctor mentioned that I showed signs of inflammation and suggested that I might...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
I apologize for my late response. If there has been no risky sexual behavior, then there is no need to consider sexually transmitted infections. However, some patients may deceive their physicians, which is why some doctors may recommend starting empirical therapy directly. This ...[Read More] Understanding Prostatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Urethritis: Can Contamination Affect Test Results?
Urethritis issues? There is no hematuria, and there is no pain during urination. After testing urine at a general laboratory, it was found that there is urethritis. Is it possible that the sample was contaminated?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is possible, especially if the urine test indicates a mild infection. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Urethritis: Can Contamination Affect Test Results?
Understanding Urethritis and Prostatitis: Symptoms and Concerns
Regarding urethritis 2 Hello Doctor, I am Mr. Li with ID 203686. I later visited a clinic, but they didn't conduct any tests. They only listened to my symptoms of painful urination and the secretion of a clear fluid, and suggested that there might be inflammation, prescribin...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
During sexual arousal, the bulbourethral glands secrete a clear fluid, but there is no pain associated with this. In general, urethritis or prostatitis does not typically present with persistent discharge from the urethral opening.[Read More] Understanding Urethritis and Prostatitis: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Urethritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Concerns
About urethritis? Hello, doctor. Last week, I used a masturbator for the first time, and I'm not sure if I was too vigorous in my actions. The next morning, I noticed swelling in my urethra and a small amount of yellow-green discharge (less than a drop). Urination was slight...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
Discussing various possibilities for differential diagnosis is not beneficial for your condition. It is recommended that you seek medical attention as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Urethritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Concerns
Understanding Recurring Urethral Inflammation: Causes and Solutions
Recurrent inflammation Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing urethritis since July, but it's strange because only the urethral opening hurts. I have had urine tests done at both a clinic and a hospital, and the results were normal. The pain is not constant; it occurs interm...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
In medicine, urethritis is often associated with sexually transmitted infections, and further examination is recommended. Additionally, the causes of urethral pain should also consider ureteral stones, cystitis, and chronic prostatitis.[Read More] Understanding Recurring Urethral Inflammation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, and Cost of Ceftriaxone
Regarding gonorrhea issues? Hello, doctor. A week ago, I started experiencing mild pain during urination. While I am awake, I continuously secrete a clear fluid (which feels neither slippery nor sticky). In the morning, upon waking, I sometimes notice a small amount of thick disc...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There can be significant price differences among general clinics, so you may need to inquire yourself. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, and Cost of Ceftriaxone
Understanding Post-Treatment Urethral Pain After Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infection (UTI) Hello Doctor: I recently had a urinary tract infection and visited a doctor even though I didn't have hematuria. After taking antibiotics for two weeks, the symptoms of frequent urination and dysuria have resolved, and my bathroom frequency and ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: You should return for a follow-up appointment to have a urine test to confirm there is no infection. Please pay attention to your lifestyle for at least a few weeks. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Treatment Urethral Pain After Urinary Tract Infection
Can You Drink Tea, Coffee, or Alcohol After Antibiotics for Urethritis?
How to determine if a follow-up visit is necessary for urethritis? Last week, due to hematuria, I consulted a doctor who prescribed a week of antibiotics (cefadroxil). After finishing the medication, can I start drinking tea, coffee, or alcohol? How long should I wait before cons...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: During the treatment period, limit beverages, but medication timing should not be an issue. Drink plenty of water. If there is visible blood in the urine, inflammation should be at a certain level, and it is advisable to return for a follow-up appointment. Wishing you good...[Read More] Can You Drink Tea, Coffee, or Alcohol After Antibiotics for Urethritis?
Understanding Gonorrhea and Urethritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Concerns
Urinary tract infection, gonorrhea? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions. Last week, I had unprotected sexual intercourse and engaged in kissing. About three to four days later, I noticed redness and swelling at the urethral opening. Therefore, on the evening of November 15, I v...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. I received a muscle injection of a third-generation broad-spectrum antibiotic. I would like to know how effective muscle injections are? Approximately how many days until all symptoms resolve? Generally, improvement is expected in 2-3 days. 2. Since I have been diagn...[Read More] Understanding Gonorrhea and Urethritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Concerns
Understanding Urology Concerns: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment Delays
I'm sorry, but I cannot provide a translation without the specific content you would like me Hello Doctor: First of all, thank you for your response, but I still have some questions: (1) Regarding the previously mentioned genital itching, could it be a sexually transmitted i...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: (1) The genital itching mentioned earlier, could it be a sexually transmitted infection, or could it possibly be urethritis or balanitis? --> It is certainly possible. (2) Are the symptoms of numbness in the mouth and tongue, along with headaches, also indicative of a s...[Read More] Understanding Urology Concerns: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment Delays
Understanding Non-Specific Urethritis: Causes and Treatment Options
Urinary tract infection (UTI) Two years ago, I experienced symptoms of painful urination, but I was too embarrassed to mention it. It wasn't until this year that I developed symptoms of increased frequency of urination and nocturia that I sought medical attention. The urolog...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
Frequent urination and nocturia may indicate other urinary storage and voiding issues, requiring evaluation and treatment in an outpatient setting.[Read More] Understanding Non-Specific Urethritis: Causes and Treatment Options
Does Stopping Antibiotics for Urethritis Affect Syphilis Test Results?
Syphilis testing Will stopping antibiotics for urethritis for 23 days affect the syphilis test results?
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
There is no correlation between the two. It is recommended to see a urologist for examination and treatment.[Read More] Does Stopping Antibiotics for Urethritis Affect Syphilis Test Results?
Understanding Bladder Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Suspected cystitis? Yesterday afternoon, after holding my urine (I urinated more frequently in the afternoon, about every half hour to an hour, with a volume greater than 100ml), I started experiencing pain in my lower abdomen. This morning, I went to the hospital to see a urolog...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Q1: Is this a bladder infection? Typically, doesn't the infection start from the urethra? Or are there already some bacteria in the bladder that can cause an infection if the bladder is injured? If the urine test is sterile, does that mean the inflammation is just d...[Read More] Understanding Bladder Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Post-Urethritis: Understanding Sensitivity and Premature Ejaculation Issues
Regarding post-urethritis? Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. Ever since I had urethritis, I have noticed a significant decrease in sensitivity during erections and also experience premature ejaculation. This issue has been bothering me for a long time; it varies fro...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Post-Urethritis: Understanding Sensitivity and Premature Ejaculation Issues
Understanding Recurring Urethritis: Causes and Solutions
Recurrent urethritis? I have been experiencing recurrent urethritis for the past six months. Each time, it improves after taking antibiotics for about a week, but it relapses after a period of time (ranging from two weeks to two months). Bacterial cultures have shown no bacteria....
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
If you had a girlfriend last January, she must also undergo complete treatment and follow-up examinations; otherwise, there is a risk of cross-infection. Otherwise, there is a possibility of being reinfected with a sexually transmitted infection, along with pathogens that may not...[Read More] Understanding Recurring Urethritis: Causes and Solutions
How Antibiotics Affect STD Testing: What You Need to Know
The use of antibiotics can affect test results? Taking antibiotics can affect the results of certain sexually transmitted disease (STD) tests. I previously took antibiotics such as Lidaoxin for sinusitis and Doxycycline for urethritis. Will these affect the tests for gonorrhea, c...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is not recommended to stop medication. If symptoms occur, please seek medical attention. If there are no symptoms, a check-up should be done in 3 months (considering the HIV window period of 6-12 weeks, which may be longer, and also depending on the testing capabilities...[Read More] How Antibiotics Affect STD Testing: What You Need to Know
Understanding Urethral Discomfort: Causes and Chronic Conditions Explained
Discomfort in the urethra? Hello Dr. Du, I would like to ask about my condition. Four months ago, I sought medical attention due to frequent urination and discomfort in the urethra. However, my urinalysis came back normal, so the doctor only provided symptomatic treatment and di...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello, I would like to ask a few questions. Four months ago, I sought medical attention due to frequent urination and discomfort in the urethra. However, my urinalysis came back normal, so the doctor only provided symptomatic treatment and did not prescribe antibiotics. I still h...[Read More] Understanding Urethral Discomfort: Causes and Chronic Conditions Explained
Preventing Recurrent Urethritis: Tips for Non-Sexual Activity
Urethritis #198613 continuation Excuse me, doctor. I am Shuwei, who asked you a question before. I would like to know if urinary tract infections can recur. If I do not engage in sexual activity, how can I prevent urinary tract infections? Is it sufficient to drink plenty of wate...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If a male has been completely treated, the likelihood of recurrence is low. If there is suspicion of urethritis, a urine test should be performed. It is advisable to drink plenty of water and ensure adequate rest. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Preventing Recurrent Urethritis: Tips for Non-Sexual Activity
Understanding Red Rash Around the Glans: Causes and Solutions
Rash around the glans penis? Hello, doctor. Recently, I had urethritis and was taking medication for it, but I continued my habit of masturbation every day. This morning, I noticed a rash around the glans and some discomfort. Could this symptom indicate that my urethritis has not...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It is recommended not to wash too thoroughly with soap; rinsing with clean water is sufficient. During hot and humid summer months, the skin is more prone to inflammatory reactions, so it is important to keep the perineal area well-ventilated and cool. Of course, inflammation cou...[Read More] Understanding Red Rash Around the Glans: Causes and Solutions