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What Causes UTI After Prostate Biopsy?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Question: I had a PSA of 4.3 then a prostate specific MRI, then biopsy which was positive in 2 samples XXXXXXX 6 diagnosed very low stage. about 2 weeks after biopsy I got urinary infection and have been on antibiotics 5 days of 15 prescribed. I am getting better but My one testicle is now tender, but only at times. Is this related to infection?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is due to infection of Testicle (Orchitis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone Biopsy of the prostate for suspected cancer of the prostate and subsequently developed UTI,

It is common to develop UTI after Biopsy of the prostate .

The mild pain that you have in testicle is due to retrograde infection following UTI .

Continue taking antibiotics and anti inflammatory medication like Diclofenac twice daily .

It should get resolved within 2 weeks .

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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What Causes UTI After Prostate Biopsy?

Brief Answer: It is due to infection of Testicle (Orchitis) Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone Biopsy of the prostate for suspected cancer of the prostate and subsequently developed UTI, It is common to develop UTI after Biopsy of the prostate . The mild pain that you have in testicle is due to retrograde infection following UTI . Continue taking antibiotics and anti inflammatory medication like Diclofenac twice daily . It should get resolved within 2 weeks . 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