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UTI after prostate surgery
Hi doctor,
It's being 1 month after prostate surgery, my father has got fever below 100 and burning sensation in urine.
Is it normal to have UTI even after surgery and what treatment should be given?
Thanks
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Post operative urinary tract infection, lasting for more than a month is not uncommon, though it needs to be properly evaluated initially by urine analysis and culture and sensitivity of the urine.He should be seen by his urologist for a clinical examination and appropriate treatment
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3 things can be the cause of burning sensation.
1. Urinary tract infection (UTI)
2. Bladder spasms
3. Tissue irritation
Next Steps
Do the following:
1. Do an urinalysis or culture.
2. Drink 6 to 8 glasses (about 2 liters) of water a day to dilute the urine.
3. Avoid acidic food.
Health Tips
If a UTI is confirmed, we will give antibiotics.
For spasms, we will give anticholinergics, beta-3 agonists or alpha-blockers.
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UTI after prostate surgery is unfortunately very common â the surgery, catheterization, and healing process disrupt the normal urinary tract defenses, making bacterial infections more likely in the post-operative period. A low-grade fever (below 100°F) with burning urination at 1 month post-surgery strongly suggests a urinary tract infection and should not be ignored. The important thing now is to identify the specific bacteria causing the infection through a urine culture so that the right antibiotic is prescribed, rather than using a broad-spectrum antibiotic blindly.
Next Steps
Get a urine routine examination and urine culture with sensitivity done immediately. Share the results with the operating urologist or a physician who can prescribe the appropriate antibiotic. Encourage increased water intake (at least 2.5-3 liters/day). Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Yes, a UTI can occur after prostate surgery, especially if a catheter was used. Please get a urine routine and urine culture done and consult the treating urologist for appropriate antibiotics. Meanwhile, ensure good hydration. If fever increases, chills develop, or there is difficulty passing urine, seek immediate medical care. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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UTIs can occur after prostate surgery, especially if a catheter was used or there is residual urine. Burning while passing urine with fever suggests a possible urinary tract infection that should not be ignored
Next Steps
A urine routine examination and urine culture with sensitivity should be done before starting antibiotics if feasible.
Health Tips
Please consult the operating urologist promptly for evaluation and appropriate treatment. Meanwhile, ensure adequate hydration. If fever increases, there is severe pain, difficulty passing urine, or the patient becomes drowsy, seek urgent medical care.
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Your symptoms are suggestive of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Please drink plenty of water and take the prescribed antibiotics as directed. If your symptoms persist, worsen, or you develop fever, severe pain, or blood in your urine, please consult your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
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