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Diagnosed With HPV And Urethritis. Taking Antibiotic. Any Risk Of Penile Cancer?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Jan 2013
Question: Hello, I am a 33 year old male American working in Germany and have had much trouble dealing with Urethritus. I have a very strong odor from my urine and also have been diagnosed with HPV (3 years ago and had laser surgery to remove some genital worts). I have been on antibiotics three times (Levoflaxin) in the last year and still have this problem. I just recently went back again after taking 3 different urine test with no valid answer from the results. I'm curious if this is a mixture of both issues? My urine is also noticiable cloudy. During the day I do feel some miscomfort and at times a little pain with urinating. It has been a year of dealing with the German military doctors and feel like I have not had any luck. My first step, back in January 2012, i consulted a Urinologist and he was the one who diagnosed me with Urethritis. I'm afraid of this becoming a more severe issue. The only other thing that comes to my mind is that I did use a new sex toy around the time this began, I do not think it was cleaned properly and I may have had some bacteria enter my urethra. I'm running out of options where I live and am really concerned about my kidney health or cancer of the penis? I know a year must be too long and risky for this ongoing behavior. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (2 hours later)
Hi
Welcome to XXXXXXX
I went through your detailed history.
Health of the kidney can be checked with renal function tests in the blood ( urea and creatinine) and ultrasound scan done every six months.
Penis cancer presents as a non-healing ulcer or growth which is quite noticeable under the foreskin, if you have.
So, in fact i am not worried about the two as they can be easily diagnosed and treated.
I am more worried about the smell, since it is persistent after multiple course of antibiotics.
May be it is worthwhile doing a urine culture test and consider giving antibiotics for 3 to 6 months in half the dose, which is one of the treatment options for recurrent infections.
I cant think anything else at present. Kindly revert back for doubts if any.
Best regards,
DR GS

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Follow up: Dr. G.Srinivasan (1 hour later)
As mentioned, I have taken multiple urine culture test with not much accuracy given the German doctors must send it to munich and wait days until it makes it to the lab. They have informed me that they do not think the test have been accurate and never recieved any advise or info from this procedure. I do have a test result (in German) that is the itemized result of my diagnoses of Urethritis. I think your idea with the antibiotics are a good idea but would need a prescription. Do you recommend a stronger antibiotic (injection?) Can I also recieve a worse case senerio option from you? I am really running out of options as the Urologist is booked completely and will not except apointments for the next 6 months. I am on day 10 again with Levoflaxin, and still urinating with the amonia smell. I have never had this problem. Does Chlyamedia also have this symtom? I have been tested for it but "they say" it came back negative. I have had a new partner since and she claims to have contracted Chlaymedia but has only been with me. Loosing faith in German doctors at the moment and really need some worst case senerios. Many thanks in advance.
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Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (11 hours later)
Hi
Welcome back.
It is sad that the appointment is difficult and takes so long.
In this situation the following is advisable, even though not ideal, considering the situation you are in.
Levofloxacin 250 mg once daily for 3 months plus a course of doxycycline 100 mg once daily or one week, to take care of the chlamydia.
Plenty of water and cranberry juice should also help.
Wishing you best health,
Best Regards
DR GS

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. G.Srinivasan (9 hours later)
In which aspect is this not ideal? The lack of options for me or the recommendation for antibiotics is not "ideal"? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (32 minutes later)
Hi,

Welcome back.
Normally, we recommend simple antibiotics like NITROFURANTOIN or CO-TRIMOXAZOLE for three months.
Since there is a restriction in getting these medicines at your place, i thought of giving you the same antibiotic LEVOFLOX in half the dose to take care of the infection.
Also try to get a prescription for DOXYCYCLINE to take care of the chlamydia.
Hope things are clear now.
wishing you good health,
Best regards
DR GS
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Diagnosed With HPV And Urethritis. Taking Antibiotic. Any Risk Of Penile Cancer?

Hi
Welcome to XXXXXXX
I went through your detailed history.
Health of the kidney can be checked with renal function tests in the blood ( urea and creatinine) and ultrasound scan done every six months.
Penis cancer presents as a non-healing ulcer or growth which is quite noticeable under the foreskin, if you have.
So, in fact i am not worried about the two as they can be easily diagnosed and treated.
I am more worried about the smell, since it is persistent after multiple course of antibiotics.
May be it is worthwhile doing a urine culture test and consider giving antibiotics for 3 to 6 months in half the dose, which is one of the treatment options for recurrent infections.
I cant think anything else at present. Kindly revert back for doubts if any.
Best regards,
DR GS