What Causes Painful Urination?

Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2014

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Question : I have pain in my abdomen and when i urinate it's a little painful. I sometime think it's due to my bowel movement. I take high blood pressure medicines which are very constipating. I had a colonoscopy 4 years ago and I'm due for another one 2015. However, he did say my prostate gland was slightly enlarged. I will 60 years old next year.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
UTI is a possibility

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
The symptoms you are describing fits into Urinary Tract Infection, that might be secondary to enlarged prostate.

I would advise you following:
1. To consume lot of water.
2. Urine alkalizer can be used like Syrup Alkasol 10 ml thrice daily in 1/2 cup water.
3. Get a Urine Routine & Microscopy and Urine Culture & Sensitivity.
4. A repeat Ultrasound KUB.

This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD

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