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Suggest Treatment For UTI While On Cephalexin

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Posted on Wed, 3 May 2017
Question: I have a urinary infection and a catheter has been inserted. I am taking cephalerin for seven days. My urine is starting to look clear. Earlier I try to remove catheter but was unable to pass urine so it was reinserted. I am to have removed Monday. If I can not pass urine my urologic want to laser my track going through my prostrate. I am concern with this procedure. Is there other option beside just inserting a catheter?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Endoscopic resection of Enlarged Prostate (TURP) is the best treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
based on the facts that you had acute retention of urine due to Enlarged Prostate needed catheterization and failed to pass urine after removal of catheter .This strongly suggest that you have severe bladder outlet obstruction due to enlarged prostate .

In a given situation it is advisable to undergo endoscopic surgery of (TURP) done to make the urinary passage free fro obstruction .

This is a simple gold standard surgery done world wide for enlarged prostate and offers permanent cure that helps to improve quality of life at this age .

Do not worry with advanced equipment and expertise it is considered to be a safe surgery with less morbidity at this age .

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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Suggest Treatment For UTI While On Cephalexin

Brief Answer: Endoscopic resection of Enlarged Prostate (TURP) is the best treatment. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . based on the facts that you had acute retention of urine due to Enlarged Prostate needed catheterization and failed to pass urine after removal of catheter .This strongly suggest that you have severe bladder outlet obstruction due to enlarged prostate . In a given situation it is advisable to undergo endoscopic surgery of (TURP) done to make the urinary passage free fro obstruction . This is a simple gold standard surgery done world wide for enlarged prostate and offers permanent cure that helps to improve quality of life at this age . Do not worry with advanced equipment and expertise it is considered to be a safe surgery with less morbidity at this age . 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.