Had A Turp For BPH. Started Low Grade Fever And Intense Rectal Burning. What Should I Do?

Posted on Fri, 9 Nov 2012

Question: I had a turp 10 days ago for BPH. Past 4 days I have low grade fever and intense rectal burning. I urinate normally.
I am on macro bid and recently started cipro 500 bid.
So far, very painful and daily low grade fever (99.3 deg oral).
Urine looks a little cloudy with rare small blood.
What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Sadiq Mughal (2 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your question.

You had undergone Trans urethral resection of prostate (TURP) for benign hyperplasia of prostate (BHP) 10 days back and now from last 4 days have low grade fever and intense rectal burning.

Cloudy urine with small amount of blood post TURP is normal, so don’t worry about that.

In view of fever you may consider getting your urine tested by routine examination rule out rectal examination and proctoscopy is important to look for specific causes of intense rectal burning. Although you’re on antibiotics there could be bacteria which might be resistant to the antibiotic your taking, therefore a change of antibiotic treatment is warranted.

Discuss these with your treating doctor.

Hope I answered your question. Do posts follow up if you have any more concerns.

Get well soon

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Sadiq Mughal (12 hours later)

Thanks for the advice.
I am on day 3 of combined Macrobid and Cipro.
I feel better this morning...almost no rectal burning.
Urinating fine as well.
I will be talking with my Urologist on Monday and will see how the next
24 hours go.

XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sadiq Mughal (1 hour later)

Hi,
Thanks for your follow up,

I am happy to know that you’re feeling better. You can discuss with your urologist if you have any problems. You can also write to me if you have any more concern. I will be readily available to answer.
If you don't have any further query concern, please close the discussion.
Regards

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