Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with prostatitis and took antibiotics for seven days. I feel much better now, but I still have some pain when urinating. At that time, I didn't have a bacterial culture or a chlamydia check. I would like to ask the doctor to examine my urethral opening for redness and swelling. Do I need to check for chlamydia or other non-gonococcal urethritis?Doctor's answer:
As seen from the image, there is a slight redness and swelling. If there has been high-risk behavior, it is recommended to test for mycoplasma, chlamydia, in addition to gonococcal culture. Simultaneously, test for drug sensitivity. Because after using antibiotics, symptoms may sometimes be very atypical. It is not possible to diagnose by just looking. For patients with prostatitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If not treated in a timely manner, it will affect the condition of the body. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.