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Question: Hi, I was diagnosed with mycroplasma in my urine and semen and currently being treated for chronic prostatitis. Could this mycroplasma cause other symptoms like neck pain/ stiffness and stomach pain? Thanks
Brief Answer:
doesn't seem to be related.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Genital mycoplasma can be responsible for genital infections like urethritis, prostatitis ,urinary tract infection and the symptoms may include pain in lower abdomen or pelvic area, pain in genitals (penile tip, testicles) ,pain during ejaculation, urethral discharge,frequent urination,pain during urination etc.
Stomach ache and neck pain or stiffness are not characteristic of this infection so it is unlikely that these symptoms are related to this infection.
There is a number of other conditions that can cause stomach pain or neck pain that will need evaluation.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you have any other questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
doesn't seem to be related.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Genital mycoplasma can be responsible for genital infections like urethritis, prostatitis ,urinary tract infection and the symptoms may include pain in lower abdomen or pelvic area, pain in genitals (penile tip, testicles) ,pain during ejaculation, urethral discharge,frequent urination,pain during urination etc.
Stomach ache and neck pain or stiffness are not characteristic of this infection so it is unlikely that these symptoms are related to this infection.
There is a number of other conditions that can cause stomach pain or neck pain that will need evaluation.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you have any other questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your previous response. I was first put on Zithromax for 2 weeks at 250mg twice a day for 2 weeks and then my doctor added in Norofloxcin after week one for 6 weeks to cover any other bacteria. I've improved since the beginning but not yet 100%. He's thinking of putting me on doxycycline for a few weeks just in case the mycroplasma is stil hanging around. What are your thoughts on the Zithromax dosGe and duration plus the effectiveness of doxycycline against mycroplasma? Thanks again
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Well ,the first line therapy for chronic prostatitis are Fluoroquinolones like Norfloxacin for 4-6 weeks.
Azithromycine and Doxycycline are usually second line therapies and they are effective against Mycoplasma.
Azithromycin (Zithromax) is usually given 500 mg once a day for 4 weeks.
If your symptoms persist ,it might be a good idea to start Doxycycline 100 mg twice days for 4 -6 weeks.
Let me know if you have other questions.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Well ,the first line therapy for chronic prostatitis are Fluoroquinolones like Norfloxacin for 4-6 weeks.
Azithromycine and Doxycycline are usually second line therapies and they are effective against Mycoplasma.
Azithromycin (Zithromax) is usually given 500 mg once a day for 4 weeks.
If your symptoms persist ,it might be a good idea to start Doxycycline 100 mg twice days for 4 -6 weeks.
Let me know if you have other questions.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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