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Question: For the past 6 weeks, I have felt bad, it started with a temp 101.5-101.3 for over a week, I had noticeable swollen lymph node in my neck, went to doctor, antibiotic, temp up and down for another week, 15 pound weight loss, fatigue,testicular pain frequent urination, given another antibiotic, fatigue continued, became short of breath, testicular pain subsided, given another antibiotic now legs aching, testicular pain returned, up all night to urinate have an appointment with urologist. I am 57 year old black male, taking Flomax, Cipro now, have been on Levaquin, Bactrim, Pen VK I am want to know what is wrong with me? What do these symptoms sound like? What test do I need to ask my doctor to do?
Brief Answer:
Need to consult qualified Urologist .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Acute Prostatitis
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Have you done urine culture ?
2) Have you done ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis ?
3) Are you diabetic?
Based on the symptoms unresponsive to various antibiotics that you have taken so far I think you have Acute Prostatitis
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
In the mean while take broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefixime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily .Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.
Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.
Ensure to drink more water .To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria.
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
Need to consult qualified Urologist .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Acute Prostatitis
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Have you done urine culture ?
2) Have you done ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis ?
3) Are you diabetic?
Based on the symptoms unresponsive to various antibiotics that you have taken so far I think you have Acute Prostatitis
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
In the mean while take broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefixime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily .Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.
Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.
Ensure to drink more water .To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria.
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
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