Jacqueline H. asked
I have been experiencing frequent urination, discomfort in the urethra, a sensation of needing to defecate when sitting and urinating, constipation-like feelings, discomfort in the buttocks and tailbone, and spasms in the anus for the past two months. I have had urinalysis, blood work, and a digital rectal exam (DRE) which showed an inflamed prostate initially, but my recent DRE showed no inflammation. I have taken antibiotics without significant improvement. Why do I feel the need to defecate when urinating, why does my prostate appear inflamed at times but not others, and what could be causing these symptoms?
October 23rd, 2024
Connor P. answered
The symptoms you are experiencing could be due to several potential causes, including chronic pelvic...
October 23rd, 2024
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