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What Causes Brown Streaks In Semen?

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2015

Question: I have had some brown streaking in my semen for past several weeks and doesn't seem to be going away, and I am now having some discomfort while sitting in area between testicles and anus and increase in frequency of urination

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms are due to Prostatitis .

Detailed Answer:

Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts and symptoms that you have posted it appears that you have infection of the Prostate (Prostatitis).

Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
4) Semen examination and semen culture .

In the mean while start taking broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily later on switch on to appropriate antibiotic as per culture reports ...

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

Please note that prostatitis takes long time to get cured hence one has to take appropriate antibiotics for 4-6 weeks .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (31 hours later)

thank you for your help. do I need to see a urologist or will a general practitioner be okay?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will be better to consult Uroogist

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.

Urologist will be in a better position to interpret findings on Digital Rectal examination .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (22 minutes later)

thank you for your help. I received a prescription for 4 week supple of Bactrim today. I was told prostatitis is not common in men my age (34) and that it was more likely an STI. I had an STI check done earlier this week with no results back yet just to be sure, however I don't feel like I have any symptoms relating to an STI. is this the more likely cause or an infection from an unknown cause?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You have symptoms typical of Prostatitis .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.

You have symptoms typical of Prostatitis and not of STI,which occurs at this age .

Continue taking medicines for 4 weeks .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (14 minutes later)

thank you very much for your help sir. have a great weekend

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for writing again .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up and wishes .

If you have time please write your review about my suggestions and advice on the forum of HCM .

Thanks and REgards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T