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Wbc and prostate
I have WBC level always elevated whether chronic prostate can lead to this any need to consult infectious disease specialist? Await reply
.dr has told me till no fever no antibiotics must be taken irrespective of urethra burning since it can be due to stress or chronic prostate or less water intake etc or masturbation is this TRUE???
18000 wbc level but no fever and very mild burning antibiotics needed or wait and watch???
Everytime.in culture new bacteria so old bacteria 100% killed ???
Old bacteria can come again if 2023 and 24 no infection had happen???
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Need to investigate with ultrasound abdomen and pelvis
Please use proper hygiene techniques so that UTI doesn’t recur and moreover if prostate is getting infected can be having any other pathology like incomplete voiding get a cystoscopy done
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Go for ultrasound and cystoscopy
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Maintain hygiene
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Raised wbc may be due to chronic prostatitis
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Usg kub
And digital rectal examination
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No need to continue unnecessary antibiotic without proper diagnosis
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Raised WBC counts along with burning micturition can be UTI, not only chronic prostatitis.
It will need an evaluation by Urologist and yes, cultures can everytime show you different sets of bacteria colonies
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Consult a Urologist
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Culture gives positive report if there are notable count of bacteria .so it doesn't mean everytime bacteria type changes.
Chronic prostate symptoms on long run due to narrowing of urethra u will have urine stream narrowing, dribbling ,increased Frequency , forcible voiding of urine
So u need to keep an eye over all these things
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Consult General surgeon first..after complete urine examination, culture of sample..if necessary antibiotic can be sufficient..if not then u Wil be refered to Urologist
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Drink plenty of fluids,Citralka syrup 10ml in 1glaas water for burning micturition
Maintain personal hygiene..Avoid using public toilets..
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In case of chronic prostate disease consult a urologist. Elevated counts along with burning can be urinary tract infection due to chronic prostate
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