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Burning feeling in penis
My father age 79 was admitted to the hospital and had a urinary catheter for 5 days. He mentioned that the catheter was removed a bit too fast. After being discharged, he has been experiencing a burning sensation at the tip of his penis.
He has been taking Ciplox 500 and applying Nadoxin cream for the past three days, but there has been no relief so far.
I am attaching his urine routine report, urine culture report, and the USG whole abdomen report for your review.
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Drink plenty of water.
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Dont worry he will get better in few days if no please consult.
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He has moderately enlarged prostate which makes him vulnerable to repeat Urinary tract infections.
Report of culture mot seen.
Please consult a urologist or gen surgeon for feasibility of operation.
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After catheter this is for few days.
Plenty of water n liquid to flush bladder so infection comes out. Urine report although normal.
Tab URISPAS TWO times after food for 5 days.
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Based on the reports you shared:
• Urine culture: No bacterial growth after 48 hours → this means there is no active urinary infection currently.
• Urine routine: Only 3–4 pus cells/hpf and trace albumin, which can happen after recent catheterization irritation and is not strongly suggestive of infection.
• USG abdomen findings:
• Fatty Liver (Grade I) – mild and common at this age.
• Bilateral simple renal cortical cysts – usually benign age-related findings.
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (moderate prostate enlargement) – common in elderly men and can cause urinary symptoms.
• **Pleural Effusion with possible Congestive Heart Failure suggestion – this is the most important finding and needs follow-up with his physician.
The burning at the tip of the penis is most likely due to urethral irritation or minor trauma caused by the catheter removal, which can take several days to settle, even when infection is not present.
Next Steps
• Continue the prescribed antibiotic Ciprofloxacin (Ciplox) only if it was specifically advised by the treating doctor, although culture currently shows no infection.
• Apply Nadifloxacin cream externally as advised to reduce local irritation.
• Encourage adequate hydration (2–2.5 liters/day if not restricted) to dilute urine and reduce burning.
• If burning persists beyond 5–7 days, a doctor may consider:
• Urinary alkalizer (e.g., Potassium Citrate syrup)
• Mild anti-inflammatory medication
• Urology review to check for urethral irritation or micro-abrasion.
• Because the ultrasound suggests possible cardiac congestion, it would be advisable to discuss with his physician about cardiac evaluation (ECG / Echo).
Health Tips
• Burning after catheter removal is fairly common in elderly patients and usually improves within a few days to one week.
• Avoid soaps or antiseptics directly on the urethral opening; wash only with plain lukewarm water.
• Encourage him to urinate regularly and not hold urine.
• Seek urgent care if he develops fever, severe pain, blood in urine, or difficulty passing urine.
If you want, you can book an online consultation and share his full discharge summary and medications, and I can help review whether his treatment plan is appropriate and guide you on the next steps for his recovery.
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Check sugars
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Hello.
Based on what you described, a burning sensation after removal of a urinary catheter can sometimes occur due to local irritation of the urinary passage or mild infection. This may take a few days to settle even after the catheter is removed.
In the meantime you may consider:
• Encouraging adequate fluid intake
• Maintaining good genital hygiene
Since treatment depends on the exact report values and symptoms, a detailed review would be helpful. You may book an online consultation for proper evaluation and personalized treatment guidance.
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Please consult with urologist physically in your area or consult with your prescribed concern doctor.
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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